Intended Use - Alpine Opera Eco Installation Manual

6.3

Intended Use

This care bed is intended for accommodating patients or occupants in residential homes,
nursing homes and the domestic environment. The bed may only be used under the
conditions for use described in this Instruction Manual.
It is used to alleviate or compensate for handicaps or disabilities, and to facilitate the
working conditions for the carer. Any other use shall be regarded as non-compliant with
the regulations and is excluded from any liability.
Attention: The care bed is not designed for use in hospitals.
The care bed is not suitable for medical electrical applications which involve intravascular
or intercardiac processes with the patient.
The care bed is not designed for the transport of patients.
Under certain conditions the care bed can be used for other medical purposes with
medical appliances such as antidecubitus mattresses, aerators, alimentation systems etc.
In this case all bed functions must be locked out with the nurse key on the handset for
safety. The medical appliance providers are liable for the compliance of the device with
the directives of IEC 60601-1-1.
If other electrical devices are used in the bed, to prevent the risk of an electrical shock,
protective measures and precautions must be established to prevent power cords from
being trapped and squeezed in movable parts of the bed.
6.4 Non-Intended Use
All uses deviating from the intended purpose, which may also be hazardous as a result.
This includes for example:
• Loading the care bed beyond the safe admissible working load (see section 8.7 and
identity label on bed frame)
• Operation of the care bed by patients or occupants who have not been instructed in
its use
• Use of the care bed for children
• Attempting to move the care bed when it is in a braked position
• Use of the care bed on a non-horizontal surface (max. incline 5°)
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