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Med-Aire 8” Alternating Pressure
Mattress Replacement System
With Low Air Loss
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Item # 14027
www.drivemedical.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS............................................................................................................ 3 STATEMENTS & SYMBOLS..............................................................................................................4 INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................................5 PACKAGE CONTENT.............................................................
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical products, especially when children are present, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING DANGER To reduce the risk of electrocution: • Always unplug this pr oduct immediately after use. • Do not use while bathing. • Do not place or stor e pr oduct wher e it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. • Do not place or dr op into water or other liquids. • Do not r each for a pr od
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STATEMENTS & SYMBOLS Note, caution, warning & danger statements NOTE Indicates some tips or some information users should be aware of. CAUTION Indicates corr ect operating or maintenance pr ocedur e in or der to pr event damage to or destruction of the equipment or other pr oper ty . WARNING/DANGER Calls attention to a potential danger that r equir es corr ect pr ocedur es or practices in or der to pr event personal injur y . Others Symbols on the print
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INTRODUCTION This manual should be used for the initial set up of the system and for reference purposes. GENERAL The 14027 series is a high quality and af for dable air suppor t sur face suitable for medium and high-risk pr essur e ulcer tr eatment. It has been specifically designed for pr evention of bedsor es and of fers an af for dable solution to 24-hour pr essur e ar ea car e. The 14027 series has been tested and cer tified for the following standar ds
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PACKAGE CONTENT Check inside the package. If any of the following items should be missing or damaged, please contact your local dealer or service center for r eplacement immediately . PUMP Make sure the type of pump is identical to which you purchased. Functionalities var y fr om model to model. MATTRESS Cell type: The mattress comes with a zippered base. The air cells are 8” in height. COVER SHEET Mattr ess cover is quilted and zipper ed so that it can be zipper
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PRODUCT FUNCTIONS PUMP The functions of the pump for the 14027 series are described below. Power Switch (1) The switch is at the right side of the pump. Turn ON/OFF the power, the pump will start/stop operation. Pressure-adjust Knob (2) T ur n the soft/fir m knob to set a comfor table pr essur e level. Normal Pressure Indicator (3) A visible indicator (gr een) tells the pr essur e has r eached a pr eset or user -defined level. Low Pressure Indicator (4) A visible indicato
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INSTALLATION Step 1 Place the mattr ess flatly on the bed frame. The inflation tube should be towar ds the foot end so that it can be connected to the inflation nozzles on the pump. Step 2 Y ou may place a thin cotton sheet over the quilted mattr ess top cover . Step 3 Hang the pump over the frame or boar d at the foot end of the bed using the “hangers” on the back of the pump. Make sure the pump is secured. Step 4 Connect the inflation
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This pr oduct should be gr ounded. In the event of an electrical shor t cir cuit, gr ounding r educes the risk of electric shock by pr oviding an escape wir e for the electric curr ent. This pr oduct is equipped with a cord that contains a grounding wire with a grounding plug. DANGER – Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. If r epair or r eplacement of the cor d or plug is necessar y , d
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OPERATION Always read the operating instructions before use. ! GENERAL This pr oduct is designed to pr ovide maximum comfor t to patients. Make sur e that you operate this pr oduct in a pr oper way to optimizing its value. Her e we pr ovide some general infor mation you should be aware of. For products: DO NOT use another pump with dif fer ent specifications unless instructed to do so by your authorized Drive dealer . It is danger ou
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OPERATION Always read the operating instructions before use. ! Please follow instructions below for detailed operating procedure of each type. Step 1 Turn on the power. The indicator light on the power switch will come on. The pump starts to pump air into the mattress. The Low Pr essur e indicator (yellow or r ed) will come on as inflation undergoes. The audible alar m is activated, accompanying with the Low Pr essur e indicator , to aler t that pr essur e is low . Pr e
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OPERATION Always read the operating instructions before use. ! CPR FUNCTION When there is an emergency to perform CPR on the patient, pull the CPR strap at the head section of the mattr ess to r elease the air quickly fr om the mattr ess. The CPR strap is located at the fr ont right-hand side of the mattr ess. PRESSURE SET UP Users can adjust the pr essur e level of the air mattr ess to a desir ed fir mness by themselves or accor ding to the suggestion from a health
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CLEANING In this section, we describe the procedures to clean and decontaminate the pump. It is important to follow these procedures before using the system again. The cleaning task is r equir ed at least once a week to maintain personal hygiene. PUMP • DO NOT immerse or soak the pump. • Check for exter nal damage and move the pump to the cleaning ar ea. • Place the pump on a work sur face and spray or wipe the outside of the case with quater nar y ammonium solu
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HANDLING & STORAGE • Lay the mattr ess out flat and upside down. • Roll fr om the foot end towar ds the head end; the foot-end strap can then be str etched ar ound the r olled mattr ess to pr event unr olling. • Do not fold, cr ease or stack the mattr ess. • Follow the national r equir ement to dispose of the mattr ess or pump. MAINTENANCE GENERAL • Check the power cor d and plug to see if ther e ar e abrasions or excessive wear . • Check the mattr ess co
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS The pump doesn’ t work 1. Check if the plug is inser ted fir mly into the outlet. 2. Turn on the power switch again. • If the power indicator is ON and the pump still doesn’ t work, contact your local dealer immediately. • If the power indicator is OFF , ther e may be a faultyoutlet. Try to connect the power cord to another outlet. If the power indicator is still OFF , contact a qualified electrician for
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SPECIFICATIONS SYSTEM ITEM SPECIFICATIONS Classification Class I; IPX0; AP/APG NO; T ype BF Applied Part Mattress Input Rating AC 120V 60Hz; 12W , 1A Fuse Rating 250V , T1A Pr essur e Range 30 ~ 60 mmHg Cycle Time 12 min/50Hz, 10 min/60Hz Dimensions (Pump) 28.0 × 10.0 × 20.5 cm (11.0 x 3.9 x 8.1 in) W eight 2.6 kg (5.7 lbs) Envir onment Requir ements T emperatur e: Operation 50°F~95°F (10~35°C) Storage 5°F ~122°F (-15~50°C)
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WARRANTY Y our Drive brand pr oduct is warranted to be fr ee of defects in materials and workmanship for 12 months of the original consumer purchaser. This device was built to exacting standar ds and car efully inspected prior to shipment. This 12 month Limited W arranty is an expr ession of our confidence in the materials and workmanship of our products and our assurance to the consumer of years of dependable service. In the event of a defect cove
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