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In case of replacement of any individual components, always make sure that
3. ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
the electric plugs are then properly inserted into the controller. Only in this way
will the bed function properly.
3.1.1 Use of accessories
All the cables should be already attached to the control box and numbered 1 – 4 with a
3.1.1 USE OF ACCESSORIES
tag on the opposite end where they connect into each actuator. The number inside the
Apollo Healthcare Technologies can supply various accessories for use with this bed
control box (re circles above) should correspond with the same number on the other end
including a lifting pole, bed lever and dynamic mattress systems. For correct installation of
NAUSICAA Médical can supply various accessories for use with this bed including side rails, lifting pole, bed lever and
of each cable.
accessories please refer to section 4 of this manual.
dynamic mattress systems. For correct installation of accessories please refer to section 4 of this manual.
Number 1 cable should be connected into the backrest actuator.
Use of non-NAUSICAA Médical accessories is not advised. Installing third party accessories could
Use of non-Apollo Healthcare Technologies accessories is not advised. Installing
restrict the moving parts of the bed. The warranty does not cover any damages caused by use of third party
Number 2 cable should be connected into Hi-Lo actuator at the foot end of the bed.
third party accessories could restrict the moving parts of the bed. The warranty
accessories and your warranty could be void if third party accessories are installed and used.
Number 3 cable should be connected into the backrest actuator.
does not cover any damages caused by use of third party accessories and your
Number 4 cable should be connected into the Hi-Lo actuator at the head end of the bed.
warranty could be void if third party accessories are installed and used.
Pay attention to position the back and foot rest actuators correctly! They should
3.2 Operations
Ensure all accessories are fully removed from the bed before attempting to fold the bed back up
never be inverted.
into the storage/transport position.
Every time before using the bed, the user must make sure that:
• the wheels of the bed are locked (see also chapter 4.3).
3.2 OPERATIONS
• the power supply is compatible with the bed (230 Volt, 50 Hertz).
• the power cable is plugged in and placed in such a way that it cannot be damaged.
Every time before using the bed, the user must make sure that:
• the power cable, the motor cables and the hand control cable are not damaged by
• the wheels of the bed are locked (see also chapter 4.3).
any moving parts of the nursing bed.
• the power supply is compatible with the bed (230 Volt, 50 Hertz).
• there are no obstacles in the way such as bedside furniture or chairs.
• the power cable is plugged in and placed in such a way that it cannot be damaged.
• all accessories used are installed correctly and do not restrict the free movement of any
• the power cable, the motor cables and the hand control cable are not damaged by any moving parts of the nursing bed.
part of the bed especially the backrest and knee break mattress platform.
• there are no obstacles in the way such as bedsides or chairs.
• all control functions have been accurately inspected (see also chapter 6.1) and are
• any accessories are installed correctly and do not restrict the free movement of any part of the bed especially the back-
working properly.
rest and knee break mattress platform.
• only after carrying out the above operations should the bed be regarded as safe to use.
• all control functions have been accurately inspected (see also chapter 6.1) and are working properly.
• only after having carried out the above operations it will be possible to start using the bed.
3.2.1 Requirements of the installation site
3.2.1 REQUIREMENTS OF THE INSTALLATION SITE
• Make sure there is enough space to safely allow the whole range of adjustments of the
• Make sure there is enough space to allow the whole range of adjustments of the bed. There should not be any furniture
bed. There should not be any furniture or other objects close to the bed such as window
or other objects close to the bed such as window cills.
cills.
• If the bed is to be used on parquet floor, make sure that the use of wheels will not cause any discolouring due to the
• If the bed is to be used on parquet floor, make sure that the use of wheels will not cause
parquet waterproof treatment. It is possible to use the bed on tiles, carpets, laminated floors and linoleum.
any discolouring due to the parquet waterproof treatment. It is possible to use the bed
• A 230 volt power outlet, correctly installed, must be located as near as possible to the bed.
on tiles, carpets, laminated floors and linoleum.
• If there is the need to use other accessories (such as compressor systems, bed levers etc...), make sure they are correctly
• A 230 volt power outlet, correctly installed, must be located as near as possible to the
fixed and that they work properly. In particular, make sure all different cables are safely connected and no moving part
bed.
of the bed is restricted from moving freely as it should. In case of questions or doubts please contact the manufacturer
• If there is the need to use other accessories (such as compressor systems, bed levers
of such accessories.
etc...), make sure they are correctly fixed and that they work properly. In particular, make
During the installation of the bed you must take the following issues into serious
During the installation of the bed you must take the following issues into serious consideration to minimize
sure all different cables are safely connected and no moving part of the bed is restricted
consideration to minimise potential fire hazards due to external influences. Inform
potential fire hazards due to external influences. Inform the user and the personnel about these issues!•
from moving freely as it should. In case of questions or doubts please contact the
the user and the personnel about these issues!
manufacturer of such accessories.
•
If possible, use only non-flammable mattresses and linens.
•
Don't smoke while in bed as there is no guarantee against risks caused by smoking tools
• If possible, use only non-flammable mattresses and linens.
(such as lighters, matches) depending on the mattresses and linens used.
• Don't smoke while in bed as there is no guarantee against risks caused by smoking tools (such as lighters, matches)
•
Use any electric accessories (electric blanket) and appliances (lights, radios) only if they
depending on the mattresses and linens used.
are in a good condition.
• Use any electric accessories (electric blanket) and appliances (lights, radios) only if they are in a good condition.
•
Make sure these appliances are used only for their intended purpose and that they
• Make sure these appliances are used only for their intended purpose and that they cannot accidentally end up on and
cannot accidentally end up on and under the sheets (risk of overheating).
•
Absolutely avoid using extension cables or connections to multiple sockets under the
under the sheets (risk of overheating).
bed (fire hazard due to the penetration of liquids).
• Absolutely avoid using extension cables or connections to multiple sockets under the bed (fire hazard due to the pene-
•
Extension cables and/or power multiple sockets should never be used under any
tration of liquids).
circumstances.
• Extension cables and/or power multiple sockets should never be used at all.
3.2.2 Operations
3.2.2 OPERATIONS
• After the assembly of the bed, make sure to carry out a complete inspection in
conformity with chapter 6.2.
• After the assembly of the bed, make sure to carry out an inspection in conformity with chapter 6.2.
After carrying out all the instructions listed in chapters 3.1 3.2.2 the bed can start
functioning.
After carrying out all the instructions listed in chapters 3.1 3.2.2 the bed can Start functioning.
4. FUNCTIONING
4.1 Special safety warnings
• When making the adjustments make sure that no parts of the body of any
patients, users and other people, especially children, are positioned under any
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adjustable elements or under the bed frame to avoid being caught and injured.
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Once you have made the necessary adjustments and positioned the bed rails correctly,
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