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User Guide
ProCair Quad
Operation
CPR Release
Rapid deflation of the mattress may be required for
emergency treatment (or to decommission the unit).
The Rapid CPR valve is located at the top of the
mattress, to the right of the patient’s head.
Mode
In Alternating Mode, alternate mattress cells
inflate and deflate following a fixed cycle time
of 15 minutes, with the exception of static head cells.
Alternating mode is used for normal therapeutic
function.
In Static Mode, all mattress cells remain fully
inflated thereby suspending the alternation
cycle and any therapeutic patient benefits.
This mode should be used to create a firm base for
stable patient handling and transport or other special
circumstances.
The system will automatically start in Static
Mode to initiate mattress inflation, and revert
to Alternating Mode once optimal pressure is
reached.
The system will operate in Static Mode for a
maximum of 20 minutes, after which it will
automatically revert to Alternating Mode for
patient safety.
Auto Fowler Boost
Fowler Boost mode will automatically
become active whenever the head of the
mattress is inclined to a 15° or greater
angle.
This mode increases air pressure to the cells, to
compensate for the additional load of a seated
patient. This automatic safety measure allows
patients to remain in a seated position while
minimising the risk of bottoming out.
Once the head of the mattress is brought back to a
reclined position (or below a 5° angle), Fowler Boost
mode will automatically disengage.
FOWLER
ALTERNATE
STATIC
Backup Battery
The lithium-ion backup battery is designed to provide
temporary uninterrupted therapy when mains power
is unavailable eg during patient transfer or in a power
outage.
The control unit automatically switches to battery
power when mains power is disconnected during
operation (when system is switched on and running).
An alarm will sound to alert users that the control
unit has switched to battery operation in case the
change was unintended, so that mains power can be
reconnected if necessary. Press MUTE to disable the
audible alarm, which will not sound again until mains
power has been restored and disconnected again.
Up to 3 hours of continuous operation can be
expected from a new, fully charged battery, however
battery capacity will decrease with use as it ages.
The backup battery automatically recharges when
mains power is connected. The control unit does not
need to be switched on to recharge the battery.
Recharge Time:
Control Unit OFF - up to 6 hours
Control Unit RUNNING - up to 24 hours
the BATTERY CHARGE INDICATOR light will flash in
green during charging.
When the system is not in use for extended periods, it
is recommended that the battery be charged every 6
months to maintain its condition.
The battery unit is a consumable part and has a
usable life of up to 3 years and should be replaced by
an authorised Novis repair agent.