Drain hose attachment, Drain function, Draining the ez-bathe – Activeforever EZ Bathe Inflatable Tub User Manual

Page 3: Optional pump usage, Faucet adapter, Opening the tub drain, Installing the faucet adapter, Attaching hose to quick connect, Removing hose from push-in fitting, Diagram 2

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DRAIN HOSE ATTACHMENT:

The

DRAIN

HOSE

is

connected to the

TUB

DRAIN

on the outside of the tub by attaching the

BLUE

PERFECT

UNION

to the

TUB

DRAIN

. (This can be done by simultane-

ously pushing up and slightly twisting the male (non-threaded) end be-
fore attaching connector ring). NOTE: The

YELLOW

ON

/

OFF

VALVE

is used

for water control. Turn valve to “ON” for consistent draining or to “OFF”
to stop drain flow. If a longer drain hose is needed, a standard garden
hose may be attached for additional length.

DRAIN FUNCTION:

The EZ-BATHE draining system uses a

gravity fed method. In order to achieve the most efficient draining, the
tub must be higher than the object you are draining into. Otherwise,
improper drainage may occur.

DRAINING THE EZ-BATHE:

With the

DRAIN

HOSE

attached to

the

TUB

DRAIN

on the inflated tub, run the end of

DRAIN

HOSE

to bathtub,

shower, or toilet and turn

YELLOW

ON

/

OFF

VALVE

to ON position for

draining (refer to section on “DRAIN FUNCTION” for additional
information in this area). If tub is not draining fast enough, check to be
sure that the

DRAIN

HOSE

has no kinks or large drooping curves. Draining

works best if the

DRAIN

HOSE

slopes at a consistent level to the draining

area. Raising the head of the bed a few inches may also improve drain-
age. Once tub is completely drained, the

SUCTION

PORT

and

GULPER

ATTACHMENT

can be used to vacuum any soapy water that may remain.

Rinse, drain, and towel dry the EZ-BATHE before storing.

OPTIONAL PUMP USAGE:

If required, a water pump may be

used to increase the flow of water through the drain hose. Connect the
pump to the

YELLOW

ON

/

OFF

VALVE

. Any type of water pump having a

standard garden hose connection may be used. NOTE: This item is not
available through Homecare Products, Inc., however, most home &
garden stores carry suitable pumps.

FAUCET ADAPTER:

The

FAUCET

ADAPTER

allows you to attach

the

HAND

-

HELD

SHOWER

to most faucets. Once the adapter is secured to

the faucet, it is a simple procedure to connect or disconnect the shower
hose.

OPENING THE TUB DRAIN:

The

TUB

DRAIN

has two

closures and both need to be removed in order to install the drain hose.
The large outer closure simply unscrews. Gently pry out the smaller,
inside closure. Once both closures are removed, insert your index finger
inside the

TUB

DRAIN

and extend drain opening out, creating a cone

shaped drain valve. NOTE: This step prepares the drain for the
siphoning effect needed for efficient draining. If not completed, poor
draining will occur.

IMPORTANT: The

DRAIN

HOSE

must be attached to the

TUB

DRAIN

before

filling the tub with water.

INSTALLING THE FAUCET ADAPTER

Remove the

existing aerator from your faucet

and determine whether the threads are

male or female.
1. If your aerator has threads on the outside you will need to use one of

the male thread adapters (found in enclosed hardware bag).

a. Match the thread diameter of your aerator to one of the male

thread adapters. (The thread size on the

FAUCET

ADAPTER

is

15/16-27 female and the enclosed male thread adapters are
sizes 55/64-27 and 13/16–27. If neither male adapter fits your
faucet, check your local hardware store for additional sizes.)

b. Screw the correct size male adapter into the top of the

FAUCET

ADAPTER

. Place the correct size black washer (located in

hardware bag) on the male adapter before screwing onto
faucet. Hand tight is usually sufficient but pliers are sometimes
needed.

c. If your aerator has female (inside) threads, screw the faucet

adapter onto your faucet just as you received it.

2. After

attaching

FAUCET

ADAPTER

, turn the water on and check for

leaks. NOTE: The

HAND

-

HELD

SHOWER

HEAD

contains a safety feature

that, even in the “

OFF

” position, may enable it to dribble a small

amount of water.

a. IMPORTANT: Make sure the

ON

/

OFF

LEVER

is in the down

(“

OFF

”) position before turning on the water. If water leaks from

the top of the faucet adapter you will need to add an additional
washer (located in enclosed hardware bag).

ATTACHING HOSE TO QUICK CONNECT:

To make

installation quick and easy (and to eliminate the use of tools),

PUSH

-

IN

HOSE

FITTINGS

are located on the

HAND

-

HELD

SHOWER

and on the

FAUCET

ADAPTER

.

1. Determine correct hose length needed.

a. The hose can be cut to any length that is most convenient for

your use. IMPORTANT: Cut hose as squarely as possible.

2. Insert one end of

SHOWER

HOSE

into

PUSH

-

IN

HOSE

FITTING

located on

the

FAUCET

ADAPTER

by simply pushing the end of the hose past the

HOSE

RELEASE

RING

and into the

QUICK

CONNECT

HOSE

FITTING

(see

diagram above). Push and hold the

HOSE

RELEASE

RING

until friction is

felt as the tube slides past the o-ring. NOTE: Using a slight twisting
motion while inserting the tube is often helpful.

3. Insert remaining end of

SHOWER

HOSE

into

HOSE

QUICK

CONNECT

located on the

HAND

-

HELD

SHOWER

.

REMOVING HOSE FROM PUSH-IN FITTING:

1. Before removing hose, depressurize the unit by turning off water

(either at faucet or using

ON

/

OFF

LEVER

on

FAUCET

ADAPTER

), then

depress

FLOW

TRIGGER

on

HAND

-

HELD

SHOWER

.

2. To remove the hose, push and hold the

HOSE

RELEASE

RING

against

the face of the

QUICK

CONNECT

HOSE

FITTING

(or

HAND

-

HELD

SHOWER

)

while pulling the

HOSE

out.

DIAGRAM 2

25-

FT

DRAIN

HOSE

BLUE

PERFECT

UNION

YELLOW

ON

/

OFF

VALVE

DIAGRAM 3

DIAGRAM 1

25-

FT

DRAIN

HOSE

BLUE

PERFECT

UNION

YELLOW

ON

/

OFF

VALVE

DIAGRAM 3

25-

FT

DRAIN

HOSE

BLUE

PERFECT

UNION

YELLOW

ON

/

OFF

VALVE

DIAGRAM 3

25-

FT

DRAIN

HOSE

BLUE

PERFECT

UNION

YELLOW

ON

/

OFF

VALVE

DIAGRAM 3

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