Accora Configura CushionAir User manual

Configura CushionAir System
Instruction Manual
(Fits Configura Comfort, Lite 2 and Advance)
IFU-CA1-001EN REV 05
JAN 2021

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Contents
Title Page
Welcome 2
1. General Safety Instructions 3
2. Intended use 4
3. Clinical Applications 4
4. Model Numbers and Compatibility 5
5. Technical Specification 5
6. Before Use 6
7. Fitting CushionAir Cells 6
8. Using the Battery Powered Pump 9
9. Using the Mains Powered Pump 12
10. Maintenance 13
11. Cleaning 14
12. Storage and Transport 14
13. Product Disposal 14
14. Guarantee 14
15. Table of Symbols 15
16. Contact Details 15
Welcome
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing an Accora healthcare
product. Before operating the CushionAir system,
you must read and understand all the instructions
in this manual. All actions and handling of the
product must be performed in accordance with
the instructions in this manual.
Please ensure that the manual is available to
users and operators throughout the product
service life.
If you need further information, please contact
us. See section 16 for region specific contact
details.
General
This accessory is classified as a Class 1 Medical
Device in accordance with the Medical Device
Regulation 2017/745.
Notice to User
If a serious incident occurs in relation to this
medical device, affecting the user or the patient,
then the user or patient should report the serious
incident to the medical device manufacturer (or
distributor) and, in the European Union, the user
should also report the serious incident to the
Competent Authority in the member state where
they are located.
Accora Ltd, 38 Main Street,
Swords, Co. Dublin, Ireland, K67 E0A2
T: [phone]
Design Policy and Copyright
® And ™ are trademarks belonging to Accora
Ltd unless otherwise stated. As our policy is one of
continuous improvement, we reserve the right to
modify designs without prior notice. © Accora Ltd
2021.

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1. General Safety Instructions
1. The Configura CushionAir system is a Medical
Device product.
2. The pump serial number of this product should be
recorded.
3. Before using the CushionAir system, you must read
this manual and use the device in accordance with
it. This device may only be operated by persons
who are able to operate in accordance with the
manual.
4. The CushionAir system must not be used if faults
have been detected that may injure the patient or
nearby person or damage nearby equipment.
5. A clinical assessment and risk assessment must be
carried out by suitably trained and qualified
personnel before the CushionAir system is used.
6. The CushionAir system must be set-up/configured
by suitably trained and qualified personnel after a
clinical assessment and risk assessment has been
carried out.
7. When repairing the cushion, only original materials
and components may be used, otherwise the
Accora cannot guarantee against any damage
that might occur.
GENERAL WARNINGS
This is an electrical item and should be treated
with caution.
Do not place extra layers between the
patient and the seat cushion. It can
potentially reduce the benefits provided by
the cushion.
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
•Always unplug the cushion after use.
•Do not use the cushion while bathing.
•Do not place or store the cushion or pump
where it could fall into water.
•Do not place the cushion or pump in any
liquid or water.
•Do not touch the cushion or pump if it has
fallen into water. Unplug it immediately.
SPECIFIC WARNINGS
Do not use the cushion or pump in the
presence of flammable objects, chemicals or
oxygen-rich environments as this may cause
an explosion.
Due to the risk of electric shock, do not
attempt to open the pump. If repairs are
required, please contact Accora.
Accora shall not be held liable for any
damage, injuries or accidents arising from
negligence or use that is at variance with this
manual.
Follow the safety features and instructions for
operating this product.
Do not modify this product.
Do not use this product if faults have been
detected that may injure the patient or
nearby person or damage nearby equipment.
Before using this product ensure the patient is
familiar with its functionality.
When repairing this product, use only original
materials and components from Accora
otherwise Accora cannot guarantee against
any damage that might occur.
Only use the CushionAir System with chairs
authorised by Accora.
Only trained service personnel should perform
maintenance on the cushion.
Do not allow children to play on or with the
cushion. Take extra care when using the
system with children present.
Be aware of any potential fire hazards.
Patients must not smoke when using the
cushion.
Do not move the chair if the pump power
cable/charging cable is connected.

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2. Intended use
The Configura CushionAir system is a powered
alternating air cushion designed to reduce the risk of
patients developing pressure damage. Regular
alternation of the cushion cell pressure reduces the
impact of pressure on parts of the body which may be
susceptible to pressure damage. The alternation
stimulates blood flow which can help to heal skin
tissue.
An alternating air cushion must only be used following
professional assessment by a clinician or healthcare
professional of the patient’s condition. This guidance
should be used in conjunction with regular monitoring
of the patient’s pressure care requirements. Note that
there are many factors which influence the risk of
developing pressure damage and a cushion is just one
possible intervention. A holistic approach must be used
when assessing the pressure needs of a patient.
The illustration below shows some key features which
will be referred to (mains powered pump shown):
3. Clinical Applications
Intended Use - The Configura CushionAir System is
suitable for use in the following areas:
•Long term medical care where medical supervision
is required and monitoring is provided if necessary.
e.g. nursing homes and geriatric facilities.
•A domestic area. i.e. home healthcare.
Indications (appropriate for):
•Patients up to a maximum mass of 160 kg (352lbs,
25 stone).
•Patients at risk of pressure injury.
•For prevention and management of pressure
damage (subject to professional assessment by a
clinician).
•Ambulant, semi-ambulant and non-ambulant
patients.
•If existing pressure damage does not improve or the
patient's condition changes, the overall therapy
solution must be reviewed by a clinical professional.
•These are guidelines and must not replace clinical
judgement.
SPECIFIC WARNINGS continued…
The cushion is intended for indoor use only.
Never place the cushion power cable under
the chair.
Do not cover the pump as it may get warm
during use.
Avoid spillage of liquids and water on the
electrical system.
Use this product only for its intended use or as
described in the manual. Do not use
attachments not recommended by Accora.
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
Accora for examination and repair.
Keep the power cord away from heated
surfaces.
Never block the air openings of this product or
place it on a soft surface, such as a bed,
where openings may be blocked. Always use
the metal extender legs.
Do not use where aerosol spray products are
being used.
Placing extra layers between the patient and
the cushion potentially reduces the benefits
provided by the cushion and should be
avoided or kept to a minimum.
Never cover the pump as this could cause a
fire.
If the low-pressure light is on, check the
system.
Only use the pump supplied with the cushion,
or a replacement supplied by Accora.
Do not use the product if any of the power
cables are damaged.
Only use compatible charger (for battery
powered pump) from Accora.
Cushion cells
Pump
Tube set

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Contra-Indications (not appropriate for):
•Patients with demanding pressure care
requirements.
•If patients have conditions that may be affected by
moving or alternating services, clinical advice must
be sought before use.
General - The Configura CushionAir system must only
be used with Configura chairs as recommended by
Accora. See Section 4 –Model Numbers and
Compatibility for part numbers and compatibility.
The CushionAir cushion should be regularly checked to
ensure the set-up is correct and that it is working as
intended for the patient.
4. Model Numbers and Compatibility
Pump and cushion kits:
Spare parts:
5. Technical Specification
Kit Model
Number
Description
Chair Compatibility
KITCA-0-
CM1-100
Configura CushionAir
System Kit, comprising:
Pump:
CUSPM-0-CF1-000
(mains powered)
Cushion cells:
CUSAS-0-CM1-100
Configura Comfort
Configura Lite 2
KITCA-0-
SC1-000
Configura CushionAir
System Kit, comprising:
Pump:
CUSCP-0-CC1-001
(battery powered)
Cushion cells:
CUSAS-0-CM1-100
Configura Advance
Model
Number
Description
Compatibility
CUSAS-0-
CM1-100
Cushion cells and tube
set
KITCA-0-CM1-100
KITCA-0-SC1-000
CUSPM-0-
CF1-000
Mains powered pump
KITCA-0-CM1-100
CUSCP-0-
CC1-001
Battery powered pump
KITCA-0-SC1-000
CUSCPB-0-
CC1-000
Battery for battery
powered pump
CUSCP-0-CC1-001
KITCA-0-SC1-000
CUSCPC-0-
CC1-001
Charger for battery
powered pump
CUSCP-0-CC1-001
KITCA-0-SC1-000
FILT-0-AM1-
000
Air filter for mains
powered pump
CUSPM-0-CF1-000
KITCA-0-CM1-100
CUSASP-0-
CM1-000
Cushion tube set.
CUSAS-0-CM1-100
KITCA-0-CM1-100
KITCA-0-SC1-000
Pump model:
KITCA-0-CM1-100
(mains powered)
KITCA-0-SC1-000
(battery powered)
Maximum patient
160kg / 25st / 353lbs
Mains power input
230V, 50HZ
(Direct to pump)
100 –240V, 50 -
60HZ to battery
charger,
DC 9V, 3A to
pump
(Only use compatible
charger from Accora)
Plug top fuse
5A
N/A
Degree of
protection against
electrical shock
Class II Double
Insulated
Class II Double
Insulated
Degree of
protection against
liquid ingress
IP 21
IP X0
Cycle time
12 minutes
continuous
5 or 10 minutes
continuous
Operating
temperature
range
10 –35 deg. C
10 –35 deg. C
Storage
temperature
range
10 –50 deg. C
10 –50 deg. C
Shipping
temperature
range
15 –70 deg. C
10 –50 deg. Ck
Operating
humidity
20 –80% non-
condensing
20 –80% non-
condensing
Storage humidity
10 –90% non-
condensing
10 –90% non-
condensing
Weight
1.5kg
0.75kg
Noise level
<60dB
<60dB
Dimensions (pump
only)
280 x 130 x 100mm
160 x 105 x 50mm

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6. Before Use
Before use, always do the following:
•Ensure the CushionAir cushion is fitted correctly
in the seat base
•Check that the tube set does not stretch or
snag when the chair is operated through a full
cycle.
•Plug the power cable into a power socket and
switch the socket on.
•Switch on the pump and check that the cells
inflate correctly.
•Check that the pump pressure setting has
been set by a qualified clinician/healthcare
professional, or as per the assessment.
•Make sure CushionAir cushion is fully inflated.
•The cushion is ready for use if all the above
checks are satisfactory and no problems are
detected.
7. Fitting CushionAir cells
Fit the CushionAir cushion as follows (Configura
Comfort, Configura Lite 2 and Configua Advance
only):
1. Remove the bottom pillow (Configura Comfort
chair shown in Figure 7.1 below):
Figure 7.1
WARNING
The Configura CushionAir system must not be
used until it has been set-up and configured
by suitably trained and qualified personnel
after a clinical assessment and risk assessment
has been carried out.
Ensure that the pressure control on the pump
is adjusted in line with the assessment
recommendation.
Do not allow the user to sit in the chair until the
air cells have fully inflated.
If an existing cushion system is being replaced
with the CushionAir system, the setup of the
chair must be checked to ensure it is
appropriate for the user.
If the chair is transferred to a new user, the
CushionAir system must be removed and a
new assessment carried out by a clinician on
the new patient's pressure needs.
Carry out the Before Use checks before the
first use and at regular intervals during use.
Do not use the CushionAir system if air is
leaking from any of the cells.
Make sure the mains power cable/charging
cable is positioned to avoid causing a trip
hazard or cable entrapment hazard.
Do not place the pump power cable under
the chair or where it may be pinched,
squashed or damaged by the chair or other
equipment.
Do not smoke when sitting on the CushionAir
cushion.
Check the pump power cable is in good
condition and there is no damage. Stop using
the system if the cable is damaged.
WARNING
Installation must be carried out by a
competent person.
The Configura CushionAir system must not be
used until it has been set-up and configured
by suitably trained and qualified personnel
after a clinical assessment and risk assessment
has been carried out.

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2. Unzip the overlay cover at the back of the overlay
and fold back the cover to expose the foam
cushion (Configura Comfort chair shown in Figure
7.2 below):
Figure 7.2
3. The foam cushion is attached to the overlay by a
single dotted cut line at the front of the cushion
only. Carefully pull the foam cushion away from the
front of the overlay down the dotted line. Be careful
not to rip the foam at the front to the overlay.
4. Remove the foam cushion from the overlay.
5. Insert the CushionAir cells into the overlay. Make
sure that the cells of the CushionAir face upwards
and the tube set is fed out of the back of the chair
through the opening in the foam on the patient’s
left-hand side (as seen when sitting in the chair).
6. Ensure the tube set exits on the back of the chair on
the users left side when seated in the chair
(Configura Comfort chair shown in Figure 7.6a and
7.6b below):
Figure 7.6a
Figure 7.6b
7. Reassemble the chair by zipping the double
headed zip up to the pipe on both sides and
refitting the lower cushion (Configura Comfort chair
shown in Figure 7.7 below):
Figure 7.7
Tube set exit here

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8. Ensure that the tube set is correctly routed out of
the back of the chair:
Configura Comfort –(Figure 7.8a below) The tube
set must be routed alongside the backrest fitting
bracket (1), above tube (2) and secured with the
Velcro hook and loop fixing (4).
Figure 7.8a
Configure Lite 2 - (Figure 7.8b below) The tube set
must be routed alongside the backrest fitting
bracket (1), above tube (2) and then secured to
the chair sidepiece (3) with the Velcro hook and
loop fixing.
Figure 7.8b
Configura Advance –(Figure 7.8c below) The tube
set must be routed alongside the backrest fitting
tube (2) and above tube (3) and then upwards
toward (1) the chair push-handles:
Figure 7.8c
9. Operate the chair through a full cycle to ensure
that no cables or tubes are snagged, kinked or
trapped when operating the chair.
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8. Using the Battery Powered Pump
1. Product functions:
Figure 8.1
Power Switch –press the power switch to
turn the power ON/OFF, and to start/stop
the pump.
Mode Selection Key –press the mode
selection key (2) to select ALTERNATING or
STATIC mode.
Cycle Time Selection Key –press the cycle
time selection key (3) to set the
ALTERNATING cycle time for 5 or 10 minutes.
Pressure Setting Key –press the pressure
setting key (4) to set the pressure HIGH,
MEDIUM or LOW.
Mute Key –press the mute key (5) to
disable/enable the audible alarm.
Battery Status Indication -
i) The BATTERY CHARGE LED (green) blinks
when the battery is being charged.
ii) The LOW BATTERY LED (red) blinks when
the battery is low on charge.
Mode Indication –the ALTERNATE LED
(green) in ON when the pump is in
ALTERNATING mode and the STATIC LED
(amber) in ON when the pump is in STATIC
mode.
Cycle Time Indication - The 5 mins LED
(green) is ON when the alternating cycle
time is 5 minutes, and the 10 mins LED
(green) is ON when the alternating cycle is
10 minutes.
Pressure Indication - The current pressure is
shown by 3 LEDs (green) –HIGH PRESSURE,
MEDIUM PRESSURE or LOW PRESSURE.
Mute Indication - The MUTE LED (yellow) is
ON when the MUTE mode is enabled and is
OFF when the mute function is disabled.
If the alarm occurs when MUTE mode is
enabled, the MUTE LED blinks to indicate the
alarm.
2. Adaptor inlet - the charging adaptor inlet (Figure
8.2) is located at the top of the pump. When
charging the pump, insert the adaptor connector
to the adaptor inlet, and then plug the adaptor into
an in-wall AC outlet.
Figure 8.2
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WARNING
This pump may only be used with Configura
Advance chairs.
Installation and set-up/configuration must be
carried out by a competent person.
The Configura CushionAir system must not be
used until it has been set-up and configured
by suitably trained and qualified personnel
after a clinical assessment and risk assessment
has been carried out.
Only use compatible charger as supplied by
Accora.
Always ensure the pump battery is charged
and the charging cable is unplugged and
safely stowed before moving the chair
Suggested pressure settings are an
approximate guide only and clinical
judgement must be followed.
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3. Inflation nozzles - the inflation nozzles (Figure 8.3) are
at the top left of the pump. While in use, both the
tubes in the tube set of the cushion must be
connected to the inflation nozzles.
Figure 8.3
4. Battery fitting:
4.1 Unscrew the battery cover (back of the pump)
and slide the cover open:
4.2 Plug the battery connector plug into the
battery connector socket. Push the
connectors to ensure firm connection:
4.3 Install the battery:
4.4 Slide the battery cover closed and make sure
it is firmly snapped into position:
4.5 Secure the battery cover with the screw:
4.6 Put the pump in the pouch (make sure the
control panel is facing the transparent side of
the pouch).
5. Operation and set-up:
5.1 Before operating the CushionAir Battery
Powered Pump, ensure you have read and
understood the warnings (in this manual and
on the pump) and the pump functions, the
battery is fitted and fully charged, the tube set
is firmly secured to the pump and the
CushionAir cells are fitted correctly to the
chair.
5.2 Turn the pump ON by pressing the Power
Switch.
5.3 Select the operating mode by pressing the
Mode Selection Key:
ALTERNATING –In alternating mode, the cells
inflate and deflate in turn to change the
contact area where the patient is supported.
STATIC –In static mode, all the cells are
inflated simultaneously to give the patient
even support.