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Your Parker® bath 500 is part of a series of quality
products designed especially for hospitals, nursing
homes and other health care uses.
Please contact us if you have any questions about the
operation or maintenance of your ArjoHuntleigh
equipment.
Please read this Instructions for Use
thoroughly!
Please read this Instructions for Use (IFU) in its entirety
before using your Parker bathing system. Information
in this IFU is crucial to the proper operation and
maintenance of the equipment, will help protect your
product, and ensure that the equipment performs to your
satisfaction. Some of the information in this IFU is
important for your safety and must be read and
understood to help prevent possible injury .
Unauthorized modifications on any ArjoHuntleigh
equipment may affect its safety. ArjoHuntleigh will not
be held responsible for any accidents, incidents or lack
of performance that occur as a result of any
unauthorized modification to its products.
Definitions in this IFU
WARNING
Means:
Safety warning. Failure to understand and obey this
warning may result in injury to you or to others.
CAUTION
Means:
Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage
to all or parts of the system or equipment.
NOTE
Means:
This is important information for the correct use of this
system or equipment.
Means:
The name and address of the manufacturer .
Service and Support
A service routine has to be done to your Parker bath to
ensure the safety and operating procedures of your
product. See section Care and Preventive Maintenance on page 42.
If you require further information, please contact
ArjoHuntleigh for comprehensive support and service
programs to maximize the long-term safety , reliability
and value of the product.
Contact ArjoHuntleigh for replacement parts. Contact
information appears on the last page of this IFU.
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Intended Use
This equipment must be used in accordance
with these safety instructions. Anyone using
this equipment must also have read and
understood the instructions in this
Instructions for Use (IFU).
If there is anything you do not completely
understand, ask your ArjoHuntleigh
representative.
This bath is intended for assisted bathing and showering
of adult residents in care facilities (excluding use at
home).
The Parker bath must be used by appropriately trained
caregivers with adequate knowledge of the care
environment, its common practices and procedures, and
in accordance with the guidelines in the Instructions for Use (IFU).
Any other use is prohibited. The bath should only be
used for the purpose specified here.
Installation & Service Requirements
The Parker bath must be installed by appropriately
trained personnel according to the Assembly and
Installation Instructions, requirements in the Assembly
and Installation Instructions can only be superseded by
local code.
The expected life of this equipment, unless otherwise
stated, is ten (10) years, subject to preventive
maintenance being carried out in accordance with the
instructions in section Care and Preventive Maintenance on page 42.
Resident Assessment
We recommend that facilities establish regular
assessment routines.
Caregivers should assess each resident according to the
following criteria prior to use:
•The resident's weight should not exceed 210 kg/
463 lbs (Max Patient Weight).
•Active and semi-active residents (i.e. able to sit
upright self supported on the side of a bed or
toilet) can use the bath. Correct transfer
equipment shall be used, if needed.
•Residents with no capacity to support them selves
at all (i.e. able to sit upright with support) can use
the bath, only with a ceiling and a 2-point spreader
bar with loop sling for transfer and bath.
•The resident should have the ability to understand
and respond to instructions, or have limited
physical capacity to move, to ensure a safe
position during the bathing procedure.
If a resident does not meet these criteria an alternative
equipment or system shall be used.
Indication for Use
T o relieve pain and itching and as an aid in the healing
process of inflamed and traumatized tissue, and it
serves as a setting for removal of contaminated tissue.
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Safety Instructions
WARNING
To avoid injury to both the patient and the
caregiver, never modify the equipment or
use incompatible parts.
WARNING
To avoid explosion or fire, never use the
equipment in oxygen rich environment, in
presence of heat source or flammable
anaesthetic gases.
WARNING
To avoid electric shock, never use other
electrical equipment near this device.
WARNING
To avoid injury, make sure that the patient
is not left unattended at any time.
WARNING
To avoid the device in use from tipping, do
not raise or lower other equipment close to
it and be aware of stationary object when
lowering.
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Preparations
Site Preparations
Prior to the installation of the Parker bath the
floor and walls within the required area must
be finished.
Material: The floor should be made of a slip-resistant
material, free of bumps.
Floor Slope: When using a floor drain, the slope
towards the drain should not exceed 1:50.
Floor attachments: The floor construction must be
suitable for anchoring the bolts
Actions Before First Use
(11 steps)
1Visually check the package for damage. If the
product looks damaged due to freight, make a
complaint to the transport agency.
2The packaging should be recycled according to
local regulations.
3Install the Parker bath by qualified personnel. See
Assembly and Installation Instructions.
4Check that all parts of the product are supplied.
Compare with section Parts Designation on page 8. If any part is missing or damaged - do
NOT use the product.
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WARNING
To prevent scalding, make sure that the
water mixer has been calibrated.
Confirm that responsible organization
has established calibration routines.
Make sure the Parker bath thermostatic mixer has
been calibrated according to the Assembly and Installation Instructions by qualified personnel or
an ArjoHuntleigh technician.
11 Make sure to have a rescue plan ready in case of a
patient emergency.
Actions Before Every Use
(3 steps)
1Check that all parts are in place. Compare to
section Parts Designation on page 8.
2If any part is missing or damaged - do NOT use
the product.
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WARNING
To prevent cross-contamination, always
follow the disinfection instructions in
this Instructions for Use.
5Unpack the hand control(s) from the plastic.
6Read the IFU.
7Disinfect the product according to section
Cleaning and Disinfection Instructions on
page 28.
8Perform a functionality test. See section Care and
Preventive Maintenance on page 42.
9Choose a designated area, where the IFU should
be kept and is easily accessible at all times.
Before every use, make sure the Parker bath is
cleaned and disinfected according to section
Cleaning and Disinfection Instructions on
page 28.
NOTE
If you have any questions, please contact your
local ArjoHuntleigh representative for support
and service. The contact numbers appear on
the last page of this IFU.
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Part s Designation
Type B Applied part.
Degree of Protection - Electrical shock
8Fill ON/OFF (Auto fill option)
9Shower ON/OFF
10 Air Spa system - whole tub ON/Intensity/OFF
(option)
11 Air Spa system - foot well ON/Intensity/OFF
(option)
12 Function lock ON/OFF
13 Knob for water temperature adjustment
14 LED, battery back-up indicator
15 LED, mains indicator
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1
2
3
4
5
6
Hand Controls
1
2
4
5
8
7
6
3
Hand Control
1Raise bathtub
2Lower bathtub
3Tilt bathtub to upright position
4Tilt bathtub to reclined position
5Air Spa system - whole tub ON/Intensity/OFF (option)
6Air Spa system - foot well ON/Intensity/OFF (option)
The drainage plug opens and closes by turning the drain control
knob in the bathtub. (See Fig. 1)
•Open - turn clockwise
•Close - turn counter clockwise
The drain control knob is equipped with a built in surface
overflow outlet to prevent water from overflowing the tub.
Fill Function
• Press the tub filling button to start filling the footwell
or the whole tub. (See Fig. 2)
•Press the tub filling button again to stop the filling.
(See Fig. 2)
Auto Fill Function (option)
A Parker bath equipped with auto fill function, prefills the
footwell. (See Fig. 2)
•Activate it by pressing the auto fill button.
•Once the filling level is reached it stops by itself.
•Press the auto fill button again and filling continues for
another 60 s.
•Stop filling at any time by pressing the auto fill button.
Scalding Protection
If a dangerous temperature level of 45 °C (113 °F) is reached, the
electronic scalding protection shuts off the water after 10 s.
•Activated scalding protection: a yellow flashing light and
a beeping sound on both temperature displays.
If scalding protection turns on, get the patient out safely . S top
using the bath and contact an ArjoHuntleigh service technician.
Temperature Display
The Parker bath has two temperature displays:
(See Fig. 3)
•Top temperature display: shows the active filling or
shower temperature. If filling or shower is not turned on, the
display shows “– –. –”
During disinfection the display shows the temperature of the
disinfectant mixture.
•The bottom temperature display: shows the current
bathtub water temperature.
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Emergency Stop
Fig. 4
T rigger
Lock Button
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
A
•Press the emergency stop button, to stop all functions.
(See Fig. 4)
•To release the emergency stop button, turn it clockwise.
(See Fig. 4)
If the emergency stop button was used due to an equipment error ,
stop using the bath and contact an ArjoHuntleigh technician.
Shower Handle
The shower handle is located in the holder or the stand.
(See Fig. 5)
•Press the shower button to start the shower. The green
LED will turn on when active.
•Press the trigger on the shower handle to regulate the water .
Hold the trigger in for constant water flow.
T o get continuous water flow without having to hold in the trigger
do as follows:
•Press the trigger and push the lock button on the side. The
water will continue to flow without having to press the
trigger.
•Unlock by pressing the handle trigger and the lock button
will pop out by itself.
Functions Lock
Press the function lock button on the control panel and it locks
all the functions except:
•scalding protection
•emergency stop
For example, if the function lock is activated during a shower, the
shower can only be turned off after deactivating the function lock.
The function lock LED is flashing yellow when active.
Door Lock
The Parker bath has a door handle that works as a door lock.The
door handle needs to be aligned with the sticker showing an open
or closed lock. (See Fig. 6)
•To unlock the door: press the door handle down until
aligned with the sticker showing an open lock. (A)
•To lock the door: press the door handle up until the handle
is aligned with the sticker showing a closed lock. (This may
require some physical force). (B)
B
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Air Spa System (Option)
MI
X
8
0
7
0
6
0
5
0
4
0
3
0
2
0
Fig. 7
A
B
A Parker bath with Air Spa system allows the patient to sit
comfortably and enjoy a massage by air jets in the water .
Both the Air Spa system tub button and the Air Spa
system footwell button have two adjustable intensities that can be
selected. The maximum treatment time is 15 minutes.
The Air Spa system can be activated either for the whole bathtub
or just in the footwell.
NOTE
Operating the Air Spa system with soapy water can
cause excessive foaming.
Sound & Vision® System (option)
WARNING
To avoid electric shock, only use the USB memory
stick in the connector on the bath.
The USB outlet is located behind the cover . (See Fig. 7)
•Unscrew the black cap counter clockwise to get to the USB
outlet (A) and plug in the Sound & Vision system memory
stick (B).
•T o get colored light in the tub, press the Sound & Vision
system light button on the Sound & Vision system hand
control.
•Press the Sound & Vision system light button one more
time to change light colour.
•Press the Sound & Vision system light button for 2 s to
turn the light off.
•To start a rotation of different light colours press the Sound & Vision system automatic light colour change
button.
Continue with the steps on the next page.
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8
0
70
6
0
50
4
0
30
2
0
Fig. 8
•To start the music press the MP3 button on the
Sound & Vision system hand control. Only MP3 files can be
read and only files from the root (not in “folders”).
•Sound & Vision system hand control LED flashes when
active.
NOTE
The music function will stop automatically 30 minutes
after activation. Press the MP3 player button on the
Sound & Vision system hand control for continued
listening.
NOTE
The Sound & Vision system will stop automatically
30 minutes after activation. Press the Sound & Vision
system light ON/OFF button on the Sound & Vision
system hand control for continued lighting.
Disinfection Unit (Option)
The Parker bath has the a built in disinfection unit as an option.
(See Fig. 8)
There is a disinfectant bottle with an adjustable top to adjust the
mixing value of the disinfectant concentration and water . It is
located in the lockable compartment between the bathtub legs.
There is also a disinfection spray handle and flowmeter, located
behind the cover.
T o use the disinfection unit:
1Press the disinfection button and hold it in for 5 s to
activate it.
2The LED will turn green when active.
3If the disinfectant bottle is empty, the LED will start
flashing when pressing the disinfection button. A beeping
sound comes on and it is not possible to disinfect the bath.
Replace with a full disinfection bottle and try again (see section
Replace Disinfectant Bottle on page 30).
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Battery Back-up
Fig. 9
A battery will work as a back-up if there is a power failure. It is
possible to help a patient out of a bathtub during that time.
Everything on the bath will work under the battery back-up except
for the auto fill function, Air Spa system and Sound & Vision
system.
If the battery fails to work during a power failure contact your
ArjoHuntleigh technician.
CAUTION
Never put the patient in the bathtub when the power
indicator light on the control panel is out. Ensure
that the bath is connected to a power outlet or the
battery might run out of power.
Contact your local ArjoHuntleigh technician if
problem occurs.
Battery charge level when the main power supply is
not connected.
Y ellow LED onNo mains connected
No mains connected and battery is
Y ellow LED
flashing
No LED light
running low.
The Battery is automatically
charged when the Parker bath is
connected to the mains.
Connect the Parker bath to the
mains to charge the battery.
Head Cushion, Back Support Cushions and
Leg Rest (accessories)
Extra cushions are available for added comfort for the patient. The
back support cushions have suction cups for easy attachment to
the bath. (See Fig. 9)
These accessories can be ordered from your local ArjoHuntleigh
representative.
CAUTION
Always fit leg rest on the opposite side of the door.
If hung on the door, damage to the door may occur.
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Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Bathe Patient
To complete a full patient bath follow these 36 steps.
WARNING
To prevent scalding, always check the water
temperature with your naked hand before directing
the water on the patient. Do not use gloves as it
may insulate to the extent that the water
temperature can be misjudged. Point the flow of the
water away from the patient.
Fill the Footwell with Water
(Step 1-3 of 36)
1Ensure that the bathtub is in a upright position. (See Fig. 1)
2Close the drainage plug by rotating the drain control knob
counter clockwise. (See Fig. 2)
3Parker bath with fill: start filling the footwell by pressing
the tub filling button. (See Fig. 3)
• Feel the water temperature with a naked hand and let the
patient feel the water. Adjust the knob to a comfortable
temperature.
• At desired footwell water level, stop the filling by
pressing the tub filling button again.
Parker bath with Auto fill: activate prefill by pressing
the auto fill button. (See Fig. 3)
• Feel the water temperature with a naked hand and let the
patient feel the water. Adjust the knob to a comfortable
temperature.
• The filling stops automatically when the footwell is filled.
Continue with the steps on the next page.
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Bathe the Patient
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
(Step 4-14 of 36)
4Open the bath door by pressing the door handle down. Make
sure no objects are in the path of opening the door. Raise the
door to a fully open position.
5
WARNING
To avoid falling, make sure the patient always
remains in a seated position.
Adjust the bathtub height by pressing up or down
button on the hand control, in order to get the right patient
seating height. (See Fig. 4)
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WARNING
To avoid falling, make sure the patient uses the
grab rails for support when entering or exiting
the bath.
If needed, help the patient get seated in the Parker bath.
(See Fig. 4)
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WARNING
To avoid falling, make sure the patient always
remains in a seated position.
If needed, help the patient to place their feet into the
footwell. (See Fig. 5)
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WARNING
To avoid entrapment, make sure to keep the
patients hair, arms and feet close to the body
and use designated grab supports during any
movement.
Close and lock the bat h do or by pulling the door handle fully
up (with some physical force) until aligned with the closed
lock sticker.
Continue with the steps on the next page.
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Fig. 6
Fig. 7
9
WARNING
To avoid entrapment, make sure to keep the
patients hair, arms and feet close to the body
and use designated grab supports during any
movement.
Recline the bathtub by pressing the tilt back button on
the hand control.
10 Position the bathtub to the preferred working height by
pressing up or down buttons on the hand control.
(See Fig. 6)
11 Adjust bath water depth by pressing
fill/auto fill button.
12 Adjust the water temperature by rotating the temperature
knob on the control panel.
13 Feel the water temperature with a naked hand and let the
patient feel the water as well. (See Fig. 7)
14 At a desired water level, turn the water off.
• Parker bath with fill: Press filling button again when
the water has reached desired level to turn it off.
• Parker bath with Auto fill: The filling stops
automatically after 60 s.
To stop filling within this time frame, press auto fill
button.
If the button is pressed once again, the filling starts for
another 60 s.
Shower the Patient
(Step 15-24 of 36)
15 Lift off the shower handle from the holder or stand.
16 Hold the shower handle away from the patient.
17 Press the shower button on the control panel (the LED
lights up when active).
Continue with the steps on the next page.
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Fig. 8
Fig. 9
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WARNING
To prevent scalding, always check the water
temperature with your naked hand before
directing the water on the patient. Do not use
gloves as it may insulate to the extent that the
water temperature can be misjudged. Point the
flow of the water away from the patient.
Press the trigger on the shower handle directing the water
stream away from the patient.
19 The top display shows the shower water temperature. Allow
a few seconds for the display to adjust the temperature. If
needed, turn the knob to adjust the water temperature.
20 Also check by placing your naked hand in the water stream
that the water temperature is not to hot. (See Fig. 8)
21 Allow the patient to feel the water with his or her hand
before the water stream is directed onto the patient. If
needed, adjust water temperature by turning the knob.
(See Fig. 9)
22 T o keep the trigger handle in for a longer period, activate the
lock button by pushing it in. T o deactivate, push the trigger .
23 When showering is finished, press the shower button on
the control panel.
24 Make sure the shower trigger is unlocked before placing the
shower handle back into the holder or stand.
NOTE
Raise the bathtub, for optimum use of the shower
stand, and turn the shower stand away from the patient
when not in use. (GB only)
Continue with the steps on the next page.
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