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Table of contents 1.0. Product description ..............6 1.1. Purpose and range of application ..........6 1.2. Technical specification .............. 7 1.3. Labeling of nursing beds ............8 1.3.1. Name plates ..............8 1.3.2. Information labeling ............8 1.4. Explanation of symbols used on name plates ....... 9 2.0.
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7.11. Testing of adjustment functions ..........21 7.12. Assembly of side rails ............21 7.12.1. Wooden side rails (does not apply for PB 321) ..... 21 7.12.2. Metal side rails (apply for PB 321) ........22 7.12. Assembly of the lifting pole ............ 22 8.0.
ELBUR: PB 321, PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 1.0. Product description 1.1. Purpose and range of application ELBUR adjustable nursing beds type PB are used to alleviate and compensate for an injury, disability or disease. They ensure comfortable use and contribute necessary care of infirm, frail people, thus enhancing conditions of work for nursing staff.
ELBUR: PB 321, PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 1.3. Labeling of nursing beds 1.3.1. Name plates Name plate data are defined in the following order: • model name, • serial number, • date of manufacture, • power supply parameters (voltage, frequency, current consumption), •...
ELBUR: PB 321, PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 Warning Incompatible side rails can create entrapment hazards. Incompatible mattresses can create entrapment hazards. • Dimensions of the standard mattress (H x W x L): - 10 x 90 x 200 [cm], - 12 x 90 x 200 [cm].
ELBUR: PB 321, PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 • symbol regulatory compliance mark of The Australian Safety/EMC Regulations • date of manufacture • manufacturer • Declaration of Conformity 2.0. Safety information 2.1. Definitions of people involved Operator – person who handle functions of nursing bed, based on performed trainings and ow experience and who also can do assembly process, exchange broken parts and make an assessment of possible risks.
It is necessary to contact physician in charge to make sure that there are not any limitations of use nursing bed in daily healthcare. Due to the design, ELBUR nursing beds are only approved for use by patients having a physical size equal to or more than 146 cm, a mass equal to or more than 40 kg and a body max index (BMI) equal to or more than 17.
ELBUR: PB 321, PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 The special attention should be given to children – keep the hand switch away from them. 2.4.2. Electrical components information Warnings Connect the bed directly to an electrical outlet – do not use extension cords or multiple outlet extension cords.
ELBUR: PB 321, PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 If there is not enough space for the standard mobile hoist, use overhead lifts. Make sure when adjusting the bed that no patient, operator or any other people, especially children can be jammed or injured.
ELBUR: PB 321, PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 Use the test protocol draft on pages 28-31 during maintenance (you can find it also on website www.elbur.eu) – the subsequent technical safety check has to be documented. It has to be done at least once year and every re-use at the new place.
ELBUR: PB 321, PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 Wooden side rails (suitable for Metal side rails (suitable for ✓ ✓ PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337) PB 321) 4.0. Electric components Warning Nursing beds do not have emergency-off switch. Remove the power plug in emergency situation.
ELBUR: PB 321, PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 4.4. Hand switch The electrical adjustment can be made using the hand switch. Functions can be controlled by the press of the button on keypad on the front side. The fixing bracket on the rear of the hand switch can be used to hold it in an easily reachable position on the nursing bed.
ELBUR: PB 321, PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 In order to avoid wrong assembly, read carefully instruction manual and labelling on the bed. Remember also to use proper tools. 7.1. Location requirements • 230 Volt power outlet (properly installed) must be available, near the nursing bed in easily reachable position, •...
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ELBUR: PB 321, PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 end) into the tubes of the mattress support platform to the limit, • secure both boards screwing and tightening the knurled screws. • PB321L with metal side rails - in head section use clamping lever to connect end board and mattress support platform.
ELBUR: PB 321, PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 7.6. Assembly of back rest section drive unit • drive unit with a control box is fixed under mattress support platform with the motor housing towards the foot end board (label on the bed);...
ELBUR: PB 321, PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 7.8.1. New type of actuator cable clip To perform correct assembly insert the actuator cable to appropriate channel (A) and push the retaining clip down (B). Removing the retaining clip from the base of actuator is done by squeezing the clip on either side (C) then lifting the clip (D).
ELBUR: PB 321, PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 7.11. Testing of adjustment functions Warnings During the performing tests of adjustment functions, ensure that the cables and wires cannot be damaged or overstretched. The nursing bed should be plugged-in to the separate socket during the tests.
ELBUR: PB 321, PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 7.12.2. Metal side rails (apply for PB 321) • holder, which is using to mount metal side rails, need to be fitted on the mattress support frame, after align holes in both parts, •...
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Trendelenburg position and anti-Trendelenburg position. You will get a special hand switch, which allows you to use additional functions. Height adjustment range is 40-80 cm for ELBUR nursing beds PB 321, PB 325, PB 326 and PB 331. Height adjustment range is 23-63 cm for PB 337.
ELBUR: PB 321, PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 8.2. Side rails operating Note It is necessary to hold side rails during lowering them to avoid rapid decrease. The ends of side rails shall be always at the same level of mattress support platform head section and foot section.
ELBUR: PB 321, PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 8.3. Setting the springiness of mattress support platform Warning Rashness can caused finger entrapment between mattress support platform and sliding cube. The springiness for the individual wooden slats can be adjusted using six slides fixed to the center of the slatted frame, which allows to adjust it to suit the patient’s weight within certain limits.
ELBUR: PB 321, PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 8.6. Emergency lowering of the back rest In an emergency situation, when mains voltage has been interrupted or failure of electric components, the back rest section can be lowered manually by disassembling quick-release bolts locking the drive unit under the mattress support platform.
ELBUR: PB 321, PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 9.1. Disinfecting All mild, not aggressive disinfectants set out in EN 12720+A1 can be wiped on the beds to clean them. They must be cleaned and washed down with disinfectant in case of a patient change or in other situation required it.
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ELBUR: PB 321, PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 It is obligated to perform regular inspections, to ensure the safe condition of the nursing bed: • First inspection – before first use; • Repeat inspection – not less than once a year and before every re-use, •...
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ELBUR: PB 321, PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 I. Visual inspection 1.1. Visual inspection of the mechanical components Are name plates and labels readable? □ YES □ NO Are mechanical constructions free of no weld, bent of □...
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ELBUR: PB 321, PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 II. Electric measurements (according to EN 62353) 2.1. Measurement of protective earth resistance Applied only for Class I ME equipment □ YES □ NO ≤ 300 Results: 2.2.
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ELBUR: PB 321, PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 IV. Results of the inspection Inspection passed: □ NO □ If inspection was not passed: • Defective equipment – Do not use the nursing bed → Repair □ •...
ELBUR: PB 321, PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 10.1. Troubleshooting DEFECT POSSIBLE SOLUTION CAUSES Adjustment functions Mains power Connect the main power cable / are not active cable is not Check the plug-in connection (operator cannot plugged in of electronic components.
ELBUR: PB 321, PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 Control box Safe working Let to cool it down, reduce the overheated load exceeded load, follow the instruction from this manual and described on labels Thermal switch Try using adjustment functions...
ELBUR: PB 321, PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 13.0. Warranty The manufacturer gives a guarantee of 24 months for a perfect functioning nursing bed. Elbur sp. z o.o. sp.k. 34 of 36...
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