Invacare MA51, MA55 Powering Up the System, Placing the Patient on the Mattress, Low Pressure LED

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SECTION 2—OPERATION

Low Pressure LED

In the event that the mattress hose disconnects, an alarm sounds and Low Pressure LED flashes AMBER. Once the low pressure problem is fixed, the control unit resumes operation in the previously set mode.

Powering Up the System

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.5 on page 14.

1. Turn on the power to the system by pressing the Power button on the control unit.

NOTE: Once the button is released, a GREEN LED illuminates when the unit is on.

Placing the Patient on the Mattress

1.Perform one of the following:

•MA50 or MA51 - Press the Max Inflate button to turn on the control unit to maximum flow.

•MA55 - Press the Mode button to select Max Inflate Mode.

NOTE: In this mode, the Max Inflate LED lights up.

2.After the mattress is fully inflated, place the patient on the mattress.

3.Ensure that the patient’s feet are towards the foot end of the mattress (the end with the hose).

4.Center the patient on the bed from side-to-side and head-to-foot.

NOTE: Special positioning may be required with contracted patients to provide comfortable positions.

5.After placing the patient, make certain no objects will fall under the patient, such as feeding tubes, IV's etc.

6.Wait five minutes for the mattress pressure to stabilize.

7.Once the mattress inflates to its normal size, set the comfort pressure to the desired comfort level.

8.Wait five minutes for the mattress pressure to stabilize.

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Contents MA50 Series Dealer This manual Must be given to the user of the productSignal Word Meaning Special NotesSpecial Notes Table of Contents Maintenance and Troubleshooting Limited WarrantyRegister Your Product Performance Parameters Typical Product ParametersElectrical Parameters Mechanical ParametersEnvironmental Parameters Label Location Label LocationContraindications InstallationGeneral Guidelines Entrapment May OccurSmoking Fire HazardElectrical Anesthesia EquipmentInstalling the Mattress OperationOverlay System MA50 Mattress Replacement System MA51 and MA55 Installing the Side Rails Installing the Power Unit Connecting the HoseConnecting the Power Cord Connecting the HoseUsing the Front Panel Power ButtonStatic/Alternating Pressure Button Firm/Soft Buttons Fowler ButtonMax Inflate Button Power Fail LED Mode Button Max Inflate/Low Air LossAlarm Silence Button Lock ButtonPowering Up the System Placing the Patient on the MattressLow Pressure LED Transferring Patient From/To a Gurney Preparing for CPR Procedure About Power Outage and TransportationTransferring Patient From/To a Wheelchair Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning the SystemStoring the System Troubleshooting Problem Cause SolutionLimited Warranty USA
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MA50, MA55, MA51 specifications

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