INSTALLING THE INVACARE 8000 (FIGURES 1 AND 2)
NOTE: Refer to WARNINGS in the SAFETY SUMMARY of this instruction sheet.
1.Do one (1) of the following:
A.Place the Invacare 8000 Power Unit on a flat surface near the foot end of the bed.
B.Open the hooks on the back of the Invacare 8000 Power Unit and install on the outside of the bed frame at the foot end of the bed as shown in FIGURE 1.
2.Remove existing mattress from bed.
3.Place Invacare 8000 mattress on top of bed with the cushions facing up and air hoses at the foot end of the bed.
4.Insert mattress air hose quick disconnects into the power unit air hose quick disconnects as shown in FIGURE 1.
Power Unit
Power Unit
Air Hose Quick
Disconnect
Hooks
(2 Each)
| Mattress Air |
| |
Foot | Hose Quick |
End | Disconnect |
Outside Bed Frame
FIGURE 1- INSTALLING
THE INVACARE 8000
5.Slide the transport mat inbetween the cushions and the mattress base as shown in FIGURE 2.
NOTE: The transport mat will ensure the patient has support should the cushions deflate.
6.Inflate the mattress. Refer to INFLATING THE MATTRESS in this instruction sheet.
INFLATING THE MATTRESS (FIGURE 2)
NOTE: Refer to WARNINGS in the SAFETY SUMMARY of this instruction sheet.
NOTE: Before inflating, ensure that ALL cushion fittings, both air hose quick disconnects and both CPR plugs are secured, otherwise, inflation will not occur.
1.Plug the power cord on the power unit into wall outlet.
2.Turn the power switch to the ON position.
NOTE: The green light on the power unit will be illuminated when in the ON position.
3. Turn the knob CLOCKWISE on the power unit to the +MAX setting.
NOTE: It will take approximately 30 - 45 minutes for the mattress to be fully inflated at the maximum p.s.i.
NOTE: Keep the hose quick disconnects attached to the mattress and power unit, otherwise, deflation will occur.
4.Install the therapy pad to the mattress. Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING THERAPY PAD in this instruction sheet.
INVACARE 8000 PRESSURE MATTRESS | 2 | Part No. 1078996 Rev. B |
