Section 1-General Guidelines; Contraindications; Installation; Servicing - Invacare MicroAIR 3500S Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
WARNING
SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe
operation and use of this product.

Contraindications

ALWAYS consult the patient's physician before using the MicroAIR 3500S system. Certain
medical conditions preclude use of a low air loss mattress replacement system. e.g.,
unstable spinal cord, traction, etc.

Installation

The MicroAIR 3500S MUST be installed on medical bed frames with side rails. The side
rails MUST be in the raised position whenever a patient is on the bed.
Controls on the footboard may be obstructed by the power unit on a few bed frames. It
may be necessary to relocate the power unit.
Check that air hoses and power cord are clear of moving bed components before placing
a patient on the bed. Operate all bed frame motorized functions through their full range
of motion to verify there is no pulling, interference, or pinching.
The therapy pad is essential for skin moisture control. DO NOT place a patient directly
on the mattress without a therapy pad. The therapy pad protects the mattress
components from contamination.
The MicroAIR 3500S has enough power to produce excess mattress firmness for small
patients. The range switch should be set to the appropriate range for the patient. Refer to
Range Switch on page 12.
DO NOT strap the mattress to the bed frame at the head and foot ends. Secure ALL
mattress straps. Secure the straps to the bed deck at the head and foot ends and to the
frame at the center of the bed. Otherwise damage to the mattress will occur when the head
and foot ends are raised.

Servicing

The air filter element and mattress assembly are the only user-serviceable parts. DO NOT
open the power unit. Refer all repair questions to Invacare Technical Service Department.
The system MUST be maintained, inspected and tested according to the schedule in the
maintenance section of this manual to deliver consistent performance. If your system
requires factory service, contact Customer Service for a Return Authorization number
(RA). Package systems in the original shipping box. Clean all system components before
shipment.
UNSANITARY SYSTEMS WILL BE RETURNED WITHOUT SERVICING.
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