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To change the operating mode:
1. To select
Static mode from Dynamic mode press the
STATIC button once. An audible tone will sound
and the indicator on the button will illuminate to
show that the system is in
Static mode.
2. To select
Dynamic mode from Static mode press the
STATIC button once. An audible tone will sound
and the indicator on the button will extinguish.
Silencing Audible
Alarms
Audible alarms can be silenced using the
MUTE button.
To silence an alarm push the
MUTE button once (the
indicator on the
MUTE button will remain illuminated).
In its normal operating mode an audible alarm can only be silenced after an
alarm has occurred. An internal setting can be used to change the mode of
operation so that this button can pre-silence an alarm. Call your service
engineer if this option is required.
Comfort Control The mattress cell pressure can be manually adjusted for
patient comfort using the rotary
COMFORT CONTROL.
To change the comfort setting:
•Turn COMFORT CONTROL clockwise for a firmer
setting and counterclockwise for a softer setting.
• The mattress minimum pressure is maintained at the
chosen level.
The system automatically compensates for patient size, height, position and
weight distribution to provide optimum support regardless of the
COMFORT
CONTROL setting.
Transport Control This seals the mattress and allows the removal of the
pump for patient transport. The patient will remain
supported by the mattress for up to 12 hours in
Transport
mode. To set the
Transport mode:
1. At the foot end of the mattress turn the Transport
control knob clockwise to TRANSPORT.
2. Turn the pump off and disconnect the tubeset.
If the Transport control is set to TRANSPORT with the tubeset connected and
the pump switched on, then the pump will indicate a
Low Pressure fault
alarm.
To resume normal operation:
1. Re-connect the pump and tubeset to the mattress.
2. Turn the Transport control knob counterclockwise
to
NORMAL.