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User Manual
Dolphin Fluid Immersion Simulation
®
System
Dolphin Fluid Immersion Simulation
®
is a registered trademark of Joerns
Important Precautions
Important Notice: The equipment must be
installed and operated in the manner for which it
was intended. Facility staff/user is responsible for
reading and understanding the product user manual
and contacting OnCare if anything in this manual is
unclear. OnCare will not be held responsible for any
injuries resulting from failure to comply with the
instructions and precautions in this manual.
Warning: OnCare support surfaces are designed
as mattress replacement systems. The risk of
entrapment may occur when the equipment is placed
on bed frames that leave gaps of even a few inches
between the mattress and the head panel, foot
panel, and bed or side rails. The equipment is NOT to
be used when such gaps are present.
Facility staff/user is responsible for ensuring that all
mattresses properly t the bed frames. OnCare is
not responsible for the placement of its equipment
on bed frames that leave gaps between the mattress
and the head panel, foot panel or bed or side rails
which present a risk of harm to patients.
Warning: An optimal bed system assessment
should be conducted on each patient by a
qualied clinician or medical provider to ensure
maximum safety of the patient. The assessment
should be conducted within the context of, and in
compliance with, the state and federal guidelines
related to the use of restraints and bed system
entrapment guidance, including the Clinical
Guidance for the Assessment and Implementation
of Side Rails published by the Hospital Bed
Safety Workgroup of the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration. Further information can be obtained
at the following web address: http://www.fda.gov/
MedicalDevices/ProductsandMedicalProcedures/
GeneralHospitalDevicesandSupplies/HospitalBeds/
default.htm.
When using the mattress system, always ensure that
the patient is positioned properly within the connes
of the bed. Do not let any extremities protrude over
the side or between the bed rails when the mattress
is being used.
Danger Explosion Hazard: Do not use in the
presence of ammable anesthetics. Do not use in
the presence of smoking materials or open ame.
Air owing through the air mattress will support
combustion.
Danger: To reduce the risk of shock, adhere to the
following instructions. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury or equipment damage.
• Immediately after using the Dolphin Fluid
Immersion Simulation System, unplug it from its
power source.
• Do not place or store the product where it can fall
or be pulled into a tub or sink.
• Do not place or drop the product into water or
other liquid.
• Do not remove the back of the control unit. Refer
servicing to OnCare.
Warning: To reduce the risk of burns, shock, re, or
personal injury, adhere to the following instructions.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury or
equipment damage.
1. Use this product only for its intended purpose as
described in this manual. Only use attachments
and/or accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer.
2. If this product has a damaged power cord or
plug, is not working properly, has been dropped
or damaged, or has been dropped into water, do
not operate it. For examination and repair, return
the product to OnCare.
3. Keep the control unit and power cord away from
heated surfaces, e.g. space heaters.
4. Never block the air openings of the product. Do
not place the control unit on a surface, such as a
bed or couch, where the air opening and/or lter
compartment, located on the back of the control
unit, may be blocked. Keep the air openings free
of lint and hair.
5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening
or hose.
6. Do not spill food or liquids onto the control
unit. If a spillage does occur, turn off the unit,
disconnect it from its power supply and allow at
least 24 hours for drying.
7. Do not use the product outdoors, or where
aerosol-spray products are used.
8. Plug this product only into a properly grounded
outlet. Refer to “Grounding Instructions”.
9. Ensure nothing is placed on the power cord and
ensure it is not located where it can be stepped
on or tripped over.
10. Do not attempt to service the control unit. Please
call OnCare for any service requests.
11. The therapy pad (top cover) of this product is
not air permeable and may present a suffocation
risk. It is the responsibility of the caregiver to
ensure that the patient can use this product
safely.
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