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entrapment:
When using side rails and/or assist devic-
es, use a mattress thick enough and wide
enough so that the gap between the top of
the mattress and the bottom of the side
rails and the gap between the side of the
mattress and the side rails is small enough
to prevent a patient from getting his or
her head or neck between the mattress
and the side rail. Failure to do so could
result in serious patient injury or death.
patient Falls:
Failure to use bed rails in raised position
could lead to accidental patient falls. Air
mattresses have soft edges that may col-
lapse when patients roll to that edge.
risk of electric Shock:
DO NOT open back cover. This device
is NOT user serviceable. This device
should only be opened by qualified per-
sonnel approved by Sunrise Medical. Re-
fer all service to your local Sunrise Medi-
cal authorized dealer or call Customer
Service at 1-800-333-4000 (in Canada,
call 1-800-263-3390).
Oxygen equipment:
Explosion risk if used in the presence of
flammable anesthetics.
Fuse:
Danger! Risk of fire. Replace fuses as
marked: T3A/250VAC (Power Fuse) and
T0.5A/250V (PCB Fuse).
electrical:
Do not insert items into any opening of
the power control unit. This could short
internal components, which could cause
fire or electrical shock. This product is
NOT AP/APG protected. REFER SER-
VICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
ONLY.
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Grounding reliability:
Grounding reliability can only be achieved
when plug is connected to an equivalent
receptacle marked "Hospital Grade" or
"Hospital Only". Sunrise Medical offers
for sale and recommends the use of the
appropriate 2- or 3-prong plug option on
the power unit to ensure proper ground-
ing. In the event that a 3-prong wall re-
ceptacle is not available for the 3-prong
plug on the power unit, it is the personal
liability and obligation of the customer
to contact a qualified electrician before
using the system. Verify the 2-pronged
wall receptacle is replaced with the prop-
erly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle in
accordance with the National Electrical
Code. If you must use an extension cord,
ONLY use a 3-prong extension cord that
has the same or higher electrical rating as
the device being connected. Route the
power cord away from traffic.
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The OrthoDerm LAL is a portable mat-
tress replacement system with low air loss
designed to treat and/or prevent pressure
ulcers, otherwise known as bedsores. It
is designed to replace a standard mat-
tress and fit most homecare or hospital
beds. The OrthoDerm LAL consists of a
power unit, a mattress replacement, and
a cover. The power unit utilizes a blower
to provide energy efficient air flow for pa-
tients up to 1,000 lbs. It is equipped with
a Max Inflate mode that quickly inflates
and firms the air cells of the mattress to
allow easier patient transfers on/off the
mattress and facilitate other nursing pro-
cedures. Always cancel Max Inflate when
finished with procedures to get optimal
patient therapy. The mattress replace-
ment consists of twenty air cells over a 2"
foam base. The air cells are ventilated to
provide low air loss, which aids moisture
management. The high quality cover is