Alphaxcell System User Manual

CONTENTS Introduction... 1 Product Description... 1 Clinical Applications... 3 Indications... 3 Contraindications... 3 Installation... 4 Preparing the AlphaXcell Overlay and Pump... 4 CPR Facility... 6 CPR... 6 Patient Transport... 7 Controls, Indicators and Alarms... 8 Controls... 8 Indicators... 8 Alarm... 8 Self Test... 8 Cleaning, Deflation and Storage... 9 Cleaning... 9 Deflation and Storage... 9 Troubleshooting Guide... 10 Warranty and Service... 11 Technical Data... 12

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WARNINGS The cover of this product is non air permeable and may present a suffocation risk. It is the responsibility of the carer to ensure that the user can use this product safely. Do not use the AlphaXcell pump in the presence of flammable gases such as anaesthetic agents. Possible explosion hazard if used in the presence of flammable anaesthetics.

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1. Introduction The AlphaXcell® system is an alternating pressure relief system which consists of a pump and mattress overlay. The system can be used on standard hospital and normal domestic beds. Beds can be adjusted or gatched with the AlphaXcell system in position. Product Description AlphaXcell Overlay Three Static Cells (Head Section)

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Pull Tag Cover Tubing Connectors Air Inlet Tubing

Velcro® Strap Base Sheet Alternating Cells Velcro® Strap Cell Loops Setting-up Instruction

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Securing Apron

AlphaXcell Pump Patient Weight Control

Filter (on rear)

Run/Standby indicator Wait indicator Low Pressure alarm

AlphaXcell® DOUBLE

Power Fail alarm

BED SY

STEM

Audible alarm (not visible) Tubing connectors Fuse Run/Standby switch Setting up instructions (on rear)

Suspension hooks (on rear)

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2. Clinical Applications Indications

The AlphaXcell system is indicated for patients up to 140kg with a medium risk of pressure ulcer development or with existing pressure ulcers up to and including grade 2 (EPUAP, 1998) 1.

Contraindications

The AlphaXcell system should not be used for patients with unstable spinal fractures. In the case of patients with other unstable fractures, where a moving surface could be harmful, advice should be obtained from the appropriate physician before using the AlphaXcell system.

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The AlphaXcell system is an aid to the prevention and management of pressure ulcers. If there is no improvement in the patient’s condition, specialist advice should be sought. The above are guidelines only and should not replace clinical judgement or experience.

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European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (1998). Clinical Practice Guideline, Number 3, AHCPR, US Department of Health & Human Services, 1992.

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3. Installation The system is very simple to set up and the following guidelines may assist you. Preparing the AlphaXcell Overlay and Pump

1. Remove pump from carton together with overlay and cover. You should have the following items: l l l

Overlay Cover Pump

2. Plug the pump power cable into wall socket. Do NOT switch on. 3. The pump should be stood feet down on any convenient horizontal surface or alternatively suspended from the bed foot rail by means of the swing out hooks.

4. Check that there are no protruding bed springs or sharp objects on the base mattress surface.

WARNING Never use sharp objects or electrically heated underblankets on or under the overlay. 5. Place the AlphaXcell overlay on top of the normal mattress with the air feed tubes located near the pump at the foot of the bed, ensuring that the cells of the overlay are uppermost 6. Secure the AlphaXcell overlay to the mattress by placing and tightening the four straps under the corners of the mattress. Tuck end flaps under mattress.

Caution Do not use the overlay directly on the bed frame.

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7. Ensure that the CPR stopper at the head-end is securely inserted. 8. Place the protective cover over the overlay and fix into position with the press studs all around. 9. Connect male and female air feed tubes to appropriate air outlets on the pump unit, ensuring that the tubes are not “kinked” or twisted. Push the connectors in until they click. 10. Switch on the pump unit. All lights on the front panel will momentarily flash. The Run/Standby and Wait indicators will remain illuminated. 11. Allow approximately 25 minutes for the overlay to inflate fully. The amber Wait indicator will go off once the overlay is fully inflated. 12. Place a bed sheet over the overlay and tuck in loosely. 13. Adjust the patient weight control for the appropriate patient weight. Increase the weight by 20 kg when the patient is in the sitting position.

WARNINGS The weight guide on the pump is only an indication and should not replace clinical judgement. Ensure that the patient is not bottoming out by unfastening one side of the AlphaXcell overlay and sliding a hand underneath the cells. If you can freely put a flat hand under the patient, the overlay is inflated CORRECTLY.

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4. CPR Facility Important In the event of a cardiac arrest, pull the CPR tag firmly at the head end of the overlay and disconnect the tubeset connectors at the pump. CPR

Located at the head end of the overlay (on the same side as the tubing set) is a tag labelled CPR. In the event of cardiac arrest, pull this tag for rapid overlay deflation (20 seconds).

To reinflate the overlay, simply replace the stopper securely, locking connectors onto the manifold and ensuring secure connection of the overlay to the pump.

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1. When the CPR stopper is removed, the low pressure alarm will activate on the pump. To cancel the alarm, switch the pump OFF then ON again. 2. Ensure that the pump is connected to the power supply and switched on.

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5. Patient Transport The patient may be transported on the AlphaXcell overlay by disconnecting the tubes from the pump and cross connecting them immediately.

The pressure in the two sets of cells will equalise and the patient will continue to be supported (with the overlay static) for up to 60 minutes with the patient in the supine (lying) position.

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To obtain the maximum use of the transport facility ensure that the patient remains in the supine position and the overlay is put in transport mode when all cells are inflated.

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6. Controls, Indicators and Alarms Controls Pressure Control

This is situated on the front panel and is adjusted by the carer to suit the weight of the patient.

Run/Standby Switch

This is situated on the side panel of the pump and is used to activate the unit and reset the alarm. Mains isolation should be performed by switching the pump to standby ( ) and then removing the mains plug from the socket.

Indicators Power On

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A light on the front panel indicates that the pump is running.

Wait

When the overlay is being inflated the amber Wait indicator will remain illuminated until the overlay is correctly inflated.

Low Pressure

In the event of low pressure in the overlay, the red Low Pressure alarm will start flashing and an audible alarm will sound. The pitch of the alarm will increase at 60 second intervals.

Mains Fail

In the event of mains failure, the red alarm indicator will start flashing and an audible alarm will sound. The pitch of the alarm will increase in time. If the power supply is returned the audible alarm will stop, but the alarm light will remain illuminated until the system is reset (UK only).

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Alarm Alarm Reset

When the cause of the alarm has been resolved, the pump needs to be reset. This can be achieved by switching the pump to Standby and back to Run using the Run/Standby switch on the side panel.

Self Test

Every time the pump is switched on all indicator lights will illuminate for approximately two seconds. During this period, the system self tests its circuits.

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7. Cleaning, Deflation and Storage Cleaning

Huntleigh Healthcare products are manufactured to the highest quality standards. It is therefore important to follow the specified cleaning instructions.

Caution Do not use phenol based cleaning solutions. The overlay and cover can be cleaned while on the bed using hot water and mild household detergent. If the overlay or cover is heavily soiled (i.e. blood spillage, urine, etc.) it can be wiped down using a hypochlorite 1,000 ppm solution.

Overlay Cover

The cover can be washed and thermally disinfected in a washing machine. Recommended maximum temperature is 80°C. Pump

WARNING Switch off the electrical supply to the pump and disconnect the power cord from the mains supply before cleaning and inspection. The pump casing should be cleaned using a soft cloth dampened with a mild household detergent. If the pump is heavily soiled (i.e. blood spillage, urine, etc.), the pump can be wiped down with a 1,000 ppm hypochlorite solution.

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For complete laundering instructions refer to Huntleigh Healthcare Infection Control guidelines.

Deflation and Storage

To deflate the overlay, switch the pump off and disconnect from power supply. Disconnect the tube connectors by pressing the metal snap lock connectors and pull the male and female connectors apart. Pull the CPR tag. All the air in the overlay will now be expelled. Starting at the head end, the overlay can now be rolled or folded for storage.

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8. Troubleshooting Guide WARNING Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. The pump’s case back should only be removed by authorised technical personnel. Problem Overlay not inflating.

Possible Cause

Action

1. CPR stopper not inserted.

Check

2. Tubes kinked.

Check

3. Pump not switched on.

Check

4. No pump output.

Check. See Pump not operating below

5. Tubes not correctly fitted.

Check

1. CPR stopper not inserted.

Check

2. Tubes not correctly fitted.

Check

3. Leakage.

Check

CPR stopper not inserted.

Check

Tubes not correctly fitted.

Check

Leakages

Check

The Mains Fail indicators (audible and visual) are active.

1. A mains power failure has occurred.

Check

2. The power cord has been removed from the wall socket

Check

The Mains Fail indicator remains constantly illuminated but there is no audible alarm (UK only).

There has been a mains power failure but power has been restored (UK only).

Check if electrical plug is correctly fitted, and if pump is running correctly.

Consistent Low Pressure Alarm.

The Wait indicator does not go off

Pump makes a lot of System damaged or dirty. noise and/or is causing lot of vibration.

Call Service Engineer for maintenance.

Pump not operating

1. Pump Run switch not on.

Switch on

2. Plug not inserted correctly.

Check

3. Fuse Blown.

Replace with same type and rating.

4. Technical failure.

Call Service Engineer for maintenance.

Internal fault.

Call Service Engineer for maintenance.

All indicators remain illuminated on initial switch-on.

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Ensure pump alarms are reset by operating the Run/Standby switch after the fault has been corrected.

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9. Warranty and Service Huntleigh Healthcare’s standard terms and conditions apply to all sales. A copy is available on request. These contain full details of warranty terms and do not limit the statutory right of the consumer. For service, maintenance and any questions regarding this, or any other Huntleigh Healthcare product, please contact: Huntleigh Healthcare Ltd 310-312 Dallow Road Luton Bedfordshire, LU1 1TD Tel : 01582 413104 Fax : 01582 459100 or your local distributor.

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10. Technical Data Pump Model Number:

ALX01 (UK), ALX08 (Aus.), ALX09 (other)

Size:

248 x 160 x 116 mm

Weight:

2.75 kg

Cycle Time:

10 minutes

Rated Voltage:

220-240V

Rated Frequency:

50Hz

Rated Input Power:

14 VA

Protection Class:

Class II, type BF ingress of water.

Equipment Symbols:

Indicates unit is Class II double insulated against electric shock.

Not protected against the

Refer to user manual. REF: Model number SN: Serial number

Alternating current Standby. Note: unit is not isolated from mains supply! Run Fuse, rated F500mA Rated For:

Continuous consumption

Tested To:

BS5724 : Part 1 IEC 601-1 V.D.E. 0750: Teil 1

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Environmental Conditions Operating Temperature range: Relative humidity: Atmospheric pressure:

+10°C to +40°C 30% to 75% 700hPa to 1060hPa

Storage Storage temperature range: Relative humidity: Atmospheric pressure:

-40°C to +70°C 10% to 100% (non-condensing) 500hPa to 1060hPa

Environmental Protection:

Please dispose of this unit in accordance with local regulations.

Overlay Model No.:

ICT20

Size:

204cm x 86cm (81½ x 33 inches)

Inflated Cell Height:

11.4cm (4½ inches)

Cell Material:

Polyurethane

Cleaning Symbols:

wash at 80° C do not iron do not use phenol-based products

do not tumble dry

wipe surface with damp cloth

C 1000ppm NaOCl NaDCC

use solution diluted to 1000ppm

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