10.8 Backrest Raised Mode
Backrest Raised mode provides increased support for the patient when sitting up in bed in APT or CLP mode. SCU acti-
vates Backrest Raised mode automatically when backrest is raised.
10.8.1 Activating Backrest Raised Mode
Raise backrest.
When backrest is raised:
When the backrest is raised the SCU automatically increases the mattress pressure.
The Backrest raised Indicator (6) will illuminate and the pressure range indicator will start to ash until the required
pressure is achieved.
Once the pressure is achieved, the pressure range indicator will be permanently on.
10.8.2 Deactivating Backrest Raised Mode
Lower backrest.
When backrest is lowered:
When the Backrest is lowered the SCU automatically reduces the mattress pressure.
The Backrest raised Indicator (6) will extinguish and the pressure range indicator will start to ash until required
pressure is achieved.
Once the pressure is achieved the pressure range indicator will be permanently on.
10.9 Battery
10.9.1 Battery Charge Status Indicator
With the battery fully charged, the mattress replacement system will be operable in Alternating mode for at least 8 hours.
Charging the battery completely takes up to 6 hours, but one hour of charging will be sufcient for running the SCU for an
hour.
Charge the battery before use.
Use only batteries approved by the manufacturer.
The manufacturer provides a 6-month warranty for the full function of batteries.
Check the battery functionality at least once a month in accordance with the user and service manuals and
have the batteriy changed if necessary.
The manufacturer recommends to replace the battery by qualied service organization after 2 (two) years
of use. After this period the supposed service life of battery ends and the manufacturer cannot guarantee
the battery service life after this period.
The battery must be replaced with the new battery approved by manufacturer after maximum 5 (ve) years
of use at the latest.
WARNING!
Risk of injury due to incorrect pressure setting!
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Consult qualied hospital staff prior to adjusting pressure.
WARNING!
Riskofinjuryduetoinsufcientpowersupply!
In case of power fail signal:
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Select Transport mode if the patient is to remain on the mattress.
CAUTION!
Damage to battery due to complete discharge!
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If battery is exhausted, switch off SCU or connect it to power supply to prevent complete discharging.