SECURING MATTRESS BASE TO BED FRAME (FIGURE 4)
1.Wrap one (1) of the ten (10) straps on the mattress around the bed frame.
2.Insert strap into the two (2) double D- rings.
3.Feed strap back through only one (1) of the double
4.Pull the strap tight to secure the mattress base to the bed frame.
5.Repeat STEPS 1 - 4 for the remaining nine (9) double
NOTE: Each SIDE contains three (3) double
6.Adjust the mattress to the proper firmness. Refer to PLACING
PATIENT ON MATTRESS AND ADJUSTING FIRMNESS in this instruction sheet.
Double
Strap
FIGURE 4 - SECURING MATTRESS BASE
TO BED FRAME
PLACING PATIENT ON MATTRESS AND ADJUSTING FIRMNESS (FIGURE 5)
NOTE: Refer to WARNINGS in the SAFETY SUMMARY of this instruction sheet.
1.Place patient on the mattress.
2.Check the level that the patient sinks into mattress.
NOTE: The pressure of the power unit can be adjusted to provide maximum effectiveness and pressure relief for the patient.
NOTE: The pressure can be adjusted with a range from
NOTE: Every other cushion inside the mattress is connected together known as a chamber. The mattress consists of two (2) chambers.
NOTE: The power unit will cycle every eight (8) minutes. It will alternate inflating and deflating the two (2) air chambers.
NOTE: The patients body should sink approximately 1/3 into the mattress.
3.If the level is unacceptable, do one (1) of the following:
A.To increase firmness - turn knob towards +MAX setting.
B.To decrease firmness - turn knob towards
NOTE: After adjusting the knob, wait ten (10) minutes before rechecking the level the patient sinks into mattress.
4. Repeat STEP 3 until the patients body sinks 1/3 into the mattress.
INVACARE 8000 PRESSURE MATTRESS | 4 | Part No. 1078996 Rev. B |
