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Enhancing Lives, Delivering Comfort O P E R A ® C L A S S I C & C L A S S I C L O W P R O F I L I N G B E D Installation Guide and Technical Specifications V I S I T O P E R A B E D S .
Bed Operation and Maintenance Troubleshooting Safety Instructions General Information Servicing Technical Specification Service Life and Disposal Guarantee Opera Warranty Terms and Conditions 1 | Opera Beds | Opera Classic & Classic Low Bed Installation Guide and Technical Specification | Version 4...
1. Explanations of Symbols Read information with this symbol carefully and urgently follow instructions. This information is safety-relevant. This symbol indicates hazards due to electrical voltage. There is mortal danger! ELECTRICAL This symbol indicates general hazards. There is danger to life and health.
* These items are already fitted to the Head/Foot Board ** These items are already fitted to the Mattress Platform Sections Please note that styles may vary depending upon purchase. 3 | Opera Beds | Opera Classic & Classic Low Bed Installation Guide and Technical Specification | Version 4...
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(D) Mattress Backrest Platform x 1 (E) Mattress Legrest Platform x 1 N.B. Easily identifiable because it has both N.B. Easily identifiable because it only has an actuator and the black control box. one actuator. (F) Transportation Bracket (G) Mattress Retainers ** (H) Side Rail End Cap (I) Side Rail Runner* x 4 (J) Handset x 1...
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2. Place Accessories to One Side Detach the following accessories and place to one side. (H) Side Rail End Caps x 8 5 | Opera Beds | Opera Classic & Classic Low Bed Installation Guide and Technical Specification | Version 4...
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3. Remove the Mattress Platforms With two people, carefully hold the backrest mattress platform (D) at both ends and pull it up and out of the transport bracket. Carefully place to one side with the actuator on top (1). Repeat these steps to remove the leg rest mattress platform (E) from the transport bracket.
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(as per the photos below). The securing bolts are on the inside frame of the head/footboards, with one at each side. 7 | Opera Beds | Opera Classic & Classic Low Bed Installation Guide and Technical Specification | Version 4...
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6. Detach the Head and Footboards With two hands at either side of the board (the one that is not against the wall) carefully lift it up and out of the transport bracket. Place this to one side, this will become the footboard of the bed. Repeat the steps above to remove the headboard, place the headboard against the wall and place the detached transport bracket to one side.
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1 | Actuator not aligned. 2 | Pin removed and holes aligned. 3 | Pin inserted. 4 | Pin inserted with guard in place. 9 | Opera Beds | Opera Classic & Classic Low Bed Installation Guide and Technical Specification | Version 4...
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8. Attach the Headboard to the Backrest Place the mattress backrest platform (D) down in front of that headrest (A). Slide the metal prongs (with the two holes in) on the mattress platform side channels of the mattress backrest platform (D) into the metal plates on the headboard (as per the photos below).
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3 | Thumb screw tightened. 4 | Loose thumb screws on the mattress legrest platform. 11 | Opera Beds | Opera Classic & Classic Low Bed Installation Guide and Technical Specification | Version 4...
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10. Attach the Footboard Follow step 7 to attach the footboard to the end of the mattress legrest platform. 11. Remove the Cable Ties Using a pair of scissors, carefully remove the cable ties from the actuator motors, handset and the mattress platform. Be careful, ensure that no wires are cut or damaged.
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1 | Backrest platform lifted up. platform. 4 | Control box with actuators 3 | Control box with cover attached. plugged in. 13 | Opera Beds | Opera Classic & Classic Low Bed Installation Guide and Technical Specification | Version 4...
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13. Fit the Side Rail End Caps Unpack the side rails (B) from their box. Lay all four side rails on the floor. Fit the plastic end caps (H) to both ends of the individual side rails. To do this use the bottom of the side rail as a leading edge and push on the cap (see photo below).
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1 | Side rail runners lined up with side 2 | Side rail runners inserted into rail. side rail. 3 | Side rail attached to headboard. 15 | Opera Beds | Opera Classic & Classic Low Bed Installation Guide and Technical Specification | Version 4...
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15. Fit the Side Rails to the Footboard Release the black securing bolts that secure the footboard to the mattress legrest platform and pull the footboard slightly away (as per the photos below). Repeat step 14 to fit the side rails to the footboard. Slide the footboard back into the mattress platform mounting channels and secure with the black securing bolts.
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After replacing the side rails, secure the side rails with the side rail channel fixing bolts. Side rail channel fixing bolts circled 17 | Opera Beds | Opera Classic & Classic Low Bed Installation Guide and Technical Specification | Version 4...
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17. Clip on the Mattress Retainers Clip in place the mattress retainers (J), 2 slats down from the top of the backrest, and 2 slats up from the bottom of the leg rest. Repeat for the other side of the bed. 18.
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220mm. • The mattress must meet the requirements outlined in the technical specifications. 19 | Opera Beds | Opera Classic & Classic Low Bed Installation Guide and Technical Specification | Version 4...
3. Bed Operation and Maintenance 3.1 Overview Headboard with integrated 10. Height adjustment actuator for height adjustment headboard Footboard with integrated 11. Height adjustment actuator for height adjustment footboard Electrically adjustable backrest 12. Mains power coiled cable with SMPS power supply box and plug Electrically adjustable legrest 13.
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• A medical evaluation must be performed prior to tilting the bed with the users upper body positioned below their heart. 21 | Opera Beds | Opera Classic & Classic Low Bed Installation Guide and Technical Specification | Version 4...
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3.4 Locking Function Locking device Unlocked Handset Locked Handset All electric adjustment functions can be locked by using the nurses’ key (the blue key). To lock the adjusting functions, insert the nurses’ key into the locking device and turn the key so that the locked padlock setting is selected (see photos above).
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Replace the battery with a 9V type 6LR61 alkaline battery. 23 | Opera Beds | Opera Classic & Classic Low Bed Installation Guide and Technical Specification | Version 4...
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3.8 9V Battery Change To replace, check or remove the 9V battery, open the battery compartment on the power supply unit, this is attached to the ELECTRICAL headrest motor. Follow the below instructions to carry out a battery change: • Turn off the power supply and unplug the mains plug, failure to do this may result in electric shock and injury.
(See page 19 on how to do this) * The control box is located underneath the mattress platform 25 | Opera Beds | Opera Classic & Classic Low Bed Installation Guide and Technical Specification | Version 4...
Prior to the first use, the Instruction Manual must be read conscientiously and in detail by the user / care personnel. Any incidents or issues must be reported to Opera at, support@ operabeds.com. When operating the adjusting functions, there must not be any objects or limbs in the movement paths of the bed due to the risk of entrapment and crushing.
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ELECTRICAL may be pulled out of its socket and electric leads exposed as a result. 27 | Opera Beds | Opera Classic & Classic Low Bed Installation Guide and Technical Specification | Version 4...
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Technical Data). Do not exceed the maximum weight limitation of the care bed. The maximum safe working load (SWL) is 220kg/34st 6lb for the Opera Classic Profiling Bed and Opera Classic Low Profiling Bed. The bed must only be taken apart if there is no patient or occupant in it.
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Clearly mark the care bed as “Out of Order” and take it immediately out of service. Then inform the person responsible for the bed immediately. 29 | Opera Beds | Opera Classic & Classic Low Bed Installation Guide and Technical Specification | Version 4...
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Refer to section 7.1. Any defects, damage or signs of wear must be rectified without delay. Only original spare parts from Opera may be used, otherwise all guarantees or warranties will be excluded.
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The normal service life for care beds in domestic use is approximately 5 years. Please refer to chapter 9 for further instructions. 31 | Opera Beds | Opera Classic & Classic Low Bed Installation Guide and Technical Specification | Version 4...
Refer to Chapter 5.4 on how to clean and care for the bed. Opera Beds bear the CE mark and meet all general safety and performance requirements. The beds have been tested in accordance with international standards.
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Loading the care bed beyond the safe admissible working load (refer to specifications in Section 8). • Operation of the care bed by occupants who have not been instructed on its use. 33 | Opera Beds | Opera Classic & Classic Low Bed Installation Guide and Technical Specification | Version 4...
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If the care bed is faulty, operation must not be stated. Any issues or incidents must be reported to Opera Beds. Please refer to the back cover for contact details. 6.6 Qualification of Users The care bed must only be operated by persons who have the corresponding training or experience to enable them to handle the care bed correctly.
Contact Opera when there is any uncertainty. 35 | Opera Beds | Opera Classic & Classic Low Bed Installation Guide and Technical Specification | Version 4...
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7.1 Technical Safety Checks According to EN 62353 Care Bed: ..........................Serial No.: ..........................Location: ..........................Person Responsible: ......................Inspected by: ......................... Item Instruction for Testing Comment Is the general condition ok? Are the type plates for the bed and the motors legible? Is the Instruction Manual available to staff?
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Is the safe working load adhered to? Comments: ..........................Place / Date: ........................... Inspected by: .......................... Next Inspection: ........................Signature: ..........................37 | Opera Beds | Opera Classic & Classic Low Bed Installation Guide and Technical Specification | Version 4...
7.2 Checking the Initial Fault Safety To check the safety equipment, proceed as follows: The switching positions I and II are testing settings only used to check the safety during the annual inspection, after repair work, or each time a bed is put back into service after being out of service.
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Mattress Width Backrest Length 745mm/29.25” Thighrest Length 350mm/13.75” Legrest Length 540mm/21.25” Maximum Backrest Approx. 70° Angle Maximum Legrest Angle Approx. 30° 39 | Opera Beds | Opera Classic & Classic Low Bed Installation Guide and Technical Specification | Version 4...
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Specification Classic Classic Low Safe Working Load - Max. Weight of Patient: 185kg/29st 1lb SWL (Max Weight of Advisory Weight of Mattress: 20kg/3st 1lb Patient + Mattress + Accessories) Advisory Weight of Accessories: 15kg/2st 4lb SWL: 220kg/34st 6lb Split Side Rails Length 1973mm/77.7”...
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20.5kg Bed chassis - head section 27kg Bed chassis - leg section 27kg Wooden side rails Approx 2.8kg each Transportation bracket 41 | Opera Beds | Opera Classic & Classic Low Bed Installation Guide and Technical Specification | Version 4...
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8.6 Information about Electromagnetic Emissions Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration - Electromagnetic Emissions The care bed is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or user of the care bed should ensure that it is used in such an environment.
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(50/60Hz) 3 A/m 0.3 A/m values, as can be found according to IEC in a business and hospital 61000-4-8 environment. 43 | Opera Beds | Opera Classic & Classic Low Bed Installation Guide and Technical Specification | Version 4...
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<5% UT for 1/2 The quality of the supply cycle, 10ms voltage should be equivalent < 5% UT for 1/2 (>95% dip) to that of a typical business cycle (>95% dip) Voltage or hospital environment. 40% UT for 5 dips, short 40% UT for 5 If the user of the care bed cycles 100ms...
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800 MHz to 2.5 GHz at 3 V/m MHz at 3 V/m 3 V/m 0.01 0.12 0.12 0.23 0.38 0.38 0.73 45 | Opera Beds | Opera Classic & Classic Low Bed Installation Guide and Technical Specification | Version 4...
10. Guarantee As stated in the Warranty Terms and Conditions, below, Opera provides a manufacturer’s warranty of 3 years from the date of purchase. operabeds.com | 0333 222 8584 | 46...
Opera. Opera may replace parts with refurbished parts. Replacement of the product or a part 47 | Opera Beds | Opera Classic & Classic Low Bed Installation Guide and Technical Specification | Version 4...
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11.2.5 If Opera is unable to repair or replace the product, the customer will be provided with credit for Opera products or may be refunded the price of the product (at Operas election).
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(c) Opera excludes all other warranties, conditions, terms, representations and undertakings whether express or implied. 49 | Opera Beds | Opera Classic & Classic Low Bed Installation Guide and Technical Specification | Version 4...
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Azure House, Connaught Road, Kingswood, Hull, HU7 3AP 0333 222 8584 | support@operabeds.com | operabeds.com Version 4 | Published in October 2022 51 | Opera Beds | Opera Classic & Classic Low Bed Installation Guide and Technical Specification | Version 4...
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