ANTI-DECUBITUS AIR ALTERNATING PRESSURE CUSHION REPLACEMENT SYSTEM
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from Geri Chair Mode to Seating Cushion
Mode.
Side Panel Features (Figure 5b on page 6)
Power Receptacle (1)
Insert power adaptor firmly into
receptacle.
Couplers (2)
Quick release couplers are used to secure
cushion air hoses to power unit.
Rear Panel Features
Figure 5c on page 6
Hanger Install location (3)
The user can install Carilex optional
hangers to hook the power unit on almost
any foot board or IV pole.
Air Filter and Filter Cap (4)
Carilex recommends that the filter should
be cleaned or replaced once a month to
ensure optimal performance of the device.
Rocker Switch (5)
Main power switch of the power unit.
6.0 Cushion and
Device
Installations
[1] Remove existing article from geriatric
chair, recliner, or wheelchair.
[2] Place Carilex cushion on the chair.
Secure the cushion at each side by
using anchor strap. Please verify all
chair functions are working properly
without interference before proceeding
to the next step.
[3] Secure the power unit to the rear of the
chair by using dedicated carry bag.
[4] Firmly connect the air hose couplings
to the quick release couplers on the
power unit’s air outlet.
[5] Push the rocker switch to "on" position
at the rear side panel.
[6] Press to turn on the power unit.
Please switch to Geri Chair Mode
or Seating Cushion Mode for your
corresponding cushion.
CAUTION:
Please ensure to charge the power unit at
least 8 hours before the first use.
7.0 Program Settings
[1] Assist the patient sitting on the center
of cushion. Adjust the cushion’s
internal pressure according to the
patient sensation by Comfort Level
Button. If the patient feels the
cushion is too soft or firm, increases
or decreases the cushion’s internal
pressure one increment at a time
and wait for the device to stabilize
the internal pressure before making
another change until a comfortable
state is achieved.
[2] Caregivers should always perform a
hand check by placing their hands
underneath patient’s pelvis area to
check if there is sufficient air support
to ensure the patient is not bottoming
out.
[3] IMPORTANT: TUCKING THE
SHEET IN TIGHTLY REDUCES
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE
DEVICE.