Drive Gravity Series User manual

Gravity Series Long Term Care Pressure
Redistribution Mattress
USER MANUAL
Item #’s 15770, 15777, 15784,15785, 15876, 15877,
15870, 15884, 15885, 15886, 15888,
15970, 15970-4280, 15970-4284, 15977, 15984, 15985, 15996, G9-39X80X6
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USER: BEFORE using this product read this manual, containing important information on cleaning and
maintenance, and save for future reference.
1 General
1.1 Symbols
Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in
personal injury or property damage. See the information below for denitions of the signal words.
2 Cleaning and Disinfection Instructions
WARNING
Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION
Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property
damage or minor injury or both.
WARNING
Mattresses MUST be cleaned and disinfected regularly after each patient use. Because of the
potential risk of infectious exposure, cleaning with the patient on the bed is not recommended.
All equipment should be visually inspected. Any item that is visibly soiled with the patient’s
blood or other bodily uids should be properly cleaned or removed. Staff members should
treat all soiled bedding using universal precaution: as it it were contaminated with pathogenic
microorganisms. Staff members should wear appropriate wear appropriate Personal Protective
Equipment when cleaning and disinfecting mattresses. All cleaning and disinfecting solutions
must be prepared according to the manufacturers’ instructions. Follow standard institutional
wipe down and infection control procedures. DO NOT open the zippered mattress top cover
during cleaning, infection control procedures or during use. DO NOT launder or autoclave
mattress covers.
Gives useful tips, recommendations and information for efcient, trouble-free use.
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2 Cleaning Instructions and Warranty
Cover Material:
• Polyber/ Polyurethane Stretch
Wipe down the mattress unit with a damp cloth pre-soaked with warm water containing a mild detergent.
Approved intermediate level disinfectants may be used according to the cover material. Please refer to
the chart below for recommended disinfectants. After cleaning and disinfection, please avoid dust and
proximity to dusty areas. All parts should be air dried thoroughly before use.

ENTRAPMENT WARNING
Proper patient assessment and monitoring, as well as proper maintenance and use of mat-
tresses is required to reduce the risk of entrapment. Visit the FDA website at http://www.fda.
gov to learn about the risks of entrapment. Refer to the owners manuals for beds and rails for
additional product and safety information.
Mattress MUST t bed frame and bed rails snugly to reduce the risk of entrapment.
Polyfiber/Polyurethane Stretch Cover Vinyl Bottom Cover
Recommended EPA-Approved Quaternary Ammonium Compound Phenolic Disinfectants
Acceptable Chlorine Bleach (1:10) Quaternary, Chlorine Bleach (1:10)
Not Recommended Phenolic Disinfectants Isopropyl Alcohol
CAUTION: After cleaning, dry the mattress without direct exposure of sunlight.
1. Remove the bedding.
2. Clean the top and bottom covers with organic cleaner or soapy water.
3. Use a standard cleaning solution, described above, to clean the top and bottom covers.
1. Remove the bedding from the mattress.
2. Measure the thickness of the mattress (mattressdepth) in an uncompressed area.
3. Lay a straight edge over the compressed area of the mattress.
4. Measure the depth of the compressed area (compressiondepth).
5. Use the following formula to determine the amount of compression (compresspercentage):
3 Maintenance
3.1 Inspection
The internal and external parts of the mattress should be should be visually inspected every 3 months and in
between patients for damage and wear. Remove the mattress from service and replace all damaged parts.
Inspection Record
INSPECTION
DATE
INSPECTOR DAMAGE
FOUND
(Y/N)
REMOVED
FROM
SERVICE DATE
REPAIR
DATE
RETURNED TO
SERVICE DATE
3 Cleaning Instructions and Warranty
3.2 Compression Test
compressiondepth
Straight Edge
Mattress
Uncompressed Area
FIGURE 1 Compression Test
Compressed
Area
x 100 = compress percentage
mattressdepth
Mattress
Thickness
Depth of
Compresion
6. Record the compression % calculated.
Note* Compression percentages greater than 30% may be considered defective. Proof of this data point will be needed
for any warranty claims.
As an element of the maintenance, perform a compression test as per Section 3.2."

This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our products.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state.
Drive warrants the mattress and cover when purchased new and unused to be free from defects in materials,
workmanship, and assembly for the following time periods:
PRODUCT ITEM # FOAM COVER
Gravity 7 Pressure Redistribution Mattress 15876, 15770, 15784, 15877, 15777, 15785 7 Years 3 Years
Gravity 8 Deluxe Pressure Redistribution Mattress 15886, 15870, 15884, 15888, 15885 10 Years 3 Years
Gravity 9 Premium Pressure Redistribution Mattress 15996, 15970, 15984, 15977, 15985, G9-39X80X6 15 Years 3 Years
Gravity 9 42'' Premium Pressure Redistribution Mattress 15970-4280, 15970-4284 7 Years 3 Years
If within such warranty period any such product shall be proven to be defective, such product shall be repaired or
replaced with new or refurbished product components, or a refund corresponding to the proper service time shall
be offered, at Drive’s option. This warranty does not include any labor or shipping charges incurred in replacement
part installation or repair of any such product. Moreover, the warranty period of the repaired or replaced product shall
terminate with the termination of the warranty period for the original product component.
For warranty service, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your Drive product. In the event you do not
receive satisfactory warranty service, please write directly to Drive at the address on the back cover. Provide the dealer’s
name, address, model number, and the date of purchase, indicate nature of the defect and, if the product has a lot
number, indicate that as well.
Drive Corporation will issue a return authorization. The defective unit or parts shall be cleaned using disinfectant prior
to return and must be returned for warranty inspection using the serial number, when applicable, as identication within
thirty days of return authorization date. DO NOT return products to our factory without our prior consent. C.O.D. shipments
will be refused; please prepay shipping charges. LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: THE FOREGOING WARRANTY
SHALL NOT APPLY TO LOT NUMBERED PRODUCTS IF THE LOT NUMBER HAS BEEN REMOVED OR DEFACED;
CUSTOM SIZING OR ANY CUSTOMIZATION MADE TO THE FOAM AND/OR COVER; PRODUCTS SUBJECTED TO
NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, IMPROPER OPERATION, MAINTENANCE OR STORAGE; DAMAGE CAUSED BY ANY
EVENTS OUTSIDE THE CONTROL OF DRIVE INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: DAMAGE FROM CARELESSNESS,
ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE, DAMAGE FROM SHARP OBJECTS, TEARS, NEGLIGENCE (WHETHER WILFUL OR NOT),
TAMPERING, DAMAGE FROM FIRE, DAMAGE OCCURRING IN TRANSIT AFTER DELIVERY BY DRIVE OR EXCESSIVE
WEAR AND TEAR, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS, USE OF
INAPPROPRIATE CLEANING COMPOUNDS AND FAILURE TO ENSURE THAT ANY PRODUCT IS THOROUGHLY DRIED
BEFORE TURNING OR FLIPPING IT OVER; DAMAGE RESULTING FROM CONTAMINATION FOLLOWING DAMAGE
TO THE COVER AND FAILURE TO REPLACE IT, CONTAMINATION DUE TO INCORRECT STORAGE OR FAILURE TO
INSPECT THE INTERIOR OF THE MATTRESS AS STATED HEREIN, OR DAMAGE DUE TO UNUSUAL CONTAMINATION
OR INFECTION, SPILLAGE OR STAINING, OR USE OF ABRASIVE, CORROSIVE OR ANY SUCH SIMILAR DAMAGING
SUBSTANCE; DAMAGE DUE TO UNDERTAKING ANY ACTION OR PROCEDURE USING THE PRODUCT OUTSIDE ITS
NORMAL AND INTENDED USE; DAMAGE RESULTING FROM FAILURE TO REPLACE DAMAGED PARTS PROMPTLY OR
DAMAGE DUE TO INTERIOR PARTS BEING USED WITHOUT THE COVER, BEING USED WITH A DAMAGED COVER,
OR WITH THE COVER BEING INCORRECTLY FITTED; DAMAGE WHEN ANY PARTS OF THE MATTRESS ARE USED AS
PART OF, OR IN CONJUNCTION WITH, ANY OTHER PRODUCT OR PIECE OF EQUIPMENT EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY
PROVIDED FOR BY DRIVE; DAMAGE NOT PROVEN TO THE SATISFACTION OF DRIVE TO BE DUE TO DEFECTIVE
MATERIALS, WORKMANSHIP OR ASSEMBLY; OR PRODUCTS MODIFIED WITHOUT DRIVE’S EXPRESS WRITTEN
CONSENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO MODIFICATION THROUGH THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR
ATTACHMENTS OR PRODUCTS DAMAGED BY REASON OF REPAIRS MADE TO ANY COMPONENT WITHOUT THE
SPECIFIC CONSENT OF DRIVE . IT IS A CONDITION OF THIS WARRANTY THAT THE FOLLOWING IS COMPLIED
WITH:THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES
WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND THE SOLE REMEDY FOR VIOLATIONS OF ANY WARRANTY
WHATSOEVER, SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT
PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN. THE APPLICATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY WHATSOEVER
SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN. DRIVE SHALL NOT
BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER AND DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY
BEYOND THE INITIAL PURCHASE PRICE OF THE MATTRESS. THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY
WITH STATE/PROVINCIAL LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS.
4 Limited Warranty
PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH
FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975.
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UTILISATEUR: AVANT d’utiliser ce produit lisez ce manuel, contenant des informations importantes sur le
nettoyage et l’entretien, et conserver pour référence ultérieure .
1 Général
1.1 Pictogrammes
On emploie des mots-clés dans ce manuel; ils s’appliquent aux risques ou aux pratiques dangereuses qui
représentent des risques de blessures graves ou de dommages matériels. Voyez les informations cidessous
pour la dénition des mots-clés.
2 Instructions de nettoyage et de désinfection
Manuel de l’utilisateur
Gravity série soins de longue durée redistribution matelas
numéro d’article 15770, 15777, 15784,15785, 15876, 15877,
15870, 15884, 15885, 15886, 15888,
15970, 15970-4280, 15970-4284, 15977, 15984, 15985, 15996
AVERTISSEMENT
Avertissement indique l’éventualité d’une situation dangereuse qui pourrait causer des bless-
ures graves ou mortelles si elle n’est pas évitée.
MISE EN GARDE
Mise en garde indique l’éventualité d’une situation dangereuse qui pourrait causer des dom-
mages matériels ou des blessures légères, voire les deux, si elle n’est pas évitée.
AVERTISSEMENT
Les matelas DOIVENT être nettoyés et désinfectés périodiquement après chaque utilisa-
tion par le patient. Le nettoyage du lit n’est pas recommandé lorsque le patient y est alité
à cause du risque possible d’exposition aux infections. Tout équipement doit être inspecté
visuellement. Chaque article visiblement souillé avec le sang ou les liquides corporels du
patient doit être nettoyé ou enlevé. Les membres du personnel doivent traiter toute la litière
souillée en utilisant une précaution universelle: car elle a été contaminée par des micro-or-
ganismes pathogènes. Les membres du personnel portent un équipement de protection
individuelle approprié lors du nettoyage et de la désinfection des matelas. Toutes les solu-
tions de nettoyage et de désinfection doivent être préparées conformément aux instructions
du fabricant. Respectez les normes d’essuyage et les procédures de contrôle d’infection
de l’établissement. N’OUVREZ PAS le protège-matelas à fermeture à glissière pendant le
nettoyage, les procédures de contrôle d’infection ou pendant l’utilisation. NE lavez PAS ou
NE mettez PAS les protège-matelas dans l’autoclave.
Offre des conseils, des recommandations et des informations utiles pour assurer un
fonctionnement optimal.
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Matériel de couverture :
• Polyber / étirable
polyuréthane
Nettoyer le matelas de l’unité avec un chiffon humide pré-imbibé d’eau chaude mélangée avec un
détergent doux. Désinfectants de niveau intermédiaire approuvés peuvent être utilisés en fonction
du matériau de couverture. S’il vous plaît se référer au tableau ci-dessous pour les désinfectants
recommandés. Après le nettoyage et désinfection, s’il vous plaît éviter la poussière et la proximité des
zones poussiéreuses. Toutes les parties doivent être séchées à l’air avant de l’utiliser.