Invacare MA60, MA65 Powering Up the System, Placing the Patient on the Mattress

SECTION 2—OPERATION

MA60 Series 18 Part No 1148137

• 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.

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.

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 FIGURE2.3 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 side-to-side and head-to-foot.

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.