Page 2 - WARNING; ACCESSORY WARNING; SPECIAL NOTES; NOTICE
SPECIAL NOTES MA50 Series 2 Part No 1148136 WARNING DO NOT use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner’s manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS Part No 1148136 3 MA50 Series TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 2REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ............................................................... 4TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS ...........................
Page 5 - TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS; Electrical Parameters
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS Part No 1148136 5 MA50 Series TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS Electrical Parameters Performance Parameters Mechanical Parameters MA50/MA51/MA55 INPUT VOLTAGE AC: 90 V INPUT FREQUENCY: 60 Hz CURRENT: 1 A MAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTION: 5 ± 3 W CIRCUIT PROTECTION: Dual fused, 250 V, 1...
Page 6 - Environmental Parameters
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS MA50 Series 6 Part No 1148136 Environmental Parameters MA50/MA51/MA55 OPERATING CONDITIONS AMBIENT TEMPERATURE: RELATIVE HUMIDITY: ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE: 50° - 104° F 30% - 75% Non-Condensing 70 - 106 kPa STORAGE AND SHIPPING CONDITIONS AMBIENT TEMPERATURE: RELATIVE HUMIDIT...
Page 7 - LABEL LOCATION
LABEL LOCATION Part No 1148136 7 MA50 Series LABEL LOCATION DANGER-EXPLOSION HAZARD: DO NOT use in the presence of flammable anesthetics.CAUTION: Equipment should be connected to a properly grounded receptacle (3-prong). Risk of Electrical shock. DO NOT remove back. Disconnect air hose before admini...
Page 8 - SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES; Contraindications
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES MA50 Series 8 Part No 1148136 SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES WARNING SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe operation and use of this product. Contraindications ALWAYS consult the patient’s physician before using the MA50, MA51 and MA55 ...
Page 9 - Fire Hazard; Anesthesia Equipment; Oxygen; Electrical; DANGER
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No 1148136 9 MA50 Series Fire Hazard DANGER Smoking DO NOT SMOKE while using this device. This system uses room air for circulation through the mattress. A cigarette can burn a hole in the bed surface and cause damage to the mattress. Also, patient clothing, bed she...
Page 10 - SECTION 2—OPERATION; CAUTION; Installing the Mattress
SECTION 2—OPERATION MA50 Series 10 Part No 1148136 SECTION 2—OPERATION CAUTION The control unit and mattress on the MA50 series are designed to be used as a system. DO NOT replace mattresses or control units with other models or other brands. Otherwise, damage to the system may occur. Contact your s...
Page 11 - Mattress Replacement System (MA51 and MA55)
SECTION 2—OPERATION Part No 1148136 11 MA50 Series Mattress Replacement System (MA51 and MA55) CAUTION DO NOT strap the mattress to the bed frame at the head and foot ends. Secure ALL mattress straps. Secure the straps to the bed deck at the head and foot ends and to the frame at the center of the b...
Page 12 - Installing the Side Rails; Installing the Power Unit; Connecting the Hose
SECTION 2—OPERATION MA50 Series 12 Part No 1148136 Installing the Side Rails WARNING Patient entrapment with bed side rails may cause injury or death. Mattress MUST fit bed frame and side rails snugly to prevent patient entrapment. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Monitor patient frequently. ...
Page 13 - Connecting the Power Cord
SECTION 2—OPERATION Part No 1148136 13 MA50 Series FIGURE 2.4 Connecting the Hose Connecting the Power Cord WARNING DO NOT alter plug to fit a non-conforming outlet. Instead, have an electrician install a properly grounded 3-prong outlet. Failure to use the correct plug and outlet can result in a po...
Page 14 - Power Button
SECTION 2—OPERATION MA50 Series 14 Part No 1148136 Using the Front Panel NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.5. FIGURE 2.5 Using the Front Panel Power Button 1. To turn the control unit on or off, press and release the Power button ( ). NOTE: Once the unit is plugged in, an AMBER LED on the ...
Page 15 - Static/Alternating Pressure Button
SECTION 2—OPERATION Part No 1148136 15 MA50 Series Static/Alternating Pressure Button 1. Press the Alternating Pressure button ( ) to select between Static Mode and one of four Alternating Pressure Times. NOTE: The alternating pressure times indicate the frequency of deflation or inflation of half o...
Page 16 - Fowler Button
SECTION 2—OPERATION MA50 Series 16 Part No 1148136 Firm/Soft Buttons 1. Select comfort pressure settings by pressing Firm ( ) or Soft ( ) button. • Soft Button - Pressing this button reduces the pressure setting in the mattress.• Firm Button - Pressing this button increase the pressure setting in th...
Page 17 - Lock Button; Alarm Silence Button; Power Fail LED
SECTION 2—OPERATION Part No 1148136 17 MA50 Series Mode Button (Max Inflate/Low Air Loss) NOTE: The Mode button is on the MA55 system only. 1. Press the Mode button ( ) to select the Max Inflate mode or the Low Air Loss mode.• Max Inflate Mode - In this mode, the mattress inflates rapidly to maximum...
Page 18 - Low Pressure LED; Powering Up the System
SECTION 2—OPERATION MA50 Series 18 Part No 1148136 Low Pressure LED In the event that the mattress hose disconnects, an alarm sounds and Low Pressure LED flashes AMBER. Once the low pressure problem is fixed, the control unit resumes operation in the previously set mode. Powering Up the System NOTE:...
Page 19 - Transferring Patient From/To a Gurney
SECTION 2—OPERATION Part No 1148136 19 MA50 Series 9. Verify that the patient has not bottomed out by performing the following steps: A. Ensure that the patient is lying flat on his/her back in the middle of the mattress.B. Place four fingers between the air cushions directly underneath the sacral r...
Page 20 - Transferring Patient From/To a Wheelchair; About Power Outage and Transportation
SECTION 2—OPERATION MA50 Series 20 Part No 1148136 Transferring Patient From/To a Wheelchair WARNING ALWAYS engage the wheel locks of the bed and the wheel locks of the wheelchair before transferring the patient between the bed and the wheelchair. 1. Engage the wheel locks of the bed. Refer to the o...
Page 21 - SECTION 3—MAINTENANCE AND; Cleaning the System
SECTION 3—MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Part No 1148136 21 MA50 Series SECTION 3—MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Cleaning the System WARNING Before cleaning or disassembling the MA50 series, check the underside of the mattress folds for sharp objects such as scissors, needles, etc. These objects s...
Page 22 - Storing the System
SECTION 3—MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING MA50 Series 22 Part No 1148136 CAUTION Laundry workers should always wash their hands before working with clean bedding.DO NOT overload the machine.DO NOT use chlorine bleach because it may damage the fabric coating.High air temperatures will damage the fabr...
Page 23 - Troubleshooting
SECTION 3—MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Part No 1148136 23 MA50 Series Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Mattress not inflating Not alternating properly Mattress hose disconnected Connect hose connectors and lock them in place Air hose kinked or split Unkink hose or replace split hose Major l...
Page 24 - LIMITED WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser who purchases this product when new and unused from Invacare or a dealer. This warranty is not...
