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Putting into Service
Virtuoso Overlay needs to be placed on top of an existing passive mattress. Virtuoso Mattress Replacement (Air + Static
Air Base), Virtuoso Mattress Replacement (Air + Foam Base), Virtuoso Mattress Replacement (Air + Alternating Air
Base), Virtuoso With Head & Heel Zoner (Air + Alternating Air Base) and Virtuoso Pro mattress replaces any mattress on
the bed frame.
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Mattress
Remove any existing mattress.
Ensure that there are no protruding parts or sharp objects on the bed frame to avoid damage to the mattre-
ss.
Put mattress on mattress platform of bed frame so that air pipe is located as shown below.
Prevent air pipe from getting trapped by moving parts of the bed frame or getting looped or bent in such a
way as to block or restrict the air fl ow.
Loosely fasten Mattress Fixing Straps to suitable parts of the bed frame.
WARNING!
Risk of injury due to incorrect use!
When using mattress replacement system, make sure to use safe and appropriate siderail positions and bed
height settings. Which positions and settings are safe and appropriate may vary with the type of bed frame and
siderails.
Before placing a patient on a Virtuoso mattress, always have a qualifi ed person perform a risk assessment to
ensure that the support provided is appropriate and fulfi ls the applicable local stipulations.
Ensure all Head, Body, and Foot Zone valves are set to Alternate or Static Mode for initial infl ation.
CAUTION!
Material damage due to incorrect fastening of safety straps!
Mattress replacement system
Fix safety straps exclusively to movable parts of bed frame.
Use all safety straps to prevent the mattress from moving when the patient is getting into or out of bed.
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Fig. Installation of Mattress
