Nova APP-2001 User Manual

DELUXE ALTERNATING
PRESSURE SYSTEM
USER GUIDE

NOVA Pump & Pad

(On/Off Switch & Pressure Adjustable)

Item # APP-2001

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

DANGER

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

• Always unplug this product immediately after using.

• 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 in or drop into water or other liquid.

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

WARNING

To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, or injury:

• This product should never be left unattended when plugged in.

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

• Use this product only for its 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, is
not working properly, has been dropped or damaged, or has
fallen into water. Return the product to the dealer from whom you
purchased for examination and repair.

• Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

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

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

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

Grounding Instructions (page 13).

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

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Contraindication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Included components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

OPERATION

General operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

To deflate mattress pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Pressure set up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Low pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

CLEANING

Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Mattress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

HANDLING AND STORAGE

Storage instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

MAINTENANCE

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Low pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Changing air filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

America, Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Grounding Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

WARRANTY INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

SAVE THESE INTRUCTIONS

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INTRODUCTION

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

Ø General information

The NOVA series is a high quality and affordable air mattress pad
system suitable for medium and high risk pressure ulcer treatment.
It has been designed for prevention of bed sores. It is an affordable
solution to 24 hour pressure area care.
The NOVA series has been tested and certificated to the following
standards:

UL 1431 (120V 60Hz)
FDA (120V 60Hz)

Ø Intended use

NOVA series is intended to reduce the incidence of pressure ulcers
while optimizing patient comfort. It also provides the following.

• Individual home care setting and long term care.

• Pain management as prescribed by a physician.

Ø Contraindication

Patient conditions for which the application of pressure relieving
therapy on an alternation system is contraindicated as follows:

• Cervical or skeletal traction

• Unstable spinal cord injuries

NOTE: The pump has no AP or APG protection. Please do not

operate on the floor.

NOVA

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Ø Included components

a. (1) Mattress pad

b. (1) Pump

c. (1) Air supply hose

d. (1) Repair & filter kit

a.

c.

b.

d.

1

Position pump on horizontal surface, or
hang it on the frame of the foot end with
the hooks. Ensure the pump is stable. DO
NOT operate pump on carpet.

2

Open mattress pad flat on the bed. Secure
it by tucking end flaps under bed. Inflation
nozzles must be face-up and at foot end of
bed.