SPAN PressureGuard PROTOCOL - Connecting Air Lines

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6. Ensure that the three air lines that extend from the mattress are protruding through the
opening in the lower right corner of the blue coverlet. If necessary, the zipper at the
underside of the coverlet can be unfastened in order to retrieve air lines. Once the air lines
are protruding through the coverlet opening and the zipper is refastened, the air lines from
the mattress can be connected to the air lines that extend from the control unit.
7. Bring the three air lines from the control around to the meet air lines extending from the
mattress. Ensure that the airlines are not kinked or twisted.
CAUTION:Neverthreadairlinethroughmechanicalpartsofthebedorbedrails
wherenormalbedmovementma ydamagetheairlinesortheaircontrolunititself.
Checktobesuretheroutingoftheairlinesorthemotionofthebeddoesnot
impedeairflowbycrimpingthe
airlines.
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8. Identify correct male/female pairs, which match by both color and size. Press
corresponding fittings together until hearing an audible click, which confirms that the
connection is complete.
The surface is now ready for use by patients who are within the 400 lbs (181.4 kg) weight
limit for the product.
Attemptingtoforceaconnectionbetweenfittingsthatarenotproperlymatedbysizeand
colorwillcausedamagetotheconnectorsandwillnotallowsystemtofunctionproperly.