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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual -For- Mattress Overlay Dynamic Air Flow Users: Read instructions before using product and save this manual for future reference...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
About this manual This manual contains information on the operation and maintenance of your Star mattress. You must fully read these instructions before use. Star Cushion Products, Inc. is not responsible for any negative results if the instructions are not followed. If you have any additional questions within the USA, please contact Star Cushion. -
Page 3: Intended Use
Intended Use: The StarMatt Mattress Overlay is a non-powered, adjustable, zoned, air- filled cellular design full support surface. The StarMatt Mattress Overlay utilizes dynamic air flow technology and is intended to conform to an individual’s shape upon immersion to provide skin/soft tissue protection and an environment to facilitate wound healing of wounds up to Category IV. -
Page 4: Customer Responsibilities/Cautions
Customer Responsibilities: Carefully read and follow all the instructions provided in this manual Follow a regular routine in examining and adjusting the mattress for proper inflation and immersion, recommended at least daily. If you are unable to perform any of the tasks described in this manual, seek assistance If you need further assistance with understanding the tasks described in this manual, seek assistance from a clinician or healthcare professional with... - Page 5 Under -inflation: DO NOT USE an under-inflated product. Insufficient inflation or loss of mattress air may cause lack of body support. It is important that you are immersed into the mattress, but not resting on the base or bottom of the mattress, as it can result in peak pressure areas. Prolonged exposure to peak pressures could increase risk of breakdown to the skin and other soft tissue.
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Page 6: Product Specifications
Entrapment/Fall Risks: The use of side rails on beds has been determined by governmental safety agencies as creating a risk of life-threatening entrapment which endangers the individual. The use of side rails is not a requirement for the proper use of a StarMatt Mattress Overlay. However, if clinically indicated after consultation with applicable health care laws and regulations, as well as a clinical assessment by a trained healthcare professional, then the health care professional must consider the risk of... -
Page 7: What Is Included
What is included: A – Mattress overlay sections: Each mattress overlay section has dimensions 86x49x10 cm (33.75" x 19.25" x 4") B – Complete mattress overlay: 4 air cell mattress overlay sections are included. Within each section, each air cell is connected to each other and allows the air within the cells to be distributed evenly across the whole section. -
Page 8: Instructions For Use
Instructions for Use: Please read the instructions carefully and follow guidelines to properly adjust your Star Mattress Overlay. Failure to comply with the instructions may cause improper inflation of this dynamic airflow product, resulting in a loss of therapeutic value. - Page 9 Personalizing the Inflation of Your Mattress: Reapply bed linens (Maximum one sheet, one draw sheet, or one incontinent pad). Place the individual on the Mattress Overlay in their normal ly-ing position. NOTE: If the individual will be lying in the side position at any time while on the mattress, Star recommends that the inflation adjustment be performed while the user is in the side position, as this position typically has a greater immersion need.
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Page 10: Cover Use And Removal
Cover Use and Removal: Overlay Cover Attachment: 1. Remove all bed linens, except the support mattress pad or sheet, from the existing bed mattress. 2. Referring to the directional labels, place the cover on top of the bed mattress, unzip one side fully, and fold the cover top to one side. 3. - Page 11 Cover Cleaning and Disinfecting Instructions: To Clean the Cover: Remove the cover. Machine wash, gentle cycle, in warm water (max 140°F or 60°C) with a mild detergent, with like colors. No Bleach. Rinse in cold water and machine dry on low temperature or line dry. To Disinfect the Cover: The cover can be machine washed in hot water (60°C) to disinfect.
- Page 12 To Disinfect the Air Cells: Periodic cleaning is all that is recommended unless there is a known infection or an open wound. If disinfection is desired, follow the above cleaning instructions using a solution of 1 part household liquid chlorine bleach to 9 parts warm water.
- Page 13 Warranty: Limited Two Year Warranty on Mattress Limited Thirty Day Warranty on Mattress Cover Star Cushion warrants your mattress overlay sections for a period of two years from the date of purchase, and the exterior cover for thirty days from the date of purchase to be free of defects in material and/or workmanship.
- Page 14 Troubleshooting: Not Holding Air: Open valve(s) by turning counter clockwise and add air to the mattress using your black hand pump. Close valve(s) tightly by turning valves clockwise. If still not holding air: Visibly check to see if there are any holes. If no holes are visible, immerse mattress section (with the valves tightly closed) in sink or tub of water and look for air bubbles.
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Page 15: Contact Information
Star Cushion Products, Inc. 5 Commerce Drive Freeburg, IL 62243 Outside the U.S.A.: Star Cushion International: intl@starcushion.com Or visit www.starcushion.com or www.etac.com for a list of Star Cushion International distributors. Etac Sverige AB Etac Holland BV Etac A/S Box 203,... - Page 16 Manufacturer: Star Cushion Products, Inc. 5 Commerce Drive Freeburg, IL 62243 Phone: (618)539-7070 Toll Free: (888)277-7827 Fax: (618)539-7073 Sales@starcushion.com www.StarCushion.com Etac Supply Center AB Långgatan 12 33424 Anderstorp Sweden Control Document QF 71-29 last updated 11/19/2019...
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