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Joerns Support Surface
DermaFloat LR Model
© 2015 Joerns Healthcare • 6110064 RevB • 15-2003
Important Precautions
Important Notice:
The equipment must be
installed and operated in the manner for which
it was intended. Facility staff/user is responsible
for reading and understanding the product user
manual and contacting Joerns Healthcare, if
anything in this manual is unclear. Joerns will
not be held responsible for any injuries resulting
from failure to comply with the instructions and
precautions in this manual.
Warning:
Joerns’ specialty support surfaces
are designed as mattress replacement systems.
The risk of entrapment may occur when the
equipment is placed on bed frames that leave
gaps of even a few inches between the mattress
and the headboard, footboard, and bed or side
rails. The equipment is NOT to be used when
such gaps are present.
Facility staff/user is responsible for ensuring
that all mattresses properly fit the bed frames.
Joerns is not responsible for the placement of
its equipment on bed frames that leave gaps
between the mattress and the headboard,
footboard or bed or side rails which present a
risk of harm to residents.
Warning:
The safe use of the equipment is
maximized when used in conjunction with bed
rails; there may be an increased risk of falls
when such bed rails are not present. Serious
injury or death can result from the use (potential
entrapment) or non-use (potential resident falls)
of side rails or other restraints. Local policies
regarding the use of side rails should be taken
into account. Whether and how to use side rails
is a decision that should be based on each
resident’s individual needs and should be made
by the physician, caregivers and responsible
parties.
When using the mattress system, always ensure
that the resident is positioned properly within the
confines of the bed. Do not let any extremities
protrude over the side or between the bed rails
when the mattress is being used.
Danger Explosion Hazard:
Do not use in the
presence of flammable anesthetics. Do not use
in the presence of smoking materials or open
flame. Air flowing through the air mattress will
support combustion.
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Danger:
To reduce the risk of shock, adhere to the
following instructions. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury or equipment damage.
• Immediately after using the DermaFloat
®
LR,
unplug it from its power source.
• Do not place or store the product where it can fall
or be pulled into a tub or sink.
• Do not place or drop the product into water or
other liquid.
• Do not remove the back of the control unit. Refer
servicing to Joerns.
Warning:
To reduce the risk of burns, shock, fire, or
personal injury, adhere to the following instructions.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury or
equipment damage.
1. Use this product only for its intended purpose as
described in this manual. Only use attachments
and/or accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer.
2. If this product has a damaged power cord or plug,
is not working properly, has been dropped or
damaged, or has been dropped into water, do not
operate it. For examination and repair, return the
product to Joerns.
3. Keep the control unit and power cord away from
heated surfaces, e.g. space heaters.
4.
Never block the air openings of the product. Do
not place the control unit on a surface, such as a
bed or couch, where the air opening and/or filter
compartment, located on the back of the control
unit, may be blocked. Keep the air openings free
of lint and hair.
5. Never drop or insert any object into any
opening or hose.
6.
Do not spill food or liquids onto the control unit. If
a spillage does occur, turn off the unit, disconnect
it from its power supply and allow at least 24 hours
for drying.
7.
Do not use the product outdoors, or where
aerosol-spray products are used.
8. Plug this product only into a properly grounded
outlet. Refer to “Grounding Instructions”.
9. Ensure nothing is placed on the power cord and
ensure it is not located where it can be stepped on
or tripped over.
10.
Do not attempt to service the control unit. Please
call Joerns for any service requests.
11. The therapy pad (top cover) of this product is not
air permeable and may present a suffocation risk.
It is the responsibility of the caregiver to ensure
that the resident can use this product safely.
