Graham-Field Health Products LUMEX SELECT LCM3580, User Manual, Page: 10 / 20

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PATIENT PLACEMENT AND NURSING CARE
Read all sections of this manual before patient placement. Carefully review the Contraindications,
Safety Information, and Risks and Precautions sections prior to placing a patient on any
Convertible Mattress.
1. Transfer patient following all applicable safety rules and institution protocols.
2. Center patient side-to-side and head-to-foot on Convertible Mattress.
Alternating Pressure Adjustment
Before engaging Alternating Pressure, ensure bed frame has side rails and that all side rails are
fully engaged in the full upright and locked position.
Ensure pump hoses are properly connected to mattress for the desired function.
Pump
Comfort Control
(Pressure Adjustment) Knob
Normal Pressure Indicator LED
Low Pressure Indicator LED
Mattress
Power (ON/OFF) Switch
Lumex Select Series Convertible Mattress System
Lumex Select Series Convertible
Mattress Pump Front Panel
1. Rotate the comfort control knob on the pump clockwise to increase the intensity of Alternating
Pressure relief.
2. Rotate the comfort control knob on the pump counter-clockwise to reduce the intensity of
Alternating Pressure relief.
The Convertible Mattress DOES NOT provide a “Nurse Hold” function.
Converting Alternating Pressure to Static-Air Mode
1. Turn off pump.
2. Remove male and female mattress hoses from pump.
3. Connect male and female mattress hoses together as quickly as possible.
4. Air in alternating cylinders will level out providing a static air surface.
Skin Care
• Remove excess moisture and keep skin dry and clean.
• Check patient’s skin regularly, particularly in areas where incontinence and drainage occur.
• Ensure linens under patient are not wrinkled.
• Early intervention may be essential to preventing serious skin breakdown.