DermaFloat LAL User Manual - Joerns

6Joerns ® Support SurfacesDermaFloat ® LALFeaturesThe DermaFloat ® LAL is comprised of two components:• Therapy control unit• Therapy mattress systemTherapy Control Unit Features• True low air loss with greater than 100 liters ofairflow per minute.• Three modes of operation – Autofirm, Therapy andPulsate.• Pulsate mode oscillates the air throughout themattress every 30 seconds providing increasedresident comfort.• Autofirm mode provides maximum air inflationdesigned to assist both residents and caregiversduring resident transfer and treatment.• Compact lightweight control unit is quiet, robust andpowerful, with a reusable air filter.• Crisp, easy to read graphics for intuitive set up andtherapy control.• Automatic panel lock out to avoid unwanted oraccidental adjustments.• Eight therapeutic comfort control settings tomaximize resident compliance and promote healing.• Closed loop pressure sensor control systemeliminates concerns of changes in mattress interfacepressure due to ambient temperature and pressurechanges.• Integrated swing out hanging brackets for fixing tomost bed types.• Quick disconnect hose feature allows for rapidattach and CPR deflate at the control unit.Therapy Mattress System Features• Twenty individual therapy cells help to evenlydistribute the resident’s weight and maximizepressure redistribution. Modular cell design mattressfor ease of cleaning, re-assembly and cost effectiveservice.• Lower two-inch safety cell remains inflated withoutany power up to 12 hours.• Eight-inch deep therapy cells are constructed ofhighly durable, polyurethane coated nylon to provideadequate support and prevent bottoming out formost residents within weight limit.• Integrated low-pressure heel section provides lowerinterface pressures for high-risk residents.• Durable base tub is constructed from 100% heavyweight 1680 Denier nylon with 1.5 oz. urethanecoating and incorporates bed attachment loops forstability.• Maximum weight capacity of 500 lbs.• Anti-kink, easy clean air supply hose set.• Quick CPR deflation.• Integrated CairRails risk management side airbolsters— two inch side bolsters that inflate on bothsides of the resident along the mattress edge toprovide additional support and to provide a gentlereminder to the resident that they are near the edgeof the mattress. Constructed with lower ingress/egress area.Therapy PadsMany healthcare facilities are facing the challengeof infection control. Joerns’ quilted therapy pads aretreated with an antimicrobial to protect the therapy paditself from the growth of mold, mildew andodor-causing bacteria.Key features and benefits:• Treated with a highly effective bacteriostat agent toinhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi.• Constructed from a very smooth nylon fabric withlow friction and low shear properties to protect theresident’s skin from damaging friction/shearingforces.• Breathable, moisture vapor permeable fabric allowsair to circulate beneath the pad and wicks awayexcess moisture. This keeps your resident dry andhelps to prevent skin maceration.• Two-way stretch therapy pad is designed for optimalcomfort, moisture vapor transfer, stain resistanceand ease of laundering.Grounding InstructionsWarning: Use a properly grounded, three-prong, 120VAC outlet for this product. Failure to use a groundedoutlet could result in personal injury or damage toequipment or house wiring, including risk of fire. Aqualified electrician should be contacted to correct thewiring and ensure a properly grounded outlet.Before installing this product, have the electricalsystem checked to make sure the electrical circuitsand the electrical service are properly grounded.Having a three-prong outlet does not necessarilymean it is grounded. Sometimes two-prong outlets arereplaced with a three-prong type even though there isno ground wire.There is always a chance of a loose connection orpoor installation of a ground wire that causes the lossof proper ground at the outlet. Inadequate groundingat electrical outlets can occur even if there is aground wire. Wires can become loose over time at theconnection to the outlet.