MOBILITY SHOWER: TECHNICAL AND PROCUREMENT QUESTIONS 4 November 2026 Product details must be checked for the exact UK SB04 configuration. WATER AND TEMPERATURE Confirm cold/warm filling instructions, water quality and fill limits. Show clean-water tank connection, removal and filling. Show wastewater tank removal, emptying, cleaning and reassembly. Confirm thermostat/control method, sensor location, temperature accuracy and heat-up time. Confirm optional heater inclusion, electrical load and over-temperature protection. Confirm full-tank/low-water alarms, automatic stop and safe restart. Confirm water use per wash, number of fills/empties and no assumptions about recirculation. CLINICAL SUITABILITY & DIGNITY Who can it be used with? Ask for the intended-use statement, contraindications and instructions covering fragile skin, reduced sensation, wounds, dressings, lines and catheters. Suitability remains individual; the device is not a treatment for infection or pressure sores. How is suction controlled? Confirm suction settings, permitted contact pressure, maximum contact time, skin precautions and what happens if a seal is lost. Do not infer suction limits from another model. How many carers are needed? Staffing follows the person’s moving-and-handling plan, positioning and support needs. A single-carer claim should not be applied to every patient. Can it be used for intimate care? Request explicit intended-use and cleaning instructions for each body area, including component separation, skin-product compatibility and any restrictions. PRACTICAL PERFORMANCE How long does a wash take and how much water is used? Ask for measured setup, warm-up, washing, emptying and cleaning times, and water use for body washing and hair washing separately. No verified SB04 figures for these tasks are currently published here. How noisy is it? Request measured sound levels and test conditions, particularly for overnight wards, dementia care and shared rooms. How much space and hose reach are needed? Confirm hose length, permitted operating distance, clearance around the bed, wheel brakes and any tipping or trip precautions. Is it mains or battery powered? The SB04 brochure lists a mains adapter; a battery is not confirmed. Do not use SB02 battery specifications for this unit. ENGINEERING & SAFETY What is the electrical requirement? The brochure lists 220 to 240 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz input; 24 V, 15 A adapter output; and up to 360 W for the base system. The optional 2 kW heater is a separate load to clarify. Confirm UK plug, adapter, earthing/insulation, cable details and the complete electrical configuration. What happens if something fails? Request the fault and alarm list for over-temperature, low water, full wastewater tank, blocked hoses, loss of suction, leakage and power failure, including safe shutdown and recovery steps. Which tests and documents cover this exact model? Request the current Declaration of Conformity, applicable product classification and regulatory route, model-specific safety/EMC reports, water-ingress rating, risk information and UK instructions. A general factory certificate does not establish every device claim. What maintenance and checks are needed? Confirm planned maintenance, temperature checks and calibration, electrical checks, servicing intervals, replaceable filters and seals, expected life and end-of-life arrangements. INFECTION PREVENTION & WATER HYGIENE Can the washing head and hose be shared? Confirm the labelled use category of each component, validated between-patient processing and whether separate patient-specific kits are required. How are internal water pathways kept clean? Request the process for flushing, disinfection, complete drainage and drying, including storage and re-use after an idle period. The procedure must address the actual water circuit. Which wash products and chemicals are compatible? Ask for approved cleansers, disinfectants, concentrations and contact times, allergy/latex information, and any prohibited products. Do not choose chemicals from generic advice alone. How is equipment moved between homes? Confirm cleaning before transport, separation of clean and contaminated items, water-emptying requirements, upright transport and responsibilities between visits. TRAINING, SUPPLIES & PURCHASING What is included? Confirm the unit, UK power supply, heater if ordered, reservoirs, hoses, body/hair heads, initial consumables, instructions and accessories item by item. What are the ongoing costs? Request component life, replacement frequency, unit prices and availability for heads, hoses, seals, filters, cleansers and any single-use items. What training and support are available? Agree setup and cleaning training, staff competency checks, accessible instructions, a practical demonstration and the support route for faults. What are the warranty and delivery arrangements? Confirm delivery lead time, commissioning, warranty scope, repair turnaround, spare-parts availability, loan-unit arrangements and multi-unit quotations before ordering.