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WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous condition/situation. Failure to follow
designated procedures can cause either personal injury, component damage or
malfunction. On the product, this icon is represented as a black symbol on a white triangle
with a black border.
ALWAYS! These actions are mandatory. Failure to perform mandatory actions can cause
personal injury and/or equipment damage. On the product, this icon is represented as a
white infinity symbol on a black dot with a white border.
DO NOT! These actions are prohibited. These actions should not be performed at any time
or in any circumstances. Performing a prohibited action can cause personal injury and/
or equipment damage. On the product, this icon is represented as a white symbol with a
black circle and black slash.
PATIENT WEIGHT RANGE. This represents the range within
which the mattress replacement provides effective pressure
redistribution outcomes. Patient weight should NOT fall outside
this range at any time as this may void warranty and/or produce
ineffective patient support outcomes.
1. INTRODUCTION
SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL
The symbols below are used throughout this user manual and on the product to identify warnings and
important information. It is important to understand the symbols used, if you have further questions
please contact your Aspire dealer or Aidacare Customer Service on 1300 133 120.
Range is 30-250kg
The Aspire Lifecomfort Active Air Acute 8 (hereafter referred to as the Product) is an electrically
operated Alternating Mattress Replacement offering a suite of features for a patient at high to very high
risk of pressure injury. Ease of use, functionality, serviceability and cleaning practicality are key features
of this Product.
Clinical Applications and Area of Use
This Alternating Mattress Replacement is appropriate for adult patient care and should only be used
under the instruction of a carer or health professional where concerns exist around patient safe use.
Intended Use
The Product is intended to help and reduce the incidence of pressure injuries while optimising patient
comfort. TheProduct may be used in a variety of environments including, but not limited to in home care,
aged care and hospital.