Akros-Aquatherm AQTF-2035, AQTF-3013 manual Tenderflo Water Overlay, Tenderflo II Water Cushion

TENDERFLO® WATER OVERLAY

ITEM AQTF-2035

TENDERFLO® II WATER CUSHION

ITEM AQTF-3013

Before you begin:

Please read these instructions before using your Tenderflo product. These instructions contain information that will aid you in achieving maximum therapeutic results.

Important Safety precautions:

Note: Before you fill your Tenderflo product with water, read the following safety precautions:

▲Do not overfill. Overfilling could cause excessive stress to the mattress and/or seam leakage. Fill the overlay or cushion with only enough water so that the patient’s body does not depress the top of the mattress enough to touch the bottom. Overfilling lessens pressure relief.

▲Caution: Avoid puncture. Keep pins and other sharp instruments away from the Tenderflo.

WARNING: Do not fill the Tenderflo with hot water. It could cause personal injury and/or damage the Tenderflo. Use warm water, approximately 98-99° F or 36-37°C, only.

WARNING: This product has a maximum weight capacity of: Item AQTF-2035: 225 lbs. Item AQTF-3013: 250 lbs.

Set-up

Unfold the Tenderflo overlay or cushion.

Overlay: Place overlay on either a conventional or hospital mattress, with the fill valve facing up and visible at the foot of the bed.

Cushion: Place cushion on a wheelchair.

Filling

Note: Do not fill Tenderflo while patient is on surface.

1. Unscrew and remove the fill valve cap. Holding the base of the fill valve, insert your finger into the opening and pull the valve to its raised position.

2.Locate a nearby faucet to obtain warm water, approximately 98-99° F, 36-37° C.

3.Connect one end of a standard garden hose to the faucet. Screw the female end of the garden hose into the Tenderflo’s male fill valve.

4.Gently turn on the warm water. Do not leave the Tenderflo unattended. Hold overlay end upright until wa- ter level reaches filling line. Adding more or less water will change pressure relief depending upon the patient’s weight and bone structure.

5.Turn off the water when desired level has been reached. Do not overfill.

▲Caution: If you accidentally overfill this Tenderflo product, drain out the excess water immediately.

6.Mark date filled.

7.Screw the fill valve cap back onto the fill valve.

▲Caution: Ensure that fill valve cap is securely tightened. Crossed threads could result in leakage. Gently push the cap downward to the recessed position.