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Pressure Area Care

Products Division

User Manual

Nimbus

3 and

Nimbus

3 Professional

Summary of Contents for Nimbus 3

Page 1: ...Pressure Area Care Products Division User Manual Nimbus 3 and Nimbus 3 Professional...

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Page 3: ...Operation 10 Controls Alarms and Indicators 11 Pump Controls 11 Pump Indicators 12 Mattress Controls 13 Additional Controls on the Nimbus 3 Professional Mattress 14 Operation 15 Installing the System...

Page 4: ...mbus 3 Pump 24 Nimbus 3 and Nimbus 3 Professional Mattresses 24 Serial Number Labels 25 Troubleshooting 26 Fuse Replacement 27 Warranty and Service 28 Technical Description 29 Cover Options and Featur...

Page 5: ...s rear case should only be removed by authorised technical personnel Do not use the pump in the presence of flammable gases such as anaesthetic agents Whilst the patient is unattended safety sides sh...

Page 6: ...t immerse in water Do not expose the system especially the mattress to naked flames such as cigarettes etc Do not store the system in direct sunlight Switch off the mains power supply to the pump by d...

Page 7: ...profiled with the mattress in position The Nimbus 3 Professional mattress has the following additional features to enable the patient to be proned and to assist with pressure area and patient care ma...

Page 8: ...ed The controls and indicators are located on the front panel and a sophisticated alarm system differentiates between normal operation and genuine system faults If an alarm situation is detected a fla...

Page 9: ...o the user in either Alternating or Static modes The cells are grouped in four sections each of which has a specific function The three Head cells remain at a constant pressure for pillow stability an...

Page 10: ...s Tubeset The tubeset incorporates a flexible compact anti kink tube that is resistant to crushing and any subsequent obstruction of air flow Each end has a quick lock system for easily connecting and...

Page 11: ...er fully inflated or fully deflated depending on the position of the Head Deflate Control to assist with patient care management The cells are specially powered to enable them to be fully deflated The...

Page 12: ...es where a moving surface can be harmful advice should be obtained from the appropriate physician before using the Nimbus 3 or Nimbus 3 Professional systems in both alternating and static modes Patien...

Page 13: ...mattress replacement Bed bracket Tubeset Installing the Nimbus 3 or Nimbus 3 Professional Mattress 1 Remove the conventional mattress from the bed frame and check that there are no protruding bed spri...

Page 14: ...sor pad is lying flat and is not kinked Zip the cover back onto the mattress taking care not to trap any cell material in the zip 5 Leave the ends of the mattress cover free when profiling the bed 6 M...

Page 15: ...pump is to be hung from the end of the bed make sure that the bed bracket is securely attached to the pump and then attach the pump and bed bracket to the bed frame 2 Alternatively the pump can be pl...

Page 16: ...t connector down by pulling the tubeset extrusion downwards and then pull the bottom of the tubeset connector away from the bottom of the pump mattress connector 2 Lift the top of the tubeset connecto...

Page 17: ...c Static mode is confirmed when the yellow indicator on the button is illuminated When Dynamic mode default is selected the yellow indicator will be extinguished Alarm MUTE An audible alarm mute is pr...

Page 18: ...e pump is switched off until normal pressure is detected After 2 seconds of normal pressure being detected the indicator is switched off and the air supply restarted LOW PRESSURE The LOW PRESSURE indi...

Page 19: ...he fault can only be rectified by carrying out a service on the pump POWER Fail The POWER indicator will flash when a mains power failure has been detected The alarm will continue until the mains powe...

Page 20: ...nsport Control Head Section Deflate Control This is a two position rotary action control at the head end of the mattress Dynamic Normal Mode The three cells in the Head Section are inflated at a const...

Page 21: ...ent Valves are closed The Head Section Deflate Control is set to Dynamic Normal Mode Inflating the Mattress 1 Switch the pump POWER switch to ON The ON RESET ALARM indicator below the POWER switch sho...

Page 22: ...o recharge the battery 6 Retest the alarm after the battery has been recharged Allow the alarm to operate for approximately two minutes to ensure that it has been adequately recharged 7 If the alarm d...

Page 23: ...system the following therapeutic positioning controls along the side of the mattress offer further operating modes in combination with the Dynamic pressure relief option to assist with pressure area a...

Page 24: ...nually adjusted for patient comfort using the rotary COMFORT CONTROL To change the comfort setting Turn COMFORT CONTROL clockwise for a firmer setting and counterclockwise for a softer setting The mat...

Page 25: ...erclockwise 3 Pull the handle away from panel 4 The grey triangular seal will rotate and the air will exhaust from the mattress The torso area of the patient will bottom out in less than 10 seconds To...

Page 26: ...patient assessment as to the suitability for Prone Nursing is essential before commencing the procedure Safety sides should be used where appropriate Refer to Safety Warnings on page iii It is importa...

Page 27: ...With the patient in the Supine or Prone positions the mattress controls can be configured as follows Set the Head Section Deflate Control to TriCell Head Section Deflate where the 3 Head cells are fu...

Page 28: ...y using a disposable cloth To Disinfect After cleaning wipe over all parts with a solution of sodium dichloroisocyanurate NaDCC to a dilution of 1 000 ppm of available chlorine If any part is visibly...

Page 29: ...n the temperature in the washing cycle of the laundering process must be maintained at 71 C for a minimum of 3 minutes or 65 C for a minimum of 10 minutes This data is based on the United Kingdom Heal...

Page 30: ...ns power cord for signs of excessive wear Test the Power Fail Alarm before use Refer to Testing the Power Fail Alarm on page 15 In the event of the pump being subjected to abnormal treatment e g immer...

Page 31: ...bels Pump The serial number label for the pump is on the back of the pump case Mattress The serial number label for the mattress is on the top of the CPR Transport Control on the outside of the mattre...

Page 32: ...Matt sensor pad is blocked 1 Check that the tubeset is not kinked 2 Check that the AutoMatt sensor pad is flat and not kinked Flashing POWER and symbol 1 Power Fail Alarm a The pump has detected that...

Page 33: ...o do this disconnect the pump from the main power supply and remove each fuse holder cap using a suitable flat bladed screwdriver Caution To protect against fire hazard replace blown fuses only with t...

Page 34: ...right of the consumer Huntleigh Healthcare recommend that the Nimbus 3 and Nimbus 3 Professional systems should be serviced every 12 months For service maintenance and any questions regarding this or...

Page 35: ...2 x F 500 mA 250 V Operating Cycle 10 minutes UK and Euro Electrical Safety Standards Complies with EN 60601 1 1990 A13 1996 Degree of protection against electric shock Class I Type BF Degree of prote...

Page 36: ...dance with local regulations Tube Set 151200 151201 Length 1000 mm 39 4 in 2500 mm 98 4 in Material Tube 5 way moulded PVC Connectors Moulded Nylon Nimbus 3 Mattress Part Numbers Standard Width Narrow...

Page 37: ...0 mm 31 5 in Weight 15 5 kg 25 3 lb 14 3 kg 22 7 lb Cell Material Polyurethane Base Material PU Coated Nylon Top Cover Material PU Coated Fabric or Advantex or eVENT Fabric Cleaning Symbols Do not use...

Page 38: ...iostatic fungistatic antimicrobial INERT MATERIAL does not support bacterial growth Fire Retardant BS 7175 0 1 5 BS 7175 0 1 5 BS EN ISO 12952 1 ONLY a 2 Way Stretch Yes Some No Washing Conditions b b...

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