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Sarah 5 Functions Electric Bed USER’S MANUAL This product conforms to the standards of the Medical Directive 93/42/EEC as implemented by Legislative Decree 46/97 and s.m.e.i.
1. INTRODUCTION Dear customer, DNR Wheels Pte Ltd wishes to thank you for purchasing one of our nursing beds and for the trust shown in our products. The electrical safety and functionality of each bed have been tested by the manufacturer in order to avoid any faults.
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2.1 Safety warnings The nursing bed is a high technology product, therefore make sure to read the complete manual when delivered. Make sure to use the nursing bed only if it is in good condition. The goal of the safety warnings is to avoid injuries to people. 2.1.1 Safety symbols used The following symbols appear in this manual: Warnings against injuries...
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• Make sure that any possible substitute personnel are also sufficiently trained on how to use the bed correctly. • In case any additional electric accessories are used such as air compressors for overlay mattresses, make sure they are properly installed and work correctly. In particular pay attention to the following: ➢...
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2.2 Product description 2.2.1 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.
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2.2.4 Frame • The bed is supplied disassembled to be easily transported into the house. It is made up of two wooden panels (head panel and foot panel), a mattress base with a motor, a pantograph mechanism with an electric actuator, six bed rail bars and one trapeze bar (accessory not included with the bed).
3. ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION • The bed is supplied disassembled. • The bed is assembled on location by the retailer’s personnel. • The installation must be carried out by a minimum of two persons. Packaging units: Carton 1: Back rest section of mattress platform complete with actuator, side rail end caps, mattress retainers and mattress platform connecting bars.
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To extend the bed untighten the 2 hand screws on the foot of the bed frame and pull out the footboard until it clicks. Then retighten the hand screws. Then pull out the black pin (shown in photo to the left) on both sides at the foot end of the bed in order to release the integral extending mattress platform and extend until the black pins click back in.
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In case of replacement of any individual components, always make sure that the electric plugs are then properly inserted into the controller. Only in this way the bed will function properly. 3.2 Operations Every time before using the bed, the user must make sure that: •...
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3.2.2 Operations • After the assembly of the bed, make sure to carry out an inspection in conformity with chapter 6.2. After carrying out all the instructions listed in chapters 3.1 - 3.2.2 the bed can start functioning. 4. FUNCTIONING 4.1 Special safety warnings •...
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4.2 Hand control The electric functions of the bed are activated by the patient and by the user with a hand control. • The electric motors work if the corresponding buttons are pressed. • It is possible to adjust different sections in both directions. •...
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How to lock the brake: Press the lower lever down with your foot until the upper lever snaps How to unlock the brake: Press the upper lever with your foot until the lower lever clicks. Lower lever Upper lever 4.4 Lifting Pole 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.
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4.5 Bed rails Fitting • The easiest way is to raise the bed to its highest position. • Insert each bed rail into the end caps provided and insert the end cap guides into the runners on the head and foot board. •...
5. CLEANING AND DISINFECTING 5.1 General information Clearing is fundamental as well as a proper chemical disinfection. In general, regular cleaning of the bed when used by a single patient is sufficient in terms of hygiene. It is necessary to disinfect the bed frame only in case of a visible contamination with contagious or potentially contagious materials (ex.
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5.3 Training of users and specialized personnel To ensure a proper cleaning and disinfecting procedure, we recommend you to appropriately train all users and specialized personnel involved. The following points must be respected: Make sure the bed does not get soiled or contaminated during transport to the patient’s •...
corrosive effect on metals, plastics, rubber or other materials in case of a prolonged contact or in high concentrations. In addition, these products can be irritating for mucous membranes and do not have a great environmental resistance. 5.4.1 How to use disinfectants •...
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6.1 By the user In addition to regular checks by the specialized staff, even the normal users (such as nurses, assistants, etc.) must perform both a visual and a functional inspection before each new use at regular intervals. Recommendation: check all mechanical and electrical components once a month. In addition check the power cord and the hand control cable after each mechanical stress and after each change of position.
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Accessories Fixing, possible damages Inspector’s signature: Control result: Date: • If you think that there might be damage or a functional problem, the bed must not be used at all and it must be disconnected from the power supply until the damaged components have been totally replaced or repaired! •...
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To obtain a proper functioning and warranty replacements it is necessary to use only original spare parts Apollo Healthcare Technologies Ltd! To order spare parts, for any requests or assistance and for further information please contact: DNR Wheels Pte Ltd 39 Ubi Road 1, #08-01 World Publications Building, Singapore 408695.
7. ELIMINATING DEFECTS Should any anomalies occur during use, it is necessary to contact the owner’s qualified personnel trained for the maintenance and repair of the bed. The user shall in no case try to eliminate any malfunctions that might occur in the electrical equipment! Dangerous for your life, life threat, due to electric shock! Any interventions to the electrical equipment must be carried out only by...
• Modifications or repairs with parts not original. If the device has problems, please contact DNR Wheels Pte Ltd and give all the information necessary to identify the defect and the type of repair. The manufacturer reserves the right to change weights, measures or other technical data contained in this...
10. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The Company DNR Wheels Pte Ltd 39 Ubi Road 1, #08-01 World Publications Building, Singapore 408695. Declares that The articles which it sells, called ....and related accessories, are classified as Class I non-invasive Medical Devices according to Medical Directive 93/42/EEC and to national law no.
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