Air Fluidized Therapy Bed

The FluidAir™ Air-Fluidized Therapy Bed provides superior pressure reduction for patients that are experience pressure ulcers and enable to heal their wounds. The bed is designed to operate in home and institutional settings that have adequate floor structure and support. The FluidAir™ bed provides Air-Fluidized Therapy by supporting tl1e patient on a surface of fluidized microsphere (beads).

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

Unplug Bed - Always unplug the bed immediately after use

Fluid Spills - Avoid spilling fluids on bed controls. If spills do occur, clean fluids while bed is unplugged while wearing rubber gloves to avoid any possibility of shock. Once fluid is removed, check operation of components affected by the spill.

Use - Use this bed only as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by
the manufacturer.

If this bed has a damaged power cord or plug, is not working properly, has been dropped or
damaged, do not operate it. Call the service number located on the bed immediately for service
repair.

Power Cord - Keep Power Cord away from heated surfaces.

Smoking - Do not smoke while in the bed

Air intake - Never block air going into the air intake at the" bottom of the blower assembly.

Side Rails - Side rails are designed for the patient's safety. The decision whether and how to use
Side Rails lies with the patient and the facility. It is recommended that Side Rails be locked in the
full upright position when the patient is unattended. Make sure that the patient knows how to get
out of the bed safely (and, if necessary, how to release the Side Rails) in case of fire or other emergency.

Temperature - Recommended room temperature is 80 degrees or lower in a well-ventilated room. Higher room temperatures or poorly ventilated rooms may cause the blower assembly to overheat and shut down, suspending fluidization.

Microsphere Spills - Microspheres (beads) spilled on the floor may be slippery. Any beads on the
floor or other exposed surfaces should be wiped up immediately with a damp mop or cloth. After
contact with the beads, always wash your hands and avoid rubbing your eyes. If the beads contact
the eyes, wash out eyes immediately.

Filter Sheet Condition and Microsphere Containment - The filter sheets are the essential components in containing beads within the Fluidization Tank. The following guidelines should be observed to ensure filter sheet integrity:

• Do not use filter sheets as draw sheets
• Do not pin or clip items to filter sheets.
• Objects with sharp edges that must be brought into contact with the filter sheets during patient care should be covered. lf an object with sharp edges cannot be covered it should not be used on the surface of the bed
• Inspect filter sheets regularly for damage, signs -0f excessive wear or any other evidence of un-serviceability. ln situations where the patient is particularly active on the bed surface there is a much greater potential for rips, tears or premature wear.
  Verify that there is sufficient slack in the filter and the Cover sheet to allow patient to be moved freely in any direction
• Ensure Cover sheet and filter sheets are not wrinkled under patient. Periodically pull
  both sheets upward to promote better airflow.

1. Plug Power Cord into a properly grounded 115 VAC, 15 AMP wall outlet.
NOTE: Do not use a wall outlet controlleed by a wall switch.

2. Press the Air On switch on Main Control to turn the FluidAir ™ on.

3. Turn Air adjust knob on the Main Control Panel to the Max position.

4. Set Temperature Adjustment on Main Control Panel halfway between Min. and Max. position. Min.=80° Max.= 100°

5. Determine if you wish to Lock-Out the Patient Remote Hand Control by depressing Lock-Out mode in the ON or Off position

6. Utilize a draw sheet over the green Gore-Tex® sheets to assist in positioning the patient.

1. Inspect the floor around the bed to verify no beads have spilled.

2. Set the Fluidization level on Main Control Panel to a comfortable position to create a firmer surface.

3. Lower the Side Rails.

4. Place pillow or slant wedge toward the head of the bed.

5. Before placing the patient on the bed, Lay a flat bed sheet on the unit. Do not tie the flat bed sheet down or tuck it in.

6. Transfer patient in accordance with safety rules.

7. Center patient in middle on support surface. Patient's waist should be just below the base of the pillow or slant wedge.

8. Verify there is sufficient slack in the cover and filter sheets to allow patient to be moved freely in any direction. Pulling the sheets too tight can create shear forces for the patient.

9. Ensure that Cover and Filter sheets are not wrinkled under patient. Periodically pull both sheets upward to promote better airflow.

10. Position the Foley Bag Holder as required.

11. Raise the Side Rails.

1. Verify patient is fluidized on the surface properly. Gently rock patient from side to side.

2. Ensure the Cover and Filter sheets are not wrinkled under patient.

3. Press Fluidization Lock-Out mode on the Main Control Panel to disable the Patient Remote Hand Control, as required. Note: Fluidization lock-Out should be used at the caregiver 's discretion to ensure against unintentional deactivation of Fluidization from the Remote Hand Control.

4. Ensure air intake (located at the bottom of the blower) is not blocked by a blanket or other object. The bed has a thermal cutoff that will automatically deactivate the blowers at intervals if the air intake is blocked.