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Product Overview
SoftAIR Alternating Mattress System
The SoftAIR Excellence is a alternating mattress system
that provides pressure application and release to patients
who are vulnerable to or suffer from pressure ulcers. It is
designed to replace an existing mattress and can be used
on both standard and profiling bed frames.
Digital Control Unit
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he Control Unit provides the air supply to the mattress.
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It is controlled via a touch panel with integrated
digital display. The alarm sounds when pressure
fails or power is interrupted. The Alarm Mute
button silences the alarm for a maximum of 20
minutes. The alarm resumes if cause of failure is
not resolved. The alarm will sound for up to two
hours following an interruption to power. As soon as
power is restored, the battery memory back up will
restore the latest pressure/ user settings.
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The Control Unit is fitted with an ‘on board’ battery.
The battery powers the alarm sounder in the event
of a total power failure or power interruption.
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The buttons on the control panel adjust the eight
comfort level settings.
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The system will automatically revert to Alternation
Mode after 20 minutes in Static Mode. See page 8
for further instructions.
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The Alarm LED indictor and Alarm Mute completes
the profile.
The visible and audible alarm function has a number of
indications depending on the cause of the failure.
On the side of the control unit are four male air connectors
for connecting the handle.
The rapid release handle includes a cap which can be
inserted into the handle during transportation. When in
transportation mode, tests have proven that the system
will stay inflated for up to 30 hours with no significant loss of
pressure. Whilst in transportation mode, the mattress will
remain in static mode (i.e. cells will not alternate). For this
reason, Invacare recommend that the alternating mode is
resumed once transportation is complete.
The mains supply to the Control Unit can be easily
disconnected and is designed to detach if tugged too
hard, protecting the internal wiring.
SoftAIR Excellence
The SoftAIR Excellence Mattress comprises of 19 high
density cells which all feature a permanently inflated
internal cell to prevent the patient “bottoming out” in
the event of low pressure due to incorrect settings,
electrical or cell failure.
This system includes three static head cells to provide
static “pillow” support for optimum user comfort, while
air pressure in the other 16 cells is alternated over a
10-12 minute cycle. This provides regular periods of
pressure reduction to aid blood and lymphatic flow to
vulnerable tissue.
The SoftAIR Excellence also includes an independent
heel zone of five low pressure micro cells for
individualised therapy to this sensitive area.
In addition, two permanently inflated side formers assist
in lateral support for the user and carer while increasing
the effectiveness of the one in three alternation cycle.
The hinged mattress base conforms to movements of
a profiling bed .
