Filling the bath
Once you are sure the cushion is in the correct position
water may be added to the bath. It is recommended that
approximately 8 - 10 inches (20 - 25 cm) of water is added
initially, however, this can be adjusted by the user according
to individual needs and the size and depth of the bath being
used. The water should be of an even mix of hot and cold
water.
Note: Temperatures in excess of 50°C (122°F) will distort
the cushion. Remember, if the water is too hot for you
it is probably too hot for the cushion.
Getting into the bath
The bather can enter the bath either by sitting on the edge
of the bath and sliding onto the cushion swinging the legs
over and into the bath, or by stepping into the bath and
sitting on the cushion. You should be centrally placed within
the coloured anti-slip seating area of the cushion, with your
lower back positioned against the lumbar support* (see
diagram B). Sitting forwards or backwards of centre will
cause an uneven descent. Sitting centrally the bather is now
ready to be lowered into the bath. Taking the hand control
unit in either hand, gently depress the down button (see
diagram C). The cushion will gently deflate. Releasing the
button at any time will stop this action, to continue depress
the button again maintaining contact until right at the
bottom of the bath. To aid stability a fixed grab rail should
During the deflate cycle the
lumbar support and seat area
of the cushion will slowly
fold in and around the user,
promoting a supported descent
into the bath. The bather should
always allow the front part of
the cushion to fully deflate
before attempting to lie back.
By stretching out the legs when
the cushion is approximately
2
/
3
deflated, the air in the front of
the cushion will be forced out.
Once this has been achieved,
the bather can recline against
the back surface of the bath and
bathe in the normal way. It is not
recommended that the bather
leave the coloured seating area
of the cushion while bathing.
B
C
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be fitted, these are available from The Bath Buddy Company
Ltd or your Dealer can supply one as an accessory. Please
see Appendix B for guidance on positioning the grab rail.
In addition the bather may also find it useful to rest one, or
both hands on the sides of the bath to further aid balance.
During the assessment for the
BATH BUDDY/BATHMATE,
special consideration should be
taken when the potential user is
a child or a severely disabled or
infirmed user. In these instances
it may be necessary for the
user to bath with supervision or
assistance from a carer.
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