Huntleigh Nimbus 3, User Manual

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5. Operation
These instructions cover day-to-day operation of the system. Other operations, such
as maintenance and repair, should only be carried out by suitably qualified
personnel.
Refer to Section 4, Page 11 “Controls, Alarms and Indicators” for a
comprehensive description of the controls and indicators on the pump and
mattress.
Installing the System Before using the
Nimbus 3
or
Nimbus 3 Professional
system make sure:
1. The system has been installed correctly in
accordance with Section 3, Page 7 “Installation”.
2. The CPR unit on the mattress is closed and locked
in position.
3. The Transport control on the mattress is set to
NORMAL .
4. If a
Nimbus 3 Professional
system is being
installed, make sure that on the mattress:
• All 16 Vent 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 should illuminate.
2. The pump will now run a self test for
approximately 3 seconds when all the indicators on
the front panel will be illuminated.
3. If the pump detects low pressure (e.g. a deflated
mattress) it will enter an inflation sequence with the
LOW PRESSURE
and
WAIT
indicators illuminated.
4. Once normal operating pressure has been reached
both the
LOW PRESSURE
and
WAIT
lights will
extinguish.
It may take up to 15 minutes to inflate the mattress.
The three Head Section cells and the five Heelguard cells will inflate more
slowly than the rest of the mattress.
Testing the Power
Fail Alarm
The Power Fail Alarm is powered by a rechargeable
battery. The duration of the alarm will depend on the
level of charge in the battery.