Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Balanced Air User manual

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Cleaning Instructions
Cushion
1. Usegermicidal soap to wash the cushion.
2. Use wash cloth to wipe the cushion dry. Do not use detergents
or other solvents.
3. Do not machine wash or tumbledry.
4. Do not heat or steam autoclave.
Cover
1.Wash at 30°C I 86°F
2.Do not iron.
3. For single patient useonly.
Repairing Leaks
1. Make sure the cushion and allfour corners are inflated
completely.
2. Immerse the over-inflated cushion into water to locate the leak.
You will see air bubbles rising from the area where the leak is.
3. When the leak has been located, mark the leak by inserting a
toothpick into the hole.
4. Deflate the cushion.
5. Allow the cushion to dry completely,then remove the toothpick.
6. Clean the area around the hole and let the surface dry.
7. Place a patch film over the hole.
8. Press the patch film down firmly to seal. Do not use cushion for
at least 30 minutes.
9. When leak repair is complete, adjust the cushion to proper
inflation according to the usermanual.
Patches do not change the performance of the cushion, but if
your patch is not successful in solving the problem, or there is
more serious damage, please contact your local provider.
Drive Medical Ltd,
Ainley’s Industrial Estate, Elland, HX5 9JP
The Balanced Air
Adjustable Cushion
General Information
1.The Balanced Air cushion is intended to provide comfort,skin
protection and stability while redistributing pressure.
2. The Balanced Air is designed for patients at high risk for
pressure ulcers.
3. Inflate cushion per instructions prior to use.
4. Do not bend or fold the Balanced Air.
5. If any part of the body touches the cushion base, too much air
has been released, which will reduce the therapeutic effect.
6.Please check the cushion every day to make sure itis fully
inflated so the user will notbottom out.
7.Please store this product and its accessories in adry
environment.

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3. Valve
4. Blackrope
6. UserManual
1. Place the Balanced Air on chair,
turn valve counter-clockwise to
open
2. Connect silicon tube from hand
pump to valve and inflate until
cushion arches slightly
1. Cells: for independent pressure redistribution.
2. Hand pump: For cushion inflation.
3. Valve: Each cushion has avalve which is usedto adjust the
amount of air inside the cushion.
4. Black rope: For portability.
5. Repair kit: Includes glue and two pieces of patch film for repair
in case ofpuncture.
6. User Manual: Provides instruction on adjustment, care and
repair.
7. Cover: Is low shear, water-resistant stretch nylon.
3. Turn valve clockwise toclose
and remove hand pump
5. Place your hand between
cushion and the user's deepest
penetrating bony prominence
7. Turn valve clockwise to close.
4. With cushion in this over-inflated
condition, place the user on the
cushion in his/her normal sitting
position
6. With your hand in place, slowly
turn the valve counter-clockwise to
release some air to immerse the
user in the cushion
8. If there is less than 1/2inch of
air between person and base of
cushion, add air and repeat
process.