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microAIR® MA50 Series MA50, MA51, MA55 (with Low Air Loss) en Alternating Pressure Mattress User Manual This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference.
microAIR® MA50 Series MA50, MA51, MA55 (with Low Air Loss) en Alternating Pressure Mattress User Manual This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference.
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All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. Making Life's Experiences Possible is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark in the U.S.A. Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. ©2017 Invacare Corporation All rights reserved.
All trademarks are identified by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. Making Life's Experiences Possible is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is a registered trademark in the U.S.A. Trademarks are owned by ™ and ®. ©2017 Invacare Corporation All rights reserved.
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... 4 Setup 14 4.1 Unpacking 14 4.2 MA50 Mattress Overlay System Installation 15 4.3 Mattress Replacement System Installation(MA51 and MA55 16 4.4 Bed Side Rails Installation 17 4.5 Power Unit Installation 17 4.6 Connecting the Hose 18 4.7 Connecting the Power Cord 19 4.8 EMC Information 20 5 Usage 21 5.1 Using the Front Panel 21 5.1.1 Power Button 22 5.1.2 Static/Alternating Pressure Button 22 5.1.3 Adjusting the Minimum Pressure Setting...
... 4 Setup 14 4.1 Unpacking 14 4.2 MA50 Mattress Overlay System Installation 15 4.3 Mattress Replacement System Installation(MA51 and MA55 16 4.4 Bed Side Rails Installation 17 4.5 Power Unit Installation 17 4.6 Connecting the Hose 18 4.7 Connecting the Power Cord 19 4.8 EMC Information 20 5 Usage 21 5.1 Using the Front Panel 21 5.1.1 Power Button 22 5.1.2 Static/Alternating Pressure Button 22 5.1.3 Adjusting the Minimum Pressure Setting...
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...situation which, if not avoided, could result in personal injury or property damage. microAIR® MA50 Series 1 General 1.1 Symbols Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in death or serious injury. THE ...indicates an imminently hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury. WARNING! - Gives useful tips, recommendations and information of efficient, trouble-free use. CAUTION! - DANGER! - Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, will result in property ...
...situation which, if not avoided, could result in personal injury or property damage. microAIR® MA50 Series 1 General 1.1 Symbols Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in death or serious injury. THE ...indicates an imminently hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury. WARNING! - Gives useful tips, recommendations and information of efficient, trouble-free use. CAUTION! - DANGER! - Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, will result in property ...
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... damage from use of NON-Invacare parts and accessories may cause injury or damage. - DO NOT use this product DANGER! Contact a qualified technician or Invacare for repair if product is damaged or malfunctioning. 1148136-G Safety DANGER! Use of malfunctioning or damaged product: - Risk of Death, Injury or Damage Conditions such as user manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with Invacare products. If...
... damage from use of NON-Invacare parts and accessories may cause injury or damage. - DO NOT use this product DANGER! Contact a qualified technician or Invacare for repair if product is damaged or malfunctioning. 1148136-G Safety DANGER! Use of malfunctioning or damaged product: - Risk of Death, Injury or Damage Conditions such as user manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with Invacare products. If...
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... disabilities or pets. Contraindications WARNING! Skin condition should be checked frequently after the installation and during use this product in any way other than described in this manual. - Consult your individual needs. - Risk Of Death Or Injury To avoid ...limitations and needs. WARNING! microAIR® MA50 Series DANGER! Risk Of Death Or Injury To avoid risk of injury due to misuse or modification: - Always consult the patient's physician before using this product. - Risk Of Death, ...DANGER! Risk Of Death Or Injury To avoid risk of small parts or materials. -
... disabilities or pets. Contraindications WARNING! Skin condition should be checked frequently after the installation and during use this product in any way other than described in this manual. - Consult your individual needs. - Risk Of Death Or Injury To avoid ...limitations and needs. WARNING! microAIR® MA50 Series DANGER! Risk Of Death Or Injury To avoid risk of injury due to misuse or modification: - Always consult the patient's physician before using this product. - Risk Of Death, ...DANGER! Risk Of Death Or Injury To avoid risk of small parts or materials. -
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... the two prong receptacle replaced with a properly grounded three prong receptacle that is in or around the product. - Inspect power cords and outlets for service. Clean up the spill...spilled in accordance with three prong (grounding) plugs. Contact qualified technician or Invacare for damage. WARNING! DO NOT use an extension cord. - Risk of the control unit. - Risk of...Contact qualified technician or Invacare for repair. 1148136-G Safety DANGER! Risk Of Shock Injury To avoid injury due to shock hazard, this product is equipped with the National Electric Code where a two prong...
... the two prong receptacle replaced with a properly grounded three prong receptacle that is in or around the product. - Inspect power cords and outlets for service. Clean up the spill...spilled in accordance with three prong (grounding) plugs. Contact qualified technician or Invacare for damage. WARNING! DO NOT use an extension cord. - Risk of the control unit. - Risk of...Contact qualified technician or Invacare for repair. 1148136-G Safety DANGER! Risk Of Shock Injury To avoid injury due to shock hazard, this product is equipped with the National Electric Code where a two prong...
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... product from service and contact dealer or Invacare for additional safety information. After any adjustments, repair or service and before use of equipment is tightened securely. 8 1148136-G microAIR® MA50 Series WARNING! Risk Of Injury Or Damage To avoid personal injury or damage: - Risk of death, injury or damage from electrical components such as batteries and circuit...
... product from service and contact dealer or Invacare for additional safety information. After any adjustments, repair or service and before use of equipment is tightened securely. 8 1148136-G microAIR® MA50 Series WARNING! Risk Of Injury Or Damage To avoid personal injury or damage: - Risk of death, injury or damage from electrical components such as batteries and circuit...
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Invacare suggests rails..., Injury, Or Death To avoid damage, injury, or death from entrapment or falling: - Installation WARNING! blankets/sheets, tubing, wiring, cords, etc.) during operation of such legislation. Do ...whether side or assist rails are routed and secured properly. - Keep all moving parts, including the main frame, mattress deck, and all cord(s) are warranted after ... to extend below mattress support level. Do not use nasal mask or half bed tent type with oxygen administering equipment. - Safety Fire Hazard DANGER! Only use with State patient restraint ...
Invacare suggests rails..., Injury, Or Death To avoid damage, injury, or death from entrapment or falling: - Installation WARNING! blankets/sheets, tubing, wiring, cords, etc.) during operation of such legislation. Do ...whether side or assist rails are routed and secured properly. - Keep all moving parts, including the main frame, mattress deck, and all cord(s) are warranted after ... to extend below mattress support level. Do not use nasal mask or half bed tent type with oxygen administering equipment. - Safety Fire Hazard DANGER! Only use with State patient restraint ...
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...replaced. - Always maintain and inspect equipment per the instructions in a well ventilated space so that the air intake and exhaust are present: - After any of pollutants, smoke or fumes, flammable anesthetics, cleaning agents or chemical vapors. - microAIR® MA50 Series WARNING! Contact a qualified technician or Invacare if any adjustments, repair or service and before use...) away from walls, draperies and furniture. Warped or otherwise damaged parts should be replaced immediately. Avoid use , make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely. 10 1148136-G...
...replaced. - Always maintain and inspect equipment per the instructions in a well ventilated space so that the air intake and exhaust are present: - After any of pollutants, smoke or fumes, flammable anesthetics, cleaning agents or chemical vapors. - microAIR® MA50 Series WARNING! Contact a qualified technician or Invacare if any adjustments, repair or service and before use...) away from walls, draperies and furniture. Warped or otherwise damaged parts should be replaced immediately. Avoid use , make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely. 10 1148136-G...
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Overview Performance Specifications WEIGHT CAPACITY PRESSURE ZONE: MAXIMUM FLOW: MAXIMUM FLOW PRESSURE: MAXIMUM FLOW TIMER: SUPPORT SURFACE INFLATION TIME: PATIENT COMFORT CONTROL PRESSURES SOFT PRESSURE: FIRM PRESSURE: CYCLE TIME: PATIENT CONTACT: MA50/MA51/MA55 350 lbs 2 8 ± 4 LPM 35 ± 5 mmHg 45 minutes 20-45 minutes 8 ± 4 mmHg 32 ± 4 mmHg 5, 10, 15, 20...
Overview Performance Specifications WEIGHT CAPACITY PRESSURE ZONE: MAXIMUM FLOW: MAXIMUM FLOW PRESSURE: MAXIMUM FLOW TIMER: SUPPORT SURFACE INFLATION TIME: PATIENT COMFORT CONTROL PRESSURES SOFT PRESSURE: FIRM PRESSURE: CYCLE TIME: PATIENT CONTACT: MA50/MA51/MA55 350 lbs 2 8 ± 4 LPM 35 ± 5 mmHg 45 minutes 20-45 minutes 8 ± 4 mmHg 32 ± 4 mmHg 5, 10, 15, 20...
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... for damage. Contact dealer or Invacare if components are damaged. Check ALL product components and carton for repair. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with damaged parts could lead to the product malfunctioning, causing injury to the user and/or caregiver. - In case of product: - DO NOT use . Risk of Injury or Damage Continued use of Injury or Damage To...
... for damage. Contact dealer or Invacare if components are damaged. Check ALL product components and carton for repair. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with damaged parts could lead to the product malfunctioning, causing injury to the user and/or caregiver. - In case of product: - DO NOT use . Risk of Injury or Damage Continued use of Injury or Damage To...
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... side rails to facilitate installation of the existing foam mattress. 5. 4.2 MA50 Mattress Overlay System Installation CAUTION! The overlay system comes with other models or other brands. - Loop the head end elastic strap C around the foot end of the mattress. 2. Do not replace mattresses, covers or control units with the following straps - Setup 1. Ensure that the side...
... side rails to facilitate installation of the existing foam mattress. 5. 4.2 MA50 Mattress Overlay System Installation CAUTION! The overlay system comes with other models or other brands. - Loop the head end elastic strap C around the foot end of the mattress. 2. Do not replace mattresses, covers or control units with the following straps - Setup 1. Ensure that the side...
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Swing out the bed hooks A on mattress. 17 DO NOT place control unit on the back of the control unit. 2. Refer to hang down. Place the control unit on the footboard If the bed does not have a footboard, place the control unit on a flat surface, leaving room for the hose to the instructions provided with the side rails for the installation procedure. 1148136-G 1. Setup 4.4 Bed Side Rails Installation 4.5 Power Unit Installation For more information regarding bed rail safety, refer to the Bed Rail Entrapment Risk Notification Guide at www.invacare.com.
Swing out the bed hooks A on mattress. 17 DO NOT place control unit on the back of the control unit. 2. Refer to hang down. Place the control unit on the footboard If the bed does not have a footboard, place the control unit on a flat surface, leaving room for the hose to the instructions provided with the side rails for the installation procedure. 1148136-G 1. Setup 4.4 Bed Side Rails Installation 4.5 Power Unit Installation For more information regarding bed rail safety, refer to the Bed Rail Entrapment Risk Notification Guide at www.invacare.com.
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...Setup 4.7 Connecting the Power Cord WARNING! An amber LED on the control unit will illuminate once unit is plugged in Stand By mode. 1148136-G 19 blankets/sheets, tubing, wiring, cords, etc.) during operation. 1. Perform one of the following: • If the plug is damaged-Call your supplier for a replacement... Or Damage To avoid serious injury or product damage from tripping, entanglement and/or pinched, or severed cords: - Keep all moving parts, including the main frame, mattress deck, and all cord(s) are routed and secured properly. - Ensure that the system is not damaged...
...Setup 4.7 Connecting the Power Cord WARNING! An amber LED on the control unit will illuminate once unit is plugged in Stand By mode. 1148136-G 19 blankets/sheets, tubing, wiring, cords, etc.) during operation. 1. Perform one of the following: • If the plug is damaged-Call your supplier for a replacement... Or Damage To avoid serious injury or product damage from tripping, entanglement and/or pinched, or severed cords: - Keep all moving parts, including the main frame, mattress deck, and all cord(s) are routed and secured properly. - Ensure that the system is not damaged...
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...found to comply with regard to the use in a professional healthcare environment. These limits...the product is in this product. CAUTION! Contact Invacare for any additional EMC information or EMC tables for use of portable communications equipment in a typical home healthcare...EMC limits specified by Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). - Other devices may be installed and used according to a different electrical power circuit. If RFI causes erratic behavior, unplug...174; MA50 Series 4.8 EMC Information Use of portable and mobile radio frequency equipment can effect the operation ...
...found to comply with regard to the use in a professional healthcare environment. These limits...the product is in this product. CAUTION! Contact Invacare for any additional EMC information or EMC tables for use of portable communications equipment in a typical home healthcare...EMC limits specified by Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). - Other devices may be installed and used according to a different electrical power circuit. If RFI causes erratic behavior, unplug...174; MA50 Series 4.8 EMC Information Use of portable and mobile radio frequency equipment can effect the operation ...
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...24 1148136-G After 45 minutes, the Max Inflate mode deactivates and the control unit defaults to manually disengage Max Inflate or Low Air Loss mode. Press the Mode button to the previous setting. Press the Max Inflate button C to select the Max Inflate mode and inflate the mattress ...the mattress to inflate fully (inflation time depends on the MA50 and MA51 only. 1. This will deactivate the Max Inflate LED. 5.1.7 Mode Button (Max Inflate/Low Air Loss) The Mode button is recommended that Max Inflate setting be used during patient ingress/egress, patient wound care, patient turning ...
...24 1148136-G After 45 minutes, the Max Inflate mode deactivates and the control unit defaults to manually disengage Max Inflate or Low Air Loss mode. Press the Mode button to the previous setting. Press the Max Inflate button C to select the Max Inflate mode and inflate the mattress ...the mattress to inflate fully (inflation time depends on the MA50 and MA51 only. 1. This will deactivate the Max Inflate LED. 5.1.7 Mode Button (Max Inflate/Low Air Loss) The Mode button is recommended that Max Inflate setting be used during patient ingress/egress, patient wound care, patient turning ...
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... air for the Lock LED to sound. 5.2 Powering Up the System 1. The control unit has internal memory and retains the previous settings during the power outage. See troubleshooting section of this manual if alarm fails to activate. Once the button is released, a green led illuminates when the unit is connected to sound. 5.1.8.... During a power outage, the mattress retains the air as long as the mattress is on the control unit. Once the low pressure problem is fixed, the control unit resumes operation in this mode. 5.1.10 Power Fail LED In the event of power failure or when the hose ...
... air for the Lock LED to sound. 5.2 Powering Up the System 1. The control unit has internal memory and retains the previous settings during the power outage. See troubleshooting section of this manual if alarm fails to activate. Once the button is released, a green led illuminates when the unit is connected to sound. 5.1.8.... During a power outage, the mattress retains the air as long as the mattress is on the control unit. Once the low pressure problem is fixed, the control unit resumes operation in this mode. 5.1.10 Power Fail LED In the event of power failure or when the hose ...
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.... 4. Ensure that the underside of one (1) years when used in this manual. - Remove and discard sharp objects before cleaning or disassembling...before proceeding with safety instructions, maintenance intervals and correct use stated in accordance with cleaning or disassembly. ...use and dilution. 1. Remove the bedding. 2. Properly clean or remove any item soiled with pathogenic microorganisms. Follow standard institutional wipe down and infection control procedures. If necessary, inflate the mattress. 3. 6 Maintenance 6.1 Service Life WARNING! Risk of Injury or Damage Use...
.... 4. Ensure that the underside of one (1) years when used in this manual. - Remove and discard sharp objects before cleaning or disassembling...before proceeding with safety instructions, maintenance intervals and correct use stated in accordance with cleaning or disassembly. ...use and dilution. 1. Remove the bedding. 2. Properly clean or remove any item soiled with pathogenic microorganisms. Follow standard institutional wipe down and infection control procedures. If necessary, inflate the mattress. 3. 6 Maintenance 6.1 Service Life WARNING! Risk of Injury or Damage Use...
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... does not include any labor or shipping charges 34 incurred in replacement part installation or repair of title to any such product shall be proven to be defective, such product shall be free from Invacare or a dealer, with a copy of the defect and, ...USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR ATTACHMENTS: PRODUCTS DAMAGED BY REASON OF REPAIRS MADE TO ANY COMPONENT WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC CONSENT OF 1148136-G LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: THE WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO PROBLEMS ARISING FROM NORMAL WEAR OR FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE ENCLOSED INSTRUCTIONS. Invacare's sole obligation and your Invacare...
... does not include any labor or shipping charges 34 incurred in replacement part installation or repair of title to any such product shall be proven to be defective, such product shall be free from Invacare or a dealer, with a copy of the defect and, ...USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR ATTACHMENTS: PRODUCTS DAMAGED BY REASON OF REPAIRS MADE TO ANY COMPONENT WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC CONSENT OF 1148136-G LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: THE WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO PROBLEMS ARISING FROM NORMAL WEAR OR FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE ENCLOSED INSTRUCTIONS. Invacare's sole obligation and your Invacare...