Operating Instructions
(120V unit) Make sure the power cord is plugged into a properly grounded
hospital grade 120V A/C outlet.
1. Turn the master power switch ON, located on the side of the unit.
2. Press the AUTOFIRM button for quick inflation. (See keypad quick reference section)
3. Place patient on bed after inflation to ensure air cells do not become twisted or kinked.
After inflation, press AUTOFIRM button again to exit Autofirm mode. (If control unit is left in
Autofirm mode for 10 minutes, it will automatically return to previous mode of operation).
Modes of Operation
NOTE: See Keypad Quick Reference (see table of contents) for further illustration.
1) Immer
sion Mode
a) Press the IMMERSION button.
b) Set desired firmness with the SOFT and FIRM buttons on the control panel.
2) Pulsate Mode
a) Press the PULSATE button to activate Pulsate mode.
b) Press the PULSATE button until desired time is shown by the indicator lights above the button.
(Cycle times are preset at 3, 5 and 10 minutes).
3) Fowler Mode
a) Manual Fowler
i) When elevating the head section of the bed, press the FOWLER button to increase airflow to
the seat area of the mattress.
ii) After the head section of the bed is lowered, press the FOWLER button to exit Fowler mode.
4) Auto Fowler (if equipped)
a) When elevating the head section of the bed, FOWLER mode will automatically activate. Fowler
mode will automatically deactivate when the head section of the bed is lowered.
5) Lockout Feature
a) After 3 minutes of inactivity to control unit settings, the lockout feature will activate
automatically.
b) Press and hold the LOCKOUT button to exit lock-out hold approximately 3-5 seconds).
IFU0000073 Immerse User Manual