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D I R E C T H E A L T H C A R E S E R V I C E S . C O . U K
S E R V I C E M A N U A L
4. Installation
4.1. Mattress (This is the applied part type BF)
Place the Dyna-Form® Mercury Advance Mattress directly on to the bed platform ensuring that
the Blue multi-stretch waterproof cover is on top and that the umbilical hose is located at the left
hand corner at the foot end of the bed. Note: The umbilical hose can be located inside the cover
under the “Open Here for Air Inlet” printed in the bottom left hand corner of the mattress.
Cover the Mattress with a loose fitting sheet.
Static Mattress Use
The Dyna-Form® Mercury Advance Mattresses can be used as a pressure reducing mattress for
patients at High / Very High Risk of pressure ulcer damage without the need to attach the pump.
Alternating Mattress Use
If / When required, the Dyna-Form® Mercury Advance Mattress can be used as an alternating
mattresses system by attaching the Dyna-Form® Mercury Advance pump system.
No other
system should be attached to the mattress as the design settings and internal air pressure
properties of the Dyna-Form® Mercury Advance pump are specific to this mattress only.
The Dyna-Form® Mercury Advance is a replacement mattress system and should NOT be placed
on top of any existing mattress.
The startup time from static to dynamic mode is immediate.
4.2. Power Unit (Pump)
Hang the Power Unit (Pump) onto the footboard. The mounting hooks swivel to suit the thickness
of the footboard or rail. Connecting the Umbilical Hose to the Power Unit (Pump), place the 3-pin
electrical plug into the wall outlet and switch on:
(a) Open the zip located at the bottom left hand side of the mattress and pull out the Blue Umbilical
hose.
(b) Attach the Blue Umbilical Hose to the Power Unit (Pump) by connecting the air connector
at the end of the Umbilical Hose to the air inlet connector at the bottom left hand side of the
pump. Ensure that the Red CPR Release button is located on top of the Air Inlet connector
after connection is complete.
(c) Re-close the zip as far as possible without clamping the Blue Umbilical Hose to ensure the
mattress and air cells are sealed within the cover.
(d) Shut down is the reverse of items a, b & c above.
