Safety Precautions - aidacare FL250 User Manual

2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This User Manual outlines the intended use of the Aidacare FL250 Bed, the
intended use constitutes how to achieve full functionality whilst maximizing
safety and efficiency for care staff and patients alike.
It is important that this User Manual is read in its entirety prior to operating
the bed. The manual is designed to ensure that users are equipped with the
information required to competently and responsibly operate the bed and
its accessories.
It is recommended that the User Manual be kept in an easily accessible place
for quick reference. If required Aidacare product specialists can provide
additional training.
All warnings and cautions within this manual should be strictly adhered to.
Failure to do so could result in harm to the patient or operator.
Warnings highlighted throughout this manual identify possible hazards in
procedures or conditions which if not followed correctly could result in serious
injury, or fatality.
Cautions highlighted throughout this manual identify possible hazards
in procedures or conditions, which if not followed correctly could result
in equipment damage, or failure.
GENERAL
• Electrical equipment can be hazardous if used incorrectly
• Residual current devices (RCD) are not supplied with FL250 Beds. Please
consult with your Biomedical Engineer/advisor concerning RCD requirements
• The clinically qualified person responsible should consider the age, size
and condition of the patient before using the bed and its accessories
• The maximum safe working load of the FL250 Bed is 250kg and includes the
mass of the patient, mattress and any accessories fitted to the bed
• The maximum suggested standard mattress thickness for use with
the FL250 Bed is 170mm
• The bed should only be used with approved accessories. Contact Aidacare
for a full list of approved accessories
• If a patient's condition could lead to a possible entrapment the mattress
support platform should be left in the flat position whilst unattended
• To ensure safe functioning of the bed electronics, the electronic system must
be reset when any changes are made to it
Changes are defined as:
mains power is lost (power outage, turned off/on, mains cable is unplugged
component cabling is disconnected from or connected to the control box
or junction box
Refer to section 6.4 to complete the electronic system reset
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= 250kg
ALWAYS position the bed at its lowest height when unattended
by caregivers to minimise the risk of patient injury from falls
when getting in and out of the bed
ALWAYS use the ExitSafe Button whenever the patient is
entering or exiting the bed to ensure transfers are completed
at a safe height to minimize falls risk
ALWAYS use a mattress of appropriate size and type. A range of
suitable pressure reducing and pressure relieving mattresses are
also available from Aidacare
ALWAYS make sure that the patient is safely positioned to avoid
entrapment before operating the bed
ALWAYS ensure that attendant and patient limbs are free from
potential entrapment areas before operating any functions
ALWAYS use the ExitSafe Button when treating a patient or
transporting the bed to avoid unnecessary bending/stooping
by care staff
ALWAYS apply the brakes when the bed is stationary
ALWAYS store the handset when not in use to avoid accidental
operation of the beds functions. The handset can be stored by
hooking it on to the side rail of the bed or positioning it in the
handset holder bracket
ALWAYS ensure that all drips and drains (hospital lines) and power
cables are free from possible entanglement with mechanical parts
of the bed
ALWAYS transport/relocate beds using the EasyMove Transport
System when uninhabited. This enables lift free transportation
and reduces manual handling risks to staff
DO NOT place the handset, or power cord across the mattress
surface of the bed when the bed is not connected to mains power.
Always store the power cord using the fastening straps provided
DO NOT use electrically operated beds in the presence of
flammable gases
DO NOT use the bed to support more than one patient. FL250
Beds are intended for single person use and may become
unstable if used incorrectly. Usage outside of intended design
will void all warranties associated with this product
DO NOT use accessories that are not designed, or approved
for use with FL250 Beds
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