Mattress and Seat Systems Service Manual
Introduction
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
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About This Manual
Arjo strongly recommend that their equipment is only serviced by trained personnel and provide
courses for customers who wish to become licensed to service their own equipment. In no event
will Arjo be responsible for any service performed by customers or third parties.
This manual contains information on maintenance, servicing, repair, troubleshooting and testing for the
range of pressure relief mattress and seat systems shown in Table 1. The information in this handbook
is limited to the mattresses and seat cushions. The pumps for this range of systems are described in the
appropriate service manual.
Mattress replacements (MR), are a replacement for the normal bed mattress. Overlays (OL) are placed
on top of a normal bed mattress
Read and understand this manual before attempting to service or repair the equipment.
Numbering and Cross-Referencing in this Manual
For all chapters in this manual:
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Chapter page numbering is continuous. Section and paragraph numbering re-start at “1” in each
chapter.
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Figure and table numbering continue from the previous chapter.
Cross-references, which include a chapter number (and/or chapter title) refer to text in a different
chapter. Cross-references which do NOT include any chapter number (or chapter title) refer to text within
the same chapter.
Warnings, Cautions and Notes
WARNINGS
given in this manual identify possible hazards in procedures or conditions which, if not
correctly followed, could result in death, injury or other serious adverse reactions.
CAUTIONS
given in this manual identify possible hazards in procedures or conditions which, if not
correctly followed, could result in equipment failure or damage.
Notes
given in this manual are used to explain or amplify a procedure or condition.
WARNING: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES,
ENSURE THAT THE EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN ADEQUATELY
DECONTAMINATED.
CAUTION: Do not use hypercarbonate and phenolic based cleaning solutions.
CAUTION: Ensure the system is clean and dry prior to storage.
Note:
Store the systems in the protective bags provided.
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General Description
The mattress replacement, overlays and seat systems identified in Table 1 are designed specifically to
aid in the prevention, treatment and management of pressure ulcers.
They are air-filled, alternating pressure mattress and seat systems powered by air pumps. Some of the
pumps provide an option of microprocessor aided control and sound alarm functions and have LED
indications on the front panel.
The mattresses can be used on standard hospital and normal domestic beds. The seat cushions can be
used on standard hospital and normal domestic chairs.
