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1 Safety Instructions Seite 4 2 Product overview arsos® light-DL Seite 4 4 System installation and setting up arsos® light-DL Seite 6 5 Explanation of indications and functions Seite 8 7 Auxiliary functions Seite 11 8 Cleaning instructions ■ Service Seite 12 11 Indications - Contra indications Seite 14 12 Technical data Seite 15 13 Possible combinations with the arsos® light mattress Seite 15 User manual arsos® light-DL-wds-new Version 02/2011

Foreword Dear client! You are now holding the user manual of the arsos® light-DL therapeutic support system of ADL® GmbH in your hands. arsos® light-DL is a multi cell foam replacement mattress system with polyurethane cover, which enables the Mattress by means of air support to adjust itself to the weight and feeling of comfort of the patient. The functions are based upon known mechanisms. The system is equipped with a soft foam mattress with reinforced edges. Further the arsos® light is a static air filled mattress with an 11,5 cm safety foam core in the cells which prevents the patient to...

1 Safety instructions The system may not be used in presence of open flames, heaters a.o’s. Protect the system against humidity. Operate it only in dry areas. No combustible gasses of liquids may enter into the system. Warning! Note! The compressor is under power, as soon as the power supply plug is put in. Before opening the housing of the compressor the power plug is to be unplugged. Repairs must be performed only by qualified personnel. The compressor may only to be used for it’s purpose. In case of damage to the compressor, the power supply plug must be unplugged immediately. A damaged power...

3 Introduction arsos® light-DL is an air mattress system, meaning that no extra treatment nursing mattress is required. This system is suitable for patients with a body weight of 40 to 150 kg. Please note that these weight indications are applicable for patients in a laying position. Other positions will result in another distribution of weight. The core of soft foam will ensure adaptation to the shape of the human body which results in an as large as possible surface and maximum pressure relaxation. The reinforcements of the foam edges are an advantage for the sense of feeling and the mobility...

4 System installation and setting up arsos® light 1. Remove the existing nursing mattress. 2. Put the arsos® light mattress on the bed base frame and fasten it with the fixation straps to the bed (to the “up and down” moving parts of the bed). If not properly attached to the bed can result in damage to the bed and mattress. 3. Place the mattress in such a way that the tubing’s are located at the foot end of the bed. 4. Verify the CPR valve is closed. In systems with a valve this should be in horizontal position; in systems with a plug closure, have all plugs put firmly in. The CPR is designed...

11. There are no standard settings. The most effective pressure level can be set with the pressure setting button. The scale is divided into 8 parts. After the power unit is turned on, the standard pressure is set in the middle of the scale, about 30 mbar. Pressure can be lowered by repeated pressing on the left button 2 (▼ lower) to about 5 mbar. By repeated pressing on the right button 2 (▲ higher), a maximum pressure of 60 mbar can be set. 12. Try to reach an as large as possible contact surface. This will reduce the pressure at the patient’s skin to a minimum. It is imperative to check the...

Explanation of indications and functions "Hammock effect" High extended sacral area Optimum surface (Supporting material Q Mode (Static / Alternating) User manual arsos® light-DL-wds-new Version 02/2011

1. The system can be switched to static mode by pressing button 4 (static/alternate). The light will change from blue to green (static). In static mode all cells of the system will be filled with air to the set pressure level. In static mode all cells are active; therefore it is necessary to reduce the set pressure with about 5 – 10 mbar (1 – 2 steps on the scale). To switch back to alternating mode, again press button 4 (static/alternate). The light will change from green to blue (alternate). In alternate mode 2 out of 3 cells are filled with air to the set pressure level. One cell remains without...

3. The alarm has two modes. The basic setting is both the optic and acoustic alarm, meaning that the red alarm light is blinking and a beeping signal sounds. When pressing the alarm button 5 during 5 seconds, the acoustic signal is switched off. The switch-off is confirmed by a beep-signal, the red alarm light now lights permanently. The acoustic alarm can be re-established by pressing the power button the alarm button 5 . Note: the acoustic alarm will only be active after 30-40 minutes, in order to prevent the acoustic alarm to sound when the mattress is inflated for the first time. When using...

7 Auxiliary functions 1. Key lock The keyboard has a key lock that is activated after about 5 minutes. This is to prevent an unintentional displacement of the set values. The key lock is released by simultaneous actuation of the following buttons: alarm 5 and pressure 2 - and pressure 2 +. After this the settings can be changed. 2. Brightness of the display The brightness of the display can be set in 3 stages with the key combination alarm 4 and static/alternate 5 . The starting situation is the brightest. By actuating the key combination it sets the display less bright. 3. Power failure alarm...

8 Cleaning & servicing instructions • During use the mattress and tubes should be cleaned weekly using a damp soft cloth and mild detergent or non-phenol germicidal solution Never use any detergents containing aldehyds! • After changing to another patient the mattress should be disinfected by a accredited company approved by the Robert-Koch-Institute. Please ensure conformity to the European guideline for medical devices , directions for preparation of medicine products and directions for hospital hygiene and prevention of infections from the Robert-Koch-Institute or other guidelines they rule....