Novis Premium 8 Setup guide

quick set up tips
1 Use adjustable
straps to secure
mattress to bed base.
On a profiling bed,
secure straps around
moveable bed base
section.
2 Attach air hoses to
the control unit,
ensuring hoses
are not twisted.
3 Ensure CPR tag is
firmly inserted
(see below).
4 Once power cord
connected, feed the
cord through the
retention loops on
side of mattress base
to keep cord off the
floor.
to connect the CPR tag
The CPR tag is
constructed using
double lumen
connectors. This
feature ensures the
CPR tag is not
detached due to
backward pressure.
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1 To connect the CPR
tag into the mattress
base, line up the
two connectors
and insert
simultaneously,
pressing firmly to
fully engage all
lumen connectors.
Inflate prior to lying patient on mattress
2 If the CPR tag
does not sit flush
against the base,
remove and
reinsert, making
sure both
connectors are
inserted at the
same time.
* As patients will have different weight distribution, it is good clinical practice
to regularly check the mattress for ‘bottoming out’. For more information
on how to conduct a Bottoming Out Test, please visit www.novis.com.au
Repeat steps 5–7 in the event of power disruption
or unintended deflation / bottoming out.
5 To inflate, press Power
button for at least
three (3) seconds
to switch on. Pressure
Setting indicators
(Soft to Hard) will flash
to indicate system
is operational and
inflating.
Allow up to 40
minutes for complete
inflation.
6 When inflation is
complete, the fourth
indicator, together
with Alternating
Mode indicator will
illuminate.
7 Set comfort level to
correct setting to
match patient range.
Set and forget*

control unit operation
troubleshooting
Five different alarm signals are identified by
five different Pressure Setting illumination
sequences.
Should an issue occur, please contact the
Mattress Bureau for support.
Visual
alarm
audible
alarm
Fa u lT
Power or
Fuse issue
Initial
failure
Pressure
too low
Pressure
too high
Power
failure
Alternation
mode
failure
Patient is sinking
on the mattress
Pressure
may be set
incorrectly
1 Power button
Press and hold for three (3) or more seconds to turn on or
off. Always turn off before unplugging unit.
2 Mute
Alarm will continue to sound until fault is corrected.
Refer to troubleshooting to diagnose fault.
3 Comfort controls
Increase or decrease based on patient range. Refer to
comfort guide on side of unit for correct settings.
4 Mode selections
Press to switch between static or alternating mode.
Automatically reverts to alternating after 20 minutes on
static setting.
5 Max inflate
Press for auto-set-up / rapid inflate to maximum pressure.
6 Lockout
Press and hold for three (3) seconds until beep is heard to
lock or unlock tamper-proof touch buttons.
7 Alarm indicator
Red light flashes and alarm sounds, to alert
when control unit or mattress experiences a fault.
Refer to troubleshooting to diagnose fault.
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