D I R E C T H E A L T H C A R E G R O U P. C O M
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Contraindications For Use (Warning)
The
Mercury Advance
SMART
care
System should not be used for
patients with unstable fractures, gross oedema, burns,
or intolerance to motion.
General Information (Caution) (Warning)
• There are no special skills required to operate the system.
• The Medical Professional is responsible for applying his/her
best medical judgment when using the system.
• The electricity supply is of the type indicated on the Control
Unit.
• Check the mains lead is free from damage and is positioned
so as not to cause an obstruction, or injury. E.g. Strangulation
of a child or trip hazard.
• Ensure the mains lead cannot become trapped or crushed,
e.g. by raising or lowering of the bed or bed rails or any other
moving object.
• The Control Unit must only be used with a suitably approved
power cord and plug set as supplied by DHG.
• The system is not to be used in the presence of flammable
anaesthetics.
• Suitable for continuous use.
• Not suitable for sterilisation.
• Do not position the Control Unit to make it difficult to disconnect
the power supply or plug.
• Do not place the System on or close to a source of heat.
• Do not use with hot water bottles or electric blankets.
• DHG strongly advise against smoking whilst the Control Unit is
in use. This is to prevent accidental secondary ignition of items
which may be flammable e.g. bed linen. The materials used in
the manufacture of the Mercury Advance System comply with
the required fire safety regulations.
• Do not use sharp objects on or near the mattress system
as this will cause damage.
• Do not store in damp conditions.
• Do not use in an oxygen enriched environment.
• Not suitable for use in an Outdoor Environment.
• Intended for both Home Healthcare and Professional Healthcare
environments.
• Do not connect to any other medical device or equipment.
• Correct fuse rating MUST be used. Failure to do so could result
in the risk of a fire.
• The System should be cleaned after use or between patients.
Refer to Cleaning section.
• All internal and external hoses must be free of twists, kinks.
The external hose should also be properly connected and
positioned so that the risk of obstruction or injury is eliminated.
• Do not use bleach, phenols. Chlorine based products which
exceed 1000ppm. Solvents or alcohol based cleaners.
• All the above warnings and cautions together with safety
considerations should be observed at ALL times during its use.
• Select correct setting ‘High’ or ‘Low’ as required. Care should
be taken not to accidentally change settings once set. This may
affect the desired requirement of the therapy. This could also be
caused by pets, pests or children.
• This device does not emit radiation.
13. Detachable/Removable Parts
1. Mattress (Detached from the Control Unit by disconnecting
the Dual Function Connector). Part No. MAT1610003
(or variants of for the size)
2. Electric power cable. (Removed from the Control Unit by
pulling the cable away from the mains inlet on the side of the
Control Unit).
Part No. SP021016
N.B. The battery is an integral part of the PCB and is not
removable or changeable.
Caution
Use of detachable parts not listed is not recommended by
Direct Healthcare Group.
14. Disposal
Please refer to DHG website for recommendations and
responsibilities for disposal within the UK WEEE guidelines.
