User-Service Manual Joerns® Support Surface DermaFloat® LR Model To avoid injury, read user’s manual before using.
Joerns Support Surface DermaFloat LR Model Important Precautions Important Notice: The equipment must be installed and operated in the manner for which it was intended. Facility staff/user is responsible for reading and understanding the product user manual and contacting Joerns Healthcare, if anything in this manual is unclear. Joerns will not be held responsible for any injuries resulting from failure to comply with the instructions and precautions in this manual.
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Joerns Support Surface DermaFloat LR Model Table of Contents Important Precautions ................................................................................................................................ 2 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 5 Moisture Control Shear and Friction Reduction Indications for Use .....................................................................
Joerns Support Surface DermaFloat LR Model Introduction Shear and Friction Reduction The DermaFloat® LR, provided by Joerns Healthcare, is a unique, continuous bilateral rotation mattress replacement system. This system is designed to assist in the effective management of residents at risk from the complications of immobility while providing low air loss therapy.
Joerns Support Surface DermaFloat LR Model Features • The DermaFloat LR is comprised of two components: • Therapy control unit • Therapy mattress system • Therapy Control Unit Features • True low air loss with up to 100 liters of airflow per minute. • Three modes of operation – Autofirm, Turn and Static. • Static mode (default) provides continuous low air loss pressure relief.
Joerns Support Surface DermaFloat LR Model Grounding Instructions Setup Warning: Use a properly grounded, three-prong, 120V AC outlet for this product. Failure to use a grounded outlet could result in personal injury or damage to equipment or house wiring, including risk of fire. A qualified electrician should be contacted to correct the wiring and ensure a properly grounded outlet. Warning: For important precautions, please see page two.
Joerns Support Surface DermaFloat LR Model • Position the resident’s head in the position that the resident will be in for the largest portion of the day. If the resident is lying flat, please use three (3) fingers for the hand check. If the resident will be sitting up for the majority of the day, please use two (2) fingers. Perform a hand check by placing fingers locally under the resident’s buttocks between two cushions. The resident should not bottom out.
Joerns Support Surface DermaFloat LR Model Turn Angle The Turn Angle feature allows for the desired turn angle to be selected. The mattress can make a half or full turn based on the optimal therapy for the resident. Additional Features Warning: A possible fire hazard exists. This product is suitable for use with oxygen administering equipment of the nasal, mask, or half bed-length, tent-type only.
Joerns Support Surface DermaFloat LR Model Caution: Before commencing rotation, it is important to ensure that all lines/feeds to the resident are free from obstruction and have sufficient length for the angle of turn required. Caution: Observe the resident through at least one full rotation cycle to ensure resident safety and tolerance of angles selected. Continuous Unilateral Rotation (Turning the resident to only the left or only the right) 1.
Joerns Support Surface DermaFloat LR Model Safety Information Control Unit Resident Migration Wipe off dust. If necessary, clean the housing exterior with a disinfectant solution or a mild detergent and a damp cloth. Then wipe dry. Specialty bed products are designed to reduce/ relieve pressure and the shearing/friction forces on the resident’s skin.
Joerns Support Surface DermaFloat LR Model Therapy Pad Support Surface The therapy pad can be wiped down with a disinfectant solution or a mild detergent with a damp cloth. If heavily soiled, the therapy pad can be laundered in a washer and dryer with warm water (no more than 120º Fahrenheit). A non-bleach detergent should be used sparingly. Wipe dry or allow to air dry. Gently roll up the support surface, expelling any residual air, for temporary storage.
Joerns Healthcare Warranty Program for all Joerns DermaFloat LR Models Joerns Healthcare, warrants the DermaFloat LR mattress to be sold free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal and proper use, for a period of two (2) years on the mattress, and one (1) year on the cover and electromechanical mattress components (compressors, valves, printed circuit boards, hoses, and couplers). Damages arising from improper use will not be covered by this warranty.
