Mattress - Pump Operation; Quick Start; Support Setting Procedure - Arjohuntleigh Alpha Active 4 Manuel D'utilisation

5. Mattress - Pump Operation

These instructions cover day-to-day operation of the system. Other operations, such
as maintenance and repair, should only be carried out by suitably qualified
personnel.
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Refer to "Controls, Alarms and Indicators" on page 7 for a comprehensive
description of the controls and indicators on the pump.
Do not place the patient on the mattress until it is fully inflated.
Quick Start Before using the
Support Setting
Procedure
WARNING
Alpha Active 4
make sure it has been installed correctly in accordance
with "Installing the Mattress" on page 5, and ensure that
the CPR unit on the mattress is clicked into the closed
position.
1. Connect the pump to the mains power supply using
the supplied cable and switch on the pump.
2. Press the On/Off button on the side of the pump.
3. Allow approximately 30 minutes for the mattress
replacement to inflate fully.
4. Place a bed sheet loosely over the mattress without
tucking, to gain maximum pressure redistribution.
It is important to follow the correct support setting
procedure to ensure the patient receives adequate
support (lift) while achieving maximum pressure
redistribution and comfort.
1. Lie or sit the patient on the mattress.
2. Select appropriate cycle time.
3. Select patient weight on pump. This should serve as
an approximate guide only. An independent clinical
determination needs to confirm that the patient is
properly supported.
4. Wait 10/20 minutes while the pump adjusts the
pressures.
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mattress replacement