Technical Description - Gaymar Sof-Care Mattress Serie Instrucciones

Instructions For Use Sof•Care

4.0 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

The Sof•Care Mattress series are reactive therapeutic mattresses
that assist in the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers. The
mattress consists of a foam crib and an integrated pump which
inflates a multi zoned air cell to provide pressure redistribution.
The Sof•Care Mattress LAL and V-Mattress have the low air loss
capability by connecting it to a Plexus Air Express pump (C1500).
The foam crib assembly of the Sof•Care V-Mattress will allow for
collapsing of the foot section of the mattress, when the bedframe
is collapsed.
5.0 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE:
1. If using a Sof•Care V-Mattress go to step 2, if not place
mattress on frame with footend markings at proper end of
bed, proceed to step 3.
2. a) Place Sof•Care V-Mattress on Hill-Rom Versacare bed
frame with foot end markings at proper end of bed.
b) Standing at the foot end of the bed, lift the mattress up.
c) Locate the hold down bar on the bottom of the end of
mattress.
d) Slide one side of the hold down bar into the metal loop.
Metal loop
e) Push the mattress all the way to the side.
f) Set the mattress down and slide the mattress towards the
opposite side, centering the mattress.
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g) Pull up on the mattress to assure that it is attached to the foot
3. (Optional) Apply linens utilizing "D" rings for flat sheet. To
secure linens (a), the Sof•Care Mattress series (b), thread
four corners through D-rings (c), attached to mattress as shown
4. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded outlet with
appropriate line voltage. Observe that the power plug illuminates
and that the air filled support surface inflates. The seat section
will inflate within 20 minutes.
5. The mattress will be fully inflated within 40 minutes.
FOR OPTIONAL LOW AIR LOSS ON SOF•CARE LAL AND
SOF•CARE V MATTRESS: (Use Gaymar C1500 LAL Air Express
Control Unit and Hose Assembly P/N 100727000)
1. Suspend control unit on footboard of bed using the mounting
brackets on back of unit or rest unit on the floor.
2. Lift flap at end of bed and connect hose assembly quick connect
to fitting on control unit and the other end of hose to the mattress.
3. Plug the AC power cord into properly grounded outlet and adjust
the controller as needed for more or less low air loss.
CAUTION: Check patient's skin regularly. Consult physician if any
Hold down bar
of the bed.
in below. To ensure proper therapy, do not pull linens taut.
Linens should remain loose and wrinkly on surface of the
mattress to avoid hammocking.
redness or skin breakdown occurs. Serious injury could
result if the patient's skin condition is left untreated.
mattress
linens
D-ring