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Arjohuntleigh NIMBUS 4 Instructions For Use Manual

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Summary of Contents for Arjohuntleigh NIMBUS 4

  • Page 1 NIMBUS 4 NIMBUS PROFESSIONAL Instructions for Use ...with people in mind...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Intended use ............1 About Nimbus 4 and Nimbus Professional ....... . 1 Nimbus Pump .
  • Page 4 Routine Maintenance ..........23 Nimbus 4 and Nimbus Professional Systems ......23 Nimbus Pump .

  • Page 5: General Safety

    • Do not use the mattress without a cover, it provides a protective barrier. • Only the pump and mattress or seat combination as indicated by ArjoHuntleigh should be used. The correct function of the product cannot be guaranteed if incorrect pump and mattress or seat combinations are used.

  • Page 6: Expected Service Life

    Design Policy and Copyright ® and ™ are trademarks belonging to the ArjoHuntleigh group of companies. As our policy is one of continuous improvement, we reserve the right to modify designs without prior notice.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    If you have any difficulties in setting-up or using the systems, contact Nimbus 4 Nimbus Professional your local ArjoHuntleigh sales office, listed at the end of this manual. The intended use of this product is to prevent and/or Intended use manage pressure ulcers for patients up to 250 kg (550 lb).

  • Page 8: Nimbus Pump

    CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation) control to allow cardiac resuscitation procedures to be performed. A full technical description of the Nimbus 4 and Nimbus system can be found in the Service Professional Manual, part No. SER0007, available from ArjoHuntleigh.

  • Page 9: Nimbus 4 Mattress

    Nimbus 4 Mattress 5 Heelguard Cells 8 Torso Cells 4 Thigh Cells CPR/Transport Control 3 Head Section Cells (Constant Pressure) FOOT END HEAD END 5 Vent Valves Carry Handle Drag Handle Securing Strap Cable Management Flap Detachable Cover CLOSED OPEN...

  • Page 10: Nimbus Professional Mattress

    Nimbus Professional Mattress 5 Heelguard Cells Shoulder Support (4th) Cell (Alternating, No Vent Valve) 3 Thigh Cells CPR/Transport Control 8 Torso 3 Head Section Cells Cells (Alternating Pressure) FOOT END HEAD END 19 Vent Valves Carry Handle Drag Handle Securing Strap Cable Management Flap Detachable Cover CLOSED...

  • Page 11: Clinical Applications

    2. Clinical Applications Indications The systems are Nimbus 4 Nimbus Professional indicated for the prevention and/or management of all categories of pressure ulcer, when combined with an individualised, comprehensive pressure ulcer protocol: for example, repositioning, nutritional support, skin care. Selection should be based upon a holistic assessment of the patient’s individual care needs.

  • Page 12: Installation

    3. Installation Nimbus 4 Nimbus Professional systems are simple to install using the following guidelines.  Refer to Section 4, Page 10 “Controls, Alarms and Indicators” for a comprehensive description of the controls and indicators on the pump. Preparing the Remove the system from the packaging.

  • Page 13: Installing The Pump

    Closed Open 6. Make sure the CPR control is closed and locked in position and the Transport control is set to NORMAL NORMAL FAST DEFLATE NORMAL TRANSPORT TRANSPORT CPR Control Transport Control Installing the Pump 1. If the pump is to be hung from the end of the bed, make sure that the bed bracket is securely attached to the pump, and then attach the pump and bed bracket to the bed frame.

  • Page 14: Testing The Power Fail Alarm

    3. Run the mains power cable along the side of the mattress securing the flap round the cable using the press studs. Press Stud Cable Management Flap Testing the Power The Power Fail Alarm is powered by an internal rechargeable battery. The duration of the alarm will Fail Alarm depend on the level of charge in the battery, which also depends on the age and condition of the battery.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Tubeset

    7. If the alarm does not operate for two minutes, call the service engineer.  If the Power Fail Alarm does not operate after this test and a service engineer has been called, the pump can continue to be used with regular checks of the Power-On status.

  • Page 16: Controls, Alarms And Indicators

    Alarm Mute is confirmed by the illumination of the button’s yellow indicator. (confirm colour) Comfort Control Nimbus 4 Nimbus Professional systems automatically compensate for patient weight distribution and position, to optimise the mattress pressure relieving performance. However, the mattress...

  • Page 17: Pump Indicators

    Pump Indicators The pump front panel has the following indicators: On / Reset Alarm The green indicator below the On / Reset Alarm Power switch is illuminated when the mains power is connected and the pump switched on. The yellow indicator on the button is illuminated Static Mode Static...
  • Page 18 • Power (refer to “Power Fail” on page 12).  For all alarm conditions except , once Power Fail the alarm condition has been detected and displayed, it can only be cancelled by switching the pump unit off and then back on. Refer to Section 9, Page 24 “Troubleshooting”...

  • Page 19: Operation

    Professional Mattress: Patient Positioning Guide”.  If the operation of the pump changes during use, refer to Section 9, Page 24 “Troubleshooting” before calling a service engineer or contacting your local ArjoHuntleigh sales office. Comfort Control Adjust the Comfort Control to the patient’s requirements.

  • Page 20: Operating Modes

    • If the pump needs to be completely isolated from the mains power supply, remove the plug from the mains power socket. Mattress Vent Valves On the Nimbus 4 Nimbus Professional mattresses, the Vent Valves along the side of the mattress enable individual cells to be deflated:...

  • Page 21: Guidelines For Selecting Mattress Vent Valves To Open

    Cells Cells Shoulder Support Cell Guidelines for The following guidelines should be adhered to when selecting Vent Valves to open on the Nimbus 4 Selecting Mattress Nimbus Professional mattresses: Vent Valves to Open 1. For permanent off-loading/pressure relief: • Select...

  • Page 22: Transport Control

    Transport Control This sets the mattress into mode where the Transport mattress is sealed and the support surface is equally pressurised; the pump and/or tubeset can then be removed. In this mode the mattress will support the patient for up to 12 hours. To set Transport mode:...

  • Page 23: Cpr Control

    CPR Control IMPORTANT IN THE EVENT OF CARDIAC ARREST. In the event of a patient suffering cardiac arrest and CPR needing to be administered: To Activate the CPR 1. Lift the red CPR handle at the foot end of the mattress.

  • Page 24: Nimbus Professional Mattress: Patient Positioning Guide

    6. Nimbus Professional Mattress: Patient Positioning Guide Nimbus Professional mattress allows the patient to be placed in either the Supine (face up) or Prone (face down) positions. WARNING A full patient assessment, as to the suitability for Prone Nursing, is essential before commencing the procedure.

  • Page 25: General

    General In both the Supine and Prone positions, patients should be positioned on the mattress so that the shoulders are in line with the Shoulder Support (4th) cell.  It is important for the optimal use of the system that patients are positioned correctly on the mattress.

  • Page 26: Prone Position (Face Down) - Not For Homecare Environment

    Prone Position (face down) - Not for Homecare Environment • Prone nursing is usually prescribed as an emergency therapy for patients in acute respiratory distress or to manage extensive wounds on the dorsum, such as pressure ulcers or burns. • The decision to adopt the prone position must be authorised by the clinician responsible for the patient’s care.

  • Page 27: Decontamination

    Healthcare Facility or the country of use. If you are uncertain, you should seek advice from your local Infection Control Specialist. system should be routinely decontaminated Nimbus 4 Nimbus Professional between patients and at regular intervals while in use; as is good practice for all reusable medical devices.
  • Page 28 If an alternative disinfectant is selected from the wide variety available, we recommend that suitability for use is confirmed with the chemical supplier prior to use. DO NOT WRING/MANGLE, AUTOCLAVE OR USE PHENOLIC BASED SOLUTIONS. For information for the mattress top cover, including Thermal Disinfection laundering guidelines, refer to “Cover Specification”...

  • Page 29: Routine Maintenance

    8. Routine Maintenance Nimbus 4 and Nimbus Professional Systems Maintenance The equipment has been designed to be virtually maintenance-free between service periods. Servicing ArjoHuntleigh will make available on request service manuals, component parts lists and other information necessary for ArjoHuntleigh trained personnel to repair the system.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    9. Troubleshooting The following table provides a troubleshooting guide for the Nimbus 4 Nimbus Professional systems in the event of malfunction.  Refer to Section 4, Page 10 “Controls, Alarms and Indicators” for a comprehensive description of the alarms and indicators on the pump.

  • Page 31: Technical Specification

    10. Technical Specification PUMP Model: Nimbus UK/AUS Part Number 649010 (649STD) UK 640023 649003 649028 (649STD) AUS Supply Voltage: 230 V 220 V 120 V Supply Frequency: 50 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz Power Input: 35 VA 35 VA 35 VA Size: 508 x 220 x 100 mm (20 x 8.7 x 4 in.) Weight:...

  • Page 32: Pump Symbols

    PUMP SYMBOLS The operator must read Power this document Disconnects Do not dispose of in (Instructions for Use) (Off) from the mains domestic refuse before use. supply Note: This symbol is blue on the product label. With respect to electric shock, fire and mechanical hazards only Power...
  • Page 33 MATTRESS SPECIFICATION Nimbus 4 Standard Width Narrow Width Standard Cover 650001DAR 650201DAR ® 650001ADV 650201ADV Advantex Cover ® 650001EVE 650201EVE eVENT Fabric Cover Length 2085 mm (82”) Height: 215 mm (8.5”) Width: 890 mm (35”) 800 mm (31.5”) Weight: 11.5 kg (25.3 lb.) 10.3 kg (22.7 lb.)

  • Page 34: Cover Specification

    COVER SPECIFICATION Standard Cover ® ® Feature Advantex eVENT Fabric ® (Dartex) Removable Cover Moisture Vapour 12 times higher Permeable Air Permeable Low Friction 18% lower 20% lower Water Resistant / Repellent Infection Material coating is Material coating is INERT MATERIAL Control Bacteriostatic, Bacteriostatic,...
  • Page 35 Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic emissions The pump is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the pump should assure that it is used in such an environment. Emissions Test Compliance Electromagnetic environment - guidance RF emissions Group 1...
  • Page 36 Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic immunity The pump is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the Auto Logic pump should assure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity IEC 60601 Test Compliance Electromagnetic environment - guidance...

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