HOVER
MATT
®
USER MANUAL
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Rev A
HMManual
Preventive Maintenance
HoverTech International offers superior infection control with our heat-sealed reusable
HoverMatt® transfer mattress. This unique construction eliminates the needle holes of a
sewn mattress which can be potential bacterial entry ways. Additionally, the heat-sealed,
double-coated HoverMatt® transfer mattress offers a stain and fluid proof surface for easy
cleaning. A Single-Patient Use HoverMatt® transfer mattress is also available.
Whatever the patient is lying on to keep the hospital bed clean may be placed on top of the
HoverMatt® transfer mattress to help keep it clean. If desired, the protector sheet or
disposable sheet may be used to cover the transfer mattress (available for separate
purchase). This sheet may also be placed under the transfer mattress, when log rolling the
patient, to prevent the bottom of the transfer mattress from coming in contact with the
hospital bed sheets.
If the HoverMatt® transfer mattress is used on an isolation patient, the hospital should
employ the same protocols/procedures it utilizes for the bed mattress and/or for the linen in
that patient room.
Infection Control
Prior to use, a visual inspection should be performed on the HoverMatt® air transfer system
to insure the air supply power cord is not frayed or nicked, and that there is no visual
damage that would render the air supply unusable. The HoverMatt® transfer mattress
should have all of its safety straps and handles (reference Page 4 of the manual for all
appropriate parts). There should be no tears or holes that would prevent the HoverMatt®
transfer mattress from inflating. If any damage is found that would cause the system not to
function as intended, the HoverMatt® air transfer system should be removed from use and
The air supply has air filters on either side of the motor. These filters can be accessed by
removing the small screws holding the filter cover in place. Filters should be cleaned by
holding under warm running water. Allow to air dry. As preventive maintenance, filter
cleaning should be performed monthly.
returned to Statina Healthcare Australia for repair (see Page 32 Repairs & Returns).
