Invacare 3800 User Manual
SECTION 3—OPERATION
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Water Temperature Setting
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.2.
DANGER
ALWAYS hand test the incoming water temperature and the water temperature in
the tub before immersing the resident. Failure to do so may result in a scalding injury.
The causes, symptoms, and effects of hyperthermia may be described as follows:
The causes, symptoms, and effects of hyperthermia may be described as follows:
Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches a level
several degrees above the normal body temperature of 98.6° F. The symptoms of
hyperthermia include an increase in the internal temperature of the body, dizziness,
lethargy, drowsiness, and fainting. The effects of hyperthermia include:
•Failure to perceive heat
•Failure to recognize the need to exit the spa or hot tub
•Unawareness of impending hazard
•Fetal damage in pregnant women
•Phyical inability to exit the spa or hot tub
•Unconsciousness resulting in the danger of drowning
•Failure to recognize the need to exit the spa or hot tub
•Unawareness of impending hazard
•Fetal damage in pregnant women
•Phyical inability to exit the spa or hot tub
•Unconsciousness resulting in the danger of drowning
The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyper-
thermia.
Flow Water Thermometer ‐ measures the temperature of water coming from the tub fill
spout or shower/massage wand.
spout or shower/massage wand.
Water Temperature Control Valve ‐ sets and maintains constant temperature for all
incoming water.
incoming water.
FIGURE 3.2 Water Temperature Setting
Water Temperature Valve
Flow Water
Thermometer