Power Loss; Trouble Shooting - SPAN PressureGuard APM Owner's Manual

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ELECTROMAGNETIC OR OTHER INTERFERENCE – see Appendix on page 15.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to other devices in the
vicinity. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to other devices, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving device.
- Increase the separation between the equipment.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the other device(s) are connected.
- Consult the manufacturer for help.
HEAD-OF-BED ELEVATION: All support surfaces using air as a support medium are designed
for distributing pressures over the body in a flat, horizontal position. Bending the support
surface and the body at the midpoint when elevating the HOB concentrates the body weight over
the center of the surface, stressing that small area. This extreme change in dynamics creates a
challenge for all air support surfaces. Maximum pressure management benefits are realized
between zero and 30 degrees HOB elevation. Beyond 30 degrees, the amplitude of the changes
in the air cylinders begins to decrease in proportion to the increased elevation of the HOB.
POWER LOSS / PATIENT TRANSPORT:
To seal air into mattress, simply disconnect the quick connector from
the control unit, and place "transport" cap into place on connector
(Figure F). Press cap into place until you hear a "click", which
confirms that the airlines are sealed. With the transport cap in place,
all the air is sealed into the mattress. In this mode, the cylinders will
distribute air evenly among the cylinders, providing an even, static air
surface to protect the user's skin until power is restored.
WARNING: DO NOT MOVE USER ON MATTRESS WITHOUT BED.
Mattress should not be used alone for user/patient transport.
ATTENTION : NE DÉPLACEZ PAS LE PATIENT SUR LE MATELAS SANS LE LIT.
Le matelas ne doit pas être utilisé seul pour le transport du patient.
TROUBLESHOOTING PATIENT COMPLAINTS: Occasionally a patient will complain of
feeling as if they are "sinking into a hole".
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