SECTION
•Alarm Silence mode - Pressing this button silences the alarm that sounds in the event of power failure or when the hose is disconnected from the control unit.
NOTE: The Alarm LED illuminates when in this mode.
Power Fail LED
In the event of power outage, an alarm sounds and Power Fail LED flashes AMBER. The control unit has internal memory and retains the previous settings during the power outage.
NOTE: During a power outage, the mattress retains the air as long as the mattress is connected to the control unit.
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 2.3 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. Press the Max Inflate button to turn on the control unit to maximum flow.
NOTE: In this mode, the Max Inflate LED lights up.
2.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
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.
MA60 Series | 18 | Part No 1148137 |