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User Manual

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BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference.

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 Invacare® 

MA50

 Series

MA50 Alternating Pressure Overlay

 System

MA51 Alternating Pressure Mattress

 System

MA55 Alternating Pressure Low Air Loss Mattress

 System

Summary of Contents for MicroAIR MA50

Page 1: ...of the product BEFORE using this product read this manual and save for future reference EN Invacare MA50 Series MA50 Alternating Pressure Overlay System MA51 Alternating Pressure Mattress System MA55...

Page 2: ...s reserved Republication duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare Trademarks are identified by and All trademarks are owned by or li...

Page 3: ...nstalling the Side Rails 16 Installing the Power Unit 17 Connecting the Hose 17 Connecting the Power Cord 19 Using the Front Panel 20 Powering Up the System 25 Placing the Patient on the Mattress 25 T...

Page 4: ...zardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury C...

Page 5: ...irectly to Invacare at the address on the back cover Provide dealer s name address model number and the date of purchase indicate nature of the defect and if the product is serialized indicate the ser...

Page 6: ...hose before administering CPR WARNING Patient entrapment with bed side rails may cause injury or death Mattress MUST fit bed frame and side rails snugly to prevent patient entrapment Follow the manuf...

Page 7: ...NT 1 A MAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTION 5 3 W CIRCUIT PROTECTION Dual fused 250 V 1 A fast blow fuses MODE OF OPERATION Continuous MA50 MA51 MA55 OPERATING CONDITIONS AMBIENT TEMPERATURE RELATIVE HUMIDITY AT...

Page 8: ...s 2 8 4 LPM 35 5 mmHg 45 minutes 20 45 minutes PATIENT COMFORT CONTROL PRESSURES SOFT PRESSURE FIRM PRESSURE CYCLE TIME 8 4 mmHg 32 4 mmHg 5 10 15 20 minutes PATIENT CONTACT Control unit and mattress...

Page 9: ...are professional dealer or technical personnel before attempting to use this equipment otherwise injury or damage may occur ACCESSORIES WARNINGS Invacare products are specifically designed and manufac...

Page 10: ...Controls on the footboard may be obstructed by the power unit on a few bed frames It may be necessary to relocate the power unit Refer to Installing the Power Unit on page 17 Check that air hoses and...

Page 11: ...mbustible and cause a fire Failure to observe this warning can result in severe fire property damage and cause physical injury or death Smoking by visitors in the room will contaminate the system Ther...

Page 12: ...apment Variations in bed rail dimensions and mattress thickness size or density could increase the risk of entrapment Visit the FDA website at http www fda gov to learn about the risks of entrapment R...

Page 13: ...m the wall outlet DO NOT insert items into any openings of the control unit Doing so may cause fire or electric shock by shorting the internal components The control unit MUST be kept away from all he...

Page 14: ...e the overlay mattress to the existing foam mattress using the two buckle straps FIGURE 1 Installing the Mattress Overlay System MA50 CAUTION The control unit and mattress on the MA50 series are desig...

Page 15: ...locations Head End Head End Bed Deck Foot End Foot End Bed Deck Center Center of the Bed Frame CAUTION DO NOT strap the mattress to the bed frame at the head and foot ends Secure ALL mattress straps S...

Page 16: ...side rails may cause injury or death Mattress MUST fit bed frame and side rails snugly to prevent patient entrapment Follow the manufacturer s instructions Monitor patient frequently Read and underst...

Page 17: ...tors 4 Push the hose connectors onto the control connectors until an audible click is heard Refer to the instructions provided with the side rails for the installation procedure If the bed does not ha...

Page 18: ...4 OPERATION Invacare MA50 Series 18 Part No 1148136 FIGURE 4 Connecting the Hose Hose Connector Hose Control Unit Connectors Tab...

Page 19: ...rol unit 3 Plug the other end of the plug into a properly grounded outlet on the wall WARNING DO NOT alter plug to fit a non conforming outlet Instead have an electrician install a properly grounded 3...

Page 20: ...Button Firm Button Soft Button Fowler Button Max Inflate Button DETAIL A MA50 AND MA51 FRONT PANEL Lock Button Low Pressure LED Power Fail LED Alarm Silence Button Power Button Static Alternating Pres...

Page 21: ...cating that the control unit is on If the power comes on after a power outage the control unit will go through its system initialization routine for a few seconds and then resume the desired function...

Page 22: ...ft button Soft Button Pressing this button reduces the pressure setting in the mattress Firm Button Pressing this button increase the pressure setting in the mattress Fowler Button 1 Press the Fowler...

Page 23: ...ries of beeps sound every three minutes as a reminder that the Max Inflate mode is active After 45 minutes the Max Inflate mode deactivates and the control unit defaults to the previous setting This b...

Page 24: ...ent of power failure or when the hose is disconnected from the control unit Power Fail LED In the event of power outage an alarm sounds and Power Fail LED flashes AMBER The control unit has internal m...

Page 25: ...t end of the mattress the end with the hose 4 Center the patient on the bed from side to side and head to foot 5 After placing the patient make certain no objects will fall under the patient such as f...

Page 26: ...press the Soft or Firm button to adjust the comfort settings 11 Use a regular pillow to help support and stabilize the patient s head 4 8 Transferring Patient From To a Gurney 1 Engage the wheel lock...

Page 27: ...the owner s manual provided with the bed 5 When the mattress has reached maximum firmness perform one of the following Bed to Wheelchair Transfer Slide the patient onto the wheelchair Wheelchair to B...

Page 28: ...he control unit the mattress retains air during a power outage during transportation when the control unit is unplugged or when the control unit is turned Off If the hose becomes disconnected or damag...

Page 29: ...rea with freshly prepared effective detergent disinfectant solution If blood is not present remove any soil from the cover with paper towels WARNING Before cleaning or disassembling the MA50 series ch...

Page 30: ...s iv Remove excess water v Set the dryer to the lowest setting below 120 F vi Dry the cover until it is completely dry 9 Perform the following steps to clean the control unit and hose fittings A Wipe...

Page 31: ...rmicidal detergent solution B Wipe the mattress components with a clean dry cloth Storing the System 1 Ensure that the control unit is off and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet 2 Clean th...

Page 32: ...d or split manifold Unkink manifold or replace split manifold Has power and fuse is good control unit does not come on Send control unit back to factory for repair Not alternating solenoid malfunction...

Page 33: ...NOTES Part No 1148136 33 Invacare MA50 Series NOTES...

Page 34: ...NOTES Invacare MA50 Series 34 Part No 1148136 NOTES...

Page 35: ...NOTES Part No 1148136 35 Invacare MA50 Series NOTES...

Page 36: ...care Corporation USA One Invacare Way Elyria Ohio USA 44036 2125 800 333 6900 Canada 570 Matheson Blvd E Unit 8 Mississauga Ontario L4Z 4G4 Canada 800 668 5324 Part No 1148136 Rev C 1 11 www invacare...

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