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User Guidelines for Pressure Area

Care Mattresses and Cushions

QUATTRO

®

 ACUTE Systems

QUATTRO

®

 PLUS Systems

QUATTRO

®

 OVERLAY Systems

PULSAIR

®

 CHOICE Systems

POLYFLOAT SUPREMA

POLYFLOAT DORMIRA

B.A.S.E.

®

 Seating Systems

...reducing avoidable harms

Summary of Contents for QUATTROOVERLAY

Page 1: ...r Pressure Area Care Mattresses and Cushions QUATTRO ACUTE Systems QUATTRO PLUS Systems QUATTRO OVERLAY Systems PULSAIR CHOICE Systems POLYFLOAT SUPREMA POLYFLOAT DORMIRA B A S E Seating Systems reducing avoidable harms ...

Page 2: ... the user to the possibility of a problem with the system associated with its use or misuse Operating Instructions IP Ingress Protection 2 Protection against fingers or other object not greater than 80mm in length and 12mm in diameter 1 Protection from vertically dripping water IP21 1 Caution Refer to instructions of use booklet Medical Devices Directive 93 42 EEC North America ETL listed Class II...

Page 3: ...in a cot size version for paediatric use l QUATTRO PLUS mattress replacement system for patients at high risk of pressure ulcers l QUATTRO OVERLAY mattress overlay system for patients at high risk of pressure ulcers l PULSAIR CHOICE mattress replacement for patients at high risk of pressure ulcers l PULSAIR CHOICE mattress overlay for patients at medium risk of pressure ulcers l PULSAIR CHOICE cus...

Page 4: ...ising or lowering of bed or bed rails or any other moving object l The power unit must only be used with a suitable approved cord and plug set as supplied by Talley l The system is not used in the presence of flammable anesthetics l Suitable for continuous use l Not suitable for sterilisation l Do not position the power unit to make it difficult to disconnect the power supply plug or mattress l Do...

Page 5: ...r injury l In order for alternating air pressure mattress cushion range to operate effectively please avoid placing objects on the surface that may obstruct the movement of air between the cells For the same reason please discourage people from sitting on the edge or on the end of the mattress whilst it is in use l Do not use abrasive cleaners phenol disinfectants solvents or alcohol based cleanse...

Page 6: ...ed mattress and causing possible injury to the patient A strap extension kit is available for use with divan beds part number 97 50 10 153 4 Suspend the power unit from the foot board of the bed having first adjusted the hanger brackets as instructed at the rear of the unit Alternatively the power unit may be placed on the floor 5 Attach the air supply hose to the power unit by aligning the black ...

Page 7: ... screen Press and hold the MUTE UNLOCK button until power unit beeps if further button operation is needed i e change of therapy mode or comfort setting 12 Place the carry bag and user manual in a safe place for future use INSTALLING CUSHIONS The QUATTRO PLUS QUATTRO OVERLAY AND PULSAIR CHOICE power units can all be used to operate their respective alternating air pressure cushions Place the cushi...

Page 8: ...D The mattress and cushion will operate simultaneously allowing the simple transfer of the patient between the bed and chair NB When the patient is in bed return the comfort setting to the mattress settings of SOFT MEDIUM or FIRM It should be noted that the use of an alternating air pressure cushion will increase the patient s seated height by approximately 5cm and care should be taken to ensure t...

Page 9: ...g The power unit will lock again 2 minutes after the last button operation NB After power failure switching the power off pressing MUTE cancels the system s previous settings When power returns the default setting of ACTIVE mode MEDIUM comfort setting is invoked Note that previous settings are automatically cancelled if the duration between switch off and switch on is greater than 12 seconds If po...

Page 10: ...main inflated so supporting the patient All alternating air pressure mattresses can be used on profiling bed frames slatted frames in filled frames and divans Back rests or pillows for support should be placed beneath the mattress to allow uninterrupted body contact with the mattress surface Place the bottom sheet loosely on the mattress to allow the mattress surface greater contact with the patie...

Page 11: ...rinsed with clean water to remove any residues This will help prevent any possible long term compatibility issues associated with disinfectant residues l Alternatively disinfection may be achieved by laundering at temperatures not exceeding 650 C for 10 minutes or 730 C for 3 minutes which may include a chlorine rinse l Do not use abrasive cleaners phenol disinfectants solvents or alcohol based cl...

Page 12: ...niversally used on all hard and soft surfaces without any detrimental effect TECcare CONTROL is CE marked for cleaning medical equipment SERVICING Once the initial guarantee period expires Talley recommend that all power units should be serviced annually or as indicated by the hours to service display The unit contains no user serviceable parts and should only be serviced by either Talley or an au...

Page 13: ...een All systems have a fault log that records the last 5 faults via the DATA display mode If problems reoccur contact Talley AC FAIL fault indicates a mains power failure a sounder will be heard if power is interrupted e g power unit switched off power cut disconnection of mains lead Press MUTE or re connect to power supply ROTOR SYSTEM fault indicates the automatic sequential cycle has stopped or...

Page 14: ...t by pressing MUTE button EMI FAULT Caused by external RF fields Fault will clear when interference ceases Check air cells and tubing are intact FAULT Reset power unit by pressing MUTE button MATTRESS FLAT no sounder Check that mains power is connected indicated by illuminated LCD display and allow at least 20 minutes for mattress to inflate UNCALIBRATED The system will continue to operate but con...

Page 15: ... gap of 2 5cm either side of the mattress should not be exceeded when side rails are deployed CUSHIONS Place the POLYFLOAT cushion onto a chair ensuring cushion is placed the correct way up N B It should be noted that the use of a foam cushion will increase the patient s seated height by approximately 5cm and care should be taken to ensure the patient s comfort and security regarding height of foo...

Page 16: ...is will help prevent any possible long term compatibility issues associated with disinfectant residues l Alternatively disinfection may be achieved by laundering at temperatures not exceeding 650 C for 10 minutes or 730 C for 3 minutes which may include a chlorine rinse l Do not use abrasive cleaners phenol disinfectants solvents or alcohol based cleansers e g Dettol Phenicol Hibiscrub Clearsol St...

Page 17: ...e Time QUATTRO ACUTE variable continuous QUATTRO PLUS 16 minutes continuous QUATTRO OVERLAY 16 minutes continuous PULSAIR CHOICE 16 minutes mattress replacement 8 minutes mattress overlay cushion continuous ALTERNATING AIR PRESSURE MATTRESSES Medical Device Classification Class IIa Construction BASE QUATTRO ACUTE QUATTRO PLUS QUATTRO OVERLAY Woven nylon 940 DTEX PU coated both sides PULSAIR CHOICE...

Page 18: ...430mm x 430mm x 70mm UK standard size B A S E RECLINER MAT cushion 1080mm x 430mm x 70mm PULSAIR CHOICE cushion 430mm x 430mm x 40mm Weight B A S E SEQUENTIAL cushion 1 9kg n B A S E RECLINER MAT cushion 3 9kg n PULSAIR CHOICE cushion 1 3kg STATIC FOAM MATTRESSES CUSHIONS Medical Device Classification Class I Construction POLYFLOAT SUPREMA mattress base frame CMHR foam 38 40kg m3 175 215 blue inse...

Page 19: ...fering equipment repaired or replaced l Reorient or relocate the interfering equipment l Increase the separation between the equipment and the possible source of the interference l Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the interfering equipment was connected Information regarding Electro Magnetic Compatibility EMC according to IEC60601 1 2 With the increased ...

Page 20: ... separation distance in meters m Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters as determined by an electromagnetic site survey a should be less than the compliance level in each frequency range b Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment marked with the following symbol Note1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz the higher frequency range applies Note2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations Elec...

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