AltaDyne AutoFloat
Alternating Pressure Management Plus
Model # 753003
Model # 753004
OPERATORS MANUAL
Graham-Field Health Pr
2935 Northeast Parkway
Atlanta, Georgia 30360
1-800-347-5678 Fax: 1-800-726-0601
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Lumex®AltaDyne AutoFloat Warranty
Table Of Contents
1.0 Warranty························································································································· 2
2.0 Symbols ·························································································································· 3
3.0 Indications for Use········································································································ 3
4.0 Contraindication ··········································································································· 3
5.0 Safety Precautions ········································································································ 3
6.0 Description ···················································································································· 4
7.0 Features·························································································································· 4
8.0 Operator Control Panel································································································ 5
9.0 Setting Up the System ·································································································· 6
10.0 Instructions for Use ······································································································ 6
11.0 Transferring Patients In and out of Bed ···································································· 7
12.0 CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation)····································································· 8
13.0 System Cleaning, Care and Storage············································································ 8
14.0 Troubleshooting············································································································ 9
15.0 Specifications, Control Unit························································································· 9
Before you begin…
Important
Before using the AutoFloat System, please read and understand this manual and all safety precautions prior
to each application.
Only qualified medical service personnel should attempt to repair this device. A
for use by qualified personnel. For assistance contact your local dealer. If additional assistance is needed,
contact the Graham Field Health Products technical service department.
Domestic Customers:
oll Free: 1-800-347-5678
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Fax: 1-800-726-0601
1.0 Warranty
The Control Unit is warranted free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years.
The Mattress is warranted free of defects in material and workmanship each for a period of one (1) year.
The Control Unit, and Mattress are warranted under the terms and conditions of the Graham Field Health Products
warranty in place at the time of purchase. A copy of the warranty is available upon request. Graham Field Health
Products disclaims all implied warranties including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and
of fitness for a particular purpose.
Control Units may be returned to Graham Field Health Products for servicing. Contact Graham Field Health
ProductsCustomer Service for return authorization prior to return.
Please contact Graham Field Health Pr
Toll Free: (800) 347-5678, (800) 726-0601
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Service Manual is available
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Lumex®AltaDyne AutoFloat Indications for Use/Safety Precautions
2.0 Symbols
ttention, consult accompanying document Dangerous voltage
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Type BF equipment
Protective earth
3.0 Indications for Use
This device is intended to assist in treating and preventing pressure ulcers.
4.0 Contraindication
Air support treatment is not recommended when spinal stability is a concern.
5.0 Safety Precautions
Review the following SAFETY PRECAUTIONS prior to using the AltaDyne Auto Float™System.
DANGER
Risk of electric shock. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
WARNING
• Disinfect the AltaDyne AutoFloat system between patient installations. Failure to disinfect may risk crosscontamination and infection.
• Check patient at least every 8 hours or once per shift, to assure proper system operation.
• Deflate mattress before performing CPR or CPR will be ineffective.
CAUTION
Some medical conditions may not r
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be inspected regularly. Consult physician if any redness or skin breakdown occurs.
ounding reliability, plug only into a properly grounded outlet.
For gr
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Make cer
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and causing patient injury.
• Lumex
MUST BE USED WITH THE LUMEX®MATTRESS TO PREVENT FALLS, unless determined unnecessary based on
the facility protocol or the patient's medical needs as determined by the facility, IN WHICH CASE THE USE OF
OTHER SUIT
Use minimal layers of sheeting and incontinence pads. T
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and the support surface will reduce the effectiveness of the system.
• Do not pull linens tightly over mattress. Tight sheets can cause “hammocking” and reduce effectiveness
of treatment.
• Medical Electrical Equipment requires special precautions regarding EMC and should be installed and put
into service according to the EMC information provided in the accompanying documents.
• Portable and RF communications equipment can affect medical electrical equipment.
• Do not use in the pr
support combustion.
tain all mattr
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mattresses are not intended to be AND DO NOT FUNCTION AS a patient fall safety device. SIDE RAILS
ABLE P
ess straps are secured to the bed frame to prevent mattress from sliding
ATIENT SAFETY MEASURES ARE RECOMMENDED.
esence of smoking materials or open flame. Air flowing thr
espond to treatment of this type. Patient’s skin condition should
oo many layers between the patient’s skin
ough the air mattr
ess will
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