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INTRODUCTION
This manual should be used for the initial set up of the system and for
reference purposes
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General information
The NOVA series is a high quality and affordable air mattress pad
system suitable for medium and high risk pressure ulcer treatment
It has been designed for prevention of bed sores It is an affordable
solution to 24 hour pressure area care
The NOVA series has been tested and certificated to the following
standards:
UL 1431 (120V 60Hz)
FDA (120V 60Hz)
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Intended use
NOVA series is intended to reduce the incidence of pressure ulcers
while optimizing patient comfort It also provides the following
• Individual home care setting and long term care
• Pain management as prescribed by a physician
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Contraindication
Patient conditions for which the application of pressure relieving
therapy on an alternation system is contraindicated as follows:
• Cervical or skeletal traction
• Unstable spinal cord injuries
NOTE: The pump has no AP or APG protection. Please do not
operate on the floor.