NIMBUS
®
4 & NIMBUS
®
PROFESSIONAL
Quick Reference Guide
Power Switch & Alarm Reset
- Switches the mains power to the pump on and off.
When the pump detects an alarm condition, it can be cancelled by switching the pump off and then back on.
The
Wait
indicator is illuminated when the mattress is being inflated. The indicator will remain illuminated until the
mattress has been fully inflated. This may take up to 15 minutes.
Alarms
- During an alarm condition the triangular alarm symbol will flash, an audible alarm will sound and one of the
following indicators will be illuminated:
Low Pressure
,
High Pressure
,
Pump Fault
,
Power
(Fail).
The
Low Pressure
indicator is illuminated whenever the pump detects low pressure within the mattress. An audible
alarm will sound unless cancelled by the
Mute
button. The indicator will extinguish once normal pressure is reached.
Make sure the CPR is closed, the tubeset is connected properly and the mattress is set to
Normal
.
Press the
Static
button to select
Static
mode. An audible tone will sound when the button is pressed. The indicator on the
Static
button will only illuminate when the pump is in
Static
mode. Press the button again to return to
Dynamic
mode.
Pump Fault
- Internal pump malfunction. Call Service Engineer.
The
Power
(Fail) alarm indicator will illuminate when a mains power failure has been detected. An audible alarm will
sound. The alarm will continue until the mains power is resumed or the pump is switched off using the
Power
switch
on the pump. If the power failure is prolonged, switch to
Transport
mode and disconnect the tubing.
Examples of the
Power
(Fail) alarm are mains lead removal and power failure.
The mattress cell pressure can be manually adjusted for patient comfort using the rotary
Comfort Control
dial.
The
High Pressure
indicator is illuminated whenever the pump detects high pressure within the mattress. An audible
alarm will sound unless cancelled by the
Mute
button. The indicator will extinguish once normal pressure is reached.
Make sure the tubeset is not kinked.
The
Service
indicator will illuminate and remain on after a set number of running hours indicating the pump is ready
for a service. The pump will continue to function normally while the
Service
indicator is illuminated.
During an alarm condition the audible alarm can be muted by pressing the
Mute
button. The indicator on the
Mute
button will illuminate to show the audible alarm has been silenced. After approximately 15 minutes the alarm mute will
be cancelled, and the audible alarm will sound.
This Quick Reference Guide has been produced to assist Healthcare Professionals and other users with only
the functional aspects of the system. The guide does not replace the general safety warnings, cautions and
recommendations provided in the product instructions for use, part number 649933EN.
Refer to the product instructions for use before using this product.
Note:
For more information on putting the patient in the prone position on the Nimbus Professional mattress refer to the
Instructions for Use document, section 6 “Nimbus Professional Mattress: Patient Positioning Guide”.
Contraindication
: Do not use Nimbus 4 and Nimbus Professional systems for patients with unstable spinal fractures.
Caution
: If patients have other unstable fractures, or conditions which may be complicated by a soft or moving surface,
advice should be sought from an appropriate clinician before use.
Indications:
•
The Nimbus 4 and Nimbus Professional mattresses are designed for patients weighing up to 250 kg (550 lb).
•
The Nimbus 4 and Nimbus Professional systems are indicated for the prevention and/or management of all categories
1
of pressure ulcer, when combined with an individualised, comprehensive pressure ulcer protocol.
1. NPUAP/EPUAP International Pressure Ulcer Guideline, 2009.
