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Introduction / About This Manual
This manual is designed to assist with routine service procedures for the ActiV.A.C.
®
Therapy Unit sold by KCI. Following
these procedures ensures that the ActiV.A.C.
®
Therapy Unit is properly cleaned, fully functional and ready for patient use.
These procedures include:
• Unpacking and initial unit inspection
• Cleaning and disinfection
• Inspection for damaged and/or missing parts
• Verifying unit function
• Ensuring battery is fully charged
• Verifying default settings are correct
All steps in these procedures must be followed in the order presented to provide proper functionality
and reliability of the ActiV.A.C.
®
Therapy Unit. Opening the therapy unit to gain access to the internal
components (other than the battery) may void the warranty.
Each ActiV.A.C.
®
Therapy Unit must be cleaned, disinfected, inspected and charged between each
patient use. For further questions about the required frequency of service procedures, contact KCI (see
page 28).
It is recommended that all sections of this manual be reviewed before beginning any routine service
procedures on the ActiV.A.C.
®
Therapy Unit. Please follow all applicable warnings and cautions and
use standard precautions where necessary.
Preparation For Use
Preparing the ActiV.A.C.
®
Therapy Unit for use includes unpacking, inspection for any damaged or missing parts, and
an initial round of service procedures to ensure the battery is fully charged and the unit is ready for patient use. The
following procedures should be performed when the unit is first received from KCI.
Unpack The Unit
1. Inspect the cardboard shipping box to ensure there are no visible signs of damage.
2. Unpack all items from the shipping box.
3. Inspect all items for damage. If damage is noted, contact the shipping company for reporting/return procedures.
4. Inventory all items in shipping box against the packing slip. Contact KCI (see page 28) if there are any items missing.
Initial Inspection
The purpose of this inspection is to ensure the unit has arrived without any internal damage and that the battery is fully
charged prior to the initial patient placement.
1. Obtain the ActiV.A.C.
®
Therapy System Required Service Record form and fill in the required information for the unit
in the spaces provided (see ‘Serial Number Location’ below). Form may be obtained either way as follows:
• Locate and make photocopies of the form in the back of this manual.
• Contact KCI (see page 28) to order a 25-pack of these forms. Ask for KCI part number 340141.
2. Perform the required service procedures as listed on the form. Start with ‘
Inspect Unit For Damage
’ on page 8 of
this manual.
3. After initial inspection and service are complete, retain the completed form for each unit as a permanent record.
