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Operating manual Original operating manual EVE! Bathing and shower lift Version 1.0/E Subject to technical modifications 19 October 2017 11:48:51...
BEKA Hospitec GmbH Table of contents Imprint......................... 4 Acknowledgment ..................... 4 Manufacturer’s address ................... 4 TÜV quality seal ....................4 Introduction ......................5 Preface ......................5 Liability and warranty..................5 The operating manual ..................6 Validity......................6 Type plate......................6 Description.......................
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BEKA Hospitec GmbH 24V battery unit ....................19 External charging unit/Wall charging unit ............19 Crash protection .....................20 Automatic crushing protection ................20 Operation ......................21 Prior to use .....................21 During use ......................21 8.2.1 Lifting the patient from a bed..............21 8.2.2 Getting autonomously onto the seat lift ............22 Cleaning/Disinfection ..................23...
Imprint Acknowledgment Dear customer, we would like to express our sincere thanks for the trust you have placed in us by purchasing this BEKA Hospitec GmbH product. Our products are manufactured and tested according to stringent quality criteria. Manufacturer’s address BEKA Hospitec GmbH Am Rübenmorgen 3...
BEKA Hospitec either by a specialist company authorised by BEKA Hospitec, all warranty rights on the modifications as well as on the device or on the device function, which are related to the modification, shall expire.
The operating manual The operating manual Validity This operating manual contains information, which is required for the operation and use of the product. In addition to the description of the equipment, the operating manual also includes a number of abstractions and exemplary illustrations. The equipment of the product therefore may differ in part from the descriptions and illustrations.
Safety List of used safety instructions Please observe the accompanying documents/operating manual. Warning Hazardous Area. Applied part “Type B” to DIN EN 60601-1. Special waste, no household waste. The device and the packaging materials never must be disposed of in the domestic waste stream. CE-label in accordance with the EC-Directive on Medical Devices.
Safety Warnings Note Protect the product against direct sunlight and heat. The equipment is not authorised for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. Never exceed the duty cycle or the maximum load. Make sure that the battery is charged in a well-ventilated room. The product must not be operated during the charging process of the battery.
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Safety Caution In case of unusual noises, damages or malfunctions, the product no longer must be used. Check prior to each use that all visible parts are intact. The product must not be used if any parts are damaged. Prior to each use of the device and its accessories, the user must check the functional safety and the good condition of the device and its accessories (visual check, functioning).
Transport Transport Unpacking the product To remove the packaging materials, you will need a cutter knife. NOTE Take care not to damage the lift with the tools. 5.1.1 Removing the cardboard Proceed in the following way to remove the cardboard: Cut the strap with the cutter knife Remove the strap Lift the cardboard up to remove it and put it aside...
Installation Installation The EVE! bathing and shower lift is supplied ready for operation. Electrical connection The EVE! bathing and shower lift is equipped with a 24V-battery system. A VDE 0100 and 0100-710 compliant power connection is required for the charger cable as well as the wall charging unit.
Operating elements and their function Operating elements and their function N° Description N° Description Grab handles Front castors Armrest Hygiene opening Scale display + control panel Seat Control box Belt Rear castors Removable backrest N° Description Handset Door of control box and battery Emergency stop button Operating manual EVE! V1.0 E Page 13 of 48...
Operating elements and their function Handset N° Description N° Description Raise seat Service indication Overload Battery charge level indication Lower seat 7.1.1 Handset functions Battery charge level indication If the green LED is illuminated, the battery is full (100%-50%). No charging required.
Operating elements and their function The keypad with/without scale N° Description N° Description Taring Lower lift Peak On/off switch/Quit menu Raise lift Confirm menu/input The digital scale consists of a handset and a sensor. The scale is destined to measure weights.
Operating elements and their function Push the on/off button again to switch the scale off. Make sure that the patient sits or lies completely in the bathing and shower lift. The weighing procedure must not be affected by the patient still resting in part on a chair/wheelchair/bed.
Operating elements and their function The safety belt The EVE! bathing and shower lift is equipped with a safety belt. The safety belt can be installed on either side of the arm supports! The mast features 4 attachment points. N° Description N°...
Operating elements and their function The control unit N° Description N° Description Emergency stop switch Lifting motor connection Electrical emergency lowering system Not used (buttons for use in case of handset malfunction) Handset connection 7.5.1 Electrical emergency lowering system Should your handset and the keypad be defective or missing or present a malfunction, and provided that the battery still has sufficient voltage, you can raise or lower the seat by means of the buttons located on the control unit.
Operating elements and their function 24V battery unit The EVE! bathing and shower lift is equipped with a 24V battery. Proceed as described in Chapter 13.3 to remove the battery. External charging unit/Wall charging unit The external charging unit (wall charging unit) is a switch-mode charger and is supplied ready assembled (on a mounting rail).
Operating elements and their function Display function of the charging unit If the green LED (ON) is illuminated, the control unit is supplied with voltage through the mains cable. If the yellow LED (CHARGE) is illuminated, the battery is being charged. Crash protection The EVE! bathing and shower lift is equipped with an automatic crash protection.
Operation Operation Prior to use Conduct the following check once a day, however at least prior to each use of the bathing and shower lift, in order to ensure a safe and trouble-free operation: Visual check of the lift system (external damages and wear-and-tear) Functional check of the safety armrests Functional check of the handset and the keypad Test the electrical emergency lowering system...
Operation Help the patient adopting a sitting position; as soon as the patient is in sitting position, fold the rear armrest (with backrest cushion) down Fasten the safety belt Disengage the parking brakes of the castors Raise the lift until it can be moved away from the patient’s bed Lower the lift to transport height Now, you can drive the patient to the bath or shower facility.
Cleaning/Disinfection Cleaning/Disinfection Cleaning the EVE! bathing and shower lift Clean the EVE! bathing and shower lift with a soft, lint-free cloth. For thorough cleaning, use a cloth moistened with a mild soap solution. Clean the product every day and prior to each use. To avoid damages, no abrasive cleaners must be used to clean the handset and keypad control units.
Cleaning/Disinfection In order to be able disinfecting the bathing and shower lift, remove the padding in the following way: Image 1: Image 2: Loosen the padding Remove the padding from the armrests. completely. Image 3: The image shows the armrests without padding.
Repairs may be carried out only either by BEKA Hospitec or by companies authorized to this effect by BEKA Hospitec. If the battery is discharged, recharge it as soon as possible to extend the lifetime. Batteries stored in the warehouse/stock must be recharged every 6 months (a possible deep discharge may destroy the battery).
EVE! bathing and shower lift in accordance with the locally applicable regulations and laws. For an environmentally-sound disposal, the company BEKA Hospitec GmbH will provide more information in its capacity of manufacturer. Please clean and disinfect the EVE! bathing and shower lift prior to its disposal as well.
Troubleshooting/After-sales service Troubleshooting/After-sales service 12.1 Troubleshooting help Problems with the lift Remedy a) Check if the emergency stop switch is actuated (door must be closed!). b) Check that the cables of the control box are Stroke adjustment of the lift not correctly connected.
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When your EVE! bathing and shower lift does not function properly and you cannot eliminate the error by means of the remedies listed in paragraph 13, please contact the customer service of your dealer either the manufacturer. BEKA Hospitec GmbH Am Rübenmorgen 3 35582 Wetzlar...
Assembly/Disassembly Assembly/Disassembly 13.1 Replacing the castors Image 1: Image 2: Required tools: Loosen the screw 1 hexagonal wrench size with the hexagonal wrench. Image 3: Loosen the castor from the carrier frame. Re-assemble in reversed order! 13.2 Replacing the handset Image 1: Image 2: The image shows the...
Assembly/Disassembly 13.3 Replacing the battery Image 2: Image 1: Unlock the battery by The image shows the means of the release inserted battery. lever in the battery handle. Image 4: Image 3: The image shows the Pull the battery up to opened control box remove it.
Assembly/Disassembly Re-assemble in reversed order. N° Description N° Description Cable of the handset Hoist motor: When assembling the control unit, make sure to assign the motor cable and the handset cable in the following way. The cable of the handset must engage. 13.5 Positioning the armrests 13.5.1...
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Assembly/Disassembly Image 4: Image 3: Put the ratchet on the The image shows the screw and turn it two screws for the counter clockwise to armrests. loosen the armrest. Image 7: Image 6: Fold the armrest back Now, you can move until it disengages the armrest.
Appendix Appendix 14.1 Technical data Dimensions and weights 94.0 cm - Length arm opened: 95.0 cm - Length arm closed: 68.0 cm - Width: 124 cm - Height: 49.5 cm - Seat height min.: 106.5 cm - Seat height max.: - Accuracy of the scale: 200 grams approx.
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Appendix - Relative humidity: 30% to 75%, non-condensing 800 – 1060 hPA - Atmospheric pressure: Storage and transport - Temperature range (stand- -40° C to 70° C up and raising aid): - Temperature range (battery): -15° C to 40° C 10% to 80%, non-condensing - Relative humidity: - Atmospheric pressure:...
Appendix 14.4 Accessories/Spare parts Bathing and shower lift Article number EVE! incl. wall charging unit 920107000 EVE! with digital scale incl. wall charging 920108000 unit Supplement for the subsequent installation 920107500 of a digital scale Spare battery 24V 921070602 Wall charging unit (grey) 921070702 Flat-rate freight charge/toll 500001000...
EMC and must be installed and operated in accordance with the EMC instructions included in the accompanying documents. For the devices and systems from BEKA Hospitec GmbH, no special measures must be observed. Portable and mobile HF-communications equipment can interfere with electrical medical equipment.
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Appendix input/ output cables that of a typical output cables business or hospital environment. ±/1 kV cable against ±/1 kV cable against The quality of cable cable supply voltage ±/2 kV cable against ±/2 kV cable against should match Overvoltage ground connection ground connection that of a typical...
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Appendix frequency of the transmitter. Recommended separation distance Radiation HF 3 V/m IEC 61000-4-3 3 V/m 80 MHz up 2.5 GHz With P as the rated output of the transmitter in Watt (W) in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and d as the recommended separation distance in meter (m).
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Appendix 150 kHz to 800 MHz 80 MHz to 800 MHz 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz 0.01 0.04 0.12 0.23 0.11 0.38 0.73 0.35 For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above, the recommended separation distance d in meters (m) can be determined using the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter, where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts (W) according to the specifications given by the transmitter manufacturer.
According to §8 of the Medical Device Directive, you are compelled to keep a journal for this device. You can use this journal as template. Journal Device: Bathing and shower lift EVE! Manufacturer: BEKA Hospitec GmbH, Am Rübenmorgen 3, 35582 Wetzlar Serial number: _____________________________________________ Date of purchase: _____________________________________________ Site:...
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Appendix Periodic inspection, repair, DGUV-3, safety-technical check, etc. Type of Date Result Measure Signature: inspection Operating manual EVE! V1.0 E Page 44 of 48...
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