Arjo Alpha Active 5 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR US
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Alpha Active 5
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WARNING
To avoid injury, always read this Instructions For Use and accompanied documents before using the
product.
Mandatory to read the Instructions For Use.

3
Foreword
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4
Intended use for Alpha Active
5
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.
6
Safet
y
instructions
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7
Home car
e
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9
P
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p
arations
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P
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Alpha Active 5
mattress
5
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Installin
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Initial setup o
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Alpha Active
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9
S
upport settin
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procedure.
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Active
(
Alternatin
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mod
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R
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onstant Low Pressure
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tatic
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mod
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anual-onl
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D
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Routine Maintenanc
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2
4
Alpha Active
5
System
5
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Alpha Active 5
Pump
5
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Alpha Active 5
Mattress Replacement
5
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Contents

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4
Foreword
Customer contact information
For questions re
g
ardin
g
this product, supplies, maintenance, or additional in
f
ormation about Ar
j
o products and
s
ervice, please contact Ar
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Please read and fully understand the Instructions for Use (IFU) before using
Alpha Active 5TM
In
f
ormation in this IFU is necessar
y
to per
f
orm the proper operation and maintenance o
f
the equipment. It will
h
elp to protect
y
our product and make sure that the equipment per
f
orms to
y
our satis
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action. The in
f
ormation
in this IFU is important
f
or
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our sa
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and must be read and understood to help prevent possible in
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5
system before every use or every
5
week
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or lon
g
term use
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to maintain sa
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and reliabilit
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the equipment, see
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2
4.
Support
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ou require
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urther support, please contact Ar
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or comprehensive support and maintenance to maximize the
l
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-term sa
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et
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, reliabilit
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and value o
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the product.
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our local Ar
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f
or spare parts. The
telephone numbers appear on the last pa
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this IFU.
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acturer or the distributor. In the European
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ompetent Authorit
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in the member state where
the
y
are located.
Expected service life
The Alpha Active® pump has an expected service life of seven
y
ears. To maintain the condition of the pump,
h
ave the pump serviced re
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ularl
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accordin
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to the schedule recommended b
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N
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T use unapproved
accessories or attempt to modi
fy
, disassemble or otherwise misuse the Alpha Active s
y
stem. Failure to observe
this caution could result in in
j
ur
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, or in extreme cases, death.
Environmental protection
Incorrect disposal o
f
this equipment and its component parts, particularl
y
batteries or other electrical
c
omponents, ma
y
produce substances that are hazardous to the environment. To minimise these hazards,
c
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or in
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ormation on correct disposal.

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Warnin
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means:
S
a
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et
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warnin
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. Failure to
u
nderstand and obe
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this warnin
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ma
y
result in in
j
ur
y
to
y
ou or to others.
C
aution means: Failure to
f
ollow these instructions
ma
y
cause dama
g
e to all or parts o
f
the s
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stem or
e
quipment.
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f
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f
or the
c
orrect use o
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this s
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stem or equipment.
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6
Intended use for Alpha Active 5
Alpha Active 5 is a pump and mattress s
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stem intended
f
or use b
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care
g
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1
in acute care, lon
g
-term care
and home care
f
acilities, includin
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private homes,
f
or the prevention and
/
or mana
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ement o
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pressure in
j
uries
(
pressure ulcers
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.
The Alpha Active 5 s
y
stem is
f
or patient’s wei
g
ht
f
rom 40 k
g
(
88 lb
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to 200 k
g
(
441 lb
)
.
The Alpha Active 5 s
y
stem is indicated
f
or the prevention and
/
or mana
g
ement o
f
all patient risk levels when
c
ombined with an individualised, comprehensive pressure in
j
ur
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protocol:
f
or example, repositionin
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, nutritional
s
upport, skin care.
S
election should be based upon a holistic assessment o
f
the individuals care needs.
These s
y
stems represent one aspect o
f
a pressure in
j
uries
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pressure ulcers
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mana
g
ement protocol; all other
aspects o
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care should be considered b
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the prescribin
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clinician. I
f
existin
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wounds do not improve or the
p
atient
’
s condition chan
g
es the overall therap
y
re
g
imen should be considered b
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the prescribin
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clinician.
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and should not replace clinical
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Do not use Alpha Active 5 s
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stem
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or patients with unstable spinal
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ractures.
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We recommend that
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acilities establish re
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ular assessment routines.
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are
g
ivers should assess each patient
accordin
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to the
f
ollowin
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criteria prior to use:
• The Alpha Active 5 system has been designed for use with patients ranging from 40 kg (88 lb) to 200 kg
(441 lb) for the Alpha Active 5 mattresses.
I
f
the patient does not meet these criteria an alternative equipment
/
s
y
stem shall be used.
Cautions
I
f
patients have other unstable
f
ractures, or conditions which ma
y
be complicated b
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a so
f
t or movin
g
sur
f
ace,
advice should be sou
g
ht
f
rom an appropriate clinician be
f
ore use. While the Alpha Active 5 s
y
stem has been
desi
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ned to mana
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e patients up to the wei
g
ht limits indicated above, those approachin
g
this upper limit are
l
ikel
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to have additional care and mobilit
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needs and ma
y
be better suited to a s
y
stem with a hi
g
her wei
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be a healthcare pro
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essional or la
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person who operates this medical device.

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Safety instructions
Be
f
ore
y
ou connect the s
y
stem pump to a mains socket, read care
f
ull
y
all the installation instructions contained
within thi
s
m
a
n
ua
l.
The s
y
stem has been desi
g
ned to compl
y
with re
g
ulator
y
sa
f
et
y
standards includin
g:
• EN60601-1:2006/A1:2013 and IEC 60601-1:2005/A1:2012
• EN60601-1-11:2015; IEC 60601-1-11:2015 and IEC60601-1-8/A1:2012
• ANSI/AAMI ES 60601-1(2005)+AMD(2012) and CAN/CSA C22.2 No.60601-1(2008)+(2014).
WARNING
Make sure that the mains power cable and
tubeset or air hoses are positioned to avoid
causing a trip or other hazard, and are
clear of moving bed mechanisms or other
possible entrapment areas. Where cable
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sides of the mattress, these should be used
to cover the mains power cable.
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accessible at all times.
WARNING
Whilst the patient is unattended, safety
sides should be used based on clinical
assessment and in line with local policy.
WARNING
It is the responsibility of the care giver to
ensure that the user can use this product
safely.
WARNING
The cover of this product is vapour
permeable but not air permeable and may
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Alignment of the bed frame, safety sides
and the mattress should leave no gap wide
enough to entrap a patient’s head or body,
or to allow egress to occur in a hazardous
manner where entanglement with the mains
power cable and tubeset or air hoses may
result. Care should be exercised to prevent
occurrence of gaps by compression
or movement of the mattress. Death or
serious injury may occur.
WARNING
The mains power socket/plug must be
accessible at all times. To disconnect
the pump completely from the electricity
supply, remove the plug from the mains
power socket.
WARNING
Disconnect the pump from the mains power
socket before cleaning and inspecting.
WARNING
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misused. There are no user-serviceable
parts inside the pump. The pump’s case
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CAUTION
Pets and children must be supervised in
the vicinity of the system.
CAUTION
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cigarettes, etc.
CAUTION
Never use sharp objects or electrically
heated under blankets on or under the
system.
CAUTION
Do not store the system in direct sunlight.
WARNING
Only the pump and mattress combination
as indicated by Arjo should be used. The
correct function of the product cannot be
guaranteed if incorrect pump and mattress
combinations are used.
CAUTION
Do not use phenol-based solutions to clean
the system.
CAUTION
Placing extra layers between the patient
and the mattress potentially reduces the
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should be avoided or kept to a minimum.
As part of sensible pressure area care, it is
advisable to avoid wearing clothing which
may cause areas of localised high pressure
due to creases, seams, etc. Placing objects
in pockets should be avoided for the same
reason.
CAUTION
Make sure the system is clean and dry prior
to use or storage.
CAUTION
Store the pump and mattress in the
protective bags supplied.
CAUTION
When the pump is in use the operator
should remain in area in case the system
alarms.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the cover ensure only
the recommended cleaning method is used.
CAUTION
To avoid entrapment risks ensure the
mattress and bed are the correct sizes.
Incompatible support surfaces can create a
patient safety hazard.

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9
WARNING
To avoid injury to the patient when operating the Alpha Active 5 system as a caregiver and as a
lay person:
M
ake sure the s
y
stem is operatin
g
accordin
g
tosection “Mattress and pump operation” on pa
g
e
19
.
If the s
y
stem is not operatin
g
correctl
y
, see section “Troubleshootin
g
and Alarm Conditions” on
p
a
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e 25
.
If the s
y
stem is still not operatin
g
correctl
y
, or if
y
ou have concerns, contact the patient’s doctor
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Home care
Use the Alpha Active 5 system
Be
f
ore usin
g
the
Alpha Active 5
system in a home environment make sure that all caregivers, including
5
r
elatives, have read and understood the instructions in this
I
F
U
.
Wh
e
n th
e
Alpha Active 5
system is in use, make sure:
5
• The Alpha Active 5 system is kept away from sources of heat and moisture, and protected from dust, lint and
dirt.
• The Alpha Active 5 system is not covered.
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Pump environmental in
f
ormation” on page
2
7.
• Routine maintenance must be performed on the Alpha Active 5 system before every use or every week (if
for long term use) to maintain safety and reliability of the equipment.
S
ee
“
Routine Maintenance” on page
2
4.
Wh
e
n th
e
Alpha Active 5
system is not in use, make sure:
5
• No children can access the Alpha Active
5
system.
• No pets can come in contact with the Alpha Active
5
system.
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1.
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heck the packa
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e
f
or dama
g
e. I
f
the product looks dama
g
ed durin
g
transport, contact the transport
agency
.
D
o
N
O
T use the product.
2.
C
heck that the items are complete
:
• Alpha Active 5 pump with power cable and hanging brackets.
•
Alpha Active 5
mattress replacement integrated tube-sets.
5
•
C
over.
3
.
R
ec
y
cle the packa
g
in
g
accordin
g
to local re
g
ulations.
4.
Read
thi
s
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U
.
5
.
S
tore the
IFU
in a designated area, where it is easily accessible at all times.
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Actions before every use (2 steps)
1. Inspect the
Alpha Active 5
system, according to section
5
“
Routine Maintenance” on page 24.
2. I
f
an
y
item is dama
g
ed - do
N
O
T use the product.
After each patient
C
lean and disin
f
ect the product a
f
ter each patient accordin
g
to section
“
Decontamination” on page 23.
The position of the caregiver
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g
iver should be positioned in
f
ront o
f
the pump durin
g
operation.
Preparations

PART
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– ALP
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with indicators
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in
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brackets
6
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/
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bu
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on
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1.
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1
2
3
4
5
6
1
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4
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6
7
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cells
5
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r
6
.
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ix straps
f
or securin
g
the mattress
7.
Five Active
(
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mode heel cells with internal
v
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a
lv
es
8
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ube
set
Parts designation – Alpha Active 5 mattress
1
2
3
5
6
7
4
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3
S
tatic head cells
16 Alternatin
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active
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cellls
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Product description - Alpha Active 5 pump
Summary pump
The Alpha Active 5 pump comprises o
f
a moulded
c
ase with non slip
f
eet on the base and inte
g
ral
h
an
g
in
g
brackets.
ON/OFF button
Pressin
g
the
O
N
/
O
FF button will activate the pump.
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f
orm a sel
f
test durin
g
which all
L
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ter 3 minutes
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this button, and the audible alarm will
be silenced
f
or 1
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minutes. The
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ellow indicator remains
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l
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icon indicates the currentl
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selected mode.
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indicators between the plus
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+
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buttons.
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the mute button.
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r
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pump
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r
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the pump has detected an internal
f
ault.
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service en
g
ineer should be called.
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NOTE
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m
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ca
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be
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. 10.
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or the mattress replacement is PU
c
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lon on the underside. There are six straps
l
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a 2-wa
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stretch
PU
(
pol
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urethane
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coated knitted
f
abric zipped to a
durable n
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lon base. The cover is welded to prevent
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or cleanin
g
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19 PU cells:
• 3 static head cells
• 16 cells in either Active (Alternating) mode (Active)
or Reactive Constant Low Pressure (Static) mode
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5
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6
Active
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cells that can be selectivel
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Heel Cell Location
185
180
175
170
165
160
155
150
145
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. 12.
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the heel zone valves
.
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Press the button
(
1
)
on the valve and pull on the tube
(
2
)
to separate the two parts in order to disconnect
and permanentl
y
vent the upper part o
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a heel cell to
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basis and be vigilant of skin issue that may
need care.
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the mattress replacement.
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e
sa
m
e
s
ide as the tubeset
)
.
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. 14.
3
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C
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y
.
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Installing Alpha Active 5 system
Installing Alpha Active 5 mattress (6 steps)
1.
R
emove the existin
g
mattress
f
rom the bed
f
rame and check that there are no protrudin
g
bed sprin
g
s or
s
harp ob
j
ects on the bed
f
rame sur
f
ace.
2.
U
nroll the mattress onto the bed
f
rame. Ensure that the tubeset is located near the
f
oot end o
f
the bed and
the
C
PR at the head end. The cells o
f
the mattress must be uppermost.
3
.
S
ecure the mattress to the bed
f
rame usin
g
the 6
f
astener straps.
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. Zip the cover onto the mattress startin
g
f
rom the head end, make sure not to trap an
y
material in the zip.
6
. Ensure that the
C
PR unit is secured in it’s closed position.
Installing Alpha Active 5 pump (5 steps)
1. Position the pump,
f
eet down, on an
y
convenient horizontal sur
f
ace or alternativel
y
suspend
f
rom the bed
f
oot rail b
y
means o
f
the inte
g
ral han
g
in
g
brackets.
2. Ensure that the mattress tubeset is not
“
kinked” or twisted, then connect it to the pump until it clicks into
p
lace.
3
. Ensure that the tubeset is securel
y
connected to the pump.
4. Insert the mains power plu
g
into a suitable mains power socket.
5
. Put the mains cable under the mattress usin
g
the three mattress cable ties. The ma
g
ic cable tie can be used
to mana
g
e the surplus cable b
y
the bed
f
oot rail.
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. 16.
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y
stem is now read
y
f
or use.
6
.
NOTE
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Make sure that the mains power cable is positioned to avoid causing a hazard and is clear of
moving bed mechanisms or other possible entrapment areas.
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Mattress and pump operation
Initial setup of Alpha Active System
These instructions cover da
y
-to-da
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operation o
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the s
y
stem.
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ther operations, such as maintenance and
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g
the Alpha Active 5 mattress replacement make sure it has been installed correctl
y
in accordance
with
“Installing Alpha Active 5 system”
on page 18, and ensure that the CPR unit on the mattress is clicked
”
into the closed position.
1.
C
onnect the pump to the mains power suppl
y
usin
g
the supplied cable.
2. Pr
ess
th
e
O
N
/
O
FF button on the side o
f
the pump.
3
. Press and hold both the plus
(
+
)
and minus
(
–
)
buttons
f
or at least 3 seconds to reset the mattress pressure
to the de
f
ault com
f
ort
(
Equivalent to patient wei
g
ht 100 k
g)
control level
(
4 L
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s
li
g
ht up
)
.
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. Place a bed sheet loosel
y
over the mattress without tuckin
g
, to
g
ain maximum pressure redistribution.
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It is important to
f
ollow the correct support settin
g
procedure to ensure the patient receives adequate support
(
li
f
t
)
while achievin
g
maximum pressure redistribution and com
f
ort.
NOTE
Refer to “Product description - Alpha Active 5 pump” on page 13 for a comprehensive
description of the controls and indicators on the pump.
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It may be necessary for the caregiver to set the comfort setting according to patient weight,
before using the system.
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patient weight.
At higher patient weights it may be necessary to consider use of the system’s ‘manual-only’
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These adjustments and checks should be in conjunction with independent clinical determination
of appropriate support.
I
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1.
Lie or sit the patient on the mattress.
2
.
If initial setup
(
see above
)
is done skip this step and
g
o to step
3
.
Press and hold both the plus
(
+
)
and
m
inus
(
–
)
buttons
f
or at least 3 seconds to reset the mattress pressure to the de
f
ault com
f
ort
(
Equivalent to
p
atient wei
g
ht 100 k
g)
control level
(
4 L
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D
s
li
g
ht up
)
.
3
. The
S
emi-automatic
f
unctionalit
y
o
f
the pump operates onl
y
when in de
f
ault mode, Active
(
Alternatin
g)
. This
f
unctionalit
y
senses the patient wei
g
ht and ad
j
usts the pressure in the cells. This
f
unction provides onl
y
an
assisted ad
j
ustment o
f
mattress cell pressures within a pre-set patient wei
g
ht settin
g
ran
g
e, operatin
g
in
c
on
j
unction with the care
g
iver’s selection o
f
pressure settin
g
. Within each wei
g
ht settin
g
ran
g
e,
f
or individual
ad
j
ustments, care
g
iver selection o
f
pressure settin
g
should be considered in order to ensure selection o
f
appropriate cell pressures to support the patient.
4. Ensure that the patient is not
‘
bottomin
g
out’. To do this, un
f
asten the cover and slide a hand beneath the
p
atients sacral area to ensure at least 2.5 cm clearance between the sacrum and the bed base.
5
.I
f
the care
g
iver
f
eels less than 2.5 cm o
f
support material, the patient has bottomed out and the support
p
ressures should be ad
j
usted b
y
unlockin
g
and pressin
g
the plus
(
+
)
button then waitin
g
and retestin
g
.
NOTE
The caregiver can adjust the comfort control level according to clinical needs in semi-
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