InnoMax Softside Fluid - Manual (Page 4)

5. Place the vinyl safety liner over the heater pad(s) and tuck around the
Power Edge Rail System.
Making sure the corners of the fitted liner are matching
the corners of the rail system. Smooth the vinyl away from the center of the mattress
area and toward the edge rails.
surface and not over the crack between foundation halves or plywood pieces in a
platform. It is best to place the pad as far down the
bed as possible to avoid constant pressure of sitting
on the pad. Push the pad power cord through the
slits in the black webbing and cover. The temperature
sensor on the control can be pulled through from the
outside. Make sure the sensor is a minimum of 12”
away from the pad and is not tucked under any
portion of the Power Edge Rail System to ensure
proper temperature readings.
Repeat the process
on the opposite side if using a dual system.
Note: Do Not Plug In The Heater Until The Flotation Mattress Is Completely Filled With Water!
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6. Please note that if the chambers have been in very cold conditions, you
must allow them to attain room temperature before handling the chamber to
avoid cracking the vinyl.
Unfold the fluid support
chamber(s) and place on top of vinyl safety liner. The
valves on the water chamber(s) should be located at
the foot of the bed. Open both valves on the chamber(s)
to allow the vacuum sealed water mattress(es) to
begin to expand. Square the corners of the mattress(es)
with the inside corners of the Power Edge Support
Rail System. This is
CRITICAL and must be done
before filling the chamber(s) with water. To assist in
the process you may fill the chamber(s) with air using a shop vac or a hair dryer
with a cool setting. Inflate the mattress(es) until it is approximately 18”-24” above
the foam rails. Place the caps back on the valves and push down on the center of
the mattress(es). This will pop out the corners so they can be easily adjusted to
align with the rail system. Once the mattress is centered, open the valves to
release the air. The shop vac can be used to expedite this step. If you are using a
dual support chamber system, place the “T” shaped thermal divider between the
two fluid chambers, with the “T” in an inverted position so that the flaps are slightly
under each chamber and the “leg” of the “T” is standing vertically between the chambers.
7. Begin the filling process. The first step is to pour one 8 ounce bottle of
Multipurpose Fiber Bed conditioner into the water
chamber (or 4 ounces into each half of a dual system)
to provide proper water treatment and to prevent
algae growth. This should be done every 12-18
months. Next, open both valves on the mattress and
screw the blue Perfect Union
™ adaptor onto the male
end of the hose. This adaptor is then attached to
either fill valve. Applying a (CONTINUED)
small amount of petroleum jelly to the rim of the valve will ensure a tight seal and
lessen the amount of air going into the mattress. This is also helpful after the entire
mattress is filled when the cap & seal on both valves are closed for the final time.
The second valve remains open during the filling process to allow air to escape.
The female end of the garden hose is attached to
your water supply. For best results, the mattress
should be filled using lukewarm water. The use of a
faucet adaptor will generally allow you to use the
bathroom sink, shower head or kitchen sink to fill the
water mattresses. This method of filling will offer the
proper temperature for better sleep and can control the
flow more easily. Generally, most household water
heaters will run out of hot water during the fill process.
Monitor the water temperature for this drop. Turn off both hot and cold valves and
wait for the tank to replenish the supply of hot water (Approximately 1 hour) and
then restart the lukewarm fill. While this method may require a longer filling time,
the end result is a more comfortable sleeping environment from the first night on.
Using an outside faucet to fill the bed results in a cold fill and can require up to 7-
10 days for the bed to attain optimal sleeping temperature. The normal operation
of the heater will raise the bed temperature approximately 1/4 to 1/2 degree
Fahrenheit per hour. The time required to heat a cold water filled mattress does
not indicate a problem with your heater.
8. Proper Fill Depth is approximately 1/2” to 1” below the top edge of the
support rail.
For a firmer feel, lower the water level
slightly. For a softer feel, add a small amount of water.
Never fill the mattress so that it is above the side rail.
All of the InnoMax
® water chambers, both mid-fill and
deep fill are manufactured using overcut vinyl allowing
the sleepers to rest gently in the bed instead of on top
of it. This creates positive spinal alignment and
improves overall comfort.
Do not attempt to take the
wrinkles out of the vinyl by overfilling the mattress!
Overfilling the mattress will result in the bowing of the side rails and will greatly
reduce the comfort level of the bed. Remove the Perfect Union
™ adaptor and the
hose from the fill valve. Attach the Air Extractor to the fill valve and close the Ez
Burp Air Release (secondary valve) by inserting the seal and twisting the cap in
place. Adding the small amount of petroleum jelly to this air release valve will help
to create a more air tight seal.
9. Carefully use the Air Extractor to remove as much surplus air as possible.
Some air will be trapped under the closed cell float layers or in the
fiber layers inside the mattress. This air can only be removed
when it is pushed to the outer edges of the mattress. Before starting
this step, please make sure the heater is still unplugged. Remove
your shoes and stand in the middle of the mattress and walk to
any edge pushing trapped air out of the support layers and letting
it rise to the top of the mattress. Repeat this step, walking in a
different part of the mattress to release (CONTINUED)
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