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Section 5
Safety inspection of BabyPod 2 cont.
The Vacuum Mattress valve consists of one long tubing section, and one short tubing section (marked by a black
“O” ring).
To open the valve prior to vacuum suctioning, press the short tubing section into the long section. An audible
click will sound when the sections are properly engaged and the “O” ring will no longer be visible. Vacuum may be
applied once the two sections are engaged.
Valve open
= Black “O” ring
NOT
visible
Valve closed
= Black “O” ring visible
Check the integrity of the Vacuum Mattress valve by applying vacuum to the open valve (long and short tubing
sections properly engage with the black “O” ring hidden from view) to suction air from inside the mattress.
If operating properly, the Vacuum Mattress should lose its mouldability and become stiff. Once the Vacuum
Mattress has been suctioned successfully, depress grey tab on the Vacuum Mattress valve to close valve. Check
mattress to see that it does not re-inflate but retains its moulded shape. Re-connect the valve sections (listen for
the click to indicate successful engagement) to open the vacuum valve and allow air to re-enter the mattress. This
will prepare the mattress for use.
Section 5.4 - Testing the Vacuum Mattress
Warning
Do not use the Vacuum Mattress if it does not pass this inspection
Black “O” ring
Connect the two sections of tubing until an audible “click” is heard and the black “O” ring disappears from view.
This opens the valve, allowing air to be removed from the mattress via suction.
