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Based on great experience of Elbur company, we can guarantee high quality and reliability of our products. We also care about attractive design, as well as matching furniture systems and accessories, which can be chosen depending on the individual needs.
1.1. Intended purpose and range of application ........7 1.2. Technical specification ............. 10 1.3. Labelling of ELBUR Care Beds ........... 12 1.4. Explanation of symbols used on labelling ........13 1.5. Definition of the groups of persons involved ....... 15 2.0.
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7.11.1. Assembly of Side Rails ............. 39 7.11.2. Lowering of Side Rails ............40 7.12. Lifting Pole ................41 8.0. Movements of ELBUR Nursing Beds ..........43 9.0. Functionality Check ..............44 11.0. Cleaning and Disinfection ............45 12.0. Disassembly ................46 12.0.
ELBUR: PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 General information This instruction for use is part and parcel of the product and must accompany every product sold. Article name, [number] Instruction for use of ELBUR: PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 [35131] Document number, TF-03[6.7.8].5...
A risk assessment must be carried out before the bed is used by a patient by a clinically qualified person (age, size, condition should be assessed). ELBUR: PB 325, PB 326, PB 331 and PB 337 may be used in the following application groups according to EN 60601-2-52: •...
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Only use suitable Side Rails and Mattress on those beds. Only use original accessories and spare parts approved by Elbur. ELBUR Care Beds: PB 325, PB 326, PB 331 and PB 337 are not suitable for child patients or for use in hospitals.
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The Mattress Support Platform is exactly the same for all models. The manual adjustment of Leg Rest with two rastomats assembled in that section of the bed is an option for ELBUR PB 325, where it is as a standard for all other ELBUR Care Beds described in this Instruction for Use.
Drive system (concealed in picture): Control Box with Back Rest Actuator, Leg Rest Actuator *On the picture below is ELBUR PB 331. Only difference with other models are Bed Ends, which are presented in the Chapter 4.0. of this manual.
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Humidity [%] 30 ÷ 75 Temperature [ -20 ÷ +50 Storage conditions Humidity [%] 30 ÷ 75 * Electrical data values visible on the Name Plate of the ELBUR Nursing Bed. Elbur sp. z o.o. sp.k. 11 of 60...
[located on the inside of the MSP Head End frame] Warning ELBUR Care Beds are designed for patient 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 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 Warning / Information label no. 35365 (Mattress Support Platform – Head End Section) [located on the top of the Back Rest Section] Warning / Information label no. 35370 (Indication of the appropriate assembly of drive units) [located underneath the bed] Warning / Information label no.
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ELBUR: PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 Symbol Description Maximum Patient Weight Safe Working Load (SWL) Medical Device Caution, read instructions before use Consult the Instruction for Use Temperature limit For indoor use only Do not dispose of in household or commercial waste.
ELBUR Care Beds: PB 325, PB 326, PB 331 and PB 337 are not suitable for child patients or for use in hospitals. Remember to keep this instruction manual for future reference. Please ensure that the manual is available to users and carers at any time throughout the bed’s service life.
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Any actions that are inconsistent with the manual are performed at your own risk and can result in serious injury or death. Elbur sp. z o.o. sp.k. shall not be held liable for any damage, injuries or accidents arising from unauthorised modifications, non-genuine spare parts, negligence or use that is at variance with this manual.
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Power Supply Lead before relocating the bed and make sure it will not be rolled over or damaged in other way. ELBUR Care Bed with a patient may only be moved in an emergency situation. This activity should be then performed by two people due to force the propulsion, but above all to ensure necessary safety.
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Do not lower the bed while a Patient Hoist that extends beneath the bed is being used. Hoist access is obtained when the bed is event in its lowest position, but for ELBUR PB 337 is necessary to raise its Mattress Support Platform to at least 30 cm measured from the floor.
WARNING Make sure that other attached equipment, which is compatible with the ELBUR Care Bed, can function in a secure and safe manner. Contact your local distributor or manufacturer, if you have any doubts. ELBUR Care Bed must be cleaned and washed down...
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Transport Bracket to prevent from the bed tipping over or moving unexpectedly. Before start assembling or operating ELBUR Care Bed, you must read, understand and follow all instructions written in this manual carefully. If the bed has become soiled or contaminated during transport refer to cleaning and disinfection instructions.
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ELBUR: PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 Description Reference picture Mattress Support Platform – Head End with Back Rest standard dimension assembled Mattress Support Platform is: 90x200 cm, but it is possible to Standard Mattress Support order beds in a special width and/or Platform with wooden slats as length.
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ELBUR: PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 Description Reference picture Carton Box with accessories: • 1x CB6 (or CA40) Control Box with LA27 Back Rest Actuator, • 1x LA27 Leg Rest Actuator, • 1x HL74 Handset with a Blue Key...
30 minutes, it should be ready to re-use again. Limit switches turn off the Actuators, when they get to the limit position. ELBUR Care Beds described here are equipped with drive system from Linak, a market leader in electric linear actuator technology worldwide.
(not supplied directly from Elbur or by your local distributor). Elbur sp. z o.o. sp.k. does not accept any liability for the use of these products on other makes.
35 kg/m Elbur sp. z o.o. sp.k. offer various types of side protection system solutions, enabling the use of mattresses even up to 32 cm thick on ELBUR Care Beds. Elbur sp. z o.o. sp.k.
ELBUR: PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 7.0. Assembly and use WARNING Before commencing assembly of the ELBUR Care Bed, you must carefully read, understand and follow all instructions in this manual and on the bed labels. Assembly must be carried out by suitably trained and qualified personnel.
ELBUR: PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 1) Insert Head End Section of Mattress Support Platform into Foot End Section of Mattress Support Platform as far as it goes – halves need to be joined by parallel movement to make sure that they do not get jammed.
ELBUR: PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 ATTENTION The Control Box is fitted to the Back Rest Actuator in the manufacturer warehouse and packed so in the carton box with accessories and assembly kit. 1) Fit both Actuators into the MSP brackets (shown in green) - align assembly...
– do not use extension cords or multiple outlet extension cords. ELBUR Care Bed should be located in place which allow to remove easily mains plug from the socket. The electrical supply cable could create a trip hazard. Safely position and route the cable underneath the bed using its holders.
ELBUR: PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 ATTENTION 1) Connect the Actuators cables and Handset cable to the Linak CB6 Control Box as described below: • HB – Handset, • 4 – Foot End Lifting Actuator*, • 3 – Head End Lifting Actuator*, •...
4) Connect the Power supply lead to the Control Box. To secure properly the power supply lead and the Handset cable during the use of the ELBUR Care Bed, use the fixing points described in subclause 7.5.1. 7.6. Castors operating...
Allen key (it is always packed in a box with accessories and mounting parts). If the ELBUR Care Bed is configurated with folding side rails, two clamping levers (they are packed in the box with this type of side protection) must be used instead of the two standard plastic headed thumb knobs for mounting the Bed Head-End.
Elbur sp. z o.o. sp.k. assumes no liability for unauthorized technical changes. To change the selected position of the ELBUR Care Bed it is necessary to use the Handset. Simply press and hold the appropriate button responsible for this function until the target setting is reached (one the front side of the Handset there are pictograms showing the individual functions).
7.8.2. Comfort Handset This type of Handset is standard equipment of the ELBUR Care Bed PB 325. It allows to adjust the height of the Mattress Support Platform, to change the inclination of the Back Rest section and Leg Rest section (only individually) and to achieve the Comfort position –...
Platform height or angle of its segments, individual functions may be locked and inaccessible for the patient. The Blue Locking Key (added to each delivery of the ELBUR Care Bed) allows to turn on or off respective functions on the Handset.
Platform – it can caused their entrapment and serious injuries! ATTENTION ELBUR PB 325 is not equipped with two Rastomats for manual adjustment of the Lower Leg Rest Section in the standard configuration, but it is an option for this model and can be extra ordered and assembled in the warehouse.
ELBUR: PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 7.10. Emergency lowering of the Back Rest WARNING Emergency lowering of the Back Rest should be carried out by at least two people. Disregarding of these safety guidelines may lead to serious injuries for the user and the patient –...
7.11. Side Rails WARNING Only compatible side rails supplied with the ELBUR Care Bed from the manufacturer must be used. The use of other brands is prohibited, as it may cause hazard and various types of dangers for the patient, user or carer.
WARNING Both ends of the Side Rails should always be at the same level in relation to the ELBUR Care Bed during use. They must not be left in a diagonal position when patient is on the bed. When the Side Rails are lowered, always hold the by the recess in the...
ELBUR: PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 (There is no release button on side of the Bed End of the ELBUR PB 325 – to slide the wooden rails with fitted Plastic Slider it is necessary then to unscrew earlier the Hand knob mounted in the low section of the aluminium rail in that bed model).
Lifting Pole and its parts. Never use more than one Lifting Pole on the ELBUR Nursing Bed. If the Lifting Pole will not locate steadily across the bar in the one of the vertical tube and still rotates, the Lifting Pole cutout or mounting bar can be damaged.
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4) Position the top of Lifting Pole so that it is above the centre of ELBUR nursing Bed. Rotate the Lifting Pole from side to side until the cutout locates in the bar in the vertical tube.
Power Supply Lead before relocating the bed and make sure it will not be rolled over or damaged in other way. ELBUR Care Bed with a patient may only be moved in an emergency situation. This activity should be then performed by two people due to force the propulsion, but above all to ensure necessary safety.
Back Rest to its end positions, raise and then lower the Leg Rest to its end positions. If the ELBUR Care Bed is configured with a handset other than the Standard version (Comfort or Trendelenburg), rest of available functions must be also checked.
Elbur cannot be liable for any damage or risk of damage if inappropriate cleaning or disinfectant agents are used. Observing the instructions described in this chapter will retain the usability of the ELBUR Nursing Bed for a long time to come and will keep its nice appearance. Cleaning and disinfecting procedure: 1) Empty the nursing bed - remove the mattress and all easily detachable accessories.
ELBUR: PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 3) Disconnect the bed from the mains supply. 4) Lock all bed castors. 5) Clean / disinfect the bed by wiping all rigid parts with a soft, damp cloth (not drenched) with a mild household disinfectant, suitable for varnishes and synthetics (only gentle, not aggressive agents should be used in order to maintain the material resistance).
15) Place the Lifting Pole in the vertical tube welded to one part of the TLSU Transport Bracket. 16) If not in use, the ELBUR Care Bed should be stored in clean, dry and well-ventilated location - protect the disassembled Bed from mould, rust or other destruction under external influences before re-use.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury or in inappropriate and dangerous operation of the product. ELBUR Care Bed must be checked and serviced on regular base, once yearly as a minimum, before every re-use and after every repair.
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Elbur sp. z o.o. sp.k. is not liable for damage caused by the lack of or improper service. Medical devices must be inspected regularly in terms of safety according to the requirements specified by the manufacturer and the relevant technical standards.
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ELBUR: PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 Inspection Protocol for ELBUR Care Beds (Form Number: PSF-08.9-02 ; date of issue: 31.03.2022) Customer Name / Medical Facility Address Model designation ELBUR PB ________ Reference Number Serial Number Electrical appliance class...
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ELBUR: PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 1. Visual Inspection Description Are the Name Plate and all Warning/Information labels present, readable and easy to understand? Is the Instruction for Use available? Are the Maximum Patient Weight and Safe Working...
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Is the area around, above and below the bed clear of possible obstruction? 2. Performance check Description Is it possible to operate the ELBUR Care Bed as per its intended purpose without unexpected noises or movements? Are all electrical positioning functions, available to...
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ELBUR: PB 325, PB 326, PB 331, PB 337 2. Performance check Description Is it possible to lock/unlock individual functions on the Handset with a special Locking Key? Are drive units working properly (allow the smooth operation without any abnormal noises)? Are the Mattress Support Platform and Bed Ends mechanically sound i.e.
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Results of Inspection Date of inspection Inspected by Signature PASS FAIL In the event the Inspection result did not pass and ELBUR Repair Care Bed did not meet the safety requirements Take out of use Additional comments / Description of defects...
14.0. Electromagnetic Compatibility statement Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – Electromagnetic emissions The ELBUR Care Bed is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the bed should assure that it is used in such an environment.
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RF transmitters, an electromagnetic site survey should be considered. If the measured field strength in the location in which the ELBUR Care Bed is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, the ELBUR Care Bed should be observed to verify normal operation.
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ELBUR Care Bed The ELBUR Care Bed is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the ELBUR Care Bed can help prevent electromagnetic interference...
15.0. Disposal ATTENTION If the ELBUR Nursing Bed is to be scrapped, the synthetic and metallic parts are to be separated and disposed of properly. The operator must ensure that all components of the Bed are to be disposed of are not contaminated.
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