Graham Field 760000-INS-LAB-RevA08 manual

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    760000 AL TERNA TING PRESSURE / L OW AIR L OSS MA TTRESS SYSTEM USER MANUAL Impor tant: Do not operate the Mattress System without rst reading and understanding this manual! Save this manual for future use. 760000-INS-LAB-RevA08[...]

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    2 760000-INS-LAB-RevA08 Contents INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................... 3 INTENDED USE OF THIS DEVICE ........................................................ 3 IMPORT ANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................. 3 DANGER .......................................[...]

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    760000-INS-LAB-RevA08 3 Intr oduCtIon Use this manual for set-up and operation of the Alternating Pr essure / Low Air Loss Mattr ess System. Read all instruc- tions befor e using the mattress system. Save this manual for futur e refer ence. Intended use of thIs devICe The intended use of the Alternating Pr essure / Low Air Loss Mattr ess System is:[...]

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    4 760000-INS-LAB-RevA08 d anger T o reduce the risk of electr ocution: DANGER: Always unplug this product immediately after using. DANGER: Do not use this product while bathing. DANGER: Do not place or store this product where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. DANGER: Do not place this product in or drop into water or other liquid. DANGE[...]

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    760000-INS-LAB-RevA08 5 W ARNING: Never block the air openings of this product or place it on a soft surface, such as a bed or couch, where the openings may be blocked. Keep the air opening free of lint, hair , and other similar particles. W ARNING: Never drop or insert any object into any opening or hose. W ARNING: Do not use this product in the p[...]

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    6 760000-INS-LAB-RevA08 For U.S. and Canada only E228589 53DG Medical Equipment: Air Pump with respect to electrical shock, re and mechanical hazards only in accordance with UL60601-1 and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 601.1 pr oduCt desCrIptIon pump and ma ttress sy stem pump and mattress system CPR valves mattress-pump connectors mattress foot end symbol p[...]

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    760000-INS-LAB-RevA08 7 pump: rear main power switch power cord receptacle fuse hanger filter pump: front p anel cycle time adjust button; cycle time indicators at right of button decrease pr essure button; pressur e level indicators at right of button panel lock button; panel lock indicator at right of button therapy adjust button; therapy mode in[...]

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    8 760000-INS-LAB-RevA08 incr ease pressur e under the buttocks). Press the therapy adjust button at the left end of the r ow to cycle between the settings. The selected therapy mode setting's indicator will illuminate. F r ont panel four th row Panel lock button: The panel lock pr otects the panel set- tings fr om accidental change. Press to l[...]

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    760000-INS-LAB-RevA08 9 Ser vice indicator: Mechanical failure, service requir ed; contact your Graham-eld equipment pr ovider . Inst alla tIon unp aCkIng 1. Befor e unpacking, check for obvious damage to the car- ton or its contents. If damage is evident, please notify the carrier and your Graham-Field equipment pr ovider . 2. Remove all loose [...]

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    10 760000-INS-LAB-RevA08 s Caution: Place the device in a position wher e the car e- giver and/or doctor can access it easily . 5. Connect the mattr ess-pump air hose quick connector; ensur e that the connector has clicked secur ely into place befor e continuing. s Caution: Ensur e that the air hoses ar e not kinked or tucked under the mattr ess. W[...]

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    760000-INS-LAB-RevA08 11 Note: The mattress system will automatically enter Autofirm mode for the quickest inflation at set-up; initial inflation takes approximately twenty minutes. 3. The pump will begin delivering air into the mattr ess. 4. When the selected pr essure level is r eached, the pump will enter alternating mode. The mattr ess can t[...]

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    12 760000-INS-LAB-RevA08 transport Cap In case of power failur e or trans- port: Disconnect the quick connec- tor and cap the mattr ess with the transport cap to slow deation. Cpr funCtIon If CPR must be performed on the patient while the mattr ess is in use, to immediately deate the mat- tr ess, either: 1. Pull the CPR valves fr om the mattr[...]

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    760000-INS-LAB-RevA08 13 general maIntenanCe 1. Check main power cor d for abrasion or excessive wear . 2. Check mattr ess cover for signs of wear or damage. En- sur e mattress cover and tubes ar e connected correctly . 3. Check airow fr om the air hose connector . The airow should alternate between each connector ever y half- cycle time if i[...]

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    14 760000-INS-LAB-RevA08 st orage 1. Lay the mattr ess out at and upside down. 2. Roll fr om the head end towar d the foot end. 3. Str etch the foot-end strap around the r olled mattress to pr event unrolling. 4. Stor e mattress and pump in a dust-fr ee environment with no exposur e to direct sunlight. s Caution: Do not fold, cr ease or stack ma[...]

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    760000-INS-LAB-RevA08 15 Mattress Specication Model 8" mattress Dimensions (L x W x H) 78.7" x 35.4" x 8" (200 x 90 x 20.3 cm) Weight 16.5 lb (7.5 kg) Warranty GF Health Pr oducts, Inc. warrants the Lumex AltaDyne Plus 760000 Alternating Pr essure / Low Air Loss Mattr ess Sys- tem for a period of twelve months for defects in [...]

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    USA, Corporate Headquar ters: Graham-Field Health Products 2935 Nor theast Parkway Atlanta, Georgia 30360 telephone: 800-347-5678, 770-447-1609 fax: 800-726-0601, 678-291-3232 www .grahamfield.com 760000-INS-LAB-RevA08 © 2008 GF Health Products, Inc.[...]