lIntended for home healthcare use and professional healthcare facility environments
where operators with medical training are continually available when patients are
present.
lThe device is intended to be hung over the beds footboard.
lWireless equipment such as mobile phones should be kept at least 10 feet or 3.3 meters away
from the equipment.
lDo not connect to any other medical device or equipment.
lRisk of fire if incorrect fuse used.
lThe mattress and pump should be cleaned between patient use, please refer Care and
Maintenance section for all warnings and cautions.
lMattress must be properly set up as directed.
lCheck periodically to ensure patient support and comfort, adjusting the Comfort Control
setting if desired.
lAll hoses must be free of kinks, twists, properly connected and positioned so as not to cause
an obstruction or injury.
lIn order for alternating air pressure mattress/cushion range to operate effectively, please
avoid placing objects on the surface that may obstruct the movement of air between the cells.
For the same reason, please discourage people from sitting on the edge or on the end of the
mattress whilst it is in use.
l Do not use abrasive cleaners, phenol disinfectants, solvents or alcohol-based cleansers,
e.g. Dettol, Phenicol, Hibiscrub, Clearsol, Stericol, Hycoline as these may destroy the
cover materials.
lDo not place heavy objects on the surface of foam mattresses when not in use.
lThe system is used as part of a pressure ulcer prevention program, not solely relied upon for
this purpose.
lIt should be noted that the use of a cushion will increase the patient’s seated height by
approximately 5cm, and care should be taken to ensure the patient’s comfort and security
regarding height of foot and arm rests.
lThe above warnings, cautions and any safety considerations should be observed on a routine
and regular basis, not only upon installation.
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