Penner Bathing Spas 770010-1 Manual

Dream Spa
Safe Operation & Maintenance Manual
760750 Rev A 10-1-2021
Penner Patient Care
101 Grant St
Aurora, NE 68818
Service help call 1-800-732-0717 or 1-866-736-6377
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Table Of Contents
Safe Operation & Maintenance Manual
760750 Rev A
Manufacturer: Penner Manufacturing Inc.
101 Grant St / PO Box 503
Aurora, NE 68818
[phone]
Model 770010-1 Dream Spa
Spa Ratings: 120 Volts AC
Aqua-Aire: 6.5A
60 Hz
1 Phase
TABLE OF CONTENTS…………………………………………………………………………2
INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………………………….....3
SYMBOLS AND TERMS………………………………………………………………………3
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION………………………………………………………………….3
CONTROL FUNCTIONS………………………………….…………………………………..4
DREAM SPA DOOR ……………………………………………………………………………5
SYSTEM PREPARATION (BEFORE BATH) …………………………………………….6
ENTERING THE BATH –RESIDENT……………………………………………………..6
BATHING PROCEDURE…………………………………………………………………...6-7
EXITING THE BATH ..…..…………………………………………………………………….8
SYSTEM CLEANING (AFTER EVERY BATH) ……………….……………………..8-9
DAILY MAINTENANCE ……………………………………………………………….........9
DAILY SAFETY CHECKLIST……………………………………………………………..9-10
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Introduction
Safe Operation & Maintenance Manual
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The DREAM SPA is designed to significantly improve the efficiency and
environmental safety of the resident and your nursing care operation. However, the
benefits designed into the DREAM SPA will be realized only if the system is operated and
cared for properly. The purpose of this manual is to provide you with a recommended
procedure to help you maintain the maximum efficiency and safety from your DREAM
SPA.
Symbols and Terms
The warning symbol identifies important safety messages. Failure to obey a
safety warning may result in injury to you or to others.
The caution heading identifies important maintenance and operation
information. Failure to obey a caution warning may result in damage to the Dream Spa
and may void the warranty.
When the terms “left” or “right” are used with reference to the spa, this
means left or right as you look at the control panel from the seat end of the Dream Spa.
Technical Description
The DREAM SPA is a bathing system intended for use in nursing homes, hospitals and
assisted living facilities to bathe residents under the direct supervision of trained staff. The
DREAM SPA is mainly constructed of gel-coated fiberglass. The Dream Spa utilizes an
Aqua-Aire system for bubbling the water with air. The Dream Spa has a door on one side
for access to the spa by the resident. Individual hot and cold valves control incoming
water temperature and shower sprayer temperature. A hand shower sprayer is also
provided.
WARNING
CAUTION
Left or Right
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Control Functions
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TEMPERATURE GAUGES
SHOWER SPRAYER SPA FILL
AQUA-AIRE
ON/OFF BUTTON
HAND SPRAYER
FILL SPOUT
OVER FLOW
SPA FILL HOT SPA FILL COLD
The Dream Spa is composed of the following components:
•Spa
•Door
The remainder of this section describes the components and their relationship to each other.
Position description referred to in this manual is the resident sits in the space facing the control deck
and water fill spout as the “front” of the Dream Spa.
The Dream Spa is a specialized spa with jets (Aqua-Aire). It has been designed to help bathe your
patients automatically. The spa has a built-in control panel, which provides controls for all the
functions of the spa, as shown below.
DIVERTER
VALVE
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Water Door
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Seatbelt Loops
(Commercial only)
Heated Seat/Back Control
(3 heat levels)
The Dream Spa Door is a specially designed reinforced door with a locking lever to open and close the door by
the resident or operator. Door must be left open when not in use to allow seal to maintain integrity.
Locking the Dream Spa Door
1. With the lever in the upright or back position, close the
door tight against the spa.
2. When the door is against the spa, push the lever forward
so the lever is in the LOCK position (Pictured Left).
3. The Door is now locked in place.
4. (Note) To extend the life of the Water Door Seal, leave
the odor open when not in use.
Unlocking the Dream Spa Door
1. To Unlock, move the lever backward to the upright or “unlock” position.
2. The door is now unlocked and able to be opened.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO UNLOCK THE DOOR WHILE THERE IS ANY WATER IN THE SPA.
FAILURE TO HEAD THIS WARNING MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO A RESIDENT AND OR
OPERATOR.
WARNING
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WARNING
WARNING
Bathing Procedure
System Prep-Entering Spa-Bathing
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Only personnel who have thorough knowledge and have read
this manual should operate the Dream Spa. Operation of this
equipment by unknowledgeable personnel could result in injury
to the operator or patient. Your Penner Patient Care distributor is
available to answer any questions regarding the equipment’s
proper operation.
System Preparation (Before Bath)
Prior to the bath, perform the following preparation steps.
1. Make sure you have all of the bathing aids ready for the resident such as bath oil, shampoo, washcloth, and towels.
Entering the bath
The resident is now ready to enter the bath. To do so:
1. Make sure the bathing area is clear of all unneeded equipment
2. If desired, turn on the heated back and seat by pushing the Heated Seat Control Button. It will take the heated back
and seat approximately 8 minutes until heat radiates through the spa. The heat will automatically shut off after 30
minutes.
3. Open the door to the widest available position.
4. The resident should sit on the seat first then swing his/her legs into the bath.
5. While the resident is seated, place the provided seat belt around the resident and comfortably tighten. (Not available
for residential models)
6. Close the door and move the lever forward or towards the front of the spa until it stops to fully lock into place.
7. The spa is now sealed and ready to be filled with water.
Stepping into the spa first and then sitting on the seat may put the resident in danger of
slipping and cause harm to the resident and/or staff.
Bathing Procedure
1. Place the drain plug in the drain
2. Start the air blower by pressing the Aqua-Aire ON/OFF button shown on the controls page to allow warm air to
circulate around the resident while the spa is filling. The blower has 3 speeds. Pressing the button once will give
you the maximum water movement. Twice will be medium water movement and the third time will give you
minimal water movement. Fourth push will shut the Aqua-Aire off.
3. Turn the hot and cold water handles on to mix the proper temperature of water for the bath typically between 95-
105 degrees Fahrenheit.
4. Monitor the water temperature by watching the incoming water temperature read-out. Adjust the water
temperature by turning the hot and cold water handles to a normal bathing temperature, 95 to 105 degrees
Fahrenheit.
5. When filled, turn the hot and cold water handles to the off position. 6
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Bathing Procedure Continued
Bathing Procedure
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In addition to monitoring the temperature readout, always check
the water temperature by allowing it to run over your wrist. Failure
to do this could result in a hot-water burn to the resident.
WARNING
Bathing Procedure Continued
The resident is now ready to begin bathing. The suggested bathing time is 5 to 10 minutes. Bathing a patient more
than 10 minutes is not required.
1. Apply desired amount of bath oil and shampoo.
2. The resident bathes the upper body as follows:
1. Apply bathing oil or shampoo to the body.
2. Begin gently washing the upper body. Pay special attention to folds or creases in the skin and under the
arms. If the scalp is flaky, apply a small amount of bath oil to the problem area and let it soak in until time
for shampoo.
3. Rinse the upper body with shower sprayer as follows:
1. Pick up the Hand held shower sprayer located at the front right of the control deck as shown on the
controls page.
2. While pointing the sprayer into the spa, not onto the body, turn the shower diverter to active shower
sprayer and turn hot and cold water valves to mix a comfortable water temperature.
3. Monitor the temperature by viewing the shower sprayer temperature readout. As a further precaution,
always test the water on the inside of your wrist before turning the shower sprayer toward the resident.
4. The resident will shampoo hair, using the following procedure:
1. Wet hair with the shower sprayer
2. Apply a small amount of body wash and shampoo to the wet hair.
3. Massage the head to create a lather. Continue the massage to fully clean the hair and scalp.
4. Rinse with the shower sprayer.
5. (Shampoo and rinse a second time if required.)
In the following bathing instructions, the resident is required to rinse themselves with the
shower sprayer. Before doing so each time, make sure the temperature is between 95 and
105 degrees Fahrenheit by viewing the temperature readout. As a further precaution, always
test the water on the inside of your wrist before turning on the shower sprayer. Failure to
follow the precautions in this warning could result in a burn injury to the resident.
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Exiting the Spa
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Exiting the Spa
After the bath is complete, you are now ready to exit the spa.
1. Leave the air blower on to allow warmer water to circulate around the resident while the bath is draining.
2. Drain the spa bye pulling the drain plug from the drain. Allow the spa to be completely drained.
3. Unlock the door by pulling the door handle back or towards the residents.
4. Open the door to the widest position.
5. Dry Off.
6. Swing legs around and place feet on the floor.
7. Use proper nursing techniques to transfer to a wheelchair or other chair to finish hair, nail, shaving, etc.
8. After finishing your bath routine, leave the bathing room.
9. The Dream Spa is now ready to disinfect.
Failure to having the spa completely drained before unlocking the
door could cause injury. Be aware of possible water on the floor
when exiting spa. Take necessary precautions to avoid slipping
and/or falling such as: proper support, secure grips to hold,
physical assistance, non-slip bath matts.
WARNING
System Cleaning (after bath)
Clean and disinfect the spa after every bath with Penner Cleaner/Disinfectant as follows:
NOTE: PENNER CLEANER/DISINFECTANT IS A SPECIAL NON-ABRASIVE CLEANING AND DISINFECTING
SOLUTION THAT WILL NOT HARM THE SPA’S FIBERGLASS SURFACE. PENNER CLEANER/DISINFECTANT IS
THE ONLY CLEANING SOLUTION DESIGNED AND RECOMMENDED FOR USE WITH YOUR DREAM SPA.
Some cleaners, disinfectants, and floor strippers contain ingredients that are corrosive or
abrasive. These solutions or compounds may contain chlorine, acid, basic ingredients or
abrasives. DO NOT allow such solutions or compounds to come in contact with your Penner
equipment. Failure to heed this caution could result in damage to the equipment and void the
warranty.
Cleaning of this equipment by untrained personnel could result in injury to the operator or
patient.
CAUTION
1. Close and lock the door.
2. Push Aqua-Aire button to start the blower. Let run for 5 seconds. Push Aqua-Aire button again until blower turns
off.
3. Remove any visible tissue, residue, or fluids from the spa by using the shower sprayer and rinsing the inside spa
surfaces.
4. Place plug into the drain.
5. Using a 16oz squirt/spray bottle, pour ¼ oz to 1oz of Penner Disinfectant into the bottle and then add 16oz
water. Squirt/spray the disinfectant solution throughout the spa. Making sure to use a liberal amount of
disinfectant solution.
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Failure to perform the daily safety checks and take corrective action, when required, prior to
the operation of the equipment each day could result in injury to the resident or operator.
IF ANY PART OF THE SYSTEM IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, CEASE ALL BATHING
ACTIVITIES UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS CORRECTED BY MAINTENANCE. THE SYSTEM MUST
BE MAINTAINED ON A SCHEDULED BASES TO ENSURE IT IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.
FAILURE TO HEED THESE PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE OPERATOR
OR RESIDENT.
Cleaning the Dream Spa
Cleaning and Daily Safety Checklist
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6. Using the long-handled brush, available from your Penner distributor, thoroughly scrub all interior surfaces. Let
disinfectant stay on surface for 10 minutes. (Or, as recommended by the instructions on the disinfectant
concentrate container.)
7. Remove the plug from the drain.
8. Rinse the Dream Spa with the shower sprayer.
9. Visibly check that the spa was effectively cleaned during the disinfecting procedure. If not, repeat the procedure.
10. Once a day take time to clean around the door seal with disinfecting solution.
11. If there is a delay of one or more hours before the next bath, we recommend using a towel to wipe off all excess
water. This will keep your Dream Spa looking great for years to come.
Personnel should wear protective glasses and gloves to prevent
disinfectant from damaging their eyes or skin. If disinfectant gets
on the skin or in the eyes, rinse thoroughly with plenty of water.
Seek medical advice if irritation occurs.
WARNING
Daily Maintenance
To properly maintain the Dream Spa, perform the following daily maintenance procedures:
1. Check that there is an adequate supply of disinfectant in the spa room in a properly labeled container.
2. Perform the Daily Safety Checklist described in the following section before using the system:
1. High temperature limit-Turn the hot water handle to open. Test the fill and shower sprayer water
temperature to ensure that it reaches no more than 110 degrees Fahrenheit (lower if required by local
regulations).
2. Seal wear-Open the door and check to see that the seal is not cracked or peeling away from the door.
3. Locking lever-Fully close the door and check for complete locking of both door pins and check for
smooth operation.
While replacing system liquids, personnel should wear protective glasses and gloves to
prevent disinfectant concentrate from damaging their eyes or skin. If disinfectant gets on the
skin or in the eyes, rinse thoroughly with plenty of water. Seek medical advice if irritation
occurs.
WARNING
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Contact Information
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If during the safety checks you find parts are missing, are excessively worn, do not function
properly, or do not meet the recommended safe operating levels, do not operate the
equipment until the maintenance department has taken the appropriate corrective action.
WARNING
Your Penner Distributor is trained to provide in-service instruction and maintenance on your Dream Spa. If you have
any questions about the operation or maintenance of you Dream Spa, please contact your Penner Distributor. For
you nearest Penner distributor, contact Penner Patient Care, Inc at 1-866-736-6377 OR 1-800-732-0717
Penner Bathing
Box 523 / 101 Grant St.
Aurora, NE 68818
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