Contents Introduction ........................... 4 Intended Use ........................5 Product Description ......................6 Proper use ..........................7 Materials used ......................... 7 Symbols and Statements ..................... 8 Safe Use Guidelines ......................9 5.1 Safety information – nursing personnel, carers and users ............9 Safety information –...
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Disposal ..........................24 Expected Service Life ......................24 Specifications ........................25 21.1 Bed data ..........................25 21.2 Electrical data ........................26 Warranty ..........................27 21.1 Product warranty ........................27 21.2 Conditions of warranty ......................27 21.3 The following are excluded from the warranty: ..............27 21.4 How to make a claim ......................
Note: Ultimate Healthcare reserves the right to modify the information in this User Manual at any time. The information in this User Manual may vary slightly with respect to the basic design of the product.
2. Intended Use The bed is intended to support patients using the moveable sections as and if required within the following environments; Nursing home Home (ground floor recommended) This bed must not be used for any other purpose than that which it is intended, for example it must not be used as a standing platform.
Head board 3. Product Description Housing for lifting pole Footend Full length bed rails (3 bar) 10 button Handset Individually lockable twin castors Note: The above illustration is for reference purposes only. The specification of your actual Soprano Bariatric bed may vary to the above illustration. ...
3.1 Proper use • The nursing bed, hereinafter simply called “bed”, is designed for disabled or ill people and is suitable also for home care. • The bed was not specifically designed for hospital use. • This bed can be used for treatment with a doctor’s prescription and it can be used for diagnosis, care or observation of the patient.
Symbols used in this manual and on the Soprano Bariatric bed: B symbol, indicates this product is according to degree of protection against electric shock for type B equipment.
Please observe the respective equipment operating and assembly instructions with regard to any additional safety risks that may arise when using the bed in conjunction with other equipment. If you have any questions, please contact Ultimate Healthcare (see details on the back cover).
Warning: Possible danger to life due to alteration of the patient’s position Always lock (disable) all handset adjustment functions which could cause danger to the patient’s health if adjusted (consult doctor). Always take account of the patient’s condition when locking (disabling) the adjustment options.
Immediately remove faulty/defective beds from operation and secure them against unauthorised use. Disconnect the mains plug from the wall socket. Only use original spare parts from Ultimate Healthcare. Always carry out the prescribed maintenance and inspection work at the specified intervals, see Section 16 Maintenance and Inspection.
6. Environmental Conditions Operating temperature range Relative Humidity (RH) Altitude range (above mean sea level) 3,000m The IP (liquid and dust ingress) rating for the control module on the Cura II and Cura II Supreme medical beds is IPX4. The Cura II and Cura II Supreme beds are designed for medical purposes only. Electrical installations must comply with your local electrical installation requirements.
Assembling the bed Mounting instructions: • The assembly of the bed must be carried out by a minimum of two persons; Figure 1: connecting the mattress platforms Figure 2: Blue dots and location holes 1. Use the bars provided to connect the mattress platforms together (figure 1) ensuring the end of each bar with the blue dot is inserted first into the fame with the matching blue dots.
Setting up actuators All actuators on the bed are colour coded. 1. The back rest actuator has red stickers that should be matched up with the corresponding red stickers on the mounting points on the underside of the bed frame. (figure 5) 2.
8. Operations Before using the bed • The wheels of the bed are locked: How to lock the brake: Press the lower lever down with your foot until the upper lever snaps up. How to unlock the brake: Press the upper lever with your foot until the lower lever clicks. Lower Lever Upper Lever •...
• Make sure these appliances are used only for their intended purpose and that they cannot accidentally end up on and under the sheets (risk of overheating). • Avoid using extension cables or connections to multiple sockets under the bed (fire hazard due to the penetration of liquids).
9. Extending the bed 9.1 To extend the bed frame The bed can be extended by 150mm. Adjustment is made at the foot end of the bed. 1. Apply brakes to head end castors 2. Loosen the 2 turn hand screws at the foot end of the bed.
10.1 Hand control use Backrest adjustment Press this button to change the angle of the backrest. Height adjustment of the mattress base Press this button to change the height of the mattress base. When the height is adjusted there is an automatic horizontal positioning of the mattress base in the highest and/or lower position.
Accessories 11.1 Lifting poles In both corners of the mattress base, towards the head panel, there is a round insert with a cavity into which the lifting pole must be placed. The lifting pole must be inserted in the side from where the patient gets in or out of the bed to help him/her out.
Warning: if using side rails, the distance from the top of the uncompressed mattress to the top of the side rail should be more than 220mm. 13. Transport and Storage 13.1 Disconnecting the controller 1. Ensure castor brakes are engaged – these are foot operated only. 2.
14. Cleaning and Disinfection Disconnect the bed from the electricity supply before carrying out decontamination procedures 14.1 Cleaning Please ensure that the power plug is removed from the mains socket prior to attempting any cleaning procedure. This bed is not provided with a mains switch so the mains plug is the only separation from the mains.
15. Maintenance and Inspection Hazards due to electrical and mechanical faults! Immediately remove faulty/defective medical beds from operation and secure them against unauthorised use (disconnect the mains plug). Immediately show any defects to the responsible personnel. It is imperative that you always rectify any faults which could influence the function and safety of the nursing bed immediately.
corresponding actuator Faulty actuator user guide does not respond Contact your supplier or Ultimate Healthcare using the details on the back cover of this manual An unexpected operation Connectors not plugged Check the connections, as...
Reuse The Ultimate Healthcare beds are designed for reuse. They must be cleaned and disinfected prior to reuse as per Section 15. Disposal Beds consist of: Metal parts Plastic parts Electronic components Electric cables Rechargeable batteries/batteries Disposal of the individual materials must be carried out in accordance with the valid regional environmental and disposal regulations.
20.2 Electrical data Do not dispose of in household waste Voltage type - alternating Insulation Class II, Type B The patient is not separated from the Ground and the chassis For indoor use only 100V - 240V Voltage supply 50/60Hz Voltage input frequency 2.5A (control pack) Current drawn by device...
Warranty Ultimate Healthcare is committed to selling high-quality products. However for one reason or another there may be a time when you need to exchange or repair a product. Please make sure you check all items carefully on receipt and follow the manufacturer guidelines. It is recommended you keep a receipt or order number to ensure any warranty claim is handled efficiently.
If you wish to make a claim under the Product Warranty please contact the Company on 0870 428 6295; e-mail us at: info@ultimatehealthcare.co.uk or contact us by post at Ultimate Healthcare. Calmore Industrial Park, Nutwood Way, Totton, Hampshire, SO40 3WW, giving full details of the defect, your name, address and the date you purchased the Product.
22 Example of risk assessment This is an example of a basic risk assessment of a bed rail installation for an adult. It should not be adopted or used without adequate consideration of a specific bed occupant’s needs and local policies and may need to be preceded by an assessment of whether rails are necessary at all.