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To replace the air filter: 

1. Loosen the small protective plate on the rear of the control unit 

using a size T10 Torx screwdriver. 

2. Remove the filter from the holder. 

3. Place the new filter in the holder with the pink side facing 

outwards. Put the protective plate back in place and secure using 

the screws. 
If the control unit is used in a dirty environment the filter should 

be checked regularly. 

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Storage 

It is advisable to store the mattress and control unit in the product bag (accessory), original package or 

equivalent for protective storage. Handle the packaged product with caution. Do not place any heavy 

objects on top of it. For additional information about storage temperature, see section 12. 

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Maintenance 

10.1

 

General 

We recommend that the control unit will be regularly serviced and inspected to maintain functionality 

and performance.  

 

Service and maintenance must always be performed by Care of Sweden or one of its authorized 

technicians. Only use spare parts approved by Care of Sweden. For more information, see the service 

manual for CuroCell® M4, A4 or IQ.  

10.2

 

Between users 

Between users, the Pack&Go function should be used to reset the system. When starting up the 

product again it will be set on the pulsating mode. 

 

Between users, also check that: 

1.

 

The power cable and power supply are undamaged. 

2.

 

The connecting tubes (marked CPR) on the side of the control unit are positioned correctly 

and not leaking. 

3.

 

The hygiene cover is intact and the cover and cells are correctly assembled. 

4.

 

No tubes or connectors are damaged or jammed.  

 

Contact Care of Sweden or your local distributor if any spare parts are required. 

10.3

 

Replacing the air filter 

Before any maintenance is done, make sure that the control unit is turned off. Services shall not be 

done while using the product. 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for CuroCell A4

Page 1: ...EN Instructions for use 2022 06 10 CuroCell M4 A4 IQ Air mattress systems Instructions for use item number 95 001436 EN0000 ...

Page 2: ... pressure notification 9 4 15 Table of notifications 10 5 Operation CuroCell A4 11 5 1 Function 13 5 2 Programs 13 5 3 Maximum pressure caring mode 13 5 4 Panel lock 13 5 5 Comfort settings 13 5 6 Hand check function control 13 5 7 Sitting positioning in bed 14 5 8 CPR Cardiopulmonary resuscitation 14 5 9 Transport function 14 5 10 Pack Go function 14 5 11 Restart 14 5 12 Power failure 14 5 13 Not...

Page 3: ... 10 3 Replacing the air filter 26 11 Troubleshooting 27 12 Technical specification 28 12 1 Standards 28 12 2 Symbolkey 29 13 Other information 30 13 1 Recommended lifetime of the product 30 13 2 Disassembly and recycling 30 13 3 Returns 30 ...

Page 4: ...t allow liquid or air to penetrate but is vapour permeable Make sure that the user is positioned correctly to avoid the risk of suffocation 7 Be careful with sharp objects to prevent damage to the hygiene cover 8 Do not open the control unit housing risk for electric shock Servicing and maintenance must be performed by Care of Sweden or one of its authorized service technicians 9 Route the power c...

Page 5: ...7 Never use the external communication input 3 5mm connector this input should only be used by the manufacturer 18 If the hygiene cover is equipped with side handles these are intended for managing or relocating the mattress Do not use the handles to lift the mattress with the user lying on it All other use takes place under your own liability and is not covered by the product warranty 19 To preve...

Page 6: ...ving accidents or incidents relating to our products shall be reported immediately to Care of Sweden 1 2 Intended use The mattress system consists of a control unit and a mattress and is intended to be used for prevention and as an aid in the treatment of pressure ulcers pressure injuries PU PI 1 3 Intended user The mattress system is intended to be used by all kind of users including lay persons ...

Page 7: ...ng the bed 4 Open the lid on the air tube connector marked CPR and connect it to the side of the control unit 5 A click is heard and felt when correctly connected Secure that both sides of the connection are closed 6 Check that the switch on the side of the control unit is set to 0 off Plug the power supply into an approved and easily accessible electrical socket 100 240 V 7 Check that the power c...

Page 8: ... remove the connection marked CPR from the control unit and leave the lid open in order to empty the mattress of air quickly 3 3 Transport function If the user needs to be moved in bed either Unplug the CPR connection close the lid place the CPR connection at the end of the bed and remove the control unit from the bed The mattress will retain air for at least 12 hours Or Remove the power supply fr...

Page 9: ...g this time the diode above the selected program flashes When the diode stops flashing the mattress is set and the inner pressure has reached the selected value 6 Perform a hand check to ensure that the settings are correct 7 If the mattress is too soft or too hard adjust the weight setting 8 Perform another hand check Figure 1 On Off switch Note Each time the system starts up it will operate as f...

Page 10: ...ing the system Alternating mode Pulsating mode CLP mode Constant low pressure Maximum pressure caring mode User weight settings Information signal Incorrect connection of the air connector CPR Seating function Cycle time settings 10 15 20 25 minutes The diodes are also used for error notifications ...

Page 11: ...recommend a basic setting of 10 minutes 3 Pulsating mode The cycle period can be changed according to the user needs and requirements The longer the cycle period the slower the alternations We recommend a basic setting of 10 minutes 4 3 Maximum pressure caring mode With this function the entire mattress is inflated and provides firmed support This function reverts to the previous setting after app...

Page 12: ... in the palm of your hand the gap is too small See section 8 Troubleshooting 4 7 Sitting positioning in bed See 3 1 4 8 CPR Cardiopulmonary resuscitation See 3 2 4 9 Transport function See 3 3 4 10 Pack Go The product may be packed as follows Ensure that no one is lying on the mattress On the control panel press the lock unlock button Press the Pack Go button and hold it down for 2 seconds The Pac...

Page 13: ...er supply is used 4 Low pressure Secure the CPR mattress air tubes and air filter 5 High pressure The pressure cannot be reduced to the desired value within the time limit 6 The mattress control parameters have not been read Connect the CPR 7 The mattress control parameters have been changed during the use Restart the system 8 Leakage in one of the sections Secure the CPR mattress and connection t...

Page 14: ...are correct Figure 1 On Off switch Note Each time the system starts up it will operate as follows When using a mattress without an air safety mattress CuroCell OP10 CuroCell CX10 or CuroCell CX16 the control unit will completely inflate the main cells and then perform an automatic setting When using a mattress with an air safety mattress CuroCell CX15 or CuroCell CX20 the control unit always begin...

Page 15: ... for deflating the system Alternating mode Pulsating mode CLP mode Constant low pressure Maximum pressure caring mode Information signal Incorrect connection of the air connector CPR Cycle time settings 10 15 20 25 minutes The diodes are also used for error notifications Comfort settings ...

Page 16: ...period can be changed according to the user needs and requirements Choose between 10 15 20 or 25 minutes The longer the cycle period the slower the alternations We recommend a basic setting of 10 minutes 3 Pulsating mode The cycle period can be changed according to the user needs and requirements The longer the cycle period the slower the alternations We recommend a basic setting of 10 minutes 5 3...

Page 17: ...0 minutes The control unit gives an audio signal once deflation is complete Carefully fold the mattress together place the control unit between the folds of the mattress and place the system in a transportation bag accessory or equivalent for protective storage Ensure that the power supply is packed complete 5 11 Restart See 3 4 5 12 Power failure See 3 6 5 13 Notifications Different notifications...

Page 18: ...The automatic setting has been restarted too many times during the automatic setting period 9 The mattress control parameters have not been read Connect the CPR 10 The mattress control parameters have been changed during the use Restart the system 11 Leakage in one of the sections Secure the CPR mattress and connection tubes Information to service technicians this notification shows a leakage in t...

Page 19: ... ensure that the settings are correct Figure 1 On Off switch Note Each time the system starts up it will operate as follows When using a mattress without an air safety mattress CuroCell OP10 CuroCell CX10 or CuroCell CX16 the control unit will completely inflate the main cells and then perform an automatic setting When using a mattress with an air safety mattress CuroCell CX15 or CuroCell CX20 the...

Page 20: ...nction Mute the information signal Pack Go Function for deflating the system Maximum pressure caring mode Information signal Incorrect connection of the air connector CPR Check symbol System is ready to use Notification diodes ...

Page 21: ...control Hand check is performed to ensure that the mattress system works properly Hand check should be performed regularly for CuroCell IQ we recommend once per work shift as well as after installation of the system When using an overlay mattress system CuroCell OP10 or CuroCell CX10 1a Open the cover and identify a cell with less air at the user s sacrum Insert a hand with the palm facing up betw...

Page 22: ...fold the mattress together place the control unit between the folds of the mattress and place the system in a transportation bag accessory or equivalent for protective storage Ensure that the power supply is packed complete 6 8 Restart See 3 4 6 9 Power failure See 3 6 6 10 Notifications Different notifications exist based on how serious the warning is With a malfunction or an error a notification...

Page 23: ...mpressors are turned off If the control unit is in direct sunlight relocate it Otherwise contact the technical support 2 Default settings are not completed Contact the technical support 3 Incorrect input voltage Make sure that the correct power supply is used otherwise contact the technical support 4 Low pressure Secure the CPR mattress air tubes and air filter If the problem remains contact the t...

Page 24: ...ust the inner pressure of the mattress according to the user s weight height position and change in position This means that no manual action needs to be performed to adjust the inner pressure of the mattress to conform to the user CuroCell IQ is an automatic air mattress system used as an aid to prevent and treat pressure ulcers pressure injuries The automation means that the control unit s built...

Page 25: ...22 3 4 5 6 8 7 2 Mattresses 7 2 1 CuroCell OP10 1 Mattress 2 Hygiene cover 3 Main cells 4 Heel cells 5 Tubing set 6 CPR quick deflation 8 2 3 4 5 6 1 ...

Page 26: ...ess studs for inner cover 7 Tubing set 8 CPR quick deflation 7 2 3 CuroCell CX15 1 Mattress 2 Hygiene cover 3 Main cells 4 Cell holder integrated in inner cover 5 Heel cells 6 CPR quick deflation 7 Safety mattress 8 Tubing set 9 Press studs for inner cover 10 Hygiene cover bottom part 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

Page 27: ...r 6 Safety mattress 7 Tubing set 8 CPR quick deflation 9 Bottom part 7 2 5 CuroCell CX20 1 Mattress 2 Hygiene cover 3 Main cells 4 Cell holder integrated in inner cover 5 Heel cells 6 Safety mattress 7 Tubing set 8 Press studs for inner cover 9 CPR quick deflation 10 Hygiene cover bottom part 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...

Page 28: ...ut tenside surfactants Isopropanol 70 oxidizing solutions chlorine max 1 or hydrogen peroxide max 1 5 MATTRESS 1 Disconnect the tube connector from the control unit and remove the air from the mattress 2 Remove the covers 3 Move the mattress to a clean area that is suitable for cleaning 4 Wipe off the cells all tubes and the CPR module with a mild cleaning solution for this purpose such as alcohol...

Page 29: ...and inspected to maintain functionality and performance Service and maintenance must always be performed by Care of Sweden or one of its authorized technicians Only use spare parts approved by Care of Sweden For more information see the service manual for CuroCell M4 A4 or IQ 10 2 Between users Between users the Pack Go function should be used to reset the system When starting up the product again...

Page 30: ... 5 6 CuroCell IQ Restart the control unit See section 6 9 The control unit will initiate an automatic setting Wait until the automatic setting is complete Perform a further hand check see section 6 4 The mattress moves around Check that the mattress is fastened to the bed frame with the straps underneath two at the head end and two on each of the long sides Some cells have less air This is normal ...

Page 31: ...ption Max 18W Electrical classification Class II Type BF Fuse No Fuse Mode of operation CuroCell M4 A4 Constant Low Pressure Pulsating and Alternating program CuroCell IQ Pulsating program Cycle time Pulsating and alternating program 10 min 15 min 20 min 25 min User pressure settings CuroCell A4 IQ Automatic adjustment of user pressure internal air pressure in the mattress CuroCell M4 Operator set...

Page 32: ...h Medical Device Regulation EU 2017 745 Manufacturer Medical Device Distributor UDI XXXX XX XX Year Month Day Foot placement User information category Recommended user weight Counteracts shear Do not rotate Heel function Do not turn around Place on top of existing mattress Placed directly on the bed base Do not place directly on bed Do not place on top of another mattress Minimum length The mattre...

Page 33: ...ts of the control unit must not be disassembled and are sorted as electronic waste Mattress A used CuroCell mattress should be taken to a recycling center The product is sorted as combustible waste 13 3 Returns Contact Care of Sweden or your local distributor before returning the product Do not machine wash Drip dry Machine wash at 70 C Do not iron Machine wash at 95 C Do not dry clean Tumble dry ...

Page 34: ...31 Own notes ...

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Page 36: ...areofsweden com Address Care of Sweden AB P O Box 146 SE 514 23 Tranemo SWEDEN Visit address Fabriksgatan 5A SE 514 33 Tranemo SWEDEN Cargo address Byns väg 4A SE 514 33 Tranemo SWEDEN Distributed by Care of Sweden Optimal 5zon CuroCell and DuoCore are trademarks of Care of Sweden AB Care of Sweden AB 2022 ...

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