Arjohuntleigh Nimbus 4 Mode D'emploi page 21

5. 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.

Refer to Section 4, Page 10 "Controls, Alarms and Indicators" 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 AND NORMAL OPERATING PRESSURE HAS
Installing the System Before using the Nimbus 4 or Nimbus Professional
Inflating the Mattress 1. Connect the pump to the mains power supply using
WARNING
BEEN REACHED.
system make sure that it has been installed correctly in
accordance with Section 3, Page 6 "Installation".
• The CPR unit on the mattress is closed and locked in
position.
• The Transport control on the mattress is set to
Normal.
• ALL Vent Valves on the mattress are closed.
the supplied cable and press the Run/Standby
button to put the pump into the Run mode; the Run
indicator will change to green.
2. The pump runs a self test for approximately three
seconds then all the indicators on the front panel are
illuminated.
3. When normal operating pressure has been reached,
both the Low Pressure and Wait lights will
extinguish.

It may take up to 15 minutes to inflate the mattress.
However, at the lower end of the operating
temperature range, it may take longer to inflate.
Always wait until both the Low Pressure and Wait
indicators have been extinguished.
4. Place the patient on the mattress in the supine (face
up) position. Refer to Section 6, Page 18 "Nimbus
Professional Mattress: Patient Positioning Guide".
13