Akros-Aquatherm TENDERFLO AQTF-3013 - Manual

Before you begin:
Please read these instructions before using your Tenderfl o product. Th ese instructions contain information that will
aid you in achieving maximum therapeutic results.
Important Safety precautions:
Note: Before you fi ll your Tenderfl o product with water, read the following safety precautions:
▲ Do not overfi ll. Overfi lling could cause excessive stress to the mattress and/or seam leakage. Fill the overlay or
cushion with only enough water so that the patient’s body does not depress the top of the mattress enough to
touch the bottom. Overfi lling lessens pressure relief.
▲ Caution: Avoid puncture. Keep pins and other sharp instruments away from the Tenderfl o.
WARNING: Do not fi ll the Tenderfl o with hot water. It could cause personal injury and/or damage
the Tenderfl o. Use warm water, approximately 98 -99° F or 36-37°C, only.
WARNING: This product has a maximum weight capacity of: Item AQTF-2035: 225 lbs.
Item AQTF-3013: 250 lbs.
Set-up
Unfold the Tenderfl o overlay or cushion.
Overlay: Place overlay on either a conventional or hospital mattress, with the fi ll valve facing up and visible at Overlay: Overlay:
the foot of the bed.
Cushion:
Place cushion on a wheelchair. Cushion: Cushion:
Filling
Note: Do not fi ll Tenderfl o while patient is on surface.
TENDERFLO ® WATER OVERLAY
ITEM AQTF-2035
TENDERFLO ® II WATER CUSHION
ITEM AQTF-3013
1. Unscrew and remove the fi ll valve cap.
Holding the base of the fi ll valve, insert
your fi nger into the opening and pull the
valve to its raised position.
2. Locate a nearby faucet to obtain warm water, approximately 98-99° F, 36-37° C.
3. Connect one end of a standard garden hose to the faucet. Screw the female end of the garden hose into the
Tenderfl o’s male fi ll valve.
4. Gently turn on the warm water. Do not leave the Tenderfl o unattended. Hold overlay end upright until wa-
ter level reaches fi lling line. Adding more or less water will change pressure relief depending upon the patient’s
weight and bone structure.
5. Turn off the water when desired level has been reached. Do not overfi ll.
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Caution: If you accidentally overfi ll this Tenderfl o product, drain out the excess water immediately.
6. Mark date fi lled.
7. Screw the fi ll valve cap back onto the fi ll valve.
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Caution: Ensure that fi ll valve cap is securely tightened. Crossed threads could result in leakage. Gently push
the cap downward to the recessed position.