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USER MANUAL
PrimeAire® ARS
Pressure
Redistribution
Mattress
From Hill-Rom
Product No. P492EA/P493EA/P494EA/P495EA/
P496EA/P497EA/P735EA/P3252EA/
P1436EA/P1437EA
USR137 REV 5

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL PrimeAire® ARS Pressure Redistribution Mattress From Hill-Rom Product No. P492EA/P493EA/P494EA/P495EA/ P496EA/P497EA/P735EA/P3252EA/ P1436EA/P1437EA USR137 REV 5...
  • Page 3 Hill-Rom Services, Inc. (Hill-Rom). The information in this manual is confidential and may not be disclosed to third parties without the prior written consent of Hill-Rom. Fifth Edition First Printing 2005 Printed in the USA Advanta™...
  • Page 4 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. The only warranty Hill-Rom makes is the express written warranty extended on the sale or rental of its products.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Document Symbols ........1 Intended Use.
  • Page 6 PrimeAire® ARS Pressure Redistribution Mattress User Manual (USR137 REV 5)
  • Page 7: Document Symbols

    Document Symbols This manual contains different typefaces and symbols to make the content easier to read and understand: • Standard text—used for regular information. • Boldface text—stresses a word or phrase. • NOTE:—sets apart special information or important instruction clarification. •...
  • Page 8: Intended Use

    Intended Use The PrimeAire® ARS Pressure Redistribution Mattress for Hill-Rom® beds helps with the prevention and early treatment of stages I, II, and uncomplicated III and IV pressure ulcers in patients with multiple turning surfaces. WARNING: Unstabilized spinal cord injuries. Under normal circumstances, correct alignment on an air bladder system is easy to maintain.
  • Page 9: Introduction

    Heel Zone feature. The mattress for Hill-Rom® stretchers can support a patient weight up to 700 lb (318 kg). The mattress for Hill-Rom® beds can support a patient weight up to 500 lb (227 kg). NOTE: The CareAssist®...
  • Page 10: Model Identification

    Description P492EA 36.25" x 80" (92.08 cm x 203 cm) model for use with an applicable flat deck bed from Hill-Rom P493EA 36.25" x 84" (92.08 cm x 213 cm) model for use with an applicable flat deck bed from Hill-Rom P494EA 32"...
  • Page 11: Features

    Features Ticking Bed Mattress The Hytex Poly® Top Ticking is pliable, soft, radiolucent, and flame- resistant. The top ticking is made of vapor-barrier material with a very low moisture vapor transmission rate. The ticking’s bi-directional stretch helps with patient comfort. On the P492EA/P493EA/P494EA/P495EA/P496EA/P497EA/ P735EA model, the bottom ticking is made of durable anti-skid vinyl and has a zipper that goes around 360°...
  • Page 12: Perimeter Foam

    Perimeter Foam The Dual Foam Perimeter Bolster is a two part bolster system that supplies a firm edge for patient safety during egress, ingress, and while seated on the edge. The bolster system also helps keep the patient in the center of the mattress when the patient is in the supine position.
  • Page 13: Install And Use The Mattress

    Make sure the bed or stretcher frame is applicable for use with the mattress: • To install the P492EA/P493EA model, make sure the bed frame from Hill-Rom accommodates a 36.25" (92.08 cm) width mattress (refer to the product recommendations from Hill-Rom). •...
  • Page 14: Calibrate The Air Reflex™ System

    Make sure the patient is centered on the mattress so his or her body aligns correctly within the perimeter foam. With a P3252EA model, if the bed has the FlexAfoot™ Retractable Foot Mechanism, set the heel section for the patient’s height. If one of these occurs after the unit is first installed for use, calibrate the mattress (see “Calibrate the Air Reflex™...
  • Page 15 Push the silver thumb release, and disconnect the pump from the inflation port. NOTE: There are two inflation ports: one white and one black port; or one blue and one black port. You must complete steps 3b through 3d for both ports. WARNING: Failure to complete the ARS calibration process after inflation could cause an overinflated mattress.
  • Page 16: Cleaning

    Cleaning WARNING: Follow the product manufacturer’s instructions. Failure to do so could cause personal injury or equipment damage. WARNING: Clean the mattress in accordance with facility protocols and applicable government regulations for blood borne pathogens. Failure to do so could cause patient injury, personal injury, or equipment damage.
  • Page 17: Cleaning Hard To Clean Spots

    Cleaning Hard to Clean Spots To remove difficult spots or stains, we recommend that you use standard facility-approved disinfectants and cleansers and a soft bristle brush. To loosen heavy, dried-on soil, you may first need to saturate the spot. Disinfecting When there is visible soilage and also between patient use, we recommend that you disinfect the mattress with an EPA registered (US only), tuberculocidal, disinfectant.
  • Page 18: Replacement Parts

    143236 Ticking (P1437) Service Calls When you call Hill-Rom about your mattress, be prepared to give the serial number or date of manufacture from the product identification label at the foot end of the mattress. PrimeAire® ARS Pressure Redistribution Mattress...
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting WARNING: Only facility-authorized persons should service the PrimeAire® ARS Pressure Redistribution Mattress. Service by unauthorized persons could cause personal injury or equipment damage. Mattress is Overly Soft or Overinflated Calibrate the ARS (see “Calibrate the Air Reflex™ System” on page 8). Mattress Has a Marked Depression Calibrate the ARS (see “Calibrate the Air Reflex™...
  • Page 20: Specifications

    Specifications Standard Features P492EA/P493EA Model (for Applicable Flat Deck Beds from Hill-Rom only) Feature Dimension Length 80" or 84" ± 1" (203 cm or 213 cm ± 25 mm) Width 36.25" ± 0.5" (92.08 cm ± 13 mm) Height 7.5" ± 0.375" (19.1 cm ± 9.53 mm) Weight 28.5 lb (12.9 kg)
  • Page 21 P735EA Model (for CareAssist® Beds only) Feature Dimension Length 80" ± 1" (203 cm ± 25 mm) Width 35" ± 0.5" (89 cm ± 13 mm) Height 7.0" ± 0.25" (17.8 cm ± 6.4 mm) Weight 22.8 lb (10.3 kg) P3252EA Model (for VersaCare®...
  • Page 22: Regulations, Standards, And Codes

    Regulations, Standards, and Codes The PrimeAire® ARS Pressure Redistribution Mattress may be covered by one or more of these US patents: 5,649,331; 5,652,985; 6,223,369; 5,797,155; 6,036,271; 6,499,167; 5,692,256; 5,682,631; 5,745,937; and/or 5,802,646. The PrimeAire® ARS Pressure Redistribution Mattress conforms to these specifications: •...
  • Page 23: Safety Tips

    NOTE: Siderails are intended to be a reminder to the patient of the mattress'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 24 WARNING: Calibrate the mattress as necessary. Failure to do so could cause patient injury or equipment damage. WARNING: Follow the product manufacturer’s instructions. Failure to do so could cause personal injury or equipment damage. WARNING: Clean the mattress in accordance with facility protocols and applicable government regulations for blood borne pathogens.
  • Page 25 WARNING: The mattress cover should be periodically examined to make sure there are no holes or tears that expose the ticking. Bio- contamination can occur and result in personal injury. WARNING: Failure to complete the ARS calibration process after inflation could cause an overinflated mattress.
  • Page 26: Warranty

    Hill-Rom’s obligation under this warranty is expressly limited to supplying replacement parts or replacing, at its option, any mattress which is, in the sole discretion of Hill-Rom, found to be defective. No returns, allowances, credits, discounts, charge backs, or other deductions will be made without Hill-Rom’s prior written authorization.
  • Page 28 Fax: +81 (0)3 5715 3425 Nederland New Zealand Nordic Region: Hill-Rom Medical Services BV c/o Hill-Rom Australia Pty. Ltd. Sverige, Denmark, Norge Tel: +31 (0)347 / 32 35 32 Tel: 61 (0)2 8814 3000 Hill-Rom AB Fax: +31 (0)347 / 32 35 00...

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