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AltaDyne AutoFloat Setting Up the System/Instructions for Use
Theory
While in Automatic Float mode, the Contr
ol Unit continually r
epeats a deflation/inflation cycle. The inflation level of
the mattress is lowered until the lowest allowable flotation height is sensed (via feedback from the active sensors in
the mattress). It is then slowly increased until the appropriate patient flotation height is sensed. This is approximately
four fingers width under the patient's pelvic r
egion but will var
y with patient weight and build.
9.0 Setting Up the System Mattress
Mattress
1
. Place the mattress on the bed frame with the connecting hoses at the foot of the bed.
2. Before securing the mattress straps, raise the head and foot ends of the bed frame. Raise the side rails.
Loosely, secure mattress to bed frame by looping the nylon straps on mattress through the bed frame and then
back through the D-rings on mattress. Make sure the side rails can still move up and down without interference.
3. Lower frame to its horizontal position and tighten straps.
4. Cover the mattress with the low-shear Top Sheet and attach to the mattress by looping the Velcro straps on the
Top Sheet through the D-rings on the mattress. Verify Top Sheet is loosely fit so as not to “hammock” patient
above mattress.
Control Unit / Linens / Patient
1. Suspend Control Unit on footboard of bed using the mounting brackets on back of unit.
2. Connect the dual quick-connect couplings of the mattress hoses to the mating connectors located on the side
of the Control Unit.
3. Check that the hoses are secure by gently pulling. Ensure the hoses are not kinked or tucked under the mattress.
4. If using an Active Sensor Mattress, connect the plug end of the mattress sensor cord into the jack on the side
of the Control Unit.
5. Plug the AC power cord into properly grounded outlet. The Control Unit will enter STANDBY mode.
6. Press the ON/STANDBY button on the lower right of the control panel. The mattress will begin to inflate.
This could take approximately 15 minutes for complete inflation.
7. Apply hospital linens and/or incontinence pad over the top of the Mattress. Linens should be loose
to prevent “hammocking”.
8. Place patient on Mattress and position along center of bed. Raise the bed side rails.
10.0 Instructions for Use
10.1 Use with Active Sensor Mattress
Automatic Mode - Float
1. Automatic mode of operation is engaged automatically at the press of the ON button (when the Mattress sensor
cord is plugged into the Control Unit). The indicator adjacent to the AUTO icon will light indicating the automatic
mode is active.
2. To select Float, press the Mode Select button until the indicators adjacent to the Float and Auto icons are
illuminated.
3. The automatic mode r
equir
es no user input to deter
mine the appropriate inflation level for the patient.
The active sensors in the mattress located under the patient's pelvic region, in conjunction with the Control Unit,
automatically determine the optimal inflation level for the patient to ensure complete flotation.