SECTION 11491
HYDROTHERAPY EQUIPMENT
1.
This section provides inspection and test procedures for hydrotherapy
bath tubs and accessories.
2.
Symbols
Item Description
HT-100 ....... Fullbody mini - whirlpool hydrotherapy bath tub.
HT-101 ....... Fullbody whirlpool hydrotherapy bath tub.
HT-102 ....... Arm, hip and leg whirlpool hydrotherapy bath tub.
HT-103 ....... Arm whirlpool hydrotherapy bath tub.
3.
INSPECTIONS AND TESTS
A.
Visual Examination:
Each hydrotherapy bath tub should be examined for
the following defects:
1)
Finish not as specified.
2)
Finished surfaces and edges not smooth.
3)
Finished surfaces not free of discoloration or stains.
4)
Parts or components missing.
5)
Components are inoperative or will not function as specified.
6)
Parts are fractured, split, punctured, sprung, torn, dented,
creased, deteriorated, bowed, decayed, malformed, or otherwise
impaired.
7)
Defective plumbing.
8)
Components not accessible for servicing where required.
9)
Tub or components damaged or defective.
10)
Item not manufacturer's standard product.
11)
Welding missing, incomplete, burn holes, cracked, porous,
fractured, or fused.
12)
Bolts, nuts, screws, and other types of threaded components
missing, not type specified, broken, stripped, or fractured.
13)
Switches, starters, and controls not type specified,
inoperative, or defective.
14)
Tub design not as specified.
15)
Data-name plates not as specified. Information incomplete,
illegible, or not located so as to be readily visible to
operator.
B.
Operational Test:
1)
The hydrotherapy bath tub(s) should be connected to the
necessary utility services and operated for at least 1 hour as
follows:
a)
Adjust thermostatic mixing valve to desired temperature
setting.
b)
Fill hydrotherapy tub in accordance with manufacturer's
recommendations.
c)
Coordinate temperature setting of the thermostatic mixing
valve assembly with the hydrotherapy tub temperature gauge
reading. Both should be the same.
d)
Place the turbine ejector(s) in operation and observe the
water rotation patterns.
2)
After tub(s) have been operated for 1 hour, continue to fill
with water until water level reaches the overflow drain(s). The
overflow drains should not allow water to spill over the tub
rim.
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