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This guide will provide you with instructions, warnings, warranty information and other important information about your Direct Supply Panacea Air Overlay. Share this information with your housekeeping, nursing and maintenance staff to help ensure the overlay is cared for properly.
Introduction Introduction The Direct Supply Panacea Air Overlay is designed to assist in the prevention and treatment of up to Stage IV pressure ulcers for long term care residents. The resident support surface fits most standard healthcare beds, and runs underneath the entire body.
Stage IV pressure ulcers. The alternating pressure mode provided with the Direct Supply Panacea Air Overlay is indicated for use as a preventive tool against further complications associated with critically ill residents or immobility.
Cycle time 10min for 60 Hz, 12min for 50 Hz Dimension 26cm x 13cm x 8cm Weight 1.5kg *Pressure setting is fixed at 80mm Hg on the Panacea Air Overlay with non-adjustable pump Due to continued development of these devices, specifications may be changed without prior notice. Item Specification Environment / 50°F – 95°F Temperature Operation: Storage: 59°F –...
Warnings Warnings Read and follow all directions and warnings before using this device. • WARNINGS 1. F ailure to comply with all directions and warnings may result in injury or death; use only as directed. 2. This device is designed for use on static mattresses only. DO NOT use this device on alternating pressure or lateral rotation mattresses. 3.
Warnings (continued) If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a three-blade grounding plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the device. Replace or repair a damaged cord. •...
9. A n audio-visual alarm is sounded in the event of low pressure. Audio alarm can be muted using alarm silence key. • CAUTION – Be careful not to puncture the overlay with needles or sharp instruments. This may result in loss of integrity of the cover or internal air system. *Firmness adjustment not available on Panacea Air Overlay with non-adjustable pump...
Transportation & CPR Transportation Turn the pump off and unplug from the electrical source. You may now transport the resident while in bed. A properly sealed overlay will continue to support a resident for approximately one hour without power. It is not possible to provide an exact time because it is dependant upon on the resident’s weight.
Cleaning Cleaning and Disinfecting OVERLAY Approved products for cleaning the cover include standard hospital-approved tuberculocidal disinfectants such as quaternary ammonia, germicidal phenols, or soap and water (Lysol IC™ Quaternary Cleaner Disinfectant; Procter & Gamble ® Clean Quick Liquid Quaternary Sanitizer; Q-128 Quaternary Disinfectant). Use ® products in dilutions as specified on the manufacturer’s label. DO NOT USE BLEACH. For soils or stains, wipe fabric clean with neutral suds and lukewarm water.
Preventive Maintenance & Storage Preventive Maintenance It is important to periodically test the Panacea Air Overlay control unit to verify the proper functionality. Lack of regular maintenance can result in poor or reduced resident support. 1. The air filter for the control unit should be checked routinely for signs of dirt or contamination.
Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide Overlay will not inflate or half the cells are not inflating: • D isconnect the control unit from the overlay and make sure that air is flowing from the open ports. This is done by disconnecting the control unit from the overlay and physically feeling the air blowing out from one port and then the other.
Limited Warranty Limited Warranty We offer to you, as the original purchaser, a warranty for the Direct Supply Panacea ® ® Air Overlay. Our warranty applies for the limited warranty period stated below. If any device or device part listed below is defective in material or workmanship during the applicable limited warranty period, we will repair or replace it at our cost.
Limited Warranty (continued) DIRECT SUPPLY MANUFACTURING, INC. MAKES NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE; THESE AND ALL OTHER IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, DIRECT SUPPLY MANUFACTURING INC. WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR LOST PROFITS THAT MAY RESULT FROM THE DEVICE OR YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE DEVICE EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU, IF ANY, IS LIMITED TO THE PRICE OF THE DEVICE OR SERVICE GIVING RISE TO YOUR CLAIM. Some states do not allow an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. If implied warranties are not excluded, and to the extent allowed by law, we limit any and all implied warranties to the applicable warranty period identified above. Except for rights under any applicable state law, the remedies provided under this warranty are your sole and exclusive remedy for any breach of our warranty and...
Our promise to you is that you will have a convenient and easy ordering experience, receive a quality overlay and enjoy outrageous customer service. If you have any questions about the overlay you have purchased or would like to request warranty service, please contact: Direct Supply Equipment & Furnishings , 1-800-634-7328, ® 6767 North Industrial Road, Milwaukee, WI 53223, deardirect@directsupply.net 1-800-634-7328 directsupply.com...
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1-800-634-7328 directsupply.com ■ Panacea products are available to purchase exclusively through Direct Supply Equipment & Furnishings , a division of Direct Supply ® ® ® Inc. Distributed by Direct Supply Manufacturing , Inc., 6699 N Industrial Road, Milwaukee, WI 53223.
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