arjo Alpha Active 3 Manuel D'utilisation page 7

1. Introduction
About this Manual
Intended Use
About Alpha Active 3
This manual is your introduction to the Alpha Active 3.
You must read and fully understand this manual before using the
system.
Use this manual to initially set up the system, and keep it as a
reference for day-to-day routines and as a guide to maintenance.
If you have any difficulties in setting-up or using the Alpha Active
3 system, contact your local Arjo sales office, listed at the end of
this manual.
The intended use of this product is to prevent and/or manage
pressure ulcers for patients up to 135 kg (297 lb).
The Alpha Active 3 system should be used as part of a
prescribed plan of care (refer to Page 4 "Indications").
The Alpha Active 3 systems comprise of a mattress overlay and
pump. The support system can be used on hospital beds and
domestic beds in acute care, long-term care and homecare
environments, including private homes.
To avoid injury to the patient when operating the
Alpha Active 3 system as a caregiver and as a lay
person:
• Make sure the system is operating according to
section Page 9 "Mattress - Pump Operation".
• If the system is not operating correctly, see
section Page 16 "Troubleshooting and Alarm
Conditions".
• If the system is still not operating correctly, or if
you have concerns, contact the patient's doctor
or nursing staff for advice.
• Do not place the patient on the mattress until
fully inflated.
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