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WARNING

To avoid injury, always read this Instructions for Use and accompanied 
documents before using the product.

                   
Mandatory to read the Instructions for Use

Design Policy and Copyright

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© ArjoHuntleigh AB 2015.

As our policy is one of continuous improvement, we reserve the right to modify 

designs without prior notice.The content of this publication may not be copied either 

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Summary of Contents for Alpha Response

Page 1: ...Alpha Response with people in mind 464934US_03 01 2016 Instructions for Use...

Page 2: ...for Use Design Policy and Copyright and are trademarks belonging to the ArjoHuntleigh group of companies ArjoHuntleigh AB 2015 As our policy is one of continuous improvement we reserve the right to mo...

Page 3: ...the Alpha Response Seat cushion 7 Installing the Pump 8 Controls Alarms and Indicators 11 Control Panel 11 Alarms 15 Mattress Pump Operation 16 Initial Inflation 16 Mattress Operation 17 Raising the...

Page 4: ...ii Troubleshooting 27 Technical Description 28...

Page 5: ...des of the mattress these should be used to cover the mains power cable Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused There are no user serviceable parts inside the pump The pump s case must only b...

Page 6: ...ecified by the manufacturer may result in increased emissions by or decreased immunity of the equipment affecting its performance Portable and mobile radio frequency RF communications equipment e g mo...

Page 7: ...on system designed to complement pressure ulcer treatment and prevention protocols The product offers two therapeutic modes Active1 Alternating mode which periodically redistributes pressure away from...

Page 8: ...mbent position the clinician or patient should select the Backrest Raised mode on the pump which will increase the pressure in the mattress cells to provide optimal pressure redistribution to the pati...

Page 9: ...3 Static Head Cells CPR 14 Standard Cells Tubeset Control Transportation Loop Cable Management Flap Securing Straps HEAD END FOOT END Detachable Cover Active Alternating Cells Base Cover Fixing Strap...

Page 10: ...ctures or conditions which may be complicated by a soft or moving surface advice should be sought from an appropriate clinician before use While the Alpha Response systems have been designed to manage...

Page 11: ...the bed and the CPR at the head end The mattress cover must be uppermost 2 Attach the mattress to the bed frame using the four strap assemblies on the underside of the mattress replacement The strap a...

Page 12: ...anchor points on the bottom of the mattress replacement This allows for attaching the mattress to different types of bed frame If the bed has divided sections for independent elevation of a patient s...

Page 13: ...The cells in the seat cushion are in a horizontal position across the chair with the V shape pointing towards the front 3 Secure the seat cushion to the chair by using the fixing straps as shown in th...

Page 14: ...ty will rely on the anti slip base material of the seat cushion 7 Place the protective cover over the seat cushion and ensure that the logo and the orientation icon printed on the cover are uppermost...

Page 15: ...ows 1 Locate one of the cable management flaps 2 If necessary open the press studs along the flap 3 Run the mains power cable along the side of the mattress securing the flap round the cable using the...

Page 16: ...rom the pump This will put the mattress into Transport Mode and will not deflate the mattress To deflate the mattress refer to To Deflate the Mattress on page 18 There is no transport mode on the Alph...

Page 17: ...to amber After you put the pump in Standby if you press the Run Standby button within approximately 15 seconds the pump goes straight to the Run mode and continues the previous therapy if you wait mor...

Page 18: ...eight Range or Mode is being changed the Mode Selection icon changes to a tick and flash Pressing the Select button under the tick confirms the new selection If the Select button is not pressed for fi...

Page 19: ...ines Patient comfort and clinical judgement should be used to select the correct weight range setting To change the Weight Range do the following 1 Press the Weight Mode Select buttons to highlight th...

Page 20: ...highlight the new Mode icon The new Mode icon is solid with a square border 4 The new Mode icon and square flashes and the Mode Selection icon changes 5 Press the Select button to confirm the new Mode...

Page 21: ...its target pressure the Activity Indicator stops flashing and starts rotating again Alarms 1 When the pump detects an alarm condition The corresponding visual alarm is displayed on the LCD screen as d...

Page 22: ...r is illuminated amber to indicate that external power is applied to the pump but the pump is still in Standby The LCD screen is blank 3 Press the Run Standby button to put the pump into the Run mode...

Page 23: ...on sequence the patient body is replaced by an egg timer icon 3 When the mattress inflation is complete the default mattress operating screen is displayed The egg timer is replaced by the patient body...

Page 24: ...screen below shows the mattress in Active Alternating mode when the backrest is raised 1 When the bed frame is put back to the backrest horizontal position the clinician or patient should manually sel...

Page 25: ...over the mattress and secure 3 Continue to roll the mattress from the foot end towards the head end Make sure the mattress is dry before rolling it up Transport Mode To transport a patient who is lyi...

Page 26: ...rol Use a quick firm pull on the CPR tag to remove the CPR plug The air is rapidly evacuated from the mattress The plug is fastened to the mattress by a strap If the pump is operating when the CPR is...

Page 27: ...21 Make sure the plug is securely fitted 1 2...

Page 28: ...n sequence the patient body is replaced by an egg timer icon 2 When the seat cushion inflation is complete the default seat operating screen is displayed the egg timer is replaced by the patient body...

Page 29: ...rom the mains remove the plug from the mains power socket 2 Disconnect the tubeset from the pump refer to Disconnecting the Tubeset on page 10 3 Depress the two valves on the underside of the seat cus...

Page 30: ...hlorine this may vary from 250ppm to 10 000ppm depending on local policy and contamination status Wipe all cleaned surfaces with the solution then wipe with a cloth moistened in water and dry thorough...

Page 31: ...the mattress top cover including laundering guidelines refer to COVER SPECIFICATION on page 30 Re use with multiple patients Professional hygiene maintenance is required before re use of the system wi...

Page 32: ...d to abnormal treatment e g immersed in water or dropped the unit must be returned to an authorised service centre Biofilter The internal biofilter can be run continuously for 12 months before it requ...

Page 33: ...is securely pushed onto the pump until a click is heard Low Pressure 1 The tubeset is not connected properly 2 CPR control not fully closed 3 There is a leak in the system 1 Remove and reconnect tubes...

Page 34: ...PUMP Symbols The operator must read this document Instructions for Use before use Note This symbol is blue on the product label Run Standby Button Do not dispose of in domestic refuse With respect to...

Page 35: ...SIZE INFORMATION Part No Description Width 465006ADV Alpha RESPONSE Mattress Replacement Glide IS2 USA 34 9in 886mm 465006DAR Alpha RESPONSE Mattress Replacement Reliant IS2 USA 34 9in 886mm 465008ADV...

Page 36: ...40 F or air dry Tumble dry only at 60 C 140 F Max Drying Temperatures Max 80 C 176 F Max 80 C 176 F Wipedown Chemicals b Chlorine at strength of 1000ppm or Alcohol at 70 concentration no phenol ensure...

Page 37: ...nt in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled The customer or the user of the Alpha Response pump can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable...

Page 38: ...determined by an electromagnetic site survey a should be less than the compliance level in each frequency range b Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment marked with the following symbol N...

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