Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual
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MicroAIR®3500S
Page 1: ...l USER Before using this product read this manual and save for future reference DEALER This manual MUST be given to the user For more information regarding Invacare products parts and services please...
Page 2: ...ction with Invacare accessories Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products SPECIAL NOTE For your convenience th...
Page 3: ...UIDELINES 8 Contraindications 8 Installation 8 Servicing 8 Entrapment May Occur 9 Fire Hazard 9 Smoking 9 Anesthesia Equipment 9 Oxygen 9 Electrical 10 SECTION 2 FEATURES 11 Side Panel Right 11 Auto F...
Page 4: ...19 SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 20 Setting Up the MicroAIR Systems 20 Recommended Cleaning Materials 20 Cleaning the MicroAIR 3500S System 21 Storing the MicroAIR 3500S System 22 Replacin...
Page 5: ...NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE SIGNAL WORD MEANING DANGER Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in...
Page 6: ...INTERFACE VAPOR PERMEABLE MICROPOROUS LATEX COMPONENTS Yes No None FILTERS AIR FILTER NOISE FILTER Yes Yes WEIGHTS CAPACITY PATIENT WEIGHT SYSTEM WEIGHT Mattress Power Unit 350 lbs Maximum 32 lbs 20 l...
Page 7: ...gen administering equipment other than nasal mask or bed tent type Oxygen tent should not extend below mattress support level Electrical shock hazard DO NOT remove cover Refer to qualified service per...
Page 8: ...control DO NOT place a patient directly on the mattress without a therapy pad The therapy pad protects the mattress components from contamination The MicroAIR 3500S has enough power to produce excess...
Page 9: ...ith dimensions different from the original equipment supplied or specified by the bed manufacturer may not be interchangeable and may result in entrapment or other injury Mattress MUST fit bed frame a...
Page 10: ...lified service personnel Before performing any maintenance to the power unit disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet DO NOT insert items into any openings of the control unit Doing so may cause...
Page 11: ...TO FIRM in 30 minutes Therapy Press the Therapy button to cancel AUTO FIRM mode The mattress will adjust to the pressure indicated on the Control knob NOTE An indicator lights to notify THERAPY mode i...
Page 12: ...d to ensure proper grounding Filter Door Open the filter door to change the air filter Rotate counterclockwise to remove The air filter should be changed every 1500 hours of use Mounting Brackets Two...
Page 13: ...SECTION 2 FEATURES Part No 9692006 13 MicroAIR 3500S FIGURE 2 3 Rear Panel Features Mounting Brackets Range Switch Filter Door Power Connector...
Page 14: ...the patient is lying on the bed This mattress is not intended for use on a residential bed 1 Remove the original bed mattress and place it in storage Installing the Power Unit NOTE For this procedure...
Page 15: ...Bed Deck Center Center of the Bed Frame FIGURE 3 2 Installing the Pre assembled Mattress 4 Thread the strap ends through the buckles provided and take up excess slack 5 Check that side rails move fre...
Page 16: ...se non fitted cotton sheet between the patient and therapy pad is optional A tightly fitted cotton sheet may increase skin friction and shear 1 Starting at the foot end of the bed lay the therapy pad...
Page 17: ...is maintained with 0 to 20 head raise angle Angles above 30 place more body weight over the seat area reducing pressure relief Instruct the care giver to avoid head angles over 30 for extended periods...
Page 18: ...umb If the patient is too high the thumb will not touch the patient s body If the patient is too low you will not be able to raise the thumb FIGURE 3 5 Positioning the Patient on the Mattress 7 Adjust...
Page 19: ...r s manual provided with the bed 5 Transfer the patient from the wheelchair following the instructions given in the individual wheelchair s owners manual 6 Lay the patient on their back and raise the...
Page 20: ...destroying or inactivating harmful microorganisms Use only in the manufacturer s recommended dilution NEVER mix different chemicals together in the same container Phenolic disinfectants are supplied...
Page 21: ...inflate the mattress 3 Ensure that the power unit is off 4 Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet 5 Ensure that the underside of the mattress is clear of all sharp objects 6 Examine the surface o...
Page 22: ...te controls 10 Perform the following steps to clean the power unit and hose fittings A Wipe all controls and chassis and hose fittings with a quaternary disinfectant solution B Using a nylon brush gen...
Page 23: ...ng the bed Regular servicing will ensure that the blower operates at maximum power 1 Ensure that the power unit is off 2 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet 3 Remove the power unit from the...
Page 24: ...the left side 6 Connect the hoses to the power unit and turn on power 7 Check for abnormal leaks or misalignment 8 Cover the mattress with the therapy pad and snap in place FIGURE 4 2 Mattress Assembl...
Page 25: ...s for restricted air flow or blockage Clean the air filter if necessary Clear blankets bed sheets or paper away from the back of the pump Be sure the air flow into the pump and mattress is clear Cont...
Page 26: ...ents who have problems with memory sleeping incontinence pain uncontrolled body movement or who get out of bed and walk unsafely without assistance MUST be carefully assessed for the best ways to keep...
Page 27: ...xt to the bed as long as this does not create a greater risk of accident Use transfer or mobility aids Monitor patients frequently Anticipate the reasons patients get out of bed such as hunger thirst...
Page 28: ...pecific hospital bed contact the bed manufacturer directly Developed by the Hospital Bed Safety Workgroup Participating Organizations AARP ABA Tort and Insurance Practice Section American Association...
Page 29: ...APPENDIX 29 MicroAIR 3500S NOTES...
Page 30: ...APPENDIX MicroAIR 3500S 30 NOTES...
Page 31: ...name address and the date of purchase indicate nature of the defect and if the product is serialized indicate the serial number DO NOT return products to our factory without our prior consent LIMITATI...
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