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User Guide
BetterLiving
Patient Set Up
Pressure Setting
It is recomended that the Auto function remain active whenever possible. If Pressure Setting is
manually adjusted always perform a Bottoming Out Test as details below.
Bottoming Out Test
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Check system is in alternation mode by ensuring the indicator above the Alternate button
is illuminated, and that one set of air cells is inflated while the other set is deflated.
You may need to unzip the cover to feel the cells for inflation.
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With the patient lying supine, unzip one side of the top cover just past sacral region (lower
spine).
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Slide your hand underneath the patient and feel for a deflated cell under the patient’s lower
spine. The inner static cell will remain inflated, however your hand should easily slide between
patient and base.
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If your hand can pass under the patient, then patient is adequately suspended. If not, manually
adjust pressure to ‘firmer’ and wait at least one cycle (12 minutes) for pressure to increase before
repeating the test.
If manual pressure adjustment fails, press Max Inflate to force mattress to full inflation.
Wait at least one cycle (12 minutes) for pressure to reach maximum pressure, then press
Alternate to return to an alternation cycle. Wait at least one more cycle (12 minutes)
for pressure to increase before repeating the test.
We recommend repeating the Bottoming Out test at least
12 minutes after any manual pressure readjustment.
