Graham Field TENDERFLO AQTF-2035 User manual

AQTF-2035-INS-LAB-RevC11 1
AQTF-2035 TENDERFLO® WATER OVERLAY:
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING: Important!Readandunderstandtheseinstructionsbeforeinstallingorusingthe
LumexTenderoWaterOverlay.Theseinstructionscontaininformationthatwillaidyouinachiev-
ingmaximumtherapeuticresults.Ifyoudonotunderstandanypartofthesewarnings,cautions
orinstructions,contactahealthcareprofessionalfordirectionintheuseofthisproduct.Ifthe
overlayisnotproperlyinstalled,personalinjuryanddamagetotheoverlaycouldresult.
WARNING: Ifcomponentsaredamagedormissing,contactyourdealerimmediately.DONOTuse
substituteparts.UseonlyLumexreplacementparts.Theuseofnon-Lumexreplacementparts
couldcausepersonalinjury,propertydamage,andvoidthewarranty.
WARNING:Thisproducthasamaximumweightcapacityof225lb.
WARNING:GFHealthProducts,Inc.assumesnoresponsibilityforanydamageorinjurycaused
byimproperassemblyoruseofthisproduct.
INTENDEDUSE
The intended use of the AQTF-2035 is as a support and pressure reduction surface.
INSTALLATION
Setup
Unfold the overlay and place it on either a conventional or hospital mattress, with the ll valve facing up
and visible at the foot of the bed.
Filling
1. See picture at right: Unscrew and remove
the ll valve cap. Holding the base of the ll
valve, carefully insert your nger into the
opening and gently pull the valve to its raised
position.
2. Locate a nearby faucet to obtain warm water, approximately 98°F - 99°F (36°C - 37°C).
3. Connect one end of a standard garden hose to the faucet. Screw the female end of the garden hose onto
the overlay's male ll valve.
4. Gently turn on the warm water. Do not leave the overlay unattended. Hold the ll valve upright until the
water level reaches the lling line.
5. Turn off the water when the desired level has been reached. Do not overfill.
s NOTICE:Ifyouaccidentallyoverlltheoverlay,drainouttheexcesswaterimmediately.
6. Close the ll valve cap.
s NOTICE:Ensurellvalvecapissecurelyclosed.Crossedthreadscouldresultinleakage.
7. Gently push the cap downward to the recessed position.
8. Mark date lled.
CheckingforProperFillLevel
1. Fill the overlay with as little water as possible, as previously described. After all the caps are tightly in
place, check for proper ll level:
2.
Position the patient on the overlay with heels at end of mattress and head on pillow. Place your hand
(palm up) under the overlay beneath the patient's buttocks. There should be approximately one to two
inches between these two surfaces. The overlay should contour to the patient's body and not appear hard
from overlling. If too soft, add more water, and if too hard, remove water, until appropriate ll is achieved.

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RemovingTrappedAir
Air bubbles can impair the softness of the overlay. To remove this trapped air, draw a smooth broomstick or
rigid rod slowly across the top of the overlay toward the ll valve. Lift the bottom of the overlay slightly to
let excess air escape through the small air valve. You may have to squeeze the bottom of the air safety valve.
PatientComfort
To retain optimal heat, cover the overlay with a blanket and plastic drawsheet.
DRAINING
1. To drain the overlay, place the ll valve in the raised position and open it as described in Filling, Step 1,
on the previous page.
2. Screw the female end of a garden hose onto the overlay's male ll valve.
3. Locate the other end of the garden hose in a drain at a point lower than the overlay.
4. Gently press down on the overlay to start ow.
5. After draining, thoroughly rinse the interior of the overlay several times with water. Allow to dry.
s NOTICE:Thisisasingle-useproduct;donotreuse.
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning
The overlay may be cleaned with any non-petroleum-based antibacterial cleaner. The overlay may be gas
sterilized. Do not autoclave the overlay.
Repairing
In the event of a puncture, you can repair the overlay immediately while it is lled:
1. Remove the patient from the overlay and locate the hole.
2. Dry the area with a towel.
3. Push one drop of glue into the hole from the enclosed repair kit.
4. Allow the glue to dry for ten minutes before using the overlay.
For larger cuts, use the glue and the patch kit.
LIMITEDWARRANTY
GF Health Products, Inc. offers a 90-day limited warranty against manufacturer's defects on the
Lumex
AQTF-2035 Tendero Overlay. If a product is deemed to be under warranty, GF Health Products, Inc. shall
provide, at its option, (1) replacement of any defective part or product or (2) a credit of the original selling
price made to GF Health Products, Inc.'s initial customer. The warranty does not include any labor charges
incurred in replacement part(s) installation or any associated freight or shipping charges to GF Health
Products, Inc.
The warranties contained herein contain all the representations and warranties with respect to the subject
matter of this document, and supersede all prior negotiations, agreements and understandings with respect
thereto. The recipient of this document hereby acknowledges and represents that it has not relied on any
representation, assertion, guarantee, warranty, collateral contract or other assurance, except those set out
in this document.