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9.
Using the Mains Powered Pump
1.
Product functions:
Figure 9.1
Normal Pressure Indicator
–
Normal pressure
indicator.
Low Pressure Indicator
–
Low pressure
indicator.
Power Switch
–
Switch the power switch to
turn the power ON/OFF, and to Start/Stop
the pump. The power switch will illuminate
(green) when the pump on.
Pressure Setting Dial
–
Rotate the dial to set
the cushion pressure.
Low Pressure Zone
–
Typically for patients
with approximate mass 40
–
70kg (6
–
11st)
Medium Pressure Zone
- Typically for patients
with approximate mass 70
–
100kg (11
–
16st)
High Pressure Zone
- Typically for patients
with approximate mass 100
–
160kg (16
–
25st)
2.
Inflation nozzles - the inflation nozzles (Figure 9.2) are
at the front right of the pump. While in use, both the
tubes in the tube set of the cushion must be
connected to the inflation nozzles.
Figure 9.2
3.
Operation and set-up:
3.1.
Before operating the CushionAir Pump, ensure
you have read and understood the warnings
(in this manual and on the pump) and the
pump functions, the tube set is firmly secured
to the pump and the CushionAir cells are
fitted correctly to the chair.
3.2.
Connect the pump to a mains power supply
and turn the pump ON. When the CushionAir
cushion is being inflated for the first time, the
low-pressure light will be lit.
3.3.
Select the cushion firmness by rotating the
Pressure Setting Dial. A range of pressure
settings are available, use the following
guidance as an approximation for setting the
pressure according to the mass of the patient:
LOW
–
Approximate patient weight:
40 - 70kg (6 - 11stone)
MEDIUM
–
Approximate patient weight:
70
–
100kg (11
–
16 stone)
HIGH
- Approximate patient weight:
100
–
160kg (16
–
25 stone)
3.4.
Position the pump so that the pump, charging
cable (if being used) and tube set are not a
tripping hazard.
3.5.
Operate the chair through a full cycle to
ensure that no cables or tubes are snagged,
kinked or trapped when operating the chair.
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WARNING
This pump may only be used with Configura
Comfort and Configura Lite 2 chairs.
Installation and set-up/configuration must be
carried out by a competent person.
The Configura CushionAir system must not be
used until it has been set-up/configured by
suitably trained and qualified personnel after
a clinical assessment and risk assessment has
been carried out.
Suggested pressure settings are an
approximate guide only and clinical
judgement must be followed.
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