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SECTION 2—OPERATION
MA80 Series 16 Part No 1148138
Static Button
1. Press the Static button ( ) to select the static mode and maintain the mattress at
constant pressure.
NOTE: The Static LED is illuminated GREEN.
Firm/Soft Buttons
1. Select comfort pressure settings by pressing Firm ( ) or Soft ( ) buttons.
• Soft Button - Pressing this button reduces the pressure in the mattress.
• Firm Button - Pressing this button increases the pressure in the mattress.
NOTE: The patient comfort pressure ranges from Soft (level 0 = 6±4 mmHg) to Firm (level 9 =
32±6 mmHg). The Comfort Control LED displays the patient comfort pressure levels from 0 to 9
and provides a guide to the caregiver to set approximate comfort pressure level depending on the
patient weight. If the patient’s weight to height ratio is above average, increase the pressure setting
by approximately 20%.
Fowler Button
Manual Mode
1. Press the Fowler button ( ) to activate the patient fowler mode.
NOTE: The Fowler LED illuminates when in this mode. When this mode is activated, the control
unit increases the pressure in the mattress to prevent the patient from bottoming out.
Automatic Wireless Mode
When the bed articulates to 45°, the transmitter in the head of the mattress signals the
control unit to increase the pressure in the mattress by 80% to prevent the patient from
bottoming out.
Fowler Transmitter Setup
1. Make sure the bed is in the flat position.
2. Make sure fowler transmitter is in the mattress cover pocket in the orientation
indicated on the transmitter.
NOTE: The mattress cover pocket is on the inside of the lower mattress cover on the left side of the
head end of the mattress.
3. Press and hold the Fowler ( ) and Max Inflate ( ) buttons.
NOTE: The Fowler LED is lit and L displays in the LCD Display.
4. Raise the bed to 45°.
NOTE: The control unit will beep and will return to Standby.