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Non-Ambulatory Patient Transfer
1. Press green Power Button on Air Supply Unit to activate Blower.
2. Adjust air flow control knobs to fully inflate each individual cushion. (See Air Pressure Adjustment section
below.)
3. Adjust height of bed to same level as surface from which patient is being transferred.
4. Lock caster wheel brakes and caster wheel steering on both surfaces.
5. Lower Side Rails (when applicable).
6. Transfer patient, following all applicable safety rules and institution protocols.
7. Center patient side-to-side on First Step Plus surface. Patient’s sacrum should be centered head-foot on seat
section cushion.
8. Adjust air flow control knobs to proper inflation for individual patient. (See Air Pressure Adjustment section
below.)
9. Raise and lock Side Rails on both sides of bed, if decision has been made to use Side Rails. (Refer to Risks
and Precautions and Safety Tips sections in the Introduction chapter of this manual.)
10. With air pressures set, verify patient comfort.
11. Lower bed height to lowest level.
12. Activate Warmer and adjust temperature, if desired.
AIR PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT
1. Adjust air flow to each section (head, body and feet) by turning respective air flow control knob. Knobs are
labeled and color-coded.
NOTE: Verify air intake (located on back face of Air Supply Unit) is not blocked by blanket or other
obstructions. Air Supply Unit has thermal cutoff that will automatically deactivate unit, after a period of
time, if air intake is blocked, or if unit is operated with all three air flow control knobs in OFF position. If
temporary discontinuance of air flow is desired, press green Power Button.
NOTE: Large adjustments in air pressure to one section of Mattress Overlay may prompt re-adjustment to a
different section of Overlay.
2. To assist in patient comfort, allow cradling effect or slight depression in
Overlay where patient lies.
3. Check for proper patient placement; slide hand flat between First Step Plus
and bed mattress, under patient’s buttocks. There should be 1 in to 1.50 in
(2.50 cm to 4 cm) space of inflated Overlay between patient and bed
mattress.
4. If head of bed is to be elevated, it may be necessary to increase air flow to
BODY section to ensure proper support.