Invacare CG9701 Using/Adjusting The Pump Figure, Care And Maintenance, Using/Adjusting Thepump

4.Connect other end of air hoses to the pump.

5.Connect air hoses with fittings to the air chamber openings on the pad (FIGURE 2).

6.Install sheet over pad and bed mattress.

7.Refer to USING/ADJUSTING THE PUMP in this instruction sheet.

Air Chamber Openings

Pad

3.Turn knob on pump to the maximum setting (clock- wise).

NOTE: It will take approximately 15 minutes for the pad to be fully inflated at the maximum p.s.i.

NOTE: Keep hose attached to the pad and the pump, otherwise, deflation will occur.

4.Refer to ADJUSTING THE PUMP in this instruc- tion sheet.

Hose

FIGURE2-INSTALLINGTHECAREGUARDAPP- ATTACHINGHOSETOPAD

USING/ADJUSTING THE PUMP (FIGURE 3)

WARNING

DONOT,underanycircumstances,cutorremove the round grounding prong from any plug used with or for Invacare products. Some devices are equipped with three-prong (grounding) plugs for protectionagainstpossibleshockhazards.Where a two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact a qualified electrician and have the two-prong receptacle replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall recep- tacle in accordance with the National Electrical Code. If you must use an extension cord, use ONLY a three-wire extension cord having the same or higher electrical rating as the device being connected.

Adjusting

NOTE: The pressure of the pump can be adjusted to provide maximum effectiveness and pressure relief for the patient.

NOTE: The pressure can be adjusted with a range from 1 to 8, with 1 being the lowest pressure settting.

NOTE: The pump will cycle every five(5) minutes inflating and deflating the two air chambers.

1.Put patient on the pad.

2.Set the pressure to desired setting.

3.Slide the flat portion of your hand between the pad and the matress of the bed.

NOTE: There should be a cushion of air between the pad and the mattress of the bed. If not, check pump and pad for leaks, tears, kinks, or breaks. If damage is found, DO NOT use. Contact Carrier/Dealer for further instructions.

4.If pressure is unacceptable for patient, repeat STEP 2 until desired pressure is reached.

Pump

Power

Switch

Knob

Using

1.Plug power cord into outlet.

2.Turn power switch to the ON position.

NOTE: The green light will be illuminated when the pump is in the ON position.

FIGURE 3-USING/ADJUSTING THEPUMP

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

1.The pad can be cleaned by wiping it with a germicidal disinfectant solution.

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