Table of Contents
Advertisement
1.
General Safety Instructions
Before putting this bed into operation, it is very important that this User Manual is read carefully. The
manual contains important information for safe and proper use of the bed. Keep this manual handy for
future reference.
All of the functions of this bed should be fully tested by a competent person before the bed is used.
The bed must not be used if faults have been detected that may injure the patient, staff or a third person, or damage
the bed or the surrounding furniture.
The operating persons are obliged to acquaint the patient lying on the bed with the control functions that are designed
for use by the patient, and their safe usage.
The operating person is obliged, before using the bed, to be confident of the functionality and safe usage of the bed.
The bed may be used only on even and solid floors .
The bed must never be overloaded. Maximum working load - 230 kg (36 Stone).
If there is a patient on the bed, castors must be locked (with the exception of when travelling with the bed). An
unlocked bed poses risk of injury to the patient when leaving the bed or when supporting themselves.
The height of the mattress platform must be adjusted according to the height and condition of the patient.
This is a single patient bed; no other people should sit on the bed.
When handling the moving parts of the bed, ensure that the patient, other people or objects do not become trapped.
Before cleaning or maintaining the bed, the mains power cable must be disconnected from the mains.
The bed should not be used where there is a danger of explosion or in the presence of flammable anaesthetics.
When maintaining and cleaning the bed in the space between the undercarriage and mattress platform, the
adjustment functions on the handset must be locked to avoid unintentional activation of the mattress platform.
The mains power cable must be placed in a way so it does not get wound around the moving parts or trapped
between them; if the mains power cable is damaged there is a serious danger of injury from electrical current.
Inspections should be made at least once a month for visible wear and tear of all moving parts and cables.
The bed is intended for adults from 12 years of age. Ensure that children only have access to the bed under
adequate supervision. Do not allow children underneath the bed while it is in operation.
2.
Features
The drives for the adjustment are electric mechanical linear motors with maintenance free permanent lubrication.
The motors are operated by a handset connected to the main control box via a spiral wound cable.
The motors and handset are isolated from mains voltage (230v) and operated at DC 24v low voltage.
3.
Installation
The bed should only be assembled by a suitably competent person. The bed is suitable for installation by one
person. When installing more than five beds, two people should be used to complete the installation. They must read
and fully understand all of the instructions contained in this user manual. Do not attempt to assemble this bed if you
are unsure about any part of the instructions, or if any damage or defect can be identified.
The fuse in the mains plug should not exceed 5 amps.
The bed should be located on a level flat surface. Do not site the bed on loose carpet, rugs or floor coverings.
The cable from the mains power supply plug to the main control unit must be positioned clear of the lift mechanism
and braked castors to eliminate the danger of shearing or crushing the cable.
3
Advertisement
Table of Contents
