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Introduction / About This Manual
This manual is designed to assist with routine service procedures for the InfoV.A.C.® Therapy Unit sold by KCI. Following these
procedures ensures that the InfoV.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 InfoV.A.C.® Therapy Unit. Opening the therapy unit to gain access to the internal components
(other than the battery) may void the warranty.
Each InfoV.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 34).
It is recommended that all sections of this manual be reviewed before beginning any routine service procedures
on the InfoV.A.C.® Therapy Unit. Please follow all applicable warnings and cautions and use universal precautions
where necessary.
Preparation For Use
Preparing the InfoV.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 for visible signs of damage.
2. Unpack the unit from the shipping box. Use caution when opening to ensure box contents are not damaged.
3. Inspect the contents of the shipping box for damaged items. 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 34). 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. Using a copy machine, reproduce the InfoV.A.C.® Therapy System Required Service Record form from the back of this
manual. Fill in the required information for the unit in the spaces provided.
2. Ensure the date of the last Pressure Transducer Check is recorded on the form.
3. Perform the required service procedures as listed on the form. Start with
Inspect Unit For Damage
on page 10 of
this manual.
4. After initial inspection and service are complete, retain the completed form for each unit as a permanent record.
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