Hill-Rom careselections Synergy Air Elite User Manual

Hill-Rom careselections Synergy Air Elite User Manual

Low airloss alternating therapy system

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USER MANUAL
Synergy® Air Elite
Low Airloss
Alternating
Therapy System
From Hill-Rom
139122 REV 1

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Summary of Contents for Hill-Rom careselections Synergy Air Elite

  • Page 1 USER MANUAL Synergy® Air Elite Low Airloss Alternating Therapy System From Hill-Rom 139122 REV 1...
  • Page 3 Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Hill-Rom makes no commitment to update or keep current, the information contained in this manual. Hill-Rom reserves the right to make changes without notice in design, specifications, and models.
  • Page 4 Revision Pages Affected Date December 2005 Synergy® Air Elite Low Airloss Alternating Therapy System User Manual (139122 REV 1)
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Document Symbols ........1 Intended Use .
  • Page 6 Synergy® Air Elite Low Airloss Alternating Therapy System User Manual (139122 REV 1)
  • Page 7: Document Symbols

    Document Symbols This manual contains different typefaces and symbols designed to improve readability and increase understanding of its content: • Standard text—used for regular data. • Boldface text—emphasizes a word or phrase. • NOTE:—sets apart special data or important instruction clarification.
  • Page 8: Intended Use

    Intended Use WARNING: Contraindication: The Synergy® Air Elite Low Airloss Alternating Therapy System surface is not for use with patients who have an unstabilized spinal cord injury. Patient injury could occur. WARNING: The Synergy® Air Elite Low Airloss Alternating Therapy System surface is not for pediatric applications.
  • Page 9: Specifications

    • Power Failure—For additional safety, the Power Failure alarm and indicator come on when the power to the control unit fails or the main Power switch is turned off. • Alarm Reset—Press to turn the Power Failure alarm off. Specifications Feature Dimension Control unit length...
  • Page 10: Safety Tips

    NOTE: Siderails are intended to be a reminder to the patient of the unit's edges, not a patient-restraining device.When appropriate, Hill-Rom recommends that medical personnel determine the proper methods necessary to ensure a patient remains safely in bed.
  • Page 11 SHOCK HAZARD: The potential for electrical shock exists with electrical equipment. Failure to follow facility protocols may result in death or serious personal injury. WARNING: Contraindication: The Synergy® Air Elite Low Airloss Alternating Therapy System surface is not for use with patients who have an unstabilized spinal cord injury.
  • Page 12: Installation

    Failure to do so could cause patient injury or equipment damage. WARNING: Only Hill-Rom-authorized persons should service the Synergy® Air Elite Low Airloss Alternating Therapy System. Service by unauthorized persons could cause personal injury or equipment damage.
  • Page 13 Turn the Power switch On. The Standby indicator comes on. 10. Press the Standby/Operate control. The Operate indicator comes on, and the control unit starts. 11. Press the Auto Firm control. The Auto Firm indicator comes on, and the mattress starts to inflate.
  • Page 14: Instructions For Use

    Instructions for Use CPR Mode To quickly deflate the mattress for CPR procedures, pull the CPR release on the side of the control unit to disconnect the hose connector. Alternating Therapy Mode Alternating Therapy mode inflates and deflates the 18 air cells in this order: Every third air cell fully inflates Air cells 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17 deflate...
  • Page 15: Static Mode

    Static Mode Static mode supplies low airloss therapy without alternating therapy. Press the Static control. The Static indicator comes NOTE: When Static mode is on, the Cycle Timer display is off. If necessary, adjust the Comfort Control setting: • Decrease pressure—press the Soft (-) control.
  • Page 16: Cleaning

    Cleaning WARNING: Follow the product manufacturer’s instructions. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage. SHOCK HAZARD: The potential for electrical shock exists with electrical equipment. Failure to follow facility protocols may result in death or serious personal injury.
  • Page 17: Mattress

    Mattress To clean the mattress on the bed, use a damp soft cloth with mild detergent and warm water. Wipe down the air cells with a solution of sodium hypochlorite (1000 ppm) or any other non-phonetic germicidal solution. If the top coverlet or bottom encasement is soiled, either discard it, or do as follows to machine wash and thermally disinfect it: Put on applicable protective personal equipment (PPE).
  • Page 18: Cleaning Hard To Clean Spots

    System. For minor problems, refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 13. Service Calls When you call Hill-Rom about your unit, be prepared to give the serial number from the product identification label. When you give the serial number, the Hill-Rom representative can identify your unit and give you the information you need more quickly.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Unzip the top coverlet from the bottom encasement, and examine the air cells and air tubes for leaks. If a leak is found, call Hill-Rom Technical Support for assistance. Synergy® Air Elite Low Airloss Alternating Therapy System User Manual...
  • Page 20: Storage And Handling

    Storage and Handling CAUTION: Do not store the Synergy® Air Elite Low Airloss Alternating Therapy System in direct sunlight or extreme cold conditions. Equipment damage could occur. Feature Specification Storage temperature range -50°F to 104°F (-46°C to 40°C) Storage relative humidity 30% to 95% Synergy®...
  • Page 22 Fax: +33 (0)2 97 50 92 00 Fax: +34 (0)93 666 5570 Ireland Italia Nederland Hill-Rom Ltd. Hill-Rom S.p.A. Hill-Rom Medical Services BV Unit 1 - Kilcarberry Business Park Via Ambrosoli 6 Hagenweg 1c Nangor Road 20090 Rodano Postbus 173...

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