Penner Manufacturing Cascade Installation and operation manual

Cascade™ Wide Tub W/Swivel Lift
Bathing Systems with Aqua-Aire®
Safe Operation & Daily Maintenance
Instructions Manual
PENNER PATIENT CARE, INC
Box 523 / 102 Grant St.
Aurora, NE 68818
360750WT Revision B- 11/07/12
1-866-PENNERS 1-866-736-6377 1-800-732-0717
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Web Site: www.pennercareinc.com
Operation Video
With AQUA-AIRE™

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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS........................................................................................................................... 2
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................... 3
SYMBOLS AND TERMS ......................................................................................................................... 3
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................... 3
MODEL NUMBERS, RATINGS, AND REGULATORY INFORMATION............................................……4
SAFETY INFORMAITON…………………………………………………………………………………………5
PATIENT ASSESSMENT FOR THE CASCADE™ SWIVEL LIFT........................................................... 5
CASCADE™ SWIVEL LIFT PATIENT CRITERIA…..……………………………………………..……...….6
BASIC COMPONENTS………………………………………………………………………………..……….…6
CASCADE™ TUB.................................................................................................................................... 7
CASCADE™ DOOR................................................................................................................................ 7
LOCKING CASCADE™ DOOR............................................................................................................... 8
UNLOCKING CASCADE™ DOOR.......................................................................................................... 9
CASCADE™ RESERVOIR...................................................................................................................... 9
SYSTEM PREPARATION (BEFORE BATH)......................................................................................... 10
PREPARATION TO TRANSFER INTO BATH ……………………………………..…………………....…..11
BELTING TECHNIQUE AND TRANSFER PROCEDURE WITH PENNER SWIVEL LIFT…….…..……12
WEIGHING PROCEDURE .................................................................................................................... 13
TRANSFER INTO BATH…………………………………………………………………………………....…..14
BATHING PROCEDURE WITHOUT RESERVOIR ............................................................................... 14
USING CASCADE™ WITH RESERVOIR ............................................................................................. 15
BATHING PROCEDURE....................................................................................................................... 17
TRANSFER OUT OF CASCADE™ SWUIVEL LIFT BATHING SYSTEM............................................. 20
SYSTEM CLEANING (AFTER EVERY BATH)...................................................................................... 21
DAILY MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................................... 23
DAILY SAFETY CHECKLIST FOR CASCADE™ TUB AND RESERVOIR ........................................... 24

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Introduction
The Cascade™ Wide Tub with Swivel Lift is designed to improve the efficiency
and environmental safety of your nursing care operation. However, the benefits
designed into the Cascade™ Wide Tub with Swivel Lift System 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 obtain the
maximum efficiency and safety from your Sit-Bath System.
Symbols and Terms
WARNING
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 Sit-
Bath equipment and may void the warranty.
When the terms “left” or “right” are used with reference to the tub, this means
left or right as you look at the control panel from the seat end of the tub
Technical Description
The Cascade™ Wide Tub with Swivel Lift is an “Aqua-Aire®” bathing system intended
for use in nursing homes, hospitals, and assisted living facilities to bath residents
under the direct supervision of trained staff. There is an optional reservoir system that
allows the tub to be filled quickly. Both items are mainly constructed of gel-coated
fiberglass laminate on a steel frame. The tub has an Aqua-Aire® system for bubbling
the water with air. It has a dispensing system to dispense shampoo/body wash and
bath oil, and a disinfecting system to aid in cleaning the tub. The tub has a locking
door on one side for access to the tub by the resident. A thermostatic mixing valve
controls incoming water temperature. Digital temperature read-outs indicate all
incoming and tub water temperatures. A hand shower sprayer is also provided. This
Tub also has a built in Swivel Lift for safe and easy access of the resident in and out
of the tub with swing-away - removable arms. The Swivel Lift has an optional scale
built into it.
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CA AU UT TI IO ON N
Left or Right

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Model Numbers, Ratings, and Regulatory Information
Manufacturer: Penner Manufacturing Inc
102 Grant St / PO Box 503
Aurora, NE 68818
[phone]
Models: Cascade™ - with Swivel Lift
Model 360010-1WT (Aqua-Aire® - Low Wide - Right Hand - White- With Swivel Lift)
Model 360010-XWT (Aqua-Aire® - Low Wide - Right Hand - Color- With Swivel Lift)
Model 360010-1WTL (Aqua-Aire® - Low Wide - Left Hand - White- With Swivel Lift)
Model 360010-XWTL (Aqua-Aire® - Low Wide - Left Hand - Color- With Swivel Lift)
Models: Cascade™ Reservoir
Model 370000-1W (White Wide Right Hand) Model 370000-1WL (White Wide Left Hand)
Model 370000-XW (Color Wide Right Hand) Model 370000-XWL (Color Wide Left Hand)
Aqua-Aire® Ratings: 120 Volts AC Reservoir Ratings: 120 Volts AC
With Swivel Lift 9.5 Amps (includes reservoir’s .75 amps) 60 Hz
60Hz 1Phase
1 Phase
400 Lbs. Maximum Capacity
Duty: 10% Int.; 1 min on / 9 min off
15 1/2 inches Minimum clearance from floor
30 3/4” inches Maximum clearance from floor
UL Classification: Class I; Type B; Ordinary EQUIPMENT
Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen or
nitrous oxide.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
WITH RESPECT TO ELECTRIC SHOCK
FIRE AND MECHANICAL HAZARDS ONLY
IN ACCORDANCE WITH UL2601-1, AND
CAN/CSA C22.2 NO. 601.1
All temperature read-out values are accurate to +/- 2ºF (per NSF C-2). The read-out range is
-40/199ºF. The resolution is 1º.
An electrical circuit diagram can be found on the inside of the lid of the electrical box located inside the
larger service access door of the tub.
Service parts and technical information are available by contacting your distributor or by calling one of
the telephone numbers located on the front or back cover of this manual.
Environmental conditions for transport and storage for up to 15 weeks (as packaged from the
manufacturer) are as follows:
Temperature range -40º F (-40º C) to 120º F (49º C)
Relative Humidity 10% to 90%
Atmospheric Pressure 7.5 PSI to 15.5 PSI
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Safety Information
Penner Transfer Lifts are designed and manufactured to meet or
exceed the safety requirements for patient care equipment. In addition,
they have been tested to insure their safety. It is important, however to
know that materials can fail due to normal wear caused by use over
time. Therefore before each patient transfer, it is required that the
nursing staff inspect for proper operation and missing or worn parts
such as belts. It is also required that a qualified maintenance staff
inspect the lift at least monthly for missing parts or excessive wear that
might cause the transfer lift to fail. A permanent record of each
inspection and repairs should be kept by the facility.
Only personnel who have been thoroughly trained in the
operation of the Penner Transfer Lift System should operate this
equipment. Operation of this equipment by untrained personnel could
result in injury to the operator or patient. Your Penner Patient Care
distributor is available at your request to provide complete in-service
training on the equipment’s proper operation.
Patient Assessment for the Cascade™ Swivel Lift
Before using the Cascade™ Wide Tub with Swivel Lift, patients must be
assessed by the facility’s professional nursing or professional rehabilitation
staff to determine which patients are suitable for using the Cascade™ Wide
Tub with Swivel Lift, and the number of staff members necessary to transfer
each patient. Although one person can perform this procedure, certain
patients or situations may require the help of one or more additional staff
members. For example, patients with unpredictable behavior due to dementia
may require additional help if their behavior poses risk of injury to themselves,
staff members, or patients being lifted and bathed in the Cascade™ Wide Tub
with Swivel Lift.

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Cascade™ Swivel Lift Patient Criteria
The Patient Must:
a. Have no injuries or medical conditions that might be aggravated
by the Swivel Lift procedure.
b. Weigh less than 400 pounds.
c. Be able to follow simple directions.
d. Be able to sit upright or restrained by the Chest Belt.
e. Evaluated for safety of extremities that are rigid, or any other
problem the patient has that could cause injury or conflict with the
safe operation of the Cascade™ Wide Tub with Swivel Lift.
Basic Components
The Cascade™ Wide Tub with Swivel Lift is composed of the following
components:
Cascade™ Tub
Cascade™ Door
Cascade™ Reservoir (optional)
Cascade™ Swivel Lift no Scale
Cascade™ Swivel Lift with Scale
The remainder of this section describes the components and their
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Cascade™ Tub
The Aqua-Aire® Cascade™ tub is a specialized tub with built-in air
jets. It has been designed to help bathe your patients automatically.
The tub has a built-in control panel, which provides controls for all the
functions of the tub, as shown below, see Figure 1.
SHOWER ON/ AUTO-OFF BUTTON
TUB FILL ON/OFF BUTTON
FILL SPOUT
FILL/SHOWER TEMPERATURE CONTROL
(MIXING VALVE)
BATH OIL DISPENSING SPOUT
Aqua-Aire® ON/OFF BUTTON
(OPTIONAL) RESERVOIR OUTLET
FILL/SHOWER TEMPERATURE
HAND SHOWER
SHAMPOO DISPENSING SPOUT
BATH OIL DISPENSING PUMP PLUNGER
SHAMPOO DISPENSING PUMP PLUNGER
DRAIN PLUG CABLE
RINSE BUTTON
(
ON SIDE- NOT SHOWN
)
DISINFECT BUTTON
(ON SIDE NOT SHOWN)
TUB TEMPERATURE READ-OUT
Figure 1
TUB OVERFLO
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Cascade™ Door
The Cascade™ Door see Figure 2, is a specially designed reinforced
door with locking lever to open and close the door.
Locking the Cascade™ Door
1. With lever in the upright position, close the door tight against the
tub.
2. When the door is against the tub, push the lever over to the right
so the lever is the LOCK position. (Label at base of lever
indicates “UNLOCK” or “LOCK” positions)
3. The door is now locked in place.
4. Note: To extend the life of the Water Door Seal, leave the door
open when not in use.
DOOR LOCK LEVE
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DOOR HANDLE RELEASE
Figure 2

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Unlocking the Cascade™ Door
WARNING
DO NOT UNLOCK THE WATER DOOR WHILE THERE IS ANY
WATER IN THE TUB. FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING MAY
RESULT IN INJURY TO A RESIDENT AND OR OPERATOR.
1. To unlock, first pull up on the door handle release (Figure 2), and
hold it.
2. Then move the lever to the “unlock” position.
3. The door is now unlocked and able to be opened.
Cascade™ Reservoir
The optional Cascade™ Reservoir see Figure 3, is a specially designed
water holding tank that you fill with water first, and then once the
resident has been transferred into the tub you release the water into the
tub. By filling the reservoir first, it allows you to fill the tub in 70 seconds
or less and keeps the time the resident is unclothed and out of water to
a minimum.
WARNING
Figure 3
RESERVOIR TEMPERATURE READ-OUT
RESERVOIR FILL ON BUTTON
RESERVOIR FILL OFF BUTTON
(NOT SHOWING)
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System Preparation (Before Bath)
WARNING
Only personnel who have been thoroughly trained in the operation
of the Cascade™ Wide Tub with Swivel Lift should operate this
equipment. Operation of this equipment by untrained personnel
could result in injury to the operator or patient. Your Penner
Patient Care distributor is available at your request to provide
complete in-service training on the equipment’s proper operation.
Before Starting to transfer the patient into the bath, prepare and fill the
Reservoir (if applicable) of your Cascade™ Bathing System by following the
instructions on page 15 of this manual.
Prior to the bath, make sure you have all bathing aids ready such as
a washcloth and towels.
Note: Check the level of Penner Bath Oil, Penner Shampoo, and
Penner Disinfectant concentrate in the supply bottles daily to ensure
that adequate amounts are available for the day’s bathing
requirements. These bottles are located behind the small access
door on the left side of the tub. Replace a bottle before it runs out to
avoid re-priming the system.
You are now ready to bring the Resident to the bathing area with your
Patient Transfer or Wheel Chair.