Panacea AIR APL MATTRESS User manual

Please keep and refer to this Owner’s Manual.
Owner’s Manual
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Panacea®
AIR APL MATTRESS
Thank you for purchasing a Panacea®Air APL Mattress from Direct Supply Equipment &
Furnishings®. Please read this entire guide carefully and keep it for future reference. This
guide will provide you with instructions, warnings, warranty information, and other important
information about your Panacea mattress. Share this information with your housekeeping,
nursing and maintenance staff to help ensure the mattress system is cared for properly.

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Introduction................................................................................................................ 3
Definitions & Symbols ............................................................................................... 3
Product Description .............................................................................................. 4 - 5
Product Specifications ............................................................................................... 6
Warnings ................................................................................................................... 7
Directions for Use ................................................................................................. 8 - 9
Transportation & CPR ...............................................................................................10
Cleaning ....................................................................................................................11
Preventive Maintenance ..........................................................................................12
Storage......................................................................................................................12
Troubleshooting Guide .............................................................................................13
Limited Warranty ......................................................................................................14
Customer Service ....................................................................................................15
Table of Contents

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Table of Contents Introduction
The Air APL™mattress pump is certified to E223556, UL60601-1 and CAN/USA C22.2 NO.601.1
Introduction
The Panacea®Air APL Mattress with alternating pressure and limited low air loss is
designed to assist in the prevention and treatment of up to Stage IV pressure ulcers
for Long Term Care residents. The resident support surface fits most standard
healthcare beds, and consists of 20 air cells that run laterally underneath the entire
body. The air flotation system aids in pressure redistribution and relief, and helps
maintain low interface pressures throughout the surface.
The Panacea Air APL mattress uses a quiet, energy-efficient control unit, which
provides alternating pressure and limited low air loss therapy. The inflation levels are
designed to maintain low interface pressures throughout the mattress, to redistribute
peak interface pressures during the cycle, and to further relieve peak pressure points
as the cycle alternates. The low air loss feature helps reduce maceration and further
skin breakdown by keeping the skin surface cool and dry.
Definitions & Symbols
NOTE: Indicates a tip.
CAUTION: Indicates correct operating or maintenance procedures in order to prevent
damage to or destruction of the equipment or other property.
WARNING: Calls attention to a potential danger that requires correct procedures or
practices in order to prevent personal injury.
DEVICE: Your Panacea Air APL Mattress.
YOU and YOUR: The facility, community or other entity that has purchased the device.
WE, US, and OUR: Direct Supply®Manufacturing, Inc.
•Attention. Read the instructions.

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Product Description
INDICATIONS FOR USE:
The Panacea Air APL mattress is a flotation therapy mattress that provides pressure
management to assist in the prevention and treatment of up to Stage IV pressure ulcers.
The alternating pressure mode provided with the Panacea Air APL mattress is indicated
for use as a preventive tool against further complications associated with critically ill
residents or immobility.
Air Cells:
Air cells provide A-B-A-B alternating pressure therapy. These air cells inflate to height of 6”.
Specific cells are designed with holes which allow the Panacea Air APL mattress to provide
limited low air loss.
Safety Air Base:
A 2”H foam base assures the resident is safe and comfortable in the event of a power
failure.
CPR VALVE:
Allows for rapid deflation and is located at the head end of the mattress. See directions
for proper use.
Cover:
Top cover – The antimicrobial top fabric is fire resistant, fluid resistant, tear resistant,
cleanable, and the two-way stretch cover is replaceable.
Bottom cover – PVC vinyl bottom for durability and easy cleaning.
Mattress Height:
The total pressure-management surface height is 8”.
Friction/Shear:
The cover reduces both friction and shear.
Replacement Mattress:
The mattress should be placed directly on an existing healthcare bed frame of an
appropriate size.
Warranty:
The mattress warranty is 2 years against manufacturing defects (see warranty for
specific details). The control unit warranty is 12 months.
Pressure Management:
This replacement mattress system is designed to provide pressure management for the
prevention and treatment of up to Stage IV pressure ulcers.

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Product Description
CONTROL UNIT
Power on/off Button:
Powers the control unit on and off.
Firmness Dial:
Adjusts the pressure within the system.
Static button:
Allows for the alternating pressure
functionality to be turned off.
Low Pressure Alarm:
Indicates loss of air pressure.
Alarm Silence button:
Silences the low pressure alarm.