General; About This Manual; Intended Use; Service Life - Invacare Etude Plus HC User Manual

Invacare® Etude Plus® HC

1 General

1.1 About this manual

This user manual contains important information about the handling
of the product. In order to ensure safety when using the product,
read the user manual carefully and follow the safety instructions.
All indications of right and left are based on a user lying on his back
in the bed.
Please note that there may be sections in this user manual, which are
not relevant to your product, since this manual applies to all existing
modules (on the date of printing).
If a problem should arise in connection with the delivered product,
please contact your Invacare® supplier. An address list is shown on
the back side at this manual.
Symbols in this manual
In this user manual, warnings are indicated by symbols. The warning
symbols are accompanied by a heading that indicates the severity
of the danger.
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.
IMPORTANT
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.

1.2 Intended Use

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The bed has been developed for domestic care and long term
environments.
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The bed is intended for indoor use only.
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The bed has been developed for users over 12 years of age
weighing 45-165 kg, taller than 150 cm.
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Safe Working Load (SWL): 200 kg (patient/user + accessories).
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Max User Weight: 165 kg.
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The bed is not intended for psychiatric patients.
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The bed is not intended for transportation of users. It is mobile
within a room with a patient in it. Castors are lockable.
The bed is defined to be used according to:
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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 user.
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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.
This bed is height adjustable between 27 and 67 cm to enable safe use
without side rails and to allow easier access in and out of bed.
CAUTION!
Risk of injury
MInimum working height of the bed is 27 cm.
Using an improper/incorrect posture while working at
low working heights can lead to injuries for the carer.
– Be aware of your body posture when attending to
the user.
WARNING!
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.

1.3 Service life

The expected service life of this product is seven years when used
daily and in accordance with the safety instructions, maintenance
intervals and correct use, stated in this manual. The effective service
life can vary according to frequency and intensity of use.

1.4 Warranty

The warranty covers all material and production defects for two
years from the date of delivery, provided it can be demonstrated that
such defects were present before delivery. All manufacturing faults or
defects must be promptly reported.
Invacare® may repair the fault or replace the component. The
warranty provided by Invacare® does not cover additional costs
(transport, packaging, labour, sundry expenses, etc. are for the
customer's account).
The warranty does not cover:
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Damage caused during transport that is not directly reported to
the forwarder at the moment of delivery.
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Repairs performed by unauthorized centers and personnel.
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Parts subject to normal wear.
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Malicious damages or damaged caused by improper use of the
bed.
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