User Manual APP Alternating Pressure Pump
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1. pressure relief for the patient NOTE The pump will cycle every five minutes inflating and deflating the two air chambers l Put the patient on the pad 2 Set the pressure to the desired setting by performing one of the following A Increase Pressure Turn the knob to the right B Decrease Pressure Turn the knob to the left 3 Slide the flat portion of your hand between the pad and the mattress NOTE There should be a cushion of air between the pad and the mattress If not check pump and pad for leaks tears kinks or breaks If damage is found DO NOT use Contact Carrier Dealer for further instructions 4 If pressure is unacceptable for the patient repeat STEP 2 until the desired pressure is reached DETAIL A ATTACHING THE DETAIL B ATTACHING THE HOSE PUMP TO THE BED Air Chamber Openings Hose Attachment p a Pad ta oe Hose Rubber Foot DETAIL C CONTROL PANEL Knob rump Power Alternating Pressure vt Switch Outside of Bed Pump OFF ON CG9701 J Frame FIGURE Installing the APP Using Adjusting the Pump Part No 1164942 3 APP Alternating Pressure Pump 4 Cleaning The pad can be cleaned by wiping it with a germicidal disinfectant solution 5 Limited Warranty Invacare warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship PLEASE NOTE THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 42. 1975 This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser user of our products This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state Invacare warrants the pump to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year and the pad to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for thirty days for the original purchaser If within such warranty period any such product shall be proven to be defective such product shall be repaired or replaced at Invacare s option with refurbished or new parts This warranty does not include any labor or shipping charges incurred in replacement part installation or repair of any such product Product repairs shall not extend this warranty coverage for repaired product shall end when this limited warranty terminates Invacare s sole obligation and your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to such repair and or replacement For warranty service please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your Invacare product In the event you do not receive satisfactory warranty service please write directly to Invacare at the address on the back page Provide dealer s name address model number date of purchase indicate nature of the defect and if the product is serialized indicate the serial number Invacare Corporation will use a return authorization The defective unit or parts must be returned for warranty inspection u
3. DO NOT use Contact carrier dealer for further instruction 3 Usage NOTE For this section refer to FIGURE on page 3 3 1 Installing the APP I Perform one of the following A Place the Invacare APP Alternating Pressure Pump on a flat surface near the bed B Open the hooks on the back of the Invacare APP Alternating Pressure Pump and install on the outside of the bed frame as shown in Detail A 2 Place pad on top of bed mattress NOTE Air chamber openings should be at bed end 3 Install end flaps over mattress corners to secure pad 4 Connect the other end of air hoses to the pump Detail B 5 Connect air hoses with fittings to the air chamber openings on the pad 6 Install sheet over pad and bed mattress 7 Use the pump Refer to Using the Pump on page 2 3 2 Using Adjusting the Pump Using the Pump I Plug power cord into outlet 2 Turn power switch to the ON position Detail C APP Alternating Pressure Pump 2 Part No 1164942 NOTE The green light will be illuminated when the pump is in the ON position 3 Turn knob on pump to the maximum setting clockwise NOTE It will take approximately 15 minutes for the pad to be fully inflated at the maximum p s i NOTE Keep hose attached to the pad and the pump otherwise deflation will occur 4 Adjust the pump Refer to Adjusting the Pump on page 3 Adjusting the Pump NOTE The pressure of the pump can be adjusted to provide maximum effectiveness and
4. not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products A WARNING DO NOT use the pad near open flame or while smoking otherwise injury may result Part No 1164942 l APP Alternating Pressure Pump A WARNING Inspect power cord plug or air hoses of the Invacare APP Alternating Pressure Pump for breaks tears or kinks If damage is found DO NOT use DO NOT under any circumstances cut or remove the round grounding prong from any plug used with or for Invacare products Some devices are equipped with three prong grounding plugs for protection against possible shock hazards Where a two prong wall receptacle is encountered it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact a qualified electrician and have the two prong receptacle replaced with a properly grounded three prong wall receptacle in accordance with the National Electrical Code If you must use an extension cord use only a three wire extension cord having the same or higher electrical rating as the device being connected Ensure that the pad is brought up to room temperature before unfolding DO NOT place hot objects such as heating pads on top of the pad This may weaken the pad material and may cause injury Use extreme care when handling sharp objects such as needles near the pad A WARNING The pad has a weight limitation of 250 Ibs 114 kg NOTE Check ALL parts for shipping damage If shipping damage is noted
5. ALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE PROVINCIAL LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS Invacare Corporation www invacare com USA 2010 Invacare Corporation All rights reserved One Invacare Way Republication duplication or modification in whole Elyria Ohio USA or in part is prohibited without prior written 44036 2125 permission from Invacare Trademarks are 800 333 6900 identified by and All trademarks are owned by Yes you can Technical Services or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its 800 832 4707 subsidiaries unless otherwise noted Part No 1164942 Rev A 01 10
6. User Manual DEALER These instructions MUST be given to the user of the product USER BEFORE using this product read this manual and save for Yes you can future reference APP Alternating Pressure Pump CG970 General 1 1 Symbols Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage See the information below for definitions of the signal words A WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Gives useful tips recommendations and information for efficient trouble free use 1 2 Package Contents This model number includes one alternating pressure pump and one pad 2 Safety WARNING A DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT OR ANY AVAILABLE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST COMPLETELY READING AND UNDERSTANDING THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND ANY ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL SUCH AS OWNER S MANUALS SERVICE MANUALS OR INSTRUCTION SHEETS SUPPLIED WITH THIS PRODUCT OR OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS CAUTIONS OR INSTRUCTIONS CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL DEALER OR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY OCCUR A ACCESSORIES WARNING Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare accessories Accessories designed by other manufacturers have
7. sing the serial number when applicable as identification within thirty days of return authorization date DO NOT return products to our factory without our prior consent C O D shipments will be refused please prepay shipping charges LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS THE WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO PROBLEMS ARISING FROM NORMAL WEAR OR FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE ENCLOSED INSTRUCTIONS IN ADDITION THE FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO SERIAL NUMBERED PRODUCTS IF THE SERIAL NUMBER HAS BEEN REMOVED OR DEFACED PRODUCTS SUBJECTED TO NEGLIGENCE ACCIDENT IMPROPER OPERATION MAINTENANCE OR STORAGE OR PRODUCTS MODIFIED WITHOUT INVACARE S EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MODIFICATION THROUGH THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR ATTACHMENTS PRODUCTS DAMAGED BY REASON OF REPAIRS MADE TO ANY COMPONENT WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC CONSENT OF INVACARE PRODUCTS DAMAGED BY CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND INVACARE S CONTROL PRODUCTS REPAIRED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN AN INVACARE DEALER SUCH EVALUATION SHALL BE SOLELY DETERMINED BY INVACARE THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTIBILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND THE SOLE REMEDY FOR VIOLATIONS OF ANY WARRANTY WHATSOEVER SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT PERSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN THE APPLICATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY WHATSOEVER SH
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