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2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This user manual outlines the intended use of the Aspire Active Air 8 Alternating Mattress Replacement,
the intended use constitutes how to achieve maximum comfort whilst maximising safety and eciency
for care sta and patients alike.
It is IMP ORTANT that this user manual is read in its entirety prior to operating the Replacement. The
manual is designed to ensure that patients are equipped with the information required to competently
and responsibly operate the replacement and pump.
It is recommended that the user manual be kept in an easily accessible place for quick reference.
If required, Aidacare product specialists can provide additional training.
All WARNINGS and CAUTIONS within this manual should be strictly adhered to. Failure to do so could
result in harm to the patient or operator.
CAUTIONS highlighted throughout this manual identify possible hazards in procedures or conditions,
which if not followed correctly could result in equipment damage, or failure.
WARNINGS highlighted throughout this manual identify possible hazards in procedures or
conditions which if not followed correctly could result in serious injury, or fatality.
General
• Electrical equipment can be hazardous if used incorrectly
• Residual current devices (RCD) are not supplied with Active Air 8 Replacements. Please consult with
your Biomedical Engineer/advisor concerning RCD requirements
• The clinically qualified person responsible should consider the age, size and condition of the
patient before using the Alternating Mattress Replacement
• The maximum safe working load of the Active Air 8 is 200kg with a safe patient range of 30-200kg
• This replacement is not to be used on top of a pre-existing support surface. This is a Mattress
Replacement so there is no need for a static foam mattress or pressure safety underlay to be located
underneath, this Replacement can go directly onto the bed platform
• Power Cord Protection – L shaped connection coupled with the protector function, significantly
reduce the risk of the power cord becoming loose and getting damaged
• Cable Management – Cords are retained within the replacement so the risk of tripping and cord
pinching is eliminated
• If placed in static mode, after 20 minutes the system will fall back to alternating mode ensuring
maximum patient protection and pressure management
• Cell retention band prevents the inadvertent movement or seperation of the cells that could lead to
friction and shear
3. PRODUCT SAFEGUARDS
SAFEGUARD DESCRIPTION
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of
electrocution
1. Occupants should not operate the product at any time. Always ensure that
the pump is unplugged when not in use.
2. Do not disassemble the pump at any time.
3. Do not place or store the pump close to water or any other liquid.
4. Do not submerge the pump in water or any other liquid.
5. Do not make contact with the pump if it has come into contact with water or
any other liquid, unplug immediately.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of
burn, electrocution,
fire or injury to the
patient
1. The mattress must be operated by connecting it to the pump ensuring that
it is not turned o or unplugged whilst in use.
2. Always ensure that warning labels are adhered to ensuring that voltage
is correct, approved power cords are used and that Children & Animals
do not come into contact with the packaging materials that could cause
suocation.
3. Equipment is not suitable to be used in the presence of a flammable
anaesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide.
4. Keep away from sharp objects.
5. Close supervision is necessary when this product is used by, on, or near
children or people with disabilities.
6. Use this product only for its intended use as described in the user manual.
Do not use attachments not recommended by the Aidacare.
7. Do not operate this product if the pump has a damaged power cord or
plug, not working properly, has been dropped or damaged or dropped/
submerged into water or another liquid. If this occurs, contact your Aspire
dealer immediately for a product inspection.
8. Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces.
9. Do not block the air valves/tubes/openings by placing on a soft surface such
as a bed or couch. Keep all valves/tubes/openings responsible for air flow,
clear of all lint, hair and other particles.
10. Do not insert any object into the air valves/tubes/openings.
11. Avoid dropping pump and do NOT mount any heavy objects on top of it.
12. Place the power cord and air hoses at the occupant’s foot area to avoid
strangling of the occupant’s neck.
13. Avoid electromagnetic interference by ensuring that electro-magnetic or RF
generated equipment is kept away from the occupant.
14. Over the course of operation, the pump will generate a small amount of
heat. Do not maintain skin contact with pump for more than 1 minute at a
time. Never cover the pump when it is in use, ensure air flow to pump is free
at all times.
15. During a power outage or loss (even if only temporary) the pump will stop
and power failure alarm will sound for up to 20 seconds. The pump will
return to normal operation once the power supply is resumed.
16. Connect this product to a properly grounded outlet only.
17. Avoid the risk of electrocution by grounding the ground pin with grounding
power outlet.
18. The EMC specification is compliant with all regulations and requirements.
For power leads with a ground pin, the connection with properly grounded
power outlets will supress the EMC eect. The pump will work correctly for
power leads that are not grounded.
19. Connecting auto-detection should only be performed by the operator and
not the occupant.