Contents General Safety Fitting and Operation General Safety Fitting and Operation General Warnings Product Care Specific Warnings General Maintenance Introduction Decontamination Introduction General Maintenance Product Description Disinfection Product Description Storage and Transport Clinical Applications Storage Transporting the cushion Intended Use Disassembly Information Indications (Appropriate for):...
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Technical Specification Model Numbers Spare Parts Technical Data Symbols Symbols Guarantee Guarantee Standards Standards Contact Details Contact Details A C C O R A L T D T E L : 0 1 2 2 3 2 0 6 1 0 0 W E B : W W W .
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Welcome Dear Customer, Thank you for buying an Accora healthcare product. We are sure that this equipment will exceed your expectations. Please read this manual carefully before using the cushion and keep it in a safe place for future reference. If you need further information, please contact us at: Tel: 01223 206100 Fax: 01223 206120...
General Safety General Safety The Configura Comfort CushionAir system is a Medical Device product. ® The pump serial number of this product should be recorded. Accora Ltd is committed to deliver safe products to its customers and has a policy of continuous improvement.
General Warnings WARNING: • This is an electrical item and should be treated with caution. • Do not place extra layers between the patient and the seat cushion. It can potentially reduce the benefits provided by the cushion. • To reduce the risk of electric shock: •...
Specific Warnings WARNING: • Do not use the cushion or pump in the presence of flammable objects, chemicals or oxygen-rich environments as this may cause an explosion. • Due to the risk of electric shock, do not attempt to open the pump.
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• The cushion is intended for indoor use only. • Do not move the chair if the cushion power cable is connected to the wall. • Never place the cushion power cable under the chair. • Do not cover the pump as it may get warm during use. •...
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Introduction These Instructions apply to the Configura Comfort CushionAir system. ® Before operating this cushion, you must read and understand the instructions in this manual. The instructions are mandatory for the safe and effective use of the cushion and the safety of the users and carers.
Product Description The Configura Comfort CushionAir cushion is a powered alternating air ® cushion designed to reduce the risk of users developing pressure damage. Regular alternation of the cushion cell pressure reduces the impact of pressure on parts of the body which may be susceptible to pressure damage.
Clinical Applications Intended Use The Configura Comfort CushionAir cushion is suitable for use in the ® following areas: • Long term medical care where medical supervision is required and monitoring is provided if necessary. e.g. nursing homes and geriatric facilities.
Before Use Please adhere to the following warnings: WARNING: • Have a clinician carry out an assessment before using the CushionAir cushion. • Ensure that the pressure control on the pump is adjusted in line with the assessment recommendation. • Do not allow the user to sit in the chair until the air cells have fully inflated, the Low Pressure light goes out and the Normal Pressure light illuminates.
Before Use Checks WARNING: Before use, always do the following: Ensure the CushionAir cushion is fitted correctly in the seat base Check that the tube set does not stretch or snag when the chair is operated through a full cycle. Plug the power cable into a power socket and switch the socket on.
Fitting and Operation WARNING: • Installation must be carried out by a competent person. The CushionAir cushion is designed to be used with a Configura Comfort ® chair. Fit the CushionAir to the Configura Comfort chair as follows: ® Remove the bottom pillow from the Configura Comfort chair: ®...
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2a. Unzip the overlay cover at the back of the overlay and fold back the cover to expose the foam cushion. 2b. The foam cushion is attached to the overlay by a single dotted cut line at the front of the cushion only. Carefully pull the foam cushion away from the front of the overlay down the dotted line.
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Insert the CushionAir cells into the overlay. Make sure that the cells of the CushionAir face upwards and the tube set is fed out of the back of the chair on the user’s left hand side (as seen when sitting in the chair). WARNING: The tube set must: •...
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Zip up the overlay cover and replace the bottom pillow: Figure 6 - Reassembled chair A C C O R A L T D T E L : 0 1 2 2 3 2 0 6 1 0 0 W E B : W W W . C O N F I G U R A . U K . C O M...
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Ensure that the tube set is correctly routed out of the back of the chair. WARNING: • For a Comfort 1 chair, the tube set must be routed above the two metal bars (1) and (2) shown in Figure 7 below. •...
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Connect the tube set to the pump and place the pump on the floor. Ensure the tube set is firmly connected to the pump. Figure 8 - Connect the pump A C C O R A L T D T E L : 0 1 2 2 3 2 0 6 1 0 0 W E B : W W W .
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Operate the chair through a full cycle to ensure that no cables or tubes are snagged when operating the chair. Ensure that the air hoses are not kinked or at risk of being trapped. Figure 9 - Raise and lower the chair Connect the pump to a mains power supply.
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• When the pump reaches the desired pressure, the normal pressure light (Figure 10, D) will light up and the low pressure light (Figure 10, C) will go out. Figure 10 - Pump controls Power switch Normal pressure light Pressure dial Firm position Low pressure light A C C O R A L T D...
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10. Extend the metal support legs and position the pump as shown below. Place the pump in a location where people cannot trip over Figure 11 - Pump with support legs extended A C C O R A L T D T E L : 0 1 2 2 3 2 0 6 1 0 0 W E B : W W W .
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11. Set the pressure dial (Figure 10, B) to the required firmness level (refer to Figure 12). 12. Once you have finished using the device, shut down the system by switching off the power switch (Figure 10 , A) and unplugging the pump from the mains power.
Product Care WARNING: • Maintenance on the cushion must only be performed by competent persons. • Do not use the cushion if the user or carer is aware that there is any malfunction. Contact Accora Customer Service. • If you notice the user is not comfortable with the product, take it out of service and contact Accora Customer Service.
Decontamination WARNING: • A cushion can be a source of infection and we recommend that you clean it regularly. • Before cleaning the cushion unplug the pump mains cable from the socket. • Avoid spillage of liquids while cleaning the product. •...
Storage and Transport Storage Do not store or use the cushion or pump in damp or wet areas. Do not position the cushion or pump near or against sources of direct heat or naked flames. Transporting the cushion The cushion must be protected when being transported to ensure the air cells are not damaged.
Product Disposal Disposal of this product should be in accordance with local regulations. The cushion and the cardboard packaging can be recycled. The pump is electrical equipment and should be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally correct manner. A C C O R A L T D T E L : 0 1 2 2 3 2 0 6 1 0 0 W E B : W W W .
Do not use the product if any of the power cables are damaged. The following table gives possible problems that may occur when using the Configura Comfort CushionAir cushion and possible solutions to the ® problem. After troubleshooting, if the cushion shows signs of incorrect performance...
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Symptom Possible Cause(s) Action(s) Ensure pump pipes are Pipe pumps not connected properly to connected properly Cushion does pump. not fully inflate / Low Pressure Hole in pump pipes If problem persists, indicator light contact Accora is on Customer Service. Hole in cushion Check that pump setting Pump pressure setting...
Model Numbers Model Number Description KITCA-0-CM1-100 Configura Comfort CushionAir System Suitable for all sizes of Configura Comfort 1 and Lite 2 Chairs Spare Parts The following table shows the spare parts that can be purchased as replacement parts for the Configura Comfort 1 Chair.
Configura Comfort CushionAir ® User Weight Limit 160 kg (352 lbs, 25 Stones) Expected Service Life: 5 Years Pump Air Cells Accora Part No.: CUSPM-0-CF1-000 CUSAS-0-CM1-100 Power Mains Input: 230 V 50 Hz 1 A Fuse Rating: Degree of protection...
Symbols Refer to Instructions For Use Class I 93/42/EEC Warning, Refer to Instructions For Use Indoor Use Only Manufactured By Do not dispose of in domestic refuse CAUTION: Risk of Electric Shock Type BF Applied Part Class II Double Insulated REF: Reference Number Serial Number...
Guarantee The warranty period for the Configura Comfort CushionAir system is 24 ® months, covering parts and labour only. We require a purchase order for any parts despatched, warranty or otherwise. Any issues regarding warranty should be addressed in the first instance to your supplier.
Standards Accora Ltd is committed to deliver safe products to our customers and has a policy of continuous improvement. In order to achieve this commitment, the following standards have been followed. Council Directive 93/42/EEC Medical Device BS EN ISO 14971:2012 Medical devices - Application of risk management to medical devices (ISO 14971:2007, Corrected version 2007-10-01) A C C O R A L T D T E L : 0 1 2 2 3 2 0 6 1 0 0...
Contact Details If you need further information, please contact us at: Accora Ltd Charter House Barrington Road Orwell Cambridge SG8 5QP Tel: 01223 206100 Fax: 01223 206120 E-mail: info@accora.uk.com Web address: www.accora.uk.com A C C O R A L T D T E L : 0 1 2 2 3 2 0 6 1 0 0 W E B : W W W .
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