SkinGuard® Series
Owner’s Manual
PN 400901 Rev. C
ECO 18-0281
Page 19
SYSTEM SETUP
PLEASE NOTE
:
The SkinGuard® Mattress System (SkinGuard®, SkinGuard® Float and SkinGuard® Turn)
must be installed on bed frames that are equipped with side rails. Please raise side rails on the bed and lock
them in position after the patient is on the mattress. NEVER LEAVE PATIENT UNATTENDED ON MATTRESS
SYSTEM WITH BED SIDE RAILS IN THE DOWN POSITION.
1. Before using the SkinGuard® Mattress System, remove any other mattress or pad, etc., from the bed
frame.
2. SkinGuard® Overlay system: When using an SkinGuard® Overlay Mattress, care should be taken such
that the overlay is placed directly on an existing 3” to 5” foam mattress.
3. Overlay System: There are two elastic straps; one at the head and the other at the foot section. Two long
straps on one side and two short straps with buckles on the other side of the overlay. Insert head and
foot elastic straps around the foam mattress. Loop each long side strap around the foam mattress and
fasten it securely to the foam mattress using the buckle.
4. SkinGuard® Mattress System: Unroll the SkinGuard® mattress onto the bed frame. Care should be taken
such that the mattress is placed directly on the bed frame. Note: Make sure that the hose end of the
mattress is towards the foot of the bed and the CPR Valve is closed.
5. SkinGuard® Mattress System: There are ten nylon black straps with buckles, two straps at the head of
the mattress, two on the foot of the mattress, and three on the each side of the mattress shown. Loop
each strap around the bed frame and fasten it securely to the bed frame using the buckle.
6. Extend the hanger on the back of the control unit and suspend the control unit from the footboard of the
bed. If the bed you are using does not have a footboard, place the control unit on its base or on its back
on a flat surface underneath the bed near the foot of the bed frame. Note: Ensure that the control unit is
not covered and placed on the floor in such a manner that it is a hazard for flow of traffic or lowering of
bed frame.
7. Uncoil the power cord and plug the cord into the appropriate AC power source, which is properly
grounded. Run the power cord through the cable management pocket and plug it into the control unit.
Press it in place.
Note
: Care should be taken such that the power cord of the control unit is not pinched
or has any objects placed on it. Also ensure it is not located where it can be stepped on or tripped over.
Make sure the control unit’s power inlet connection is positioned to easily disconnect the power cord from
the unit.
8. Connect the mating coupling body on the mattress or overlay pad hose assembly onto the magnet
connector on the control unit and lock it into place.
Note
: Ensure the connector has a good connection by gently tugging on the connector. Ensure that the
mattress or overlay pad hose is freely suspended without being pinched or kinked.