Drive 14508 - Product Functions; Intended Use; Pump Components and Operation

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This manual should be used for the initial set up of the system and for reference purposes.
INTENDED USE
The Med-Aire Essential 14508 control unit and mattress are intended to help reduce the incidence
of pressure ulcers while optimizing patient comfort.
PUMP
The functions of the Med-Aire Essential 14508 control unit are described below. Please refer to the gures of
the 14508 control unit.
Power Switch (1)
• The switch is at the right side of the control unit.
• Turn ON/OFF the power, the pump will start/stop operation.
Pressure Adjust Knob adjustable by patient’s weight (2)
• Turn the Pressure Adjust Knob to set a comfortable pressure level by using the weight scale as a guide.
Normal Pressure Indicator (3)
• A visible indicator (green) tells the pressure has reached a preset or user-dened level.
Low Pressure Indicator (4)
• A visible indicator (yellow or red) warns the pressure is below a preset or user-dened level.
Alarm Reset (5)
1. The audible/visible alarm turns on when pressure is low.
2. To mute the audible alarm, press the mute button. The visible alarm indicator will continue to ash.
3. The Air pressure issue must be corrected in order for the visible alarm to shut off. Once corrected the
audible/visible alarm function will automatically reset.
Static Control (6)
Press to set the air mattress in static mode.
1. Power Switch
2. Pressure-Adjust Knob
3. Normal Pressure Indicator
4. Low Pressure Indicator
5. Alarm Reset
6. Static Control
PRODUCT FUNCTIONS
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Weight of Patient