RHYTHM Multi LAL User manual

Explanation of the Rhythm Multi controls
1. Comfort Controls - Choose from 1 of 10 selectable levels of air
pressure for support of the patient. Manufacturer recommends
using a hand check to select proper pressure setting for patient.
5. Keypad Lockout - Press and hold for 5 seconds to lock/unlock all
controls from patients or other non-caregivers
2. Therapy Mode – Pressing the MODE button will toggle between
static low air loss (STATIC), alternating pressure and pulsation
therapies
6. Alarm Reset – If the power failure alarm is triggered, this button will
silence and reset the alarm.
3. Alternating Cycle – When the Therapy Mode is in the ALTERNATE
setting, the CYCLE button provides a selectable alternating pressure
cycle between 3 and 95 minutes
7. Main Power Button – after the main power switch is turned on (side
of pump) press and hold this button to move pump from Standby
Mode to Operate Mode which activates the airflow.
4. Auto Firm –Firms up the mattress to allow for easier egress,
ingress or patient transfer.
Rhythm Multi LAL/AP Mattress Quick Reference Guide
1. Comfort
Controls
2. Therapy
Mode
3. Alternating
Cycle
4. Auto
Firm
5. Keypad
Lockout
6. Alarm
Reset
7. Main Power
Button

Rhythm Multi LAL/AP Operational Guidelines
1. Carefully plug power cord of Control Unit into a
properly grounded power source. Turn on the
master mechanical power switch on the right
side panel. The STANDBY LED will illuminate
on the keypad.
2. Press the Main Power Button. The OPERATE LED
will illuminate and the airflow will commence.
3. The Rhythm Multi mattress utilizes true low air
loss therapy (1275L per minute) at all times
during operation. Set optimal air pressure for
the patient by using a hand check method.
4. The mattress defaults in STATIC mode. Press the
MODE button once to change the therapy to
PULSATE. This setting supplies pulsation therapy
where the pressure in the mattress lowers for 90
seconds and then rises back to the original
pressure for 90 seconds, a wave-like motion.
5. Press the MODE button a second time for the
ALTERNATE mode. This setting provides 3 in 1
alternating pressure therapy for treatment and
prevention of pressure ulcers. The cells inflate
and deflate in a 3:1 cycle, meaning 2/3rds of the
body is always supported by air at any one time.
6. The CYCLE button controls the alternating
pressure cycle time in the ALTERNATE mode.
CYCLE is selectable from 3 to 95 minutes A
CYCLE marks the time each 1/3 set of bladders
are deflated.
7. PLEASE REMEBMER TO CLEAN THE FILTER ON
THE BACK OF THE RHYTHM MULTI AT LEAST
EVERY 30 DAYS. The black filter that is housed
in the back of the Control Unit can be rinsed
under running water and set to dry for 15
minutes. If you notice any dust clogs on the
filter opening, use a vacuum to remove.