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-dened level.
Low Pressure Indicator (4)
• A visible indicator (yellow or red) warns the pressure is below a preset or user-dened 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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