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• Disconnect the umbilical cord from the power • The Apollo Infant is made up of air cells which unit by squeezing the two tabs and pulling sit within a foam structure, this creates a away 80mm foam boarder around the edge of the (FIG 5).
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APOLLO Infant Mattress QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE P2 of 2 TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FULL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE FOR THIS PRODUCT. THIS QUICK GUIDE DOES NOT REPLACE THE FULL DOCUMENT. Mattress Cable Management • The mains cable for the infant dynamic system must not be routed near to, or along the length of the mattress due to a risk of strangulation.
/ supplier who will provide you with expert professional advice. These instructions for use are intended for medical professional users only and are not intended for lay users/patients. Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd. recommend the system is assembled and maintained by Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd. service engineers or qualified personnel.
For assistance in setting up, using, maintaining your dynamic system, to report unexpected operation or for any service, warranty, sales or customer service information regarding this product please contact your provider or if in doubt contact Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd. at the following address: Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd. Sidhil Industrial Estate,...
3.2.1 Apollo Infant The mattress is intended to support a single patient who is up to 60kg in weight and 125cm in height. For those patients with a physical size of less than 75cm, clinical judgment is to be used to determine suitability. A lower (or upper) age limit is not defined as it depends on the physical size of the patient in relation to the proportions of the mattress and bed frame.
Control Unit • Provides an air supply to the mattress • Rear bed hooks • Accessible rear filter • 1 in 2 alternating cycle • 10 minute cycle time • 20 minute timed maximum inflate mode • Constant Low Pressure function (CLP) •...
4.4 System Loads Mattress maximum patient weights: APOLLO INFANT - 60kg (9.5 stone) and 45kg (7 stone) when tilted. 4.5 Training If these instructions for use are not deemed sufficient and the need for training is required please contact your distributer who will be able to define the intention and outcomes of any necessary training, who should attend, its duration and any potential costs involved.
Warning immediately. • Modification of the support surface or control box is not allowed without the permission of Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd. – A hazard could be introduced. • Control unit shall not be used in the presence of flammable gasses or used in oxygen rich environments –...
• The mattress is for single occupancy use. Additional weight could damage the support surface or affect the performance of the system. • Minimise articles (e.g. bedding) between the support surface and patient, and secure bed sheets loosely so as not to affect mattress functionality.
• Do not fold or roll, crease or stack mattresses/control units - damage could be incurred. • Do not store whilst inflated - damage could be incurred. • Do not store objects such as side rails on top of the mattress - Caution damage could be incurred.
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Conforms to the Medical Medical device Devices Regulation 2017/745 (see declaration of conformity) Product Reference Mattress Serial Number Fuse Class II Electrical Device The user is protected by at least two layers of insulation between the Humidity Limit current carrying parts and the metal accessible parts No Smoking Temperature limit...
7. PARTS IDENTIFICATION Apollo Infant Control Unit: Item Description Qty. Control Interface On/Off switch Apollo Infant Control Unit Mains Cable Hook Female Air Connector Air Filter Fuse Holder Apollo Infant Mattress: Item Description Qty. Apollo Infant Mattress Air Cell Top Cover...
It is advisable to place the unit on a firm surface. For Infant control unit placement, Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd. advise using the metal bracket provided – refer to bracket instructions for use for placement.
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A CE marked extension cable must only be used when it is not possible to reach a wall socket with the equipment mains cable – Contact Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd. for detail in regards to safe use of extension cables.
Control Interface ALTERNATING MAX INFLATE LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM READY POWER FAILURE FIRM SOFT LOCK / UNLOCK MUTE No. Symbol Description No. Symbol Description SYSTEM READY ALTERNATING MAX INFLATE Low Pressure Indicator: An Alarm Mute: Mutes the audible amber indicator illuminates signal for 20 minutes and an audible signal sounds LOW PRESSURE...
When the lock is engaged it does not stop the on/off switch from being pressed. Ensure during use there can be no risk of accidental deactivation of the system. Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd. recommend that a product risk assessment is done for systems...
being used in a domestic environment to ensure, amongst other requirements, that access to the on/off switch does not introduce an unacceptable risk. 9.4.5 Low Pressure Indicator An amber indicator illuminates and an audible signal sounds if the pressure becomes unacceptably low. 9.4.6 Power Failure Indicator The Power Failure Indicator is maintained via an internal battery that is automatically...
When the backrest section of the bed is raised, ensure pressures are increased accordingly to reduce the risk of the mattress bottoming out. Warning 9.5.3 CPR Function Rapid deflation of the mattress may be required for emergency treatment or system deflation.
System Disconnection and Power Cuts If the support surface is to be disconnected from the power supply for an extended period of time and the surface is to remain inflated or in the event of a mains power failure, carry out the following procedure: •...
• Regular cleaning and disinfection of the support surface will help to prevent the risk of infection to the occupant and/or carer. • Prior to transferring the mattress system to another user ensure it has been cleaned and disinfected using the method as detailed below to help prevent the risk of cross infection.
Frequent or prolonged exposure to higher concentration disinfectant solutions may prematurely age the fabric cover of the mattress. Caution General Cleaning: • Wipe down with a clean cloth moistened with a mild detergent and diluted in warm water (40˚C). • Rinse with cold clean water and a clean cloth and allow to fully dry before use.
Warning electrical items. • Only Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd. approved components specified for the Apollo Infant dynamic system are to be used - if in doubt contact Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd.
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Failure to do so may result in the product warranty becoming void. The dynamic system must be serviced once yearly, as a minimum. Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd. also recommends that the carer performs frequent visual and operational inspections. If there are any signs of damage or the system is not performing as it should withdraw it from service until the system has been repaired and is fit for use again.
For more detailed service information, spare parts, circuit diagrams etc. please refer to the service manual. Copies are available from Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd. Contact details can be found in section 2. 12.1 Disposal of Parts When the electrical system has come to the end of its useful life, contact your provider or Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd.
APOLLO INFANT SPECIFICATION Classification: Electrical shock protection: Class II, Type BF Applied Part: Mattress Ingress protection: IP21*** Not AP or APG equipment* Supply Rating: 230V, 50 Hz, 12W Fuse Rating: Mains Plug – 5A Control Unit - T1AL, 250VAC Mains plug:...
80mm The Apollo Infant is made up of air cells which sit within a foam structure, this creates a 80mm foam boarder around the edge of the mattress as highlighted in pink above. Clinical judgement is to be used to determine the patient is positioned appropriately on the air cells.
• Use of accessories other than those specified or provided by Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare could result in increased electromagnetic emissions or decreased electromagnetic Warning immunity of the control unit and result in improper operation.
Warning 15.1 Apollo Infant The Apollo Infant cot mattress is intended for bed/cot frames which have a platform of approximately 1325mm x 680mm, however the choice of side rail used can determine suitable compatibility or not.
2 years (full parts and labour) from the date of purchase from Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd. and its subsidiary companies. If purchased from an authorised dealer or international distributor, the product is warranted for 2 year parts only.
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Tel: +44 (0) 845 0600 333 Fax: +44 (0) 845 0600 334 Email: info@drivedevilbiss.co.uk www.drivedevilbiss.co.uk Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd., Sidhil Industrial Estate, Holmfield, Halifax, HX2 9TN, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom A member of the Drive DeVilbiss Group of Companies ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS...
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