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SYSTEM FEATURES
The OptiCell 2 NX air mattress is constructed so that individual cells can be disconnected,
even while a patient is lying on the mattress. The mattress has three different types of cells:
•
Head cells
– 13cm high continuously inflated air cells that are positioned under the
patient’s head.
•
Standard cells
– 13cm high alternating air pressure section.
•
Ventilation cells
– function as standard cells, but with ventilation holes releasing small
amounts of air up into the cover. This creates air circulation that helps keep the top of
the cover dry.
Individual cells can easily be disconnected:
• Release the air hose from the chosen cell (press the black button on the air hose coupling).
• Press the two buttons on the short sides of the cell.
AIR HOSE PUMP CONNECTION
The OptiCell 2 NX air mattress is connected to the pump by three air hoses.
The red air hose, positioned in the middle, is used to fill the head cells situated under the
patient’s head. It also fills the lower chambers of the standard cells and the ventilation cells.
This ensures that there is always air in the mattress no matter how the pump is set, or if the
pump should stop working (for example, due to power failure).
The outer two air hoses provide either alternating or static pressure to the standard cells and
ventilation cells. See the section “Air hose connection” (page 10) for more information.
THE PUMP’S DIFFERENT WORKING METHODS
By changing the pump settings, you can choose to have either a static mattress or an
alternating air pressure mattress with different degrees of air pressure. Examples of different
working methods include:
• By removing individual cells, relief can be given to specific body parts (for example the
heels).
• By inserting a ventilation cell, a fresher feeling can be created when the patient senses
that the cover feels warm in a specific area.
