SECTION 2—OPERATION

5.Perform one of the following:

Cancel - Press the Fowler button to exit Fowler Transmitter Setup without linking to a transmitter.

Save - Wait 60 seconds without pressing a key.

Max Inflate Button

1.Press the Max Inflate button () to select the max inflate mode and inflate the mattress rapidly to maximum firmness (pressurized to 35 ± 6 mmHg). A series of beeps sound every three minutes as a reminder that the Max Inflate mode is active. After 30 minutes, the Max Inflate mode deactivates and the control unit defaults to the previous setting.

NOTE: It takes 25-60 seconds for the mattress to inflate fully (inflation time depends on size of mattress).

NOTE: It is recommended that Max Inflate setting be used during patient ingress/egress, patient wound care, patient turning or patient cleaning.

2. Press the Max Inflate button again to manually disengage Max Inflate mode.

NOTE: This will deactivate the Max Inflate LED.

Lock/Alarm Silence Button

1. Press the Lock/Alarm Silence button () to select one of the following modes:

Lock Mode - Pressing this button locks out all control unit functions, including the On button, to prevent any tampering with the settings. Press the button for approximately 3-5 seconds for the Lock LED to activate.

NOTE: The Lock LED illuminates when in this mode.

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.

Power Fail LED

In the event of power outage, an alarm sounds and the Power Fail LED flashes AMBER. The control unit has internal memory and retains the previous settings during the power outage.

Low Pressure LED

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.

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MA80 Series

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Invacare MA80, MA85 manual Max Inflate Button, Lock/Alarm Silence Button, Power Fail LED, Low Pressure LED