6. Operation
Before using the
Bari-Breeze
correctly in accordance with "Installation and Setup" on page 6, and ensure that the
side bolster and base plug is secure in the connector at the foot end of the mattress.
Initial Power Up Press the power/standby button to turn the pump on. An
These may reflect the therapy settings that were applied last time the system
was in use.
Comfort Controls Once the mattress is fully inflated and with the patient in
Recommended Pressure Settings
Static Mode
Max Flow
mattress system, make sure it has been installed
audible beep will sound. The system will go into a start
up cycle for 30 seconds, during this time the pump will
rapidly inflate the mattress. During this process the 7
segment display will alternate between '
indicate bolster fill.
position, adjust the comfort controls to the desired level.
Adjust if neccesary to ensure that the patient does not
sink through to the base air pad.
For extra firm support during patient handling or nursing
procedures, it is recommended to set the mattress
pressure to maximum by pressing
When the patient is to be placed in the gatched position,
it is recommended to press the
the pressure/comfort level accordingly. to ensure the
patient does not bottom out.
Pressing the
button sets the blower to maximum
flow, fully inflating the mattress overriding the comfort
control. This feature is only available in static mode. If
pressed during
Turn
mode and return the patient to a central position.
Static
inflates the mattress to maximum pressure for
Max Flow
15 minutes, and this will be indicated by a blue LED and
an '
' being shown in the LED display.
F
To cancel
Max Flow
press the
button once. To continue
more than 15 minutes, press
quickly again to enter
After 15 minutes,
11
MAX FLOW (
button to increase
mode, it will revert the system to
and to enter
Turn
once to cancel, and
for a further 15 minutes.
Max Flow
is automatically cancelled.
Max Flow
' and '
' to
b
f
).
mode settings,
for
Max Flow