Drive 14508, 14508P, 14508M User Manual

Med-Aire Essential

8” Alternating Pressure &

Low Air Loss Mattress System

Item # 14508

USER MANUAL

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical products, especially when children are present, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

DANGER

To reduce the risk of electrocution:

• Always unplug this product immediately after use.

• Do not use while bathing.

• Do not place or store product where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.

• Do not place or drop into water or other liquids.

• Do not reach for a product that has fallen into water. Unplug immediately.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, re or injury to persons:

• Close supervision is necessary when this product is used by, on, or near children or invalids.

• Use this product only for the intended use as described in this manual.

• Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.

• Never operate this product if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been
dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the product to a service center for examination
and repair.

• Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

• Never block the air openings of the product or place it on a soft surface, such as a bed or couch,
where the air openings may be blocked. Keep the air openings free of lint, hair and the like.

• Never drop or insert any object into any opening or hose.

• Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used.

• Connect this product to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.

GROUNDING

Before any connection is made, make certain that this product is connected to a protective earth
conductor via the three-wire power cord; the three-blade plug should be inserted only into a socket
outlet that provides a protective earth contact.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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PRODUCT FUNCTIONS

This manual should be used for the initial set up of the system and for reference purposes.

INTENDED USE

The Med-Aire Essential 14508 control unit and mattress are intended to help reduce the incidence
of pressure ulcers while optimizing patient comfort.

PUMP

The functions of the Med-Aire Essential 14508 control unit are described below. Please refer to the gures of

the 14508 control unit.

Power Switch (1)

• The switch is at the right side of the control unit.

• Turn ON/OFF the power, the pump will start/stop operation.

Pressure Adjust Knob adjustable by patient’s weight (2)

• Turn the Pressure Adjust Knob to set a comfortable pressure level by using the weight scale as a guide.

Normal Pressure Indicator (3)

• A visible indicator (green) tells the pressure has reached a preset or user-dened level.

Low Pressure Indicator (4)

• A visible indicator (yellow or red) warns the pressure is below a preset or user-dened level.

Alarm Reset (5)

1. The audible/visible alarm turns on when pressure is low.

2. To mute the audible alarm, press the mute button. The visible alarm indicator will continue to ash.

3. The Air pressure issue must be corrected in order for the visible alarm to shut off. Once corrected the
audible/visible alarm function will automatically reset.

Static Control (6)

Press to set the air mattress in static mode.

1. Power Switch

Weight of Patient

2. Pressure-Adjust Knob

3. Normal Pressure Indicator

4. Low Pressure Indicator

5. Alarm Reset

6. Static Control

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place control unit on horizontal surface or hang it by means of the hook.

2. Open mattress on the bed. Secure it with end aps or straps. Air tubes must be at foot end of bed.

3. Connect air feed tubes to air outlet on the mattress and control unit, ensuring that the tubes are

not kinked or twisted. Allow space for bed rails to drop freely.

4. Turn on the control unit’s power. The indicator of the power switch will come on. The control unit

starts to pump air into the mattress.

5. The Low Pressure indicator (yellow or red) will come on as ination begins.

6. The audible alarm won’t alarm within 40 minutes and will be activated if the pressure is still low

inside the mattress. In case of low pressure, press the Alarm Reset button to mute the audible alarm,

and its indicator will ash.

7. For rst ination, we recommend that you press Static button to quickly inate.

8. When the pressure reaches the preset level within approximately 30 minutes, the Normal Pressure

indicator will come on, and the Low Pressure indicator will turn off.

9. Turn the Pressure Adjust Knob to set a comfortable pressure level using the weight scale as a

guide.

10. Press the Static button to set it in static mode, and the Static indicator will come on. The static

mode will be started within approximately 6 minutes. Press the Static button again to switch back to

alternating mode.

NOTE!

In static mode, the mattress provides a rm surface that makes it easier for the patient to

transfer or reposition. The static mode prevents the patient from bottoming out when in a

sitting position.

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ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS & CLEANING GUIDELINES

Operation Temperature

50℉~95℉ (10℃~35℃)

Storage Temperature

5℉~122℉ (-15℃~50℃)

Operation Humidity

20%~80% Non-condensing

Storage Humidity

10%~90% Non-condensing

CONTROL UNIT & MATTRESS MAINTENANCE

In this section, we describe the procedures to clean and decontaminate the control unit and mattress.
It is important to follow these procedures before using the system again.

The cleaning task is required at least once a week to maintain personal hygiene.

• Can be cleaned by disinfectant solution.

• Do not immerse the control unit in liquids.

• Do not heat or steam in autoclave.

• The mattress and cover should be aerated to fully dry.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

CONTROL UNIT MATTRESS

Item: 14508P Item: 14508M

Power Supply: 120V/ 60 Hz, 1A Size: 80” (L) x 35” (W) x 8” (H)

Air output: 8 liter/min. Top Cover: Quilted Cover with zipper

Pressure range: 30mmHg- 60mmHg(±10) Air Cells: Nylon/ PVC

Cycle time: 10 min. Base: Nylon/ PVC with non-skid bottom

Static Mode 20 air cells

Alarm Reset Mode CPV Valve for emergency procedures

Normal/ Low Pressure light Pillow function

Size: 11” (L) x 8” (W) x 4” (H) Low Air Loss

Weight: 5 lbs. Quick connectors

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LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY

Your Drive branded product is warrantied to be free of defects in materials and

workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase for the original consumer

purchaser.

This device was built to exacting standards and carefully inspected prior to

shipment. This Limited 1 Year Warranty is an expression of our condence in the

materials and workmanship of our products and our assurance to the consumer of

years of dependable service.

This warranty does not cover device failure due to owner misuse or negligence, or

normal wear and tear. The warranty does not extend to non-durable components,

such as rubber accessories, casters, and grips, which are subject to normal wear

and need periodic replacement.

If you have a question about your Drive device or this warranty, please contact an

authorized Drive dealer.

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