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BariAir Therapy System
USER MANUAL
P/N 404832-AH Rev A • 06/2014 ...with people in mind
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Important Information For Users
In order for ArjoHuntleigh products to perform properly, ArjoHuntleigh recommends the following conditions. Failure
to comply with these conditions will void any applicable warranties.
• Use this product only in accordance with these instructions and applicable product labeling.
• Assembly, operations, extensions, re-adjustments, modifications, technical maintenance or repairs must
be performed by qualified personnel authorized by ArjoHuntleigh. Contact ArjoHuntleigh for information
regarding maintenance and repair.
• Ensure the electrical installation of the room complies with the appropriate national electrical
wiring standards.
Specific indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions and safety information exist for ArjoHuntleigh’s
therapeutic support surface products. It is important for users to read and familiarize themselves with these
instructions and to consult the treating physician prior to patient placement and product use. Individual patient
conditions may vary.
NOTICE
This product has been configured from the manufacturer to meet the specific voltage requirements. Refer to the
product information label for specific voltage.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Indications ..........................................................................................................................................................................................1
Contraindications...........................................................................................................................................................................2
Risks and Precautions...................................................................................................................................................................2
Safety Information .........................................................................................................................................................................2
Patient Placement
Preparation for Patient Placement.......................................................................................................................................5
Patient Transfer to the BariAir Therapy System...............................................................................................................6
Air Pressure Adjustment.............................................................................................................................................................8
Turn Assist Adjustment...............................................................................................................................................................9
Pulsation Adjustment ...............................................................................................................................................................10
Percussion Adjustment............................................................................................................................................................10
Completion of Patient Placement.....................................................................................................................................10
Nursing Care
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) ...........................................................................................................................12
Auxiliary CPR...................................................................................................................................................................................12
Alarms.................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Q-Shift Check.................................................................................................................................................................................13
Patient Enter / Exit Via Foot of Bed (Ambulatory Patients).................................................................................14
Patient Transfer to Bed (Non-Ambulatory Patients)...............................................................................................14
Installation of Extension Packs / Cushions...................................................................................................................15
Footboard Release for Taller Patients and Traction.................................................................................................16
Bed Adjustment to Cardiac Chair Position...................................................................................................................16

Patient Transport in Cardiac Chair Position .................................................................................................................17
Side Rail Operations...................................................................................................................................................................18
•Side Rail Positions .................................................................................................................................................................18
•Adjust Side Rail to Narrow Door Position...............................................................................................................18
•Side Rail Operating Tips ....................................................................................................................................................18
Extension Cushion Operations ...........................................................................................................................................19
•Extension Board Positions................................................................................................................................................19
•Adjust Extension Packs and Cushions to Normal Position..........................................................................19
Adjustable Corner Post Operations..................................................................................................................................19
•Adjustable Corner Post Positions................................................................................................................................19
•Set Adjustable Corner Post to Normal Position..................................................................................................19
Skin Care............................................................................................................................................................................................19
Incontinence / Drainage.........................................................................................................................................................19
Patient Bathing..............................................................................................................................................................................20
Bedpan Placement.....................................................................................................................................................................20
Bedpan Removal..........................................................................................................................................................................21
Patient Positioning......................................................................................................................................................................21
•Right Hold..................................................................................................................................................................................21
•Center Hold ..............................................................................................................................................................................21
•Left Hold.....................................................................................................................................................................................22
•Trendelenburg / Reverse Trendelenburg...............................................................................................................22
•Cardiac Chair............................................................................................................................................................................22
General Operation......................................................................................................................................................................22
Care and Cleaning
Daily Care and Cleaning of the BariAir Therapy System While In Use...........................................................23
Weekly Care and Cleaning of the BariAir Therapy System While In Use......................................................24
Preventive Maintenance.........................................................................................................................................................24

Operating Instructions
Power-Up Procedure.................................................................................................................................................................24
Main Control Panel.....................................................................................................................................................................25
•Home Menu.............................................................................................................................................................................25
- InstaFlate Function............................................................................................................................................................26
- Seat Deflate ..........................................................................................................................................................................26
- Main Menu............................................................................................................................................................................27
• Turn Assist Menus..........................................................................................................................................................27
• Pulsation Menu...............................................................................................................................................................28
• Height / Weight Preset...............................................................................................................................................29
• Percussion Menus .........................................................................................................................................................30
• Right Hold..........................................................................................................................................................................31
• Center Hold.......................................................................................................................................................................31
• Left Hold..............................................................................................................................................................................31
• Lock-Out Menu...............................................................................................................................................................32
- Status Menu .........................................................................................................................................................................33
•Air Pressures Display............................................................................................................................................................34
•Alarm Silence...........................................................................................................................................................................34
•Scale Menu................................................................................................................................................................................35
- Zero............................................................................................................................................................................................35
- Preset........................................................................................................................................................................................36
- Alarm ........................................................................................................................................................................................36
- Weight Hold .........................................................................................................................................................................37
- Delay.........................................................................................................................................................................................37
- Store Trend............................................................................................................................................................................38
- Weight Trend Chart..........................................................................................................................................................38

•CPR.................................................................................................................................................................................................38
•Auxiliary CPR ............................................................................................................................................................................39
Transport Mode............................................................................................................................................................................39
Hand Control..................................................................................................................................................................................40
Power Down Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................41
Specifications..............................................................................................................................................................................42
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).....................................................................................................................44
Definition of Symbols Used .............................................................................................................................................48
Customer Contact Information.....................................................................................................................................48

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INTRODUCTION
The BariAir™Therapy System is a risk management treatment system designed for large and / or difficult-to-manage
patients. The BariAir Therapy System provides low air-loss pressure management therapy, pulsation, percussion, Turn
Assist, flexible patient positioning capabilities and built-in scales for patients weighing 300* to 850 lb ([136* - 386 kg]
including accessories).
Turn Assist ‑ The continuous lateral turn up to 20˚ helps reposition the patient, promote comfort and shift pressure
points. Turn Assist is programmable with three levels of turning on each side (low, medium and high turn) as well as
pause and hold functions to suspend the patient on either side for ease in nursing care.
Pulsating Air Suspension Therapy ‑ The gentle pulsating action provides patients with one of the most aggressive
therapies available for the treatment of pressure ulcers and wounds, having been shown to increase capillary blood
flow and lymphatic drainage, while the air support surface helps reduce interface pressures. Pulsation therapy can
be customized with programmable intensities and cycle times and can be used in conjunction with Turn Assist and
percussion therapy, or as a stand-alone therapy.
Percussion Therapy ‑ Percussion therapy can be used in conjunction with Turn Assist, during turning, to help mobilize
pulmonary secretions. Percussion therapy can be customized by adjusting frequency, intensity and duration of therapy.
The BariAir Therapy System is made up of a patient support surface comprised of 23 low air-loss cushions positioned over
a pair of inflatable turning bladders, all of which are mounted on a critical care frame. The patient rests on the patient
support surface as air pressures in every other cushion slowly increase and decrease, creating a gentle pulsating action.
The cushions are grouped into three sections: head, body, and leg, allowing for customization of air pressures in each
section of cushions. When Turn Assist is activated, the bladders located beneath the cushions will slowly inflate and
deflate, turning the patient in a gentle side-to-side motion. A percussion cushion is installed beneath the low air-loss
cushions to provide chest physiotherapy.
The following accessories are available for use with the BariAir Therapy System:
• foot extension with cushion and cover sheet - increases bed length by 12 in (30 cm), useful for patients taller
than 6 ft 2 in (1.9 m)
• extension packs to provide pressure management for wide patients
• trapeze for patient positioning
Indications
The BariAir Therapy System is indicated to aid in:
• Patients whose body weight and size pose a significant risk or care management issue to the patient or staff during
the performance of routine nursing care.
• Large patients weighing between 300* and 850 lb (136* - 386 kg) including accessories.
• Large patients who are difficult to turn.
• Preventing and treating pressure ulcers.
• Large patients requiring percussion therapy.
*Certain circumstances such as patient weight or special patient care needs may warrant the use of this product for patients weighing less than 300 lb (136 kg).

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Contraindications
Patient conditions for which the BariAir Therapy System is contraindicated include:
• unstable cervical, thoracic and / or lumbar fracture
• cervical and skeletal traction
• total weight in excess of 850 lb (386 kg, including accessories)
Risks and Precautions
Transfer - Precaution should be taken during patient transfer, including the locking of caster brakes and caster
steering (see Patient Transfer under Patient Placement section).
Side Rails and Restraints - WARNING: Use of restraints, including side rails, can be critical to patient safety. Serious
injury or death can result from the use (potential entrapment) or non-use (potential patient falls) of side rails or other
restraints. See related Safety Information.
Patient Restraints ‑ Patient restraints may not be used with this bed.
Patient Migration ‑ Specialty surfaces have different shear and support characteristics than conventional surfaces
and may increase the risk of patient movement, sinking and / or migration into hazardous positions of entrapment
and / or inadvertent bed exit. While the BariAir Therapy System footboard can gradually release under loads, patients
may slide out of bed over the footboard, potentially risking serious injury. Such risks are increased if the head of the
bed is elevated or if the footboard has been manually released. Monitor patients frequently to guard against
patient entrapment.
Electromagnetic Interference - Although this equipment conforms with the intent of the directive 89/336/EEC
in relation to electromagnetic compatibility, all electrical equipment may produce interference. If interference is
suspected, move equipment away from sensitive devices or contact the manufacturer.
Shock Hazard ‑ Electrical shock hazard, do not remove covers. Refer to qualified service personnel.
Releasing the Footboard ‑ In some instances, releasing the footboard may increase risk of injury by making it easier
for the patient to slide out of the bed, over the footboard and onto the floor.
Safety Information
General Protocols ‑ Follow all applicable safety rules and institution protocols concerning patient and caregiver
safety.
Skin Care ‑ Monitor skin conditions regularly, particularly at bony prominences and in areas where incontinence and
drainage occur or collect, and consider adjunct or alternative therapies for high acuity patients. Early intervention
may be essential to preventing serious skin breakdown.
Brakes ‑ Caster brakes should always be locked once the bed is in position.
Bed Height ‑ To minimize the risks of falls or injury the bed should always be in the lowest practical position when
the patient is unattended. Make sure the area under and around the bed frame is clear of objects, persons and parts
of body before adjusting height.
Side Rails / Patient Restraints ‑ Whether and how to use side rails or restraints is a decision that should be based
on each patient’s needs and should be made by the patient and the patient’s family, physician and caregivers, with
facility protocols in mind. Caregivers should assess risks and benefits of side rail / restraint use (including entrapment
and patient falls from bed) in conjunction with individual patient needs, and should discuss use or non-use with
patient and / or family. Consider not only the clinical and other needs of the patient but also the risks of fatal or
serious injury from falling out of bed and from patient entrapment in or around the side rails, restraints or other

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accessories. In the US, for a description of entrapment hazards, vulnerable patient profile and guidance to further
reduce entrapment risks, refer to FDA’s Hospital Bed System Dimensional and Assessment Guidance To Reduce
Entrapment. Outside the US, consult the local Competent Authority or Government Agency for Medical Device Safety
for specific local guidance. Consult a caregiver and carefully consider the use of bolsters, positioning aids or floor
pads, especially with confused, restless or agitated patients. It is recommended that side rails (if used) be locked in the
full upright position when the patient is unattended. Make sure a capable patient knows how to get out of bed safely
(and, if necessary, how to release the side rails) in case of fire or other emergency. Monitor patients frequently to
guard against patient entrapment.
It is recommended that electrically operated beds conform to IEC 60601-2-38. Medical Electrical Equipment Part 2:
particular requirements for the safety of electrically operated hospital beds.
NOTE: Side rails must be in the full upright and locked position before activating turn assist.
Exit Alarm ‑ Activation of the bed exit alarm is recommended whenever a patient is unattended. Be sure to
reactivate the bed exit alarm each time the patient returns to bed.
Ambulatory Patient Entrance / Exit ‑ Caregiver should always aid patient in exiting the bed. Lower the patient
surface completely during assisted patient entrance and exit. With caregiver assistance, ambulatory patients should
always use the patient exit button to properly position the bed and then exit at the foot of the bed.
Full Trendelenburg ‑ Use full Trendelenburg to shift patient weight back and ensure against sliding when the
footboard is released or when the head is elevated. The bed will automatically move into Trendelenburg as the head
is raised.
Adjust Side Rails to Narrow Door Position ‑ After narrow door passage, reposition the side rails to full up position
unless decision has been made to not use side rails.
Extension Pack Clip Engagement ‑ When extension packs are used, ensure that the clip at the bottom of each
extension pack fully engages side rail shaft.
I.V. and Drainage Tubes ‑ Tubes should always have slack for Turn Assist and other patient movements.
Blank Display ‑ If the main control panel remains blank, call for service immediately. In the interim, use auxiliary
bed controls (including CPR) in absence of facility protocol. Auxiliary controls are located in the head end of the base
cover, on the patient’s right side.
Fluids ‑ Avoid spilling fluids on bed controls. If spills do occur, unplug the unit and clean fluid from the bed wearing
rubber gloves to avoid any possibility of shock. Once fluid is removed, plug the power cord into a wall outlet and
check operation of components in area of spill.
NOTE: Fluids remaining on controls can cause corrosion, which may cause components to fail or operate erratically,
possibly producing potential hazards for patient and caregiver.
Lock Outs ‑ Lock out of therapy functions and air functions from the main control panel and lock out of bed
functions by the service switches should be used at the staff’s discretion to ensure against unauthorized tampering
with system settings.
Moving Parts ‑ Powered bed mechanisms can cause serious injury. Keep all equipment, tubes and lines, loose
clothing, hair and parts of the body away from moving parts and pinch points.

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Power Cord ‑ Ensure the power cord is kept free from all pinch points and moving parts and is not trapped under
casters nor covered with rugs or carpets. Visually inspect the cord for signs of damage or wear. Improper handling of
the power cord can cause damage to the cord, which may produce risk of fire or electric shock. When transporting or
disconnecting power cord, be sure to wrap the cord in a safe position free from moving parts.
Scale Readings - Scales / patient weights are for reference only. Scale readings should not be relied upon for
medication dosage.
Hospital Grade Power ‑ Unstable electrical ground may exist. Grounding reliability can only be achieved when
the power cord is connected to an equivalent receptacle marked Hospital Grade. Where the integrity of the external
protective conductor in the installation or its arrangement is in doubt, equipment should be operated temporarily
from its battery.
Avoid Fire Hazards ‑ To minimize risk of fire, connect the bed’s power cord directly into a wall-mounted outlet. Do
not use extension cords or multiple outlet strips.
Tobacco Smoke and Other Contaminates ‑ Please follow laundering and cleaning procedures described in
the Preventive Maintenance section of the Care and Cleaning chapter of this manual in order to help decrease
tobacco smoke build-up. It is recommended that no smoking occur in, on or around bed environment, so as to avoid
build-up. Severe air restrictions (whatever the cause), may cause the unit to overheat and automatically deactivate.
Batteries ‑ Bed contains batteries and must be plugged in when not in service.
Service Personnel ‑ Inspect batteries monthly. Batteries more than 28 months old from the date of manufacture are
replaced in pairs. Install a battery history label on the battery cover with proposed date of next battery replacement.
Apply the label in a visible location so that all information is displayed.
Disposal ‑ At the end of useful life, dispose of waste according to local requirements or contact the manufacturer for
advice. There may be special requirements for disposal of batteries, leaded foam and angle sensors (if present in this
product).
Oxygen Use ‑ Unplug pendant hand control and do not use wireless pendant when using oxygen. Use of hand
controls in an oxygen-enriched environment may produce potential of fire hazard. This equipment is not suitable for
use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air, with oxygen or with nitrous oxide.
CAUTION: When using half-bed length type oxygen administering equipment, ensure that side rails are
outside of oxygen tent and not contained within the oxygen environment.

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PATIENT PLACEMENT
It is recommended that all sections of this manual be reviewed prior to product use. Carefully review the
Indications, Contraindications, Risks and Precautions, and Safety Information sections in the Introduction
chapter prior to patient placement on the BariAir Therapy System.
Preparation for Patient Placement
1. If an overhead rail system is required for the patient, install trapeze as follows:
NOTE: When properly installed, trapeze assembly is designed to support trapeze for patients weighing up to 850 lb
(386 kg); however, do not place more than 350 lb (159 kg) static weight directly on trapeze.
• Set adjustable corner posts to normal position.
• Insert the 22.5 in (57 cm) swivel clamp bar into I.V. pole insert behind main control panel, as shown below:
• Insert a 27 in (68.5 cm) swivel clamp bar into the remaining three I.V. pole inserts.
• Install double cross clamps onto swivel clamp bars at the head of the bed. Finger-tighten clamp
approximately one foot from top of each bar.
• Insert the 48 in (122 cm) plain bar into clamps on swivel clamp bars at the head of the bed. The ends of the
swivel clamp bar should extend approximately the same length beyond each clamp. Finger-tighten the
clamp on each bar.
• Insert 96 in (244 cm) plain bar between head and foot swivel clamp bar clamps on each side of bed.
Finger-tighten clamps.
• Install double swivel clamps on sliding bar. Locate each clamp approximately the same distance from each
end of bar. Finger-tighten clamps.
NOTE: Do not place sliding bar more than 30 in (76 cm) from the 48 in (122 cm) plain bar at the head of the bed
to allow for full articulation of adjustable arms on the bed.
• Install sliding bar and clamps between the 96 in (244 cm) plain bars in line with the patient’s chest.
Foot
of Bed
Head
of Bed
Double
Cross Clamp
48 in
Plain Bar
Double
Cross Clamp
Double
Swivel Clamp
27 in
Swivel Clamp Bar
22.5 in
Swivel Clamp Bar
27 in Swivel
Clamp Bar
Hand Grip
96 in
Plain Bar
Sliding Bar
Double
Swivel Clamp
27 in Swivel
Clamp Bar

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Finger-tighten clamps.
• Move the adjustable corner posts to the normal and extended positions to verify installation.
• Loosen clamps as necessary to adjust traction. There should be no binding when adjustable corner posts are
in both the normal and extended positions. Tighten all clamps.
• Install the hand grip in the center of the sliding bar and tighten clamp.
2. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded wall outlet.
NOTE: Ensure power to this outlet is not controlled by a wall switch.
3. Release the scale lock-down clamp located at the head of the bed in the center of the caster frame.
4. Configure the bed as required (extension packs, extension cushions, lines, accessories, etc., that are on weighed
portion of bed).
NOTE: I.V. poles, foley bag holders and traction assembly are on unweighed portions of the bed.
5. Press the Air On / Off button on the main control panel to activate the air supply.
6. Calibrate the scale to zero:
• Press and hold the Scale button on the main control panel until:
-bed movement stops,
-patient weight is not highlighted, and
-Continue Pressing Scale message no longer flashes at top of display.
• Press the Zero button to set the weight of all equipment currently on weighed portion of bed to
0 lb (0 kg).
• Press the Yes button.
• Press the Exit button to return to the Home menu.
Patient Transfer to the BariAir Therapy System
1. Lock brakes on both sides of the bed.
2. Transfer the patient as described below:
• Ambulatory patients:
-Verify the footboard is in the locked upright position. Place the foot extension cushion accessory in
stored position if installed.
-Set the adjustable corner posts and side rails to the appropriate (normal or extended) position.
-Press and hold the Patient Exit button on the main control panel until the footboard stops moving
and is almost flat on the floor. A caregiver should always be present during patient transfer.
NOTE: Mattress will automatically deflate.
-Follow all applicable safety procedures and institution protocols when assisting the patient to enter the
bed.
-Press and hold the Cardiac Chair button on the main control panel to shift patient weight back to help
prevent patient sliding.
• Non-Ambulatory Patients:

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-Level the bed.
-Release the footboard and remove the head-end corner posts as required.
-Lower the side rails and adjust to narrow door position. Never leave a patient unattended with the
side rails lowered.
-With the Home menu showing, press the InstaFlate™ button to create a firm surface for
patient transfer.
NOTE: Five beeps will sound when the InstaFlate Function is activated.
-Position surfaces side-by-side. Adjust the bed height to be even with surface from which the patient is
being transferred. Use cushions or pillows to fill gaps as needed.
-Follow all applicable safety procedures and institution protocols when transferring patient.
-Raise the side rails, unless decision has been made to not use side rails (see Safety Information).
Secure the footboard. Replace the corner posts.
-Press the Cancel button to deactivate the InstaFlate Function and return the cushions to previous air
pressure settings.
-Press and hold the Cardiac Chair button on the main control panel to shift patient weight back and to
help prevent patient sliding.
3. Press the Air button to restore air flow.
4. Position the patient in the center of the mattress.
5. Release the footboard as required for taller patients:
• Use full Trendelenburg to shift patient weight back and ensure against sliding.
• Stand at the foot of the bed with the padded bottom of footboard against thighs.
• Reach under the mattress from outside edges and find two
knurled knobs, as shown at right.
• Lean into the footboard momentarily to release load on pins while
pulling knobs out toward the side of the bed.
• Rotate the knobs toward the head of the bed to lock pins in
the release position.
• Lower the footboard to a horizontal position.
• Install the foot extension cushion accessory if required.
6. Install extension packs and extension cushions if needed:
CAUTION
Releasing the footboard may, in some instances, increase the risk of
injury by making it easier for the patient to slide out of the bed,
over the footboard and onto the floor.
Knurled Knob
(on footboard release pin)
FOOTBOARD

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• Adjust the side rails to extended down position.
• Install the extension packs on each side of the seat section.
• Install the extension pack on each side of the seat cushion:
-Press the extension board into the mattress to release the load
on extension board hinge, as shown at right.
-Pivot the extension board hinge downward to a horizontal
position.
-Unfold the extension board to a horizontal position.
-Unfold the extension board side to a vertical position.
-Verify the hose is connected securely to each cushion.
-Turn the extension cushion valve (located on patient left side
under side rail) to inflate cushions.
7. Raise the side rail to extended up position, unless the decision has been made to not use side rails (see Safety
Information).
8. Verify percussion cushion (if used) is positioned between the
clavicles and the xiphoid process, as shown at right.
Air Pressure Adjustment
1. With Home menu showing, press the Menu button.
2. Press the Height / Weight button.
3. Press the Increase or Decrease button to adjust patient’s height.
4. Press the Increase or Decrease button to adjust patient’s weight.
5. Press the Enter button to save settings.
6. Allow sufficient time for cushions to respond to air pressure.
7. Perform a hand check beneath shoulders, hips and heels as
shown at right:
• Slide hand under cushion sleeve to rest on
cushion support.
• Lift hand slightly to verify 1.5 to 2 in (35 to 50 mm) of air is
supporting patient.
NOTE: Pulsation should be deactivated when performing hand
check.
CAUTION
Ensure that clip at bottom of each extension pack
fully engages side rail shaft.
1
2
3
4Extension
Board Hinge
Mattress
Extension
Board
Clavicle
Percussion
Cushion
Xiphoid Process
Cushion Sleeve
Cushion Support

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8. Manually adjust air pressure as required:
• Press the Air Adjust buttons, shown at right, to adjust air
pressures for head, body and leg cushion sections.
NOTE: Each bar graph that corresponds to the adjusted section of
cushions (head, body, leg) will increase or decrease by one bar
when the corresponding button is pressed twice.
NOTE: Allow sufficient time for cushions to respond to air pressure adjustments before additional changes are
made.
9. Verify air pressure adjustments using hand check.
NOTE: Pulsation should be deactivated when performing hand check.
10. Press the Complete button to return to the Home menu.
Turn Assist Adjustment
1. Press the Menu button on the Home menu.
2. Press the Turn Assist button on the Main menu.
3. Adjust right angle.
4. Adjust right pause time.
5. Adjust center pause time.
6. Zero the Turn Assist hour meter.
7. Press the Left Turn Setting button.
8. Adjust left angle.
9. Adjust left pause time.
10. Press the Exit button to return to the Main menu.
11. Press the Exit button to return to the Home menu.
AIR ADJUST
HOME MENU
<TURN :ON OFF
<PULSE :ON OFF
<PERCUS:ON OFF
LOW RIGHT TURN
INSTAFLATE>
SEAT DEFLATE>
MENU>
STATUS>
TURN ASSIST MENU #1
RIGHT Angle:
RIGHT Pulse:
CENTER Pause:
Turn Assist Meter:
MEDIUM--------------ADJUST>
0,2,5,10,20,30 min---ADJUST>
0,2,5,10,20,30 min--ADJUST>
XXX.X hours-----ZERO
LEFT TURN SETTING>

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Pulsation Adjustment
1. Press the Menu button on the Home menu.
2. Press the Pulsation button on the Main menu.
With the Pulsation menu showing:
• Adjust intensity.
• Adjust cycle time.
• Zero the pulse hour meter.
3. Press the Enter button to save settings and return to the Main menu.
4. Press the Exit button to return to the Home menu.
Percussion Adjustment
1. Press the Menu button on the Home menu.
2. Press the Percussion button on the Main menu.
With the percussion menu showing:
• Adjust intensity.
• Adjust duration.
• Adjust frequency.
• Press the Next Menu button.
• Zero the percussor hour meter.
• Press the Enter button to save settings and return to the Main menu.
• Press the Exit button to return to the Home menu.
Completion of Patient Placement
1. Activate the patient bed exit alarm as required:
• Hold the Scale button on the main control panel until bed movement
stops and the Hold Scale Key to Reposition for Weight message
stops flashing.
HOME MENU
<TURN :ON OFF
<PULSE :ON OFF
<PERCUS:ON OFF
LOW RIGHT TURN
INSTAFLATE>
SEAT DEFLATE>
MENU>
STATUS>
PULSATION MENU
Current Status:
Intensity:
Cycle Time:
Pulse Hour Meter:
Save Settings
ON,OFF-----------CHANGE>
LOW MED HI--------ADJUST>
2,5,10,20,40 min--ADJUST>
XXX.X hours-----ZERO>
----------------------ENTER
HOME MENU
<TURN :ON OFF
<PULSE :ON OFF
<PERCUS:ON OFF
LOW RIGHT TURN
INSTAFLATE>
SEAT DEFLATE>
MENU>
STATUS>
PERCUSSION MENU#1
Current Status:
Intensity:
Duration:
Frequency:
ON,OFF-----------CHANGE>
LOW, MED, HI------ADJUST>
xx min---------------ADJUST>
xx (beat/sec)-------ADJUST>
NEXT MENU>
SCALE

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2. Perform initial patient weighing and save the initial weight in the weight trend chart:
• Press and hold the Scale button on the main control panel until patient weight is not highlighted.
NOTE: For most accurate weight trending, the patient should be weighed in the same position each time. Press
and hold the Scale button to move the bed to the prior weighing position. Patient’s weight will no
longer be highlighted after prior weighing position has been reached. When the Scale button is pressed,
the patient’s weight reading (at patient’s current position) is displayed and highlighted.
• Press the Store Trend button.
• Press the Enter Weight into Weight Chart button.
NOTE: The top line of the weight trend chart will display the date and initial weight. This line is for reference and
will not change. When future weight readings are taken and entered into the weight trend chart, the
most recent reading will appear on the bottom line of the display. This information will move up one line
each time a new weight reading is saved into the weight trend chart and will eventually move up and off
the display.
• Verify patient’s weight has been added to chart.
• Press the Exit button to return to the Scale menu.
• Press the Exit button to return to the Home menu.
3. Verify Turn Assist, pulsation and percussion settings are adjusted as required:
• Press the Status button.
• Review and verify settings.
• Press the Exit button to return to the Home menu.
4. If Turn Assist will be activated, adjust the head and leg sections of bed as required.
5. Activate Turn Assist, pulsation and percussion, as required. With the Home menu showing:
• Press the Turn button to highlight On / Off as required.
• Press the Pulse button to highlight On / Off as required.
• Press the Percussion button to highlight On / Off as required.
6. Observe the patient through a full Turn Assist cycle and adjust as necessary:
• Verify all I.V., drainage tubes and other lines have sufficient slack to accommodate turn and
patient movement.
• Verify air pressure adjustments with hand check beneath shoulders, hips and heels during right pause,
center pause and left pause.
NOTE: Deactivate pulsation during hand check.
• Manually adjust air pressures as required. Allow time for cushions to reach new air pressures and observe
patient through Turn Assist cycle again. Verify air pressures during cycle with hand check after each
adjustment. Perform hand check on both sides of the bed.
NOTE: Deactivate pulsation during hand check.
7. Ensure all brakes are locked.
8. Adjust bed height to lowest height.

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NURSING CARE
It is recommended that all sections of this manual be reviewed prior to product use. Carefully review the
Indications, Contraindications, Risks and Precautions, and Safety Information sections in the Introduction
chapter prior to performing nursing care on the BariAir Therapy System.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
1. Press and hold the red CPR button on the main control panel
until the cushions deflate and the bed is level and in lowest
position. The display shown at right will flash until the bed is in
lowest level position.
2. Lower the side rails.
3. Begin CPR. Use of a crash board is discretionary.
4. After CPR, when patient is clinically stable:
• Raise and lock side rails, unless decision has been made to not use side rails (see Safety Information).
• Press the Press to Cancel CPR button on the main control panel. Pulsation will resume if previously activated.
Turn Assist and percussion will not resume even if previously activated.
• Activate Turn Assist and percussion as required.
Auxiliary CPR
If the main control panel is blank and the bed does not respond to the red CPR button:
1. Locate the service switches in base cover on patient right side.
2. Press and hold the CPR rocker switch until cushions deflate.
3. Press bed positioning rocker switches to level and lower bed.
4. Lower the side rails.
5. Begin CPR. Use of a crash board is discretionary.
6. After CPR, when patient is clinically stable:
• Raise and lock the side rails unless decision has been made to
not use side rails (see Safety Information).
• Call ArjoHuntleigh.
AIR
ON/OFF
ALARM
SILENCE SCALE
TREND
BED
FOOT HEAD PATIENT
EXIT
CARDIAC
CHAIR
AIR ADJUST
CPR
Service
Switches Box
NOTE:COSMETIC COVER
REMOVED FROM DRAWING FOR
IMPROVED CLARITY
Head of Bed
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PRESS FOR
RAPID
DEFLATE
HI–LO FOOT FOOT HEAD HI–LO HEAD
LOCK
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