Invacare CG8000 manual

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  • Page 1

    NOTE: The above model number contains one (1) Alternating Pressure Mattress and one (1) Power Unit. NOTE: Check ALL parts for shipping damage. In case of shipping damage, DO NOT use. Contact Carrier/Dealer for further instruction. SAFETY SUMMARY To ensure the safe installation of the Invacare 8000 Alternating Pressure Mattress and Power Unit, these[...]

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    2 INVACARE 8000 PRESSURE MATTRESS Part No. 1078996 Rev. B INFLATING THE MATTRESS (FIGURE 2) NOTE: Refer to WARNINGS in the SAFETY SUMMARY of this instruction sheet. NOTE: Before inflating, ensure that ALL cushion fittings, both air hose quick disconnects and both CPR plugs are secured, otherwise, inflation will not occur. 1 . Plug the power cord on[...]

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    3 Part No. 1078996 Rev. B INVACARE 8000 PRESSURE MATTRESS INSTALLING 1 . Position therapy pad over mattress. 2 . Insert one (1) of the ten (10) straps into open latch as shown in FIGURE 3 . 3 . Pull strap until therapy pad fits tight around mattress. 4 . Push down on latch to secure. 5 . Repeat STEPS 2 - 4 for remaining nine (9) straps. 6 . Secure [...]

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    4 INVACARE 8000 PRESSURE MATTRESS Part No. 1078996 Rev. B FIGURE 4 - SECURING MATTRESS BASE TO BED FRAME 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 D-rings. 4 . Pull the strap tight to secure the mattress base[...]

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    5 Part No. 1078996 Rev. B INVACARE 8000 PRESSURE MATTRESS STANDARD DEFLATION 1 . Remove therapy pad. Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING THERAPY PAD in this instruction sheet. 2 . Disconnect the two (2) power unit air hose quick disconnects from the two (2) mattress air hose quick disconnects as shown in DETAIL A . 3. Fold the mattress in half to fo[...]

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    6 INVACARE 8000 PRESSURE MATTRESS Part No. 1078996 Rev. B NOTE: Refer to WARNINGS in the SAFETY SUMMARY of this instruction sheet. 1 . Remove patient from bed. 2 . Remove the therapy pad. Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING THERAPY PAD in this instruction sheet. 3 . Unbutton the EXISTING cushion from the mattress base. 4 . Repeat STEP 3 for opposite side [...]

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    7 Part No. 1078996 Rev. B INVACARE 8000 PRESSURE MATTRESS LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our products. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also h[...]

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    Invacare Corporation www.invacare.com USA Canada One Invacare Way 570 Matheson Blvd E Unit 8 Invacare is a registered trademark of Elyria, Ohio USA Mississauga Ontario Invacare Corporation. 44036-2125 L4Z 4G4 Canada Yes, you can. is a trademark of Invacare 800-333-6900 800-668-5324 Corporation. © 2003 Invacare Corporation Part No. 1078996 Rev B - [...]