Operation Manual - Direct Healthcare Services
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1. HANDLING amp STORAGE uu cccccecccccccccceeeccececcesceceeeeeeceeecuceaeeesaeeesueuauaueaseceeeeeeeauaaseseeeeeeuauauaeseeseeeseeaneneess 12 MAINTENANCE a a a a a a a T aaa e e E aAa ia 13 Gene alrae ea e O A E E ene oe 13 LOW PIOSS UNC oen E E ea 13 TROUBLESHOOTING cooococcccnnnonononononcnnnonononononnnnnnnnnnnnnn tntu nnnn nono nn nana nan EEEE nene anna EEEE nn nana nana AEEA E EEEE EnEn 14 SPEGIFIGATIONS 3000000 Ti a a NET al DOE ad 15 MANUFACTURER INFORMATION cccononnccncnncononononononccononononononcnnnonononennnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nn ncnnnnnnnnnnnnanananca nn ninnns 16 Direct Healthcare STATEMENTS amp SYMBOLS Note Caution Warning amp Danger statements NOTE Tips or information users should be aware of CAUTION Correct operating or maintenance procedures to be carefully followed to prevent damage to or destruction of the equipment or other properties WARNING DANGER Attention has to be paid to a potential danger that requires correct procedures or practices in order to prevent personal injury Symbols Symbols on the printed label on the outside package box are as below Earthing Terminal Type BF Equipment AN Always read the operating instructions before use X Direct Healthcare INTRODUCTION This manual should be used for the initial set up of the system and for reference purposes General Our Low Air Loss system is a high quality and affordable air support surface suitable for very hi2. Healthcare X Direct Healthcare O P E RATI O N CONTINUED NOTE If the pressure is consistently low the audible alarm will beep and its indicator will light up to attract attention If there is obvious leakage for example caused by loose connection of tubes the audible visible alarm will be activated For nursing care and bed mobility Press the AUTOFIRM switch to automatically inflate the mattress to the maximum level above 45 mmHg for about 30 minutes The pump will return to the previous pressure level 30 minutes later Placing the patient in the seating position Press the SEAT switch to for the even support and 5 mmHg higher pressure to prevent the patient from bottoming out when placing the patient in the seating position for feeding or other applications To silence the alarm When the pressure drops below the pre defined level the LOW PRESSURE indicator will light up accompanied by a BEEPING alarm tone If the pump loses power input the POWER FAILURE indicator will light up accompanied by a BEEPING alarm tone In any case pressing MUTE switch will silence the alarm but the indicator will continue flickering Re pressing the MUTE switch will re activate the audible alarm CPR function When there is an emergency to perform CPR on the patient pull the CPR strap to release the air immediately from the mattress The CPR strap is located at the front right hand side of the mattress Additionally the air tubing set
3. previous mode 30 minutes after the AUTOFIRM mode is in operation It is also possible to cancel AUTOFIRM mode by pressing the Pressure Selection keys or Seat switch LOCK switch 5 Press and hold the LOCK switch for 2 seconds to lock the panel Press and hold the LOCK switch for 2 seconds again to unlock the panel The LOCK indicator green lights up when the panel is locked The panel will automatically enter locked mode if no control panel operations are entered for over 30 seconds POWER FAILURE indicator 6 This indicator red flickers when there is no power input to pump LOW PRESSURE indicator 7 This indicator red flickers when the pressure is below the pre defined level PRESSURE SELECTION Keys 8 The PRESSURE SELECTION Keys can be used to determine internal cell pressure in the mattress Eight pressure levels are indicated by the number of indicators green that light up as the pressure is increased to support your patient Mattress The LAL system comes with an 8 Nylon PU air cell construction complete with 2 foam base encased in a wipe clean welded cover as standard Various models of cell type mattresses of different materials Nylon PU or PU and constructions are available Please consult with your dealer for more information regarding alternative mattress specifications XK 6 Direct Healthcare INSTALLATION Step 1 gt Place the mattress flat on the bed frame The inflation tubing should be towards
4. USER MANUAL DYNA FORM Low Air Loss System Direct Healthcare Delivering the Promise Issued By Direct Healthcare Services Ltd Document No UM Q5LAL 2013 Version 01 Date 2013 03 01 TABLE OF CONTENTS M PEET EAE O I T EEA IEA III A PAGE TABLE OF CONTENTS rirrniro A had ee ea a a 2 STATEMENTS amp SYMBOLS 0ooccccccononononcnonononononononnnononononnnnnnnnnn nono nana nnnnnn EAEE EEEE REAREA EEEE AREA EE EEEE EREE E EEEn n nnn 3 Note Caution Warning amp Danger statements ooooocccninoccccnococnonononononononnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnn nn rca nn rn anneren nnne eE nnn 3 A ian a e aE a ae A O E OEE RE a N aE A AERE 3 INTRODUCTION E 4 Generali EE E OS A EE EE E A EEE E E E EE EEE 4 TAPA 4 Contraindicati0N ooononnccnnccccnonenocnncnnnnnononannnnnnnn nono no naar nn nn nn none nan anar cnn n anna ERAR EAEE nn nn nn anna anna nn nn nannacncannnn 4 PACKAGE CONTENT bcn 5 PUTIN eo PP O 5 A eo PA 5 ANA A 5 Manta acta tt oi 5 PRODUCT FUNCTION G a a a ad 6 EA Pes EAA ascended A E A A E A E E A ETA 6 MATES daa 6 INSTALLATION octal 7 EARTHING INSTRUCTIONS ocococncccccnnnnonononononnnononononononcnnnonononnnnnnnnnnnn nono nunnan annA nono ERREA EEEE nono nena nana aca nn anni 8 OPERATION cta odias 9 GSMS nda dto ad 9 OPERATION CONTINUCO ascocooiioi cccncianici criaron ieioea olaaa dear 10 GPR TUN No iaa oca aa aia Aaaa decoradas 10 GLEANINCG ei e e e e a tr ia 11 PUN pss OE A E E A EA idad 11 Mad ES tt 11
5. can also be removed from the pump unit 10 CLEANING In this section we describe the procedures to clean and decontaminate the pump It is important to follow these procedures before using the system on patients Cleaning of the system is required regularly between patients to prevent cross infection The cover may be removed and will withstand thermal disinfection washing procedures described in the Department of Health Service Guidelines HSG 95 18 Pump gt DO NOT immerse or soak the pump Check for external damage and move the pump to the cleaning area gt Place the pump on a work surface and spray or wipe the outside of the case with a prepared sodium hypochlorite solution 1000 ppm gt DO NOT spray any cleaning solution directly on the surface of the pump gt DO NOT use Phenol based cleaning solutions as this may cause damage to the case gt Wipe the pump case making sure all areas are clean top and bottom both sides and not forgetting the mains cable gt Wipe the faceplate DO NOT allow excess cleaning solution on to the faceplate or control panel If solution gets inside damage will occur Allow surface to thoroughly dry after cleaning gt After the pump is thoroughly cleaned and dried proceed to plug in the pump and test to see if it runs normally gt Unplug the pump and store in a sealed polythene bag with a suitable identification tag Mattress gt For daily cleaning wipe down all surfaces of t
6. e green wire with or without yellow stripe Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the earthing instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the product is properly earthed The plug will have 3 pins as shown in the plug below figure A If it is necessary to use an extension cord use only a 3 pin extension cord that will accept the plug on the product OPERATION MA Always read the operating instructions before use General This product is designed to provide maximum comfort to home care and long term hospital care patients Be sure to use this product in a proper way to optimize its value Here we provide some general information the user should be aware of Regarding products DO NOT use another pump with the supplied mattress It is dangerous to use a pump with pressure capacity over 120 mmHg This may result in cell puncture DO NOT change any component by yourself Replacement or repair should always be completed by a suitably qualified person please contact your local dealer or service centre for repair For patients The SEAT mode prevents the patient from bottoming out when the patient is in a sitting position See the figure BELOW HAND CHECK Slide one hand between the patient s sacral region and the air mattress to feel whether the pressure is properly adjusted The optimal clearance range is 25 to 40 mm 1 to 11 NOTE The hand check procedure is an inte
7. gh risk pressure ulcer prevention and treatment It has been specifically designed for prevention and treatment of existing pressure ulcers and offers an optimal solution for pressure redistribution The system has been tested and certified for the following standards UL 60601 1 CAN CSA C22 2 No 601 1 IEC 60601 1 IEC 60601 1 2 IEC 60601 1 11 Intended Use The system is designed and constructed to reduce the incidence of pressure ulcers while optimising patient comfort It is also indicated for Individual home care and long term hospital care settings Pain management as prescribed by a physician Contraindication Patient conditions for which the application of pressure redistributing therapy on an alternation system is contraindicated are as follows Cervical or skeletal traction Unstable spinal cord injuries X Direct Healthcare PACKAGE CONTENT Check inside the package for the following contents Should any of the following items be missing or damaged please contact your local dealer or service center for replacement immediately Pump Make sure you received the correct pump model Each pump model works with specific Mattress models Mattress The Low Air Loss LAL mattress supplied with the pump is an 8 nylon pu cell type construction and includes a foam base inserted into a pocket under the air cells For mattresses with cells bigger than 8 in height the foam base can be omitted Please
8. he cover sheet with soap and water gt DO NOT use solvents or alcohol based cleansers e g Phenicol Hibiscrub Clearsol Stericol or Hycoline as these will destroy the mattress materials DO NOT autoclave gt For thorough decontamination the mattress should be carefully cleaned with 1000ppm prepared solution of sodium hypochlorite rinsed and allowed to dry completely gt Unzip the top cover from the mattress Unzip the separate pocket and remove the foam underlay examining it for any staining The outer cover can be machine washed at temperatures not exceeding 75 C and tumble dried on a cool setting gt The air cells are unsnapped from one side and are carefully cleaned with 1000ppm prepared solution of sodium hypochlorite and allowed to dry Make sure to disconnect all the air cells one by one and spray the cleaning solution on all sides including all the connecting tubes and hoses gt Re assemble the mattress and lay the mattress out flat roll from the foot end towards the head end gt Store in a sealed polythene bag with a suitable identification tag x 7 Direct Healthcare HANDLING amp STORAGE When handling the mattress and preparing it for storage please follow the brief guidelines below Lay the mattress out flat and disconnect from the pump unit Roll from the foot end towards the head end and once all the air has been expelled place the pump unit on top the mattress Tightly roll the mattress and sec
9. ing AC 230V 50Hz 12W Fuse Rating T2 5A 250V Pressure Range 10 25 mmHg Pump Dimensions 270 x 170 x 310 mm 10 x 6 x 121 Mattress Dimensions 2000 x 915 x 200mm inc foam Weight Pump 4 8 kg Temperature Operation 10 35 C Environment Storage 15 50 C Requirements Shipping 15 70 C Humidity sks MEDICAL EQUIPMENT WITH RESPECT TO ELECTRIC SHOCK c US FIRE AND MECHANICAL HAZARDS ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH UL60601 1 AND CAN CAS C22 2 NO 606 1 Safety Standards 02HG UL c UL With respect to electric shock fire and mechanical hazards only CE EMC standards CISPR 11 Class B IEC 61000 3 2 IEC 61000 3 3 IEC 61000 4 2 IEC 61000 4 3 IEC 61000 4 4 IEC 61000 4 5 IEC 61000 4 6 IEC 61000 4 8 IEC 61000 4 11 Due to continual development of the above products specifications are subject to change without prior notice 15 MANUFACTURER INFORMATION NOTE The aforementioned specifications are also applicable to those areas operating with the same power supply range AP APG NO indicates the device is NOT suitable for use in the presence of flammable anesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide Type BF symbol indicates the degree of protection against electric shock Instructions or reference information for repair of equipment parts are provided by the manufacturer please contact your local dealer for further information TM Direct Healthcare Services Unit 8 10 Withe
10. nd T connector If there is any air leakage from the air cells contact your local agent or dealer to arrange replacement 13 X Direct Healthcare TROUBLESHOOTING No Power to the Pump 1 Check if the plug is inserted firmly into the mains socket 2 Turn on the power switch again gt If the power indicator is ON and the pump doesn t work contact your local dealer immediately gt If the power indicator is OFF there may be a faulty socket Try to connect the power cord to another socket If the power indicator is still OFF contact a qualified electrician for mains power check Incomplete inflation LOW PRESSURE 1 For a quick check adjust the pressure to Firm 2 Check to see if the tubes connected to the pump are twisted or there is any leakage occurring gt Always keep the tubes straight gt Change tubes if there is any damage or kinking gt Ensure the CPR valves are closed Check each air cell to ensure there is no damage Slow air flow A dirty filter may decrease the air flow Wash the filter with mild detergent to keep it clean gt Check the air filter at the back of the pump at least once a month 14 X Direct Healthcare SPECIFICATIONS Classlication Class IP21 AP APG NO Type BF Mattress type Applied Part 20cm Nylon PU type air cells over CMHR foam 15cm 5cm with 4 x 0 8mm low air loss holes per cell Input Rat
11. read this manual completely before using this product x Direct Healthcare PRODUCT FUNCTIONS Pump The functions of the LAL pump are described as below 1 POWER switch 2 MUTE switch yellow 3 SEAT switch yellow 4 AUTOFIRM switch yellow 5 LOCK switch green 6 POWER FAILURE indicator red 7 LOW PRESSURE indicator red 8 PRESSURE SELECTION Keys green POWER switch 1 The POWER switch is at the lower right side of the pump Turning the power switch ON OFF will start stop the pump The switch lights up when the power is ON and extinguishes when the power is OFF MUTE switch 2 The audible visible alarm turns on either when the pressure is low or the system fails Press the Mute switch to mute the audible alarm and the MUTE indicator yellow will light up The alarm indicator will continue flickering Re press the Mute switch to re activate the audible alarm and to extinguish the MUTE indicator SEAT switch 3 Press the SEAT switch to increase the pressure in each cell by 5mmHg The SEAT indicator yellow lights up when the system is in SEAT mode To cancel SEAT mode press the SEAT switch AUTOFIRM switch 4 Press the AUTOFIRM switch to set AUTOFIRM mode to quickly inflate the air mattress to the maximum pressure which facilitates nursing care and bed mobility The AUTOFIRM indicator yellow lights up when the system is in AUTOFIRM mode The system will automatically return to the
12. rnationally recommended procedure devised by the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research Turn the power ON A BEEP sound will begin the operation The indicator green of the power switch will light up and the pump starts to pump air into the mattress The LOW PRESSURE indicator red will flicker as the inflation of the mattress takes place NOTE The audible alarm is automatically muted on initial power up and will not be heard when inflating the mattress for the first time NOTE If the pressure does not reach 25 mmHg for 40 minutes after the pump is turned on the audible alarm will start to beep and the LOW PRESSURE indicator will continue flickering Pressure adjustment The pressure of the mattress can be set by pressing the PRESSURE SELECTION keys There are a total of 8 different pressure levels to selection NOTE Pressing the key will bring the pressure one level higher and the key will bring the pressure one level lower lt is recommended to follow the HAND CHECK procedure as demonstrated on page 9 to determine the appropriate pressure level Automatic pressure control During normal operation the pump will continually monitor pressure changes keeping them constant at the set level If the pressure drops below the set pressure level the blower will automatically speed up the inflation of the mattress When the set pressure level is reached the pump will stay at the specified rotation speed XK 9 Direct
13. the foot of the bed so that it can be connected to the inflation nozzles on the pump See figure below for reference Step 2 gt Hang the pump over the frame or at the footboard of the bed Make sure the pump is secured to the footboard Step 3 gt Securely connect the inflation tubes from the mattress to the pump s inflating nozzles Make sure they are properly attached NOTE Make certain the air hoses are not kinked or tucked under the mattress Also check if the CPR valve is properly attached In line with MDA 2013 073 the manufacturer warns against the dangers of smoking in bed Step 4 gt Plug the power cord into an electrical socket NOTE This product is earthed The power cord has an earth wire connected in the plug This three wire plug must be plugged properly into an electrical socket Step 5 gt Turn on the power by pressing the power switch at the right side of the pump Proceed to the OPERATION section Step 6 gt Be sure to unplug the power cord when the pump is not in use XK 7 Direct Healthcare X Direct Healthcare EARTHING INSTRUCTIONS This product should be earthed In the event of a short circuit earthing reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current This product is equipped with a cord that contains an earthing wire inside the plug DANGER Improper use of the earthed plug can result in the risk of electrical shock NOTE The earth wire is th
14. ure using the foot end strap stretched around the rolled mattress to prevent unrolling Do not fold crease or stack the mattress Place in a suitable carry bag X Direct Healthcare 12 X Direct Healthcare MAINTENANCE General Regularly check the power cord and plug to see if there are abrasions or excessive wear replace as necessary Check the mattress cover for signs of wear or damage Make sure the mattress cover and tubes are connected together correctly Plug in the pump and check the airflow from the hose connection port Check the air hoses to see if there are kinks or breaks For replacement please contact your local agent or dealer Make sure the mattress tubing is securely connected to the pump Check the pump and make sure both power and power indicator are off when the switch is turned off Regularly check the external pump filter and clean replace as necessary Low pressure Examine if there is air leakage between the pump and the mattress connections or from the air mattress tubes Check connectors between the air mattress and pump If disconnected then reconnect Check the CPR Valves Be sure the outlets are sealed Check each air cell for potential leakage Set the highest pressure level Keep the tubes fully inflated and inspect for air leakage please note that the tiny holes found on the surface of each air cell are purposely positioned and any checks to the air cell are around the welded seams a
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