Invacare MA55 User Manual

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SECTION 2—OPERATION
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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 bed. Otherwise damage to the mattress will 
occur when the head and foot ends are raised.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.2.
NOTE: The powered mattress comes with ten nylon buckle straps.
1. Remove the original foam mattress from the bed.
2. If necessary, lower the side rails to facilitate installation of the mattress.
3. Unroll the powered mattress and place it on the bed frame.
NOTE: Ensure that the hose is towards the foot end of the bed.
4. Use the buckle straps to secure the powered mattress to the bed deck in the following 
locations:
• Head End - Head End Bed Deck
• Foot End - Foot End Bed Deck
• Center - Center of the Bed Frame
Center of Bed Frame
Head End Bed Deck
Foot End Bed Deck
DO NOT Strap Here
Hose
Foot End
Head End
Powered Mattress
Buckle 
Straps