Invacare microAIR 3500S, Owner'S Operator And Maintenance Manual

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SECTION 3—OPERATION
Part No 9692006
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MicroAIR®3500S
5. When the mattress has reached maximum firmness, perform one of the following:
• Bed to Gurney Transfer - Slide the patient onto the gurney.
• Gurney to Bed Transfer - Slide the patient onto the bed.
6. Press Therapy to return mattress pressure to the original setting.
Patient Transfer from/to a Wheelchair
WARNING
Always engage the wheel locks of the bed before transferring the patient fromt he
bed to the wheelchair.
Transfer From a Wheelchair
1. Engage the wheel locks of the bed. Refer to the owner’s manual provided with the bed.
2. Engage the wheel locks of the wheelchair, if applicable. Refer to the owner’s manual
provided with the wheelchair.
3. Turn Off the unit to deflate the mattress.
4. Raise or lower the bed to match the wheelchair height. Refer to the owner’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 bed side rails to the safety position.
7. Press the Power button to turn the system On.
8. Press the Auto Firm button and wait until the mattress is fully inflated.
9. Once the mattress is inflated, press the Therapy button to return the patient to
flotation.
Transfer To a Wheelchair
1. Engage the wheel locks of the bed. Refer to the owner’s manual provided with the bed.
2. Engage the wheel locks of the wheelchair, if applicable. Refer to the owner’s manual
provided with the wheelchair.
3. Turn Off the unit to deflate the mattress.
4. Lower the bed side rails to prepare for patient transfer.
5. Raise or lower the bed to match the wheelchair height. Refer to the owner’s manual
provided with the bed.
6. Transfer the patient to the wheelchair following the instructions given in the
individual wheelchair’s owners manual.