Invacare MA55 User Manual

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

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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 sheets, etc. may be combustible 

and cause a fire. Failure to observe this warning can result in severe fire, property 

damage and cause physical injury or death.
Smoking by visitors in the room will contaminate the system. Therefore, visitor 

smoking is NOT permitted.

Anesthesia Equipment

There is an explosion risk if used with flammable anesthetics. 

Oxygen

There is a possible fire hazard when used with oxygen administering equipment 

other than nasal mask or half bed tent type. The oxygen tent should NOT extend 

below mattress support level.

Electrical

 DANGER

Electrical shock hazard. DO NOT remove cover. Refer to qualified service 

personnel. 

Before performing any maintenance to the power unit, disconnect the power cord from the 

wall outlet.
DO NOT insert items into any openings of the control unit. Doing so may cause fire or 

electric shock by shorting the internal components.
The control unit MUST be kept away from all heat sources and radiators during operation.
Connect the equipment to properly grounded three prong wall outlet using 10-14 ft hospital 

grade power cord provided with the product.
Grounding reliability depends upon a properly grounded receptacle (3-prong).