The pump will cycle every six minutes, inflating and deflating
the two air chambers. The pressure of the pump can be
adjusted to provide maximum effectiveness and pressure relief
for the patient.
1. Ensure the patient is lying on the mattress overlay.
2. Adjust the pressure to the desired setting. Turn the knob
clockwise to increase pressure or turn in counter-clockwise
to decrease pressure.
3. Slide the flat portion of your hand between the mattress
and the mattress overlay. There should be a cushion of air.
The following table provides approximate pressure settings
according to the weight of the patient:
Pressure
Weight
level
1 (MIN)
30 kg
2
40 kg
3
50 kg
4
60 kg
5
70 kg
6 Maintenance
6.1 Safety Information
WARNING!
Electrical shock hazard
— Do not remove control unit shroud.
— Refer to qualified service personnel.
— Before performing any maintenance to the
control unit, disconnect the power lead from t he
wall outlet.
— Do not insert items into any openings of the
control unit. Doing so may cause fire or electric
shock by shorting the internal components.
CAUTION!
Risk of Injury or Damage
If this equipment is modified, appropriate i nspection
and testing must be conducted to e nsure continued
safe use of the equipment.
— Do not modify this equipment without
authorization of the manufacturer.
6.2 Cleaning and Disinfection
6.2.1 General safety information
CAUTION!
Risk of Contamination
— Take precautions for yourself and use
appropriate protective equipment.
5
Pressure
Weight
level
6
80 kg
7
90 kg
8
100 kg
9 (MAX)
110 kg
CAUTION!
Risk of Electric Shock and Product Damage
— Switch off the device and disconnect from mains,
if applicable.
— When cleaning electronic components consider
their protection class regarding water ingress.
— Make sure that no water splashes to the plug or
the wall outlet.
— Do not touch the power socket with wet hands.
NOTICE!
Wrong fluids or methods can harm or
damage the product.
— All cleaning agents and disinfectants used must
be effective, compatible with one another and
must protect the materials they are used to
clean.
— Never use corrosive fluids (alkalines, acid etc.) or
abrasive cleaning agents. We recommend an
ordinary household cleaning agent such as
dishwashing liquid, if not specified otherwise in
the cleaning instructions.
— Never use a solvent (cellulose thinner, acetone
etc.) that changes the structure of the plastic or
dissolves the attached labels.
— Always make sure that the product is completely
dried before taking into use again.
For cleaning and disinfection in clinical or long-term
care environments, follow your in-house procedures.
Cleaning Intervals
NOTICE!
Regular cleaning and disinfection enhance smooth
operation, increases the service life and prevents
contamination.
Clean and disinfect the product
— regularly while it is in use,
— before and after any service procedure,
— when it has been in contact with any body fluids,
— before using it for a new user.
NOTICE!
— Keep a cleaning record as part of cleaning the
system.
6.2.2 Cleaning Instructions
NOTICE!
— The product does not tolerate cleaning in
automatic washing plants, with high-pressure
cleaning equipment or steam.
A cleaning record should be kept as part of cleaning
the system.
Cleaning Alternating Pressure Pump
1. Wipe down the control unit casing and hose fittings with a
damp cloth and suitable detergent.
2. Using a nylon brush, gently clean all crevices as they can
harbor microorganisms.
3. Wipe off the control unit casing and hose fittings with a
damp cloth to remove all detergent.
4. Air dry all treated surfaces.
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