Rompa 19771 User manual

1. Product Name
Midi Bubble Tube
2. Product Code
19771
3. Colour
White base
4. Brief Description
Bubble tubes are used as a focal tool for sensory regulatory activities or used
interactively for encouraging visual tracking, colour-recognition, physical movement
(reaching, looking up) and hand eye-co-ordination.
5. Contents
1 x Base Unit (chassis) with column attached
1 x Base Cover (white plastic cover)
1 x Bubble Tube Cap (X)
1 x Power Supply (black box) (H)*
1 x Protective socket cover (supplied in the RJ45 socket of the base)
*appropriate to the country of the customer

6. Snoezelen® Stimulations
Sight
Touch: surface, vibration, temperature
Sound
7. Best Use
For best effect, use in a darkened environment. Regularly empty the water and use BCB
Water Treatment Fluid to help keep the water clean.
8. Compatible ROMPA® Products
20698 ‐ BCB Fluid
11160 ‐ Acrylic Mirror Panels
17274 ‐ ROMPA®Super Interactive Switch Box
19847 –8 Colour Wirefree Controller
19939 –Wi Fi Interactive Carpet Switch Set by ROMPA®
18870 ‐ Talking Cube by ROMPA®
20402 –Mini Talking Cube by ROMPA®
20563 –Wi Fi Microphone by ROMPA®
19214 –Colour Changing Panel by ROMPA®
Sensory Magic™
Please see www.rompa.com for our extensive range of bubble tube accessories
9. Starting Up
Remove the Midi Bubble Tube lid and fill bubble tube with water, approximately
25mm (1”) from the top.
Replace the Bubble Tube lid and place on a stable, flat surface.
Plug the power supply into the bubble tube and then into the wall.
Switch on at the wall.
10. Detailed Description
Midi Bubble Tubes are multi-sensory products, offering audible, tactile, temperature and
visual sensory input. They are suitable for individuals of all ages, attract attention,
concentration and engagement. They have 8 colours providing a calming, relaxing
ambiance. The smooth surface and cooler temperature of the tube provide tactile
contrast. Its compact design is ideal for use in the home or small spaces. It is robust, easy
to clean, maintain, operate and assemble, and is latex free.
Fig 1

11. Safety
Always supervise the use of this product.
Please check equipment immediately for any damage that may have resulted during
shipping and contact ROMPA® immediately if there are any problems.
The layout of the activity area, proper installation and maintenance of your
equipment is critical; make sure the product is used in a safe and appropriate place
and way.
Care must be taken when carrying a filled Midi Bubble Tube. Hold the tube with one
hand and support the base with other.
Empty the Midi Bubble Tube out of doors as water flow is uncontrollable when the
tube is tilted.
Do not insert anything into the bubble tube base other than the power supply
provided and a 17274 Interactive Switch Box.
Use the bubble tube on a flat, stable surface.
12. Technical Specification
Pump: 12 Volt 50/60 Hz, Schwarzer Prazision, type SP 203 S.
Power Supply 240 Volt (U - 110V)
110V Output 12V AC 60W 240V Output 12V AC 60W
UL listed –E1494743G58, BS EN61558-1 and BS EN61558-2-6
Weight: 1.3kg
Midi Bubble Tubes have a capacity of approximately 5 litres.

13. Installation
Take out of the box with care. Please check the
product immediately for any damage that may
have resulted during shipping and contact
ROMPA® immediately if there are any problems.
We suggest that you keep the packaging in a safe
place for storage and transportation.
Check that the product is working before filling it
with water.
There are two screw holes on each side of the
Power Supply Hshould you wish to wall mount the unit, or secure it to the floor.
No fixings are supplied as these depend on the surface the unit will be attached to.
Note: please wall mount in a well-ventilated area. The above image shows a 110V
plug - the plug supplied will be appropriate to the country of the customer.
Place the Midi Bubble Tube on a flat, stable surface, where the tube will not be
knocked over (such as a table-top/floor).
Consider proximity to a wall socket –the power supply needs to
be plugged in.
There is no assembly required inside the bubble tube base. The
pump is integral.
Fill with clean water, leaving approximately 25mm (1”) from the
top of the tube. Do not over-fill the tube. Make sure that the jug
or bucket you are using to fill the tube is also clean. Take care not to spill the
water. It is advisable to wrap a towel around the top of the base to catch any
accidental spillages.
Remove the protective plastic film from the outside of the Midi Bubble Tube
column and dispose of this appropriately. Plastic wrap can pose a suffocation risk
to children and vulnerable adults so keep it out of reach and dispose of it
responsibly.
Put the cap X on the top of the bubble tube
column.
Plug the Power Supply Hinto the round
socket of the bubble tube using the jack plug
supplied.
Switch on at the wall. The green LED light will
be lit. There may be a slight delay.
The unit will begin to flash, displaying a
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sequence of coloured lights, and bubbles will begin to rise up the tube. Turn the
wheel (Marked “Speed”) on the white Base Cover to adjust the speed of the light
change.
You can now allow your Midi Bubble Tube to function passively, where colours
change in sequence or use other switching products to control bubbles and colours.
There are different ways that users can control the tube.

Using a Super Interactive Switch Box 17274
Switch off the Bubble Tube completely. Connect the plug from the Super Interactive
Switch Box to the RJ45 socket in the base of the Bubble Tube. The protective cover
will have to be removed first and stored in a safe place so it can be replaced after
use.
To select a coloured light press one of the four buttons (red, green, yellow, blue) on
the top of the switch.
To stop the bubbles press the central button on the top of the switch. Release the
button to make the bubbles start again. On the underside of the Switch Box there is
a dial labelled BUBBLES with two options –NORMALLY ON and NORMALLY OFF.
Switch between these so that one way the bubbles start if the central button is
pressed and the other way the bubbles will stop if the central button is pressed.
To adjust the speed of the light change/flash rate use the SPEED and DELAY buttons
underneath labelled COLOURS.
YOU CAN ADD AN EXTERNAL SWITCH (JACK) –When a ROMPA®switch is plugged
into the Jack Socket on the side of the Superactive Switch Box, most other controls
will be over-ridden, i.e. push buttons, colours etc. There are nine possible options
when a ROMPA®switch is used. Use the dials on the underside of the Super
Interactive Switch Box.
With the left hand dial set to COLOURS and the right hand one to FLASH ON, then
the bubbles will be on all of the time and the Lights will come on when the ROMPA®
switch is activated.
With the left hand dial set to BUBBLES and the right hand one to FLASH ON, then the
lights will be on all of the time and the bubbles will come on when the ROMPA®
switch is activated.
With the left hand dial set to COLOURS and the right hand one to FLASH OFF, then
the bubbles and lights will be on all of the time and the Lights will stop when the
ROMPA®switch is activated.
With the left hand dial set to BUBBLES and the right hand one to FLASH OFF, then
the bubbles and lights will be on all of the time and the bubbles will stop when the
ROMPA®switch is activated.

With the left hand dial set to COLOURS and the right hand one to HOLD, then the
bubbles will be on all of the time and the Lights will start when the ROMPA®switch is
activated and will only stop when the ROMPA®switch is activated again.
With the left hand dial set to BUBBLES and the right hand one to HOLD, then the
lights will be on all of the time and the bubbles will start when the ROMPA®switch is
activated and will only stop when the ROMPA®switch is activated again.
With the left hand dial set to BOTH and the right hand one to FLASH ON, then the
bubbles and lights will be off and they will only come on when the ROMPA®switch is
activated.
With the left hand dial set to BOTH and the right hand one to FLASH OFF, then the
Bubbles and Lights will be on all of the time and the Lights and Bubbles will stop
when the ROMPA®switch is activated.
With the left hand dial set to BOTH and the right hand one to HOLD, then the lights
and bubbles will be on all of the time and both will stop when the ROMPA®switch is
activated and will only start when the ROMPA®switch is activated again.

14. Care and Maintenance
Regularly change the water and use a suitable water-cleansing agent, such as BCB fluid.
Wash the exterior of the Midi Bubble Tube with a slightly soapy cloth. Wipe excess
soap away with a damp cloth.
Never use solvent based cleaning products, methylated spirits, alcohol wipes or
liquid detergents to clean the Midi Bubble Tube.
This product contains LEDs not lamps –it is highly unlikely that there will be any
maintenance required to the LEDs.
To prevent the growth of microbes in the water change the water monthly, empty
the tube altogether if it is not to be used for long periods and do not add bleach,
coloured dyes or salt to the water.
The environment will affect how often the water needs to be changed. Bubble tubes
in dark, damp environments with minimal ventilation will need changing at a
different frequency to those in bright, well-ventilated rooms.
Plan for holidays and if the bubble tube will be switched off for long periods, empty
the water out.
If necessary, for example if the tube is used in an area where lime-scale in water is a
problem, it may be advisable to use an appropriate water softener.
WARNING: Failure to cleanse your bubble tube water and/or use an appropriate
water softener can block bubble tube valves and encourage product failure.
To empty the bubble tube, unplug from the wall socket first.
When you need to switch the bubble tube OFF after use, or before maintenance (e.g. before
changing the water) please note that:
There is no ON/OFF switch on the bubble tube itself, or on the power supply shown below.
Power should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket. Do
not disconnect the jack plug of the power supply from the round POWER IN 12V AC
socket at the base of the bubble tube. Repeatedly disconnecting the jack plug from
this round socket is likely to lead to damage to the bubble tube, and should also be
avoided for safety reasons.

15. Troubleshooting
In the unlikely event of product failure, please check the following:
Problem: No lights, no bubbles
Check that the bubble tube is plugged in at the wall
Check that the power supply is connected
Check the green LED light is on
Problem: Lights but no bubbles
Try switching the bubble tube off and then again.
Check all pipes are firmly connected and free of kinks/bends. Check the pipes have
not worked free –occasionally vibrations/transportation can loosen pipes.
Have you connected a Super Interactive Switch Box (17274) to make your Bubble
Tube interactive? Is the Switch Box firmly connected? Turn the Switch Box over –is
it set to ‘Bubbles On’? If it is not, set it to this.
Has the bubble tube been recently cleaned? The pipes can get blocked with
limescale or dirt, which prevents air getting through. Please follow care and
maintenance instructions above.
Problem: Super Interactive Switch Box does not work
Is the Switch Box firmly connected? Turn the Switch Box over –is it set to ‘Bubbles
On’? If it is not, set it to this.
If this suggestion does not work, it is possible that the pump has failed. Contact
ROMPA®for advice.
Problem: Water leaking into the base
The non-return value (in the base of the bubble tube) has worked free. This valve
stops water flowing into the pump. If there are no bubbles and leaked water re-
attach this valve securely.
Further copies of these instructions can be downloaded at www.rompa.com
We hope you find our instructions invaluable. If you have any suggestions for improving
them further your comments will be greatly received –please contact us at
[email protected]
Midi Bubble Tube 19771, September 2014
Copyright ROMPA®Ltd

1. Produit
Unité à Bulles ‘Midi’
2. Code
19771
3. Couleur
Le couvercle de base est blanc
4. Brève Description
Une version plus petite de notre déjà célèbre unité à bulles. Si l'unité n'est pas
solidement attachée, ne l'utiliser que sous surveillance d'une tierce personne. Idéal pour
les espaces plus limités comme à la maison par exemple.
5. Contenu
1 x base avec la colonne attaché
1 x couvercle de base (couvercle blanc en plastique)
1 x bouchon (X)
1 x boîte d’alimentation (boîte d’alimentation) (H)*
1 x embout protecteur (fourni dans la prise RJ45 de la base)
*la prise de la boîte d’alimentation conviendra au pays du client