Invacare CG8000 - Manual (Page 6)

6 INVACARE 8000 PRESSURE MATTRESS Part No. 1078996 Rev. B
NOTE: Refer to WARNINGS in the SAFETY SUMMARY of this instruction sheet.
1. Remove patient from bed.
2. Remove the therapy pad. Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING THERAPY PAD
in this instruction sheet.
3. Unbutton the EXISTING cushion from the mattress base.
4. Repeat STEP 3 for opposite side of the cushion.
5. Pull the cushion fitting away from the manifold fitting to remove the cushion from
the mattress.
NOTE: Alternating cushions are connected together to form a chamber. The mattress consists of
two (2) chambers.
NOTE: The cushions in the same chamber as the one removed in STEP 5 will deflate when the
fittings are removed.
6. Position NEW cushion into mattress.
7. Insert cushion fitting into manifold fitting to secure.
8. Button the cushion(s) to secure to the mattress base.
9. If more cushions need replacing, repeat STEPS 3 - 8.
10. Inflate the mattress. Refer to INFLATING THE MATTRESS in this instruction
sheet.
REPLACING CUSHION(S) (FIGURE 7)
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
1. The mattress can be cleaned by wiping it with a germicidal disinfectant solution.
2. The mattress therapy pad is machine washable. Air dry at a cool temperature.
FIGURE 7- REPLACING CUSHION(S)
Cushion
Button
Button Holes
Manifold
Manifold Fitting
Cushion Fitting
Therapy
Pad
Mattress Base