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- Page 1 Adjustable 30° lateral positioning system Installation and operating instructions GmbH & Co.KG Medical Aids for Geriatric and Nursing Care Im Stadtfelde 43 31515 Wunstorf phone:+495031/70410-0 Fax +495031/70410-30 info@ekamed.de Internet: www.ekamed.de...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
NSTALLING THE AIR CHAMBER SYSTEM 8.2 I NSTALLING THE CONTROL UNIT 8.3 C ONNECTING AIR CHAMBER SENSORS AND CONTROL UNIT 8.4 C ONNECTION WITH THE MAINS SUPPLY PUTTING THE APPARATUS INTO OPERATION 9.1 S WITCHING ON Operating instructions ekamove Rev 3 Date: June 2017... - Page 3 13 SELECTING THE POSITIONING TIME 14 FREELY PROGRAMMABLE PROGRAMME 15 DOCUMENTATION 16 CPR FUNCTION 17 CLEANING 18 MAINTENANCE 19 DISPOSAL 20 MALFUNCTIONS/ERROR MESSAGES 21 WARNING MESSAGES 22 TECHNICAL DATA 23 EMC COMPATIBILITY 24 STANDARDS 25 CONTACT Operating instructions ekamove Rev 3 Date: June 2017...
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Page 4: Items Supplied
1x air chamber system Air chamber with connection hoses Protective cover Sensors with supply cable (optional) 2x stabilising plates for sensors 1x operating instructions 1x packaging material 1x carry-pouch for transport and storage Operating instructions ekamove Rev 3 Date: June 2017... -
Page 5: General
Time key for selecting the positioning time (Only in combination with Plus or Minus key) Emergency deflation Indicates the emergency deflation coupling Symbol for hose connection, right Symbol for hose connection, left Operating instructions ekamove Rev 3 Date: June 2017... -
Page 6: Notes On Using The Installation And Operating Instructions
2.2 Notes on using the Installation and Operating Instructions These operating instructions provide some important information on working with the ekamove system. All the safety advice and handling instructions given should be followed in order to guarantee safety when working with the apparatus. -
Page 7: Guarantee Warranty And Liability Provisions
The ekamed GmbH & Co. KG company does not accept any liability for damage due to: 1. Failure to follow the operating instructions 2. -
Page 8: Safety
If claims are made on the warranty and if, after checking where applicable, it should turn out that these are based on signs of wear or other forms of damage not covered by the warranty, the ekamed GmbH & Co. KG company is entitled to pass any expenses incurred (testing, transport costs and similar) on to the client. - Page 9 Do not use the ekamove system without side rails. The apparatus should not be set up in the immediate vicinity of sources of interference such as microwaves or apparatus emitting powerful radiation.
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Page 10: Combination With Other Apparatus
Combination with other apparatus If done properly, ekamove® can be used with a PC or laptop as an option for storing positioning data. For this, a software programme can be acquired from ekamed GmbH & Co. KG as an option. -
Page 11: Indications And Contra-Indications
4 Indications and contra-indications 4.1 Indications Ekamove® is suitable for the prevention of decubitus ulcers (prophylaxis) for patients / residents who are at risk of developing decubitus ulcers or as an auxiliary decubitus therapy for patients / residents who are already suffering from existing decubitus ulcers up to and including stage 3 (EPUAP). -
Page 12: Contra-Indications
Claims of any kind for damages resulting from incorrect or inappropriate use are excluded. Ekamove ® is an aid for the avoidance of decubitus ulcers and an auxiliary therapy for decubitus ulcers. Even when using ekamove® the skin should also be regularly examined by the person himself –... -
Page 13: Notification Of Accident And Damage
5 Notification of accident and damage Malfunctions or breakdowns in the apparatus which have caused personal injury must be notified without delay to the competent authority and the company ekamed GmbH & Co. KG. Comment! The competent authority may demand that the operator has the event to be notified assessed by an expert at his own cost and that he submits the assessment in writing. -
Page 14: Operation
Operation ekamove is a lateral positioning system which can be individually adjusted to the needs of the person or patient requiring care. Positioning is done gently and with low noise. The system takes about 7-14 minutes for a partial position change. Because of this very slow and smooth positional change, the system is perceived as very pleasant by the person concerned. -
Page 15: Advantages At A Glance
This will depend on body shape and clinical picture. In case of doubts or questions, please ask the treating doctor or the specialist care person. Operating instructions ekamove Rev 3 Date: June 2017... - Page 16 To do this, consult your service partner or ekamed GmbH&Co.KG. Note!! This option is only offered as a support; the maximum possible level of the head-up position must be checked and if necessary limited by the care personnel. Operating instructions ekamove Rev 3 Date: June 2017...
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Page 17: Operating Summary
Plus selection Start key Minus Stop key selection key Programme “Time” key “Angle” key Memory card slot Air chamber system Air chamber system connection left connection right Sensor connection Main switch (optional) Operating instructions ekamove Rev 3 Date: June 2017... -
Page 18: Installation
When the installation height has been determined, the air chamber system is fixed to the slatted frame using the two fixing straps provided for this. Operating instructions ekamove Rev 3 Date: June 2017... - Page 19 (already fixed to the air chambers) should be checked to make sure that they are correctly seated. Sensors Operating instructions ekamove Rev 3 Date: June 2017...
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Page 20: Installing The Control Unit
To do this, please undo both of the knurled head screws and open up the fixing area so that you can push this over the foot of the bed. If the opening is not wide enough, contact ekamed GmbH & Co.KG! Now press down the fixing bracket and screw down both knurled head screws tightly by hand. -
Page 21: Connecting Air Chamber, Sensors And Control Unit
Also the power line should not be damaged or pinched in any way. The power plug is connected to the mains socket (please note: only use mains sockets with corresponding protective earth conductors) The ekamove® is now ready for operation! Operating instructions ekamove Rev 3 Date: June 2017... -
Page 22: Putting The Apparatus Into Operation
The ekamove® system is switched on by activating the main switch (switch set to 1). The word ekamove® appears in the display and the deflation of the air chamber system begins (lasts about 5 minutes). The word “EMPTY” appears in the display. If the air chamber system has already been completely deflated, you can end this process by pressing the “STOP”... -
Page 23: Calling Up The Date And Time
By keeping the “Time” key depressed, first the date (e.g. 29.03.2010) and then the time (e.g. 14:24 or 2:24 PM) is displayed as running text in the display. This only happens in the “ready” condition! Operating instructions ekamove Rev 3 Date: June 2017... -
Page 24: Calibrating The Sensors (Optional)
Calibration is always necessary if the bed is changed or the installation position of the system is altered. It is possible that calibration may need to be carried out if the person lying on the bed is repositioned. Operating instructions ekamove Rev 3 Date: June 2017... -
Page 25: Factory Settings
When the system is delivered, the following positioning programme has been set in the factory: Positioning programme: Position time per partial positioning stage: 30 minutes Lateral position: Angle mode 30° Manual mode 6 minutes filling time Operating instructions ekamove Rev 3 Date: June 2017... -
Page 26: Normal Operation
This means that the progress of positioning is shown on the system at all times. With this progressive display, it is possible for you to check the status of positioning at all times. Operating instructions ekamove Rev 3 Date: June 2017... -
Page 27: Care Key
Time or Angle key. This means that you can have the set values displayed on a change of shift or an inspection round. Operating instructions ekamove Rev 3 Date: June 2017... -
Page 28: Stopping The System
Depending on the current position, this takes the system up to 7 minutes. At the end of the Stop function, “Wait” appears in the display and the display changes to the programme set. Operating instructions ekamove Rev 3 Date: June 2017... -
Page 29: Selecting The Positioning Programme
N= neutral position (back) Programme selection is done by pressing and holding the programming key (“PROG”) and activating the Plus or Minus selection keys. The relevant programme appears in the programme display window. Operating instructions ekamove Rev 3 Date: June 2017... -
Page 30: Selecting The Positioning Angle
Note: when starting the system you should check that there is no air in the air chamber system. If there is any air remaining in the chamber system, this can be emptied by holding down the Stop key. Operating instructions ekamove Rev 3 Date: June 2017... -
Page 31: Selecting The Positioning Time
It is only possible to select another positioning time for each positioning side by using the freely programmable programme P5. For more details, refer to the “Freely programmable programme” section. Operating instructions ekamove Rev 3 Date: June 2017... -
Page 32: Freely Programmable Programme
14 Freely programmable programme With ekamove® you have the option of responding to the individual positioning needs of the person requiring care. To do this, the “L-N- R P5” programme can be adjusted individually for each partial positioning stage. For example, you can select a different angle for each side position. - Page 33 You can leave the programming mode by pressing the “STOP” key. Now you can start the programme you have entered by pressing the “Start” key and the positioning stage will now be executed. Operating instructions ekamove Rev 3 Date: June 2017...
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Page 34: Documentation
“STOP” key. After connecting the filling hoses of the air chamber system the system can be started again normally. (Please make sure that the air chambers are completely deflated.) Operating instructions ekamove Rev 3 Date: June 2017... -
Page 35: Cleaning
The air chamber system can also be cleaned with a standard commercial disinfectant wipe or a disinfectant wipe offered by the ekamed company. The cleaning of the air chamber system should be done with the greatest care and attention. The protective casing can simply be removed from the air chamber system and washed in a washing machine at 95°. -
Page 36: Maintenance
19 Disposal Disposal is done exclusively by ekamed GmbH & Co. KG or an authorised partner. This will ensure that disposal is done correctly and in an environmentally friendly way and that all resources are protected. -
Page 37: Malfunctions/Error Messages
However, if the power is connected and the apparatus can still not be switched on, contact the authorised ekamed specialist or notify this problem directly to the ekamed GmbH & Co. KG company. If the system is only pumping on one side, please check that the supply lines are properly located and functioning. - Page 38 Inclined position not Hose defective achieved Air chamber defective Pump defective Hose pinched ERR YPOS Head end set too Adjust the head of the steeply bed to be flatter. Operating instructions ekamove Rev 3 Date: June 2017...
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Page 39: Warning Messages
5 minutes. The warning signal can be shut off by pressing the “STOP” key. You will then need to restart it! Operating instructions ekamove Rev 3 Date: June 2017... -
Page 40: Technical Data
Positioning times 10 to 120 minutes per partial positioning stage ±15 seconds Contact and moisture protection Housing and sensors IP 33 Operating instructions ekamove Rev 3 Date: June 2017... - Page 41 Temperature range 0° to 40° Celsius Relative air humidity 20% to 95% no condensation Internal power supply for the warning system in case of power failure 2 no-maintenance batteries type AA 1.2V 1900mA Operating instructions ekamove Rev 3 Date: June 2017...
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Page 42: Emc Compatibility
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Page 43: Standards
Im Stadtfelde 43 DE- 31515 Wunstorf Germany Tel. 00495031/70410-0 Fax 00495031/70410-30 info@ekamed.de Internet: www.ekamed.de Emergency number:+49 5031 912594 We are certified to DIN EN ISO 13485 :2012 and DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 Operating instructions ekamove Rev 3 Date: June 2017...
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