Poolpod Operation Manual
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1. however Equipment Required A Insert the trolle Iman k stsechaktedl gt Left wheel set gt Right wheel set gt The operators H amp S assessment may require protective Footwear Poolpod Operator Manual Version PP2 Applicable to Mark 2 systems only Page 46 B Anchor Points Poolpod Operator Manual Version PP2 Applicable to Mark 2 systems only Page 4 9 EC Declaration of conformity EC Declaration of Conformity In accordance with BS EN ISO IEC 170SQ 2004 We Poolpod Products Ltd of Unit JIZ JZ 24 Craigmont St Glasgow GZO SBT Hereby declare that Equipment Swimming Pool Access Pool Lift System Model name number Poolpod PRI I in accordance with the Following Directives ZOOGG IS EC Conforms with the safety objectives of the Low Voltage Directive and its amending directives 89 330 EEC Conforms with the essential protection requirements of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and its amending directives 98 37 EEC Conforms with the essential requirements of the Machinery Directive and its amending directives 93 4Z EEC Conforms with essential requirements of the Council Directive concerning medical devices and its amending directives The Poolpod Technical files EMCD LVD MD and MDD show the specification to which the equipment has been designed and manufactured to hereby declare that the equipment named above has been tested and Found to comply with the relevant sections of the abov2. button to close the door and submerge the PoolPod platform into the pool The Platform will automatically stop at it s programmed depth which will allow the swimmer to safely step out of or swim from the platform The platform can be stopped at any desired depth by releasing the swim position button Moving to swim position an Poolpod Operator Manual Version PP2 Applicable to Mark 2 systems only Page 19 D Returning the PoolPod to Home To return the platform to its Home position simply Press and Hold the Home button Moving to home position a E To exits the pool To lift a swimmer back out of the pool lower the PoolPod as before by Pressing and Holding Swim Position button After the swimmer is on the PoolPod platform Press and Hold the Load Unload Position button to bring them out of the water to the boarding position then the door will automatically open Caution IF anyone moves close to the Poolpod the operator must immediately release the button to stop and interrupt the movement In case of emergency to STOP the Poolpod pull the KEY on the remote control this immediately shuts the Poolpod down and all motion will cease Page ZO Poolpod Operator Manual Version PP2 Applicable to Mark 2 systems only Steps sequence Remote Operation Mode B Moving the Poolpod to boarding A Homing the Poolpod position Press and Hold the Load Unload Press and
3. The wheelchair automatically locks in place when on the platform lift The poolpod wheelchair also looks the part on olside and in the shower and this chair will not give your facility the hospital feel that some other chairs can SAFE WORKING LOAD IS TWO PERSONS WITH WHEELCHAIR OR A MAXIMUM OF 250KG 39 STONE Poolpod Operator Manual Version PP2 Applicable to Mark 2 systems only Page 13 4 Operating the PoolPod 41 Switching on the Poolpod a Open the battery compartment in b Insert the power plug in the Poolpod and insert the battery in the battery the right orientation socket top right hand c Tap the power button it will illuminate in green colour and the platform controls will also d Close the battery illuminate compartment Poolpod Operator Manual Version PP2 Applicable to Mark 2 systems only Page 14 4 2 Turning on the PoolPod Remote Control Searching for el010 ele oh Lax b Screen The screen confirms the processes the operator has asked the PoolPod to carry out It also displays battery life wireless connection status and any warnings or system Faulks a Insert the key in the slot at the bottom of the PoolPod Remote Contro PCR 4 3 Turn on the Poolside Control Unit This Function is optional for operation of the PoolPod with the wristband See section 4 5 2 independent mode a Open kthe battery b Insert the power plug compartment cover on the into t
4. Hold Home CMoving the Poolpod to swimming D Returning the Poolpod to position Home Press and Hold Swim Press and Hold Home Note For exit the pool move the poolpod to swim position as step C Poolpod Operator Manual Version PP2 Applicable to Mark 2 systems only Page Z 45 2 Independent Mode The Independant mode allows the swimmer to operate the PoolPod independently by using the wristbands The wristband should be attached around the user s wrist ready For use with the Poolpod The wrist band has a wireless tag within and is synchronised with the Poolpod Platform manno Poolside Control Unit and PoolPod Remote Control The wristband needs to be held within approximately 5 cm of the illuminated control buttons the buttons communicate with the Poolpod Remote Control and request authorisation For the movement of the PoolPod 45 21 Authorising a user The swimmer should place the wristband over an illuminated button on the Poolside Control Unit or Platform Controls This will alert the Pool Attendant via the PoolPod Remote Control PRC When authorisation of the Platform is required the PRC will Flash vibrate and display the authorisation screen 45 211 Modes of operation The squares button is used to activate the illuminated control buttons Model Press and Hold IF it is safe to operate the platform the Pool Attendant should Press and Ho
5. Poolpod platform Position sensing system IF this message persists contact service engineer signals are inconsistent Manual Section 7 7 Poolpod Operator Manual Version PP2 Applicable to Mark 2 systems only 7 7 Fault Safety monitor permanently tripped Switch the power off on the PoolPod platform Remove the battery re insert and power on If this message persists contact service engineer 7 8 Fault Left REID button permanently pressed The control buttons on the left hand side of the platform left RFID have a fault To operate the lift this must be disabled Press and Hold the squares button For Z seconds IF this message persist contact service engineer 79 Fault Right RFID button permanently pressed Page 3 7 Safety monitor permanently tripped Manual Section 7 8 Left RFID button permanently pressed Hold to override Manual Section 7 9 The control buttons on the right hand side of the platform left RFID had a fault To operate the lift this must be disabling Press and Hold the squares button for Z seconds IF this message persist contact service engineer 210 Fault Power on switch permanently pressed A problem has been detected with the power on switch Press and Hold the squares button to dismiss this message Note the operator will be unable to turn off the platform To turn off remove the plug From the Battery and contact a service engineer Right RFID butt
6. up button on the Platform Control to send the platform back to Move down into the swimming Home position pool Caution Wheelchair weight 195 ka When using the wheelchair on the platform the brakes should be applied to prevent undersired movements Safe working Load For wheelchair IN kg To lift and exit the Pool Pod Platform the swimmer may hold the wristband over the green illuminated button on Pool Pod Platform 4 6 Manual Operation Recovery mode In the event of a system Failure or the discharge of the battery resulting in the PoolPod failing to return to its home position a Pool Attendant can manually operate the PoolPod The recovery tool is located within the Accessories case that is supplied with your Poolpod This should be stored at a known location designated by the swimming pool management The manual operation sequence Remove the battery from the Unwind the recovery insert battery compartment Poolpod Operator Manual Version PP2 Applicable to Mark 2 systems only IV IF a swimmer or wheelchair user needs to leave the Platform wind the recovery tool clockwise to move the Poolpod to the Load Unload position Move the platform until it reachs the same level as the Poolpods ramp V To open the door manually First realease the door by pulling the lock to the right then pull to the open Page 28 IIl Insert the recovery tool socket in the recovery point located a
7. 2222254225225422542 e Ie PL DA e IDEE 33 Poolpod Operator Manual Version PP2 Applicable to Mark 2 systems only Page 3 3 FAULT DOOR OPEN FAILURE DETECTED sssccssssssscscccssssssssssssssssssssessecesssssssssssssssessseseceesssssssssssssssestseseeeeeessssansnssessesssesseseessnee 34 74 FAULT LOCK OPEN FAILURE DETECTED sssscsccsssssssecscsssssssssssssssssssssssesecssssssssssssessesssseeseesessssssssssssseesseseeeeeesssssnssssesessssseeeeessnee 35 7 5 FAULT LOCK CLOSE FAILURE DETECTED sssssssssssssscccscsssssssssssssssssssesseccessssssssssssssesseseeseesssssssssssssssessseseeeessssssansnnsesesssseseeseesssee 35 7 6 FAULT PUMP OVERLOAD DETECTED u cccccccsssccccccsssssscscssccccssssccccssssssscseceeccccssseessssssussesseeeeeceesssecessssssaseseseeeeeessssscesssssussseeeeseeeesees 36 2 2 FAULT POSITION SENSING INCONSISTENT DETECTED 36 7 8 FAULT SAFETY MONITOR PERMANENTLY TRIPPED riirii 3 9 FAULT LEFT RFID BUTTON PERMANENTLY PRESSED 37 719 FAULT RIGHT RFID BUTTON PERMANENTLY PRESSED nnn 37 VA l FAULT POWER ON SWITCH PERMANENTLY PRESSED aaa tease HS ES HS HS HS HH HS HS HS HS isa ise Te 37 8 MOVING THE POOLPOD AROUND eee HS ES HS ES ET SST ET SES HEA n ana HS ST HS a Aa EA A AA E A E a a aa nanan 38 8 PREPARING THE POOLPOD FOR TRANSPORTATION 38 8 2 INSERTING THE WHEEL SETS AND JACKING UP THE POOLPOD ccccccccccssssssssesssccsssssssssscessccesssssssssscesssssssssssssseesssessssssssee 38 83 RELOCATING THE POOL
8. O THE BOARDING POSITION nnn nnn 18 C MOVING THE POOLPOD TO THE SWIM POSITION cccccccsscssssssssssccsssscccssssssssccesscsessssssssscesessssssssssssseesscessssssssssesseseessssssnisesssssssssssssee 18 D RETURNING THE POOLPOD TO SHOME sssssssccssssssccccccssssssssssssesesssececeesssssssssssssusesssssesecesssssssssssesetseseeseseesessssssssssnsesssseseseessassanneeeee 19 EFO IT THE mam V vVc aam m mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmrmmmmmmmmmmmrmmmmmrmmmmkHHH 19 452 INDEPENDENT MODE ooceeeeccccccccccscssssssssssccssssccecccssssssssssssssssssssseecessesssssssssssssessssseeeeeessssssssssssseseseeseeesssssssssssssussssseseesssssssssnsssuesssssseseeeeessen Z 4 5 2 1 AUTHORISING A Aisti min na Z A MOVING THE POOLPOD TO THE BOARDING POSITION INDEPENDENT MODE 23 B MOVING THE POOLPOD TO THE SWIM POSITION INDEPENDENT MODE 23 C RETURNING THE POOLPOD TO HOME INDEPENDENT MODE 23 D TO EXIT THE POOL INDEPENDENT MODE oieeeeeeccccccccccssssssssssscccessssecesccssssssssssssssssssseeeeeecessssssssssneseeseseeeesessssssssnssssesssseeeeesssnsssnneeeee 24 4 5 3 INDEPENDENT MODE SEQUENCE STAND UP nnna annan annan annann 25 4 5 4 INDEPENDENT MODE SEQUENCE WHEELCHAIR nnna 26 4 6 MANUAL OPERATION RECOVERY MODE cccccscscscsscccsssssssssssssscsssssesessesssssssssssssssessssseesessssssssssssnssesseseeeeessssssssssseesssssssesessssee 27 S CHARGE THE BATTERIES sssscccssssssssccccsssssssssssssscesseccescesssssssssssssssessse
9. POD ooieeeeeccccccccccsssssssssssssccssssseseecessssssssssssssssssseeeesesssssssssssesessseseseeeesssssssssussesesseseeeesessnsssssnssneessessseesessnssnsneeeee 38 8 4 RELOCATING THE ANCHOR POINTS u ssssssssccccssssscccsccscssssssssssesscssssceecesssssssssssssesessseseeeeesssssssssseseesessesseeeesssssssnsnnessesseseseesessnsansnseeee 39 Poolpod Operator Manual Version PP2 Applicable to Mark 2 systems only Page 4 Parts at a glance e Poolpod Platform Controls Platform Door Battery Compartment Recovery insert angg 2 Poolside Control Unit a Batterty Compartment b Poolside Controls Poolpod Operator Manual Version PP2 Applicable to Mark 2 systems only 4 NDT N anvo w PoolPod Remote Control PRO Display Buttons Slot Remote Key Wristband Batteries and Battery charging Units Battery A PoolPod Platform Battery B Poolside Control Unit Charging Unit Page 5 Poolpod Operator Manual Version PP2 Applicable to Mark 2 systems only 7 Trolleys oO Mnman OA Q PoolPod Wheelchair Mainframe Hand Rim Foot Rest Seat Back Seat Base Push Bar Parking Brake i Lever Handle ii Pivot Bolts ii Brake Shoe iv WheelChair Tyre Lock in Castor Forks Wheels amp Pneumatic tyres Trolleyss Page 6 Parking Brake Poolpod Operator Manual Version PP2 Applicable to Mark 2 systems only Z Quick User Guide 2 1 Switching on Turn on the PoolPod Platfor
10. Poolpod Operator Manual Version PP2 Applicable to Mark 2 systems only Page l Poolpod Operation Manual Revision Poolpod Mark Published on 19 06 2019 The latest revision of this document is available at poolpodproducts com Poolpod Operator Manual Version PP2 Applicable to Mark 2 systems only Page Z Contents PARTS AT A W Ki A A A A A A AN 4 2 QURU SER im 7 ZW SUTIN C www 7 2 2 MOVING UP AND DOWN THE POOLPOD BY THE REMOTE CONTROL 7 23 MOVING UP AND DOWN THE POOLPOD BY WRISTBAND 9 3 OVERVIEW OF YOUR POOLPOD MARK l 10 3 THE oi oi N L nem nna na IS 32 THE USER CONTROLS voeeeeeeccccccccccssssssssssssesssesseceescesssssssssssssssessseesesesssssssssssssessesseeeeeessnsssssssssssseseseseesesssssssssssnusesesseseceesssssssnsnseesssssseseeeesenee IS 33 THE POOLPOD REMOTE CONTROL weeeeeeccccccccssssssssssssccsessssssescesssssssssssssscsssseeeessssssssssssssssesssseseeeessssssssussnsstsssesseseesssssssinssesesssseseeesessneaneeseee ll 3 4 THE POOLPOD WRISTBANDS ccsscecsssssccscccsssssssssssssscssssescesessssssssssssssssesseseceeesssssssssssseseeseseeseesssssssssssssssessseeeeeeessssssnussseesesseseesessssnsneneeee ll 35 HE BATTERIES cccsscsosscssccccscccccccsccccsssssccsseccesceccecssccecssssssasecceceneccanneeecssssasasseeeececcanncensssssussaseceseeeeaegnneessssnussasseeeeeeesasanerensssnaassseeeeeeesensees 12 3 6 HE POOLPOD WHEELCHAIR cccccssssccccssccccccssscccsssvsssssseseececcesssceessssssssessecece
11. e detected L Something obstructing the door from openning Press 6 to dismiss Manual Section 7 3 2 Failure of the pneumatic piping connecting the pump module to the door actuator UJ Failure of the compressor pump that drives the pneumatic cylinders A Failure of the door open pneumatic valve 5 Failure of the door open sensor For this case Follow the next steps d Check for obstructions e Gently open the door by hand F F the fault persists call a service engineer Poolpod Operator Manual Version PP2 Applicable to Mark 2 systems only Page 35 73 Fault Lock open failure detected This message indicates that a mechanical Failure may have occurred This could be several types of Failure Door lock failure detected L Failure of the pneumatic piping connecting the pump module to the Hold 6 to override Manual Section 7 4 door actuator Z Failure of the compressor pump that drives the pneumatic cylinders 3 Failure of the lock open pneumatic valve 4 Failure of the lock open sensor For this case Follow the next steps a Check For obstructions b Gently open the lock by hand c IF the fault persists the lock open sensor maybe Faulty override by Press and Hold the squares button until the message is removed roughly 2 seconds d Inform a service engineer Note By activating the override For the lock open the operator must open the lock in order that the door can close prop
12. e control PRO has a 4cm colour display and displays information on the battery status and the status of the poolpod The simple 4 button design is used to move the pod between its 3 positions and the Fourth button for special Functions A plastic key must be inserted in the bottom of the remote to enable the system and this also acts as a pull stop cord that can be pulled in an emergency 3 4 The Poolpod wristbands The wrist band is provided to users to control all movements of the Poolpod by placing the band against one of the illuminated buttons They work using an embedded chip which is recognised by the Poolpod buttons when it is held within Scm and they are ISS9 water proof Poolpod Operator Manual Version PP2 Applicable to Mark 2 systems only Page 12 3 5 The Batteries The new Poolpod Mark rechargeable batteries provide an enhanced capacity of 50 lifts Fully into and out of the water The chargers are mains powered Typically systems are supplied with 2 batteries For continuous operation For previous version please see appendix 3 6 The Poolpod wheelchair The Poolpod wheelchair is durable all 316 Stainless steel structure with a fixed frame For reliability and low maintenance It can be self propelled or pushed The soft a seat material is a quick drying polyester PVC matrix that does not hold water or discolour in the pool environment The chair comes with a chest strap that attaches to the backrest
13. e referenced specifications he unit complies with all essential requirements of the Directives M Signed DYF SEMINEE n responsible person Name Josh Reid Position Director CE Done at Poolpod Ltd Craigmont St Glasgow On 11 93 2013 Poolpod Operator Manual Version PP2 Applicable to Mark 2 systems only Page 42 Poolpod Products Ltd Unit JIZ JZ 24 Craigmont Street Glasgow G20 SDT Company registered in Scotland SC 272962 Website www poolpodproducts com Email poolpod corepdgroup com Tel 44 Q 14 237 2127
14. ecesesssssssssssssssessseceeesesssssssssnssssssseeeeeessssssssssnsnssssssesesesessssssssnseesseseeeee 29 5 WHEN TO CHARGE THE BATTERIES cccssssscsscccsssssssccccssssssssssssssscssssecsessesssssssssssseesseseeeeesssssssssssssssesssseseeeessssssssnssessesseseesessssssssnnseeee 29 5 2 CHARGING THE POOLPOD REMOTE CONTROL ennn nn nn nn nn nrnna 29 5 3 CHARGING THE POOLPOD BATTERIES cceeecscccccccccssssssssssssccssssssecescesssssssssssssesssseceessessssssssssssssessssceseesssssssssnsusessssseeseeesssssssssssseesseseee 30 6 RESPONDING TO STATUS MESSAGES onnecccccccccssssssssssssscecsssssseccesssssssssssssssessssseecessssssssssssensssesseeeesessssssssnsssessesseseeeeesssssssssssusessesseseeeessssssenseeee 32 61 BATTERY DEPLETED uu cccccccccsscccccssssssscsscscccccssccccssssvsscssseneeecessccessssssssesseeenecesesseceesssssasesseseeecessssssesssssasscssseesesserscseesssnsuaesseseseeeessseseeeseee 32 6 2 031701 oi mmmmmmemnmne rm IAR 37 6 3 USER CONTROLS NOT DETECTED uirinn n nkan ana nnna nan aaa naaa a A E Aa EA E EA A AA E Aa a a annaran 32 7 FAULT CONDITION MESSAGES amp TROUBLESHOOTING uu cccccssssssssssscsssssssccsccssssssssssscscsssssesecessesssssssssssssessssseeesessssssssnssssesssssseseesenee 33 VA FAULT BROKEN CHAIN DETECTED eee ana n a n nn an na a na n AA A AA EE E A E a a aa aaan 33 TA LO ON ERR IE shaseccesusescsacssssvacs coscezeessoecsascscs castes 226256222622622222222222222222222222222224222222222222222222222222222222222222222
15. ecesseceessssueseseeeencecesssececssnssusseseneeessssseeessssesasesseseeeeeeesees 12 4 OPERATINGTHEPOOLPOD LLLLLL LLLLLsasesrr HH SHE HHT HH SET HH HS HS ES ET ES ET SST HS SES SES ET SST ES HEA ET ES ETS ET ST ES HS ES HS HS HS HS ES HS HS ha se Te 13 4 SWITCHING ON THE 6101 Mhi i ma 13 4 2 TURNING ON THE POOLPOD REMOTE CONTROL ninnan 14 4 3 TURN ON THE POOLSIDE CONTROL UNIT 2 0 ae ES ET ES HS SG HS HS HS seeeeeasaasasssssssssssseseeesoooooe 14 4 4 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL ouu cccsssssssssssssssssscscssssssssssssssssssessseceesesssssssssssssssesssseeeeeesensssssssssssssseseseessessssssssssssusssssesesessssasssnsssseessssseseeeseenee 16 GG BUTTONS A A A A AA 16 4 5 OPERATION MODES ccssscsscsssscscccssssssssssssscscsssscceecsessssssssssssssesssseeeeessssssssssssseseeseseeeeeesensssssssssesssesseseesesessssssssssuuessssesseseessnssssssaseeetsesssseesesenee 16 45 REMOTE OPERATION MODE cccssssscsssccscccsssssssssssscsscsssseeeceesessssssssssceseesseceeseeesssssssssssesseseseeseeessssssssssssssessssseseeesssrssssssssseeesssseseeeeeenee 17 4 5 1 SELECTING THE POOL OPTIONAL EXTRA uuu cccsssssssssscsssssscsssssssssssssssssscssssseseceesessssssssssssssessseseeeesssssssssssssssessssecessesssssssnsseueeesssseseseesenen 17 A HOMING THE POOLPOD oc cceeccccccccccccscsssssssssscsssssssescecssssssssssssssssessseseeeessssssssssssssssssseeeeesssssssssssssneseeseseeeeeessssssssssusensssseseeeessssssssnesseesessseees 17 B MOVING THE POOLPOD T
16. erly 74 Fault Lock close Failure detected This message indicates that a mechanical Failure may have occurred This could be several types of Failure Lock close failure detected Hold to override Manual Section 7 5 L Something obstructing the lock From closing Failure of the pneumatic piping connecting the pump module to the lock actuator Failure of the compressor pump that drives the pneumatic cylinders Failure of the lock close pneumatic valve n BH WN Failure of the lock closed sensor Poolpod Operator Manual Version PP2 Applicable to Mark 2 systems only Page 3 6 For this case follow the next steps a Check for obstructions b Gently close the lock by hand c IF the fault persists the lock close sensor maybe Faulty override by Press and Hold the squares button until the message is removed roughly 2 seconds d Inform a service engineer Note By activating the override For the lock close the operator must close the lock after the door has closed 7 5 Fault Pump overload detected The pump for the Poolpod Platform door has a thermal overload Fuse built in A trip in the Fuse has been detected wait For 5 minutes for the Fuse to reset IF the EEan Avain eaea The pump has been message persists contact a service engineer automatically shutdown Wait 5 minutes for pump to recover and try again 7 8 Fault Position sensing inconsistent detected Switch the power off then on the
17. f arms are moving in unison then the sensor reading is false and can be temporarly overridden Override by Press and Hold the squares button until the message is removed roughly Z seconds Important IF you operate the Poolpod with the chain sensor overridden then you must do the job of the chan sensor and ensure that at all times both sets of arms are moving together IF you suspect that one side is moving and the other is not then you must stop moving the poolpod immidiately as to continue could risk the occupants and cause ireperable damage to your Poolpod Poolpod Operator Manual Version PP2 Applicable to Mark 2 systems only Page 34 71 Fault Door close Failure detected This message indicates that a mechanical Failure may have occurred This could be eee eee ann detected several types of Failure such as Manual Section 7 2 L Something obstructing the door From closing Failure of the pneumatic piping connecting the pump module to the door actuator Failure of the compressor pump that drives the pneumatic cylinders Failure of the door close pneumatic valve i BR WN Failure of the door closed sensor For this case Follow the next steps a Check for obstructions b Gently close the door by hand c IF the Fault persists call a service engineer 7 2 Fault Door open Failure detected This message indicates that a mechanical Failure may have occurred This could be several types of Failure Door open failur
18. he battery PoolSide Control Unit Poolpod Operator Manual Version PP2 Applicable to Mark 2 systems only Page IS c Tap the power button located Inside the battery holder and d Insert the battery this will illuminate green Note Make sure that all the batteries requiered are charged previously See section 5 For Further information e Close the battery compartment Poolpod Operator Manual Version PP2 Applicable to Mark 2 systems only Page l 6 44 Using the Remote Control 441 Buttons a Home Returns Poolpod to fully compact configuration also know as Home b Squares Activates the Poolpod whenaswimmer requests to operate by holding their wristband against any button on the Poolside Control Unit or Platform c Load Unload Position Moves the Poolpod to the loading position where the door opens allowing the user to enter or exit the platform at deck level d Swim Position Moves the Poolpod to the position where the platform is submerged to a pre set depth to allow the user to swim from the platform or return to exit the water e Remote Key The Remote Key is required to switch on and switch off the remote control Pull the cord to stop the PoolPod 4 5 Operation Modes There are currently three modes of operation Remote Operation Mode Pool Attendant s operation 2 Independent Mode User operated using proximity wristbands 3 Manual Operation Manual recover
19. he charging pad A white light located at one of the charger s corners will illuminate accompanied by a audible notification to signal that the PRC is charging 2 When the PRC is fully charged the white light on the charging pad will switch off 4 Switch the power off to the charging dock and remove the PRC Place the remote on the charging pad Poolpod Operator Manual Version PP2 Applicable to Mark 2 systems only Page 3 5 3 Charging the PoolPod batteries Charging Batteries A amp B Poolpod Lift amp Poolside Control Unit l Switch Charging Unit on using the switch at the mains socket Connect the charging connectors by aligning the corresponding arrows on the battery and lead ensuring they click to Fully engage 2 Ensure the light appears green on the charger 100 240V 90 60 Hz 3 The batteries will start to charge and the green light on the charger will turn to red during the charging process 4 When the battery is Fully charged the light on the charger will turn back to green Disconnect the battery From the charger by twisting the blue swivel sleeve and pulling on the connector to release Notes Switch off the charger after use For previous battery version please see appendix Poolpod Operator Manual Version PP2 Applicable to Mark 2 systems only Page 3 The Poolpod Platform 25 9V and Poolside Control Station 22 ZV are powered by rechargeable Li Po batteries It i
20. ld the squares button until the user has completed their desired movement the swimmer can stop the movement at any moment by separating the wrist band From the buttons This allows the user to take control of the PoolPod stopping and starting as they desire Poolpod Operator Manual Version PP2 Applicable to Mark 2 systems only Page 22 User controls not detected Please check they are switched on Press m to dismiss Caution High vigilance is required by the pool attendant Checks must be made For obstructions and hazards during operation IF anyone moves close to the Poolpod the pool attendant must immediately release the squares button in order to stop the platform There are more options For the PCR authorisation mode In order to program these please contact Poolpod Products Mode 2 Press to authorise use For 5 min In this mode when the squares button is pressed the user is able to move the Poolpod For 5 minutes after which the illuminated control buttons are deactivated Mode 3 Always Authorise In this mode the PCR is set up in authorised mode all the time the illuminated control buttons are permanetly active and the poolpod may be operated by users with the wristband at any time To stop the poolpod in emergency pull the Remote key out of the PCR and the system will safely slow to a stop it will not reactivate until the key is reinserted in the PCR Further details i
21. m using the switch inside the battery compartment Turn on the PoolPod Remote Control PCR by inserting the key in the slot at the bottom compartment Note Make sure the batteries required have been charged previously See section 5 For Further information 2 2 Moving the Poolpod up and down by the Remote Control Page 7 Optionally you may also turn on the Poolside Controls Unit using the switch located in the battery By using the PoolPod Remote Control PCR buttons the Poolpod can be moved up and down to 3 different positions This allows the user to get in and out of the swimming pool L Home Moves the Poolpod to Fully compact configuration 2 Load Unload Moves the Platform level with the pool for entry and exit 3 Swim Moves the Poolpod Platform to a preset submerged depth 4 Squares Activates the Poolpod when a swimmer request to operate by holding the wristband on any button on the PoolSide Contro Unit or the Platform Controls Caution The remote control is designed to be wet but not to be submersed into the swimming pool Poolpod Operator Manual Version PP2 Applicable to Mark 2 systems only Page 8 Steps sequence Remote Operation Mode Press and Hold the Load Unload button Position to move to the loading position and open the door in order to board Press and Hold the Home button to move the Platform to storage positon or home position To return the platfo
22. n section 45 The remote key must be inserted in order to the platform work in all of these modes Do not leave the Poolpod unattended when it is operating Poolpod Operator Manual Version PP2 Applicable to Mark 2 systems only Page 23 A Moving the PoolPod to the boarding position independent mode At the poolside control Place the control wristband over the blue illuminated down button on the pool side control The platform will move out over the water and open the door B Moving the PoolPod to the swim position independent mode After entering the platform place the wristband on the nearest blue illuminated down button refered to as the platform controls to close the door and move down into the pool C Returning the PoolPod to Home independent mode The swimmer may now swim to the Poolside control and return the platform back up to its home position To do this hold the wristband on the green illuminated up button lt is important that a swimmer does this to ensure the PoolPod is ready For others to use and also so that the Poolpod does not obstruct other pool users Poolpod Operator Manual Version PP2 Applicable to Mark 2 systems only Page 24 D To exit the pool independent mode To get back out the pool the swimmer must call the PoolPod Platform back down into the water A To do this they swim to the Poolside Control and hold the wristband against the blue illumina
23. n to the camber of pool decks around the pool edge The slope will always cause the trolleys to steer towards the pool e Steer the Poolpod away From the pool and stay as close to the back wall as possible e Push or pull the Poolpod using the trolley handle Poolpod Operator Manual Version PP2 Applicable to Mark 2 systems only Page 3 9 e Note the large turning circle You may need to make pointed turns using the steering of both front and back wheels e When Poolpod is in the desired position it must be lowered to the floor The Poolpod should never be left unattended in the jacked position 8 4 Relocating the anchor points e Jack up Poolpod in the same manor previously described e While moving Poolpod back along the poolside stay close to the back wall and e remember to be careful of pool side camber e Only steer the trolleys towards the poolside when you get close to anchor points e Steer the Poolpod so that the Front edge is parallel to the pool edge e Locate the anchor holes on the back of the Poolpod to the anchor points on the poolside e Lower one of the Trolleys to the deck ensure you maintain the alignment with the hole e Locate the MIZ Anchor bolt Always use Poolpod supplied MIZ bol and turn in 2 Full turns using the Imm hex socket tool e Lower the second trolley making sure the anchor is aligned with the hole e Tighten both anchor bolts so that pod is secure You do not need to fully tighten anchor bolts
24. on permanently pressed Hold to override Manual Section 7 10 Power ON switch button permanently pressed Press to dismiss Manual Section 7 11 Poolpod Operator Manual Version PPZ Applicable to Mark 2 systems only Page 3 8 8 Moving the Poolpod around The Poolpod must be moved using the specially designed trolleys Make sure to Follow the next steps 8 Preparing the Poolpod For transportation e Ensure the Poolpod is in the compact Home position e Remove the battery From the Poolpod Flatform e Make sure that the door is locked Remove the anchor bolts 8 2 Inserting the wheel sets and jacking up the Poolpod e Make sure both jacks are set to the lowest point This is done by turning the jacking screw clockwise e Insert jacking Forks of the left wheel set into the two corresponding jacking point holes in the side of the Poolpod s base making sure they are pushed all the way into the holes e Repeat for the right side e Using the I Smm hex socket tool jack the left side trolley Turn the jacking screw anticlockwise e Make sure that the wheels are always kept perpendicular to the Poolpod e One person should remain at the left side wheels Hold the Poolpod steady whilst the right side is jacked e Repeat jacking process on the right side e fake special care not to put Feet hands or any part of the body under the Poolpod while it is raised 8 3 Relocating the Poolpod e ake special care in relatio
25. rm to its Home position Press and Hold the Home button Press and Hold the Swim Position button to close the door and submerge the PoolPod platform into the pool Poolpod Operator Manual Version PP2 Applicable to Mark 2 systems only Page 9 2 3 Moving up and down the Poolpod by wristband Enter the Poolpood platform Hold the wristband over the blue illuminated down button on the Platform Control to close the door and move down into the swimming pool Hold the wristband over the blue illuminated button on the Poolside Control Unit This will bring the Poolpod to the loading position and open the door ith When ready to exit the pool the swimmer must call the Poolpod Platform back down into the water by holding the wristband over the blue illuminated down button on the Poolside Control To return the platform to home position Hold the wristband on the green illuminated up button on a Platform Control to return the platform to Home position he swimer can now user the pool Note All the movements requested by the wristband will generate an alert in the Poolpod Remote Control PRO requesting authorisation The Pool Attendant should authorise by Pressing and Holding the squares button on the PRC until the user has completed the desired movement For Further information see the section 4 Operating the Poolpod To move up and exit the Pool Pod Platform Hold the wristband o
26. s important that the charging procedure is followed to ensure safe and full charge is achieved and also to prolong the life of the batteries The chargers are powered by 24V IGOV 50 60 Hz Charging the Poolpod Battery Charging Cycle Up to 4 Hours Battery Life 80 cycles depending on load Charging Contro Station Charging PRC Charging Cycle Up to 4 Hours Charging Cycle Hour Battery Life 12 Hours Caution When using batteries and chargers Only charge battery with poolpod designated li po battery chargers Never leave batteries unattended whilst charging Never leave batteries plugged in when Fully charged Do not use if dropped onto hard surface or into water and contact poolpod assitance Never leave batteries plugged in when power is turned off Never charge batteries in an area next to Flammable materials Poolpod Operator Manual Version PP2 Applicable to Mark 2 systems only Page 32 6 Responding to Status Messages 6 1 Battery depleted The Poolpod platform battery is empty Change and charge the battery immediately Downward movement of the PoolPod Platform is disabled The MEiEsZeEEre Charge the poolpod PoolPod Platform will automatically power down soon battery now Downward movement See section 5 charging the battery Of the pod prohibited 6 2 Poolpod user request A user is trying to use the platform lift with a wristband See section 4 5 Authorising the user Poolpod user reques
27. t Hold to authorise Manual Section 6 3 6 3 User Controls not detected Poolside Control Unit has not been detected by the PoolPod Platform Ensure that the Poolside Control Unit is switch on See section 4 13 User controls not detected Please check they are switched on Press m to dismiss Poolpod Operator Manual Version PP2 Applicable to Mark 2 systems only Page 33 7 Fault condition messages amp Iroubleshootin Fault Broken chain detected This message indicates that a mechanical Failure may have occurred This could be several types of Failure L Failure of the chain that connects each side of the Poolpod se 2 Failure of the motor shaft Failure of the worm gearbox Hold O to override Manual Section 7 1 4 False signal of the Fault from the monitoring system and or the sensors 71 To Override IF you suspect that the monitoring system may be giving a false reading Broken chain condition 4 then you may override the sensor but you must only do so with rmn extreme caution as this could cause ireprable damage to your Poolpod Hold to override The chain sensor ensures that the sets of arms on each side of the Poolpod MARA move in unison IF you override the sensor signal you must check that the drive train is still connected to both sides of the Poolpod To do this insert the manual handle and wind the Poolpod towards or away From the pool See section 46 IF both sets o
28. t the bottom left of the Poolpod base VI After the occupants have left the platform ensure the door is fully closed and locked again VII Return the PoolPod to Home position moving the platform as step IV Do not overtravel the platform move it too Far back Ensure that the Front edge of the Platform is no Further than just clear of the pool and that the underside of the platform does not make contact with the ramp VIIL IF it is neccesary to move the PoolPod down turn the handle anti clockwise Note Refer to Section 7 Fault condition messages amp troubleshooting as to why the Poolpod has failed to work correctly Poolpod Operator Manual Version PP2 Applicable to Mark 2 systems only Page 29 S Charge the batteries You must charge your Poolpod PoolSide Control Unit and PoolPod Remote Control batteries to keep them operational S When to charge the batteries The Poolpod Remote Control PRO will indicate when the batteries are almost empty with the Following messages on the display a PoolPod b PoolSide Control Unit c PoolPod Remote Control All systems active All systems active All systems active Warning Pod battery Warning PSC battery low Charge up now low Charge up now Warning Remote battery low Charge up now 5 2 Charging the Poolpod Remote Control Switch the PoolPod Remote Control PRO off by pulling the Remote Key From the slot 2 Place the remote on t
29. ted down button This lowers the platform into the pool and it will automatically stop B After entering the platform the swimmer may hold the wristband to the green illuminated up button to lift themselves out of the Pool C The platform will stop over the pool and the door will open allowing the swimmer to exit to the poolside D Finally the Swimmer should move the platform to its Home position At the Poolside Control hold the wristband on the green illuminated up button This will close the door move the platform Home lt is important that a swimmer does this to ensure the PoolPod is ready For others to use and also so that the Pod does not obstruct other pool users All the movements requested by the wristband will generate an alert in the Poolpod Remote Control PRO requesting authorisation The Pool Attendant should authorise by Pressing and Holding the squares button on the PRC until the user has completed their desired movement Poolpod Operator Manual Version PP2 Applicable to Mark 2 systems only Page Z5 4 5 3 Independent Mode Sequence stand up 2 Enter to the Poolpod Platform Place the wristband over the blue illuminated down Place the wristband over the blue illuminated button on the Platform Control to close the button on the Poolside Control Unit door and move down into the swimming pool th The swimmer must call the Poolpod Platform back down into the wa
30. ter holding the wristband over the blue illuminated down button in the Poolside Control Return the platform to Home position Hold the wristband on the green illuminated up button on the Poolside Control to send the platform to Home position To lift and exit the Poolpod Platform the swimmer may hold the wristband over the green illuminated button on Pool Pod Platform Poolpod Operator Manual Version PP2 Applicable to Mark 2 systems only Page 26 4 5 4 Independent Mode Sequence Wheelchair Enter to the Poolpod Platform Place Place the wristband over the blue the wristband over the blue illuminated illuminated button on the Poolside down button on the Platform Control Control Unit to close the door Li Return the platform to Home position Hold the wristband on the green illuminated up button on the Platform Control to send the platform back to Move down into the swimming Home position pool Caution Wheelchair weight 15 ka When using the wheelchair on the platform the brakes should be applied to prevent undersired movements Safe working Load For wheelchair 100 kg To lift and exit the Pool Pod Platform the swimmer may hold the wristband over the green illuminated button on Pool Pod Platform Poolpod Operator Manual Version PP2 Applicable to Mark 2 systems only Page 2 Return the platform to Home position Hold the wristband on the green illuminated
31. ver the green illuminated button on Pool Pod Platform The Poolpod Platform provides dignified and independent access For swimmers who find it hard to get in and out of swimming pools The Poolpod Platform is made of 316 grade stainless powered by a rechargeable battery he Poolpod platform is semi portable easy to install and moved away From the pool side For storage or relocation The door across the back of the platform is automatic like doors on regular passenger lifts There is a set of controls on each side of the irt The wheelchair automatically locks in place that service providers do not exclude heavier disabled people From their Facilities The Poolside control unit has lift call and lift return controls For users at the poolside and those in the pool For users in the pool the blue lift call button close to the water is used to move the platform into the pool so that a customer can get on board The green button is used to return the lift to the poolside after entry to the pool For a user entering the water the high up set of controls are provided the blue button moves the Poolpod over the water Next the door opens automatically so the pod is ready For boarding The poolside controls are linked to the platform by a wireless system and are powered by rechargeable battery Poolpod Operator Manual Version PP2 Applicable to Mark 2 systems only Page ll 3 3 The Poolpod remote control The Poolpod remot
32. y only after battery has been removed Page 17 Poolpod Operator Manual Version PP2 Applicable to Mark 2 systems only 4 5 Remote Operation Mode Using the PoolPod Remote Control PCR the Pool Attendant will be able to control the PoolPod using the buttons as described below 4511 Selecting the pool optional extra The Poolpod can be programmed with multiple depths to suit different pool a a Select pool locations This is required when a single unit is moved between different pools on Pool 1 Pool 2 one site Select the current location on the PRC to continue ie A Homing the PoolPod Every time the Poolpod is switched on the Pool Attendant must perform the Start Up Sequence for the Poolpod to become operational The Poolpod Remote Control will request you to Home the Poolpod Press and Hold the Home button until the blue LEDs on the Platform Controls illuminate The Poolpod is now ready to use in either Independent or Remote Operation Mode Press home button to complete startup ki Poolpod Operator Manual Version PP2 Applicable to Mark 2 systems only Page 18 B Moving the PoolPod to the boarding position To move the platform out over the pool and open the door Press and Hold the Load Unload Position button until the platform automatically stops and the door opens C Moving the PoolPod to the swim position Press and Hold the Swim Position
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