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Invacare® Etude Plus
1 General
1.1 Introduction
This user manual contains important information about the
handling of the product. To ensure safety when using the
product, read the user manual carefully and follow the
safety instructions.
Only use this product if you have read and understood
this manual. Seek additional advice from a healthcare
professional who is familiar with your medical condition and
clarify any questions regarding the correct use and necessary
adjustment with the healthcare professional.
Note that there may be sections in this document, which are
not relevant to your product, since this document applies
to all available models (on the date of printing). If not
otherwise stated, each section in this document refers to all
models of the product.
The models and configurations available in your country can
be found in the country-specific sales documents.
Invacare reserves the right to alter product specifications
without further notice.
Before reading this document, make sure you have the
latest version. You find the latest version as a PDF on the
Invacare website.
If you find that the font size in the printed document is
difficult to read, you can download the PDF version from the
website. The PDF can then be scaled on screen to a font
size that is more comfortable for you.
For more information about the product, for example product
safety notices and product recalls, contact your Invacare
distributor. See addresses at the end of this document.
In case of a serious incident with the product, you should
inform the manufacturer and the competent authority in
your country.
1.1.1 Symbols in this Document
Symbols and signal words are used in this document and
apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in
personal injury or property damage. See the information
below for definitions of the signal words.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation that could result
in serious injury or death if it is not avoided.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation that could result
in minor or slight injury if it is not avoided.
NOTICE
Indicates a hazardous situation that could result
in damage to property if it is not avoided.
Tips and Recommendations
Gives useful tips, recommendations and
information for efficient, trouble-free use.
Other Symbols
(Not applicable for all manuals)
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UK Responsible Person
Indicates if a product is not manufactured in
the UK.
Triman
Indicates recycling and sorting rules (only
relevant for France).
1.2 Intended Use
The medical bed is electrically operated, adjustable in height
and features a profiling support surface intended to be used
in combination with a mattress. Medical beds are designed
for support of the patient and used for the mitigation,
relief, and recovery from certain medical conditions. The
medical bed also supports and eases the caregivers' working
environment.
The Medical bed is intended to be used on:
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Application environment 3; Long-term care in a
medical area where medical supervision is required
and monitoring is provided if necessary and medical
electrical equipment used in medical procedures may
be provided to help maintain or improve the condition
of the patient.
•
Application environment 4; Care provided in a domestic
area where medical electrical equipment is used to
alleviate or compensate for an injury, disability or
disease.
Intended Users
A person with a medical condition that needs to be cared
for in bed.
Indications
The bed is intended for adult users, having a physical size
equal to or more than 146 cm, a weight equal to or more
than 40 kg and a body mass index (BMI) equal to or more
than 17.
The bed is intended for indoor use only.
Maximum user weight is 165 kg and safe working load is
200 kg.
Contra-indications
The bed is not intended for transportation of users. It is
mobile within a room with a user in it. Castors are lockable.
The bed is not intended for persons with a psychosocial
disability.
WARNING!
Any other or incorrect use could lead to hazardous
situations.
Invacare accepts no liability for any use, change
or assembly of the product, other than stated in
this user manual.
1.2.1 Intended Operator
A healthcare professional or private person who has received
proper training is the intended operator of this product.
The hand control can also be operated by the occupant of
the bed.
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