Operation - Harvest Healthcare HARVEST 1 General User/ Safety Manual

OPERATION

INFLATING THE MATTRESS/CUSHION
Press the power On/Off switch to the ON position: the switch should illuminate to
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show it has a power supply.
2 The low pressure warning light will now illuminate to indicate the mattress is being
inflated. Once the mattress is up to the correct pressure, the low pressure warning
light will go off.
The mattress is now ready to be used.
Set the pump to run at the correct pressure to suit the weight of the
service user. Refer to the Pump Control Panel guide on the front of
the pump.
To turn off the system; press the power button to OFF and unplug
from the mains supply.
TRANSPORT MODE
If the pump needs to be disconnected for any reason attach the transport cap to the feed
tube connector. This will prevent deflation, keeping the remaining air within the mattress.
The alternating action stops in this mode.
SETTING UP PROCEDURE
It is important to follow the correct setting procedure to ensure the patient receives sufficient
support whilst achieving maximum pressure relief and comfort.
Failure to follow this procedure could result in the patient being put at risk.
When the mattress is fully inflated set the dial to the service user's approximate
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weight. Position the service user in the lying position. If required, reset the weight
setting to meet the patient's comfort needs.
2 Ensure that the comfort setting is altered correctly when the patient moves from a lying
to a sitting position and vice versa. If a patient is being moved to a sitting position, the
comfort control dial should be increased to provide more support for the patient. For
example, if the patient is 50kg and is in the sitting position the comfort dial will need to
be increased to the 60kg setting.
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