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Instructions for Use Operating / Service Manual IMPORTANT: Read all instructions before assembling or using this device.
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For decades, JEDMED has built its reputation on principles of quality, integrity, innovation and value. Continuous research and development coupled with exceptional customer service and a world-class quality system has placed JEDMED as an industry leader. As always, our focus remains on you, our valued customer. Building rewarding and lasting relationships is the cornerstone of JEDMED's business philosophy.
1.4 Warranty and Liability Our General Terms and Conditions (GTC) apply in the currently valid version at www.jedmed.com. In the event of a complaint (damage, defects, or other reasons for complaint), your authorized specialist distributor is the appro- priate contact person.
The main objective of the safety instructions is to prevent injury to persons. In addition, observation of the safety instructions helps to avoid material damage. As the operator you have purchased an OS1 Mobile Op- erating Chair from JEDMED. As a result, you are also responsible for its proper and intended operation. 2.1 Signal Words In order to point out dangers, prohibitions and important information, the following signal words and symbols are used in this manual.
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• Always replace fuse(s) with same type and rating 2.4 Intended Use The OS1 Operating Chair from JEDMED is a medical chair for use by patients in health facilities such as hospitals, clinics, and medical practices. It is intended exclusively for use inside buildings and under normal environmental conditions.
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OS1 Mobile Operating Chair Operating / Service Manual SAFETY CONTINUED 2.4.1 Reasonably Forseeable Misuse Reasonably forseeable misuse can lead to hazards. Some examples of “reasonably forseeable misuse” are given below. (no claim to completeness) • Use in the vicinity of high-frequency surgical units, MRI units, or defibrillators •...
OS1 Mobile Operating Chair Operating / Service Manual COMMISSIONING 3 Commissioning The chapter commissioning describes the preparation of the chair for use including a final check of the functional safety. The use of specially trained and instructed service personnel during commissioning is neither necessary or intended 3.1 Safety Instructions for Commissioning Before commissioning the chair, the user must be instructed in the handling of the chair using the instruction man-...
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OS1 Mobile Operating Chair Operating / Service Manual COMMISSIONING CONTINUED 3.2 Installation Requirements The chair is only approved for use in buildings and under normal ambient conditions, or for use in dry rooms (see Technical Data) The following environmental conditions must be observed on site. Operating temperature [C]: +40°C +5°C...
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OS1 Mobile Operating Chair Operating / Service Manual COMMISSIONING CONTINUED Way of Proceeding 1. Insert the mains plug into a socket Unlocking the Hand Control 2. To unlock the hand control (3), swipe the magnetic key (4) over the key symbol (5) (see figure above) 3.
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OS1 Mobile Operating Chair Operating / Service Manual COMMISSIONING CONTINUED 3.5 Requirements on the Place of Operation For the operation of the chair, an appropriate mains supply and, if applicable, an equipotential bonding connection is required at the place of use. If this is available and the building’s wiring permits it, the chair must always be connected to the equipotential bonding system.
Risk of injury due to the use of unsuitable accessories WARNING Only original accessories from JEDMED may be used. The attachment of accessories from other manufacturers (e.g. fixing belts etc.) lies within the responsibility and duty of care of the operator.
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OS1 Mobile Operating Chair Operating / Service Manual OPERATION CONTINUED 4.2 Hand Control The hand control enables the user or patient to make continuous adjustments using electric drives. Patients must be instructed in the functions of the hand control in any case. When adjusting the chair, the patient’s forearms must be in the normal position on the arm supports.
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OS1 Mobile Operating Chair Operating / Service Manual OPERATION CONTINUED 4.3.1 Unlocking and Locking the Hand Control The unlocking and locking of the hand control of an OS1 Mobile Operating Chair is shown here. Locking the hand control prevents the chair from moving accidentally or unintentionally. After removing the quick-change battery [BATTERY] and then reinserting it, the chair remains in the previous operating status.
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OS1 Mobile Operating Chair Operating / Service Manual OPERATION CONTINUED 4.3.2 Basic position If patients want to sit down or get up from the chair, as well as before driving, the chair must be brought into the basic position by pressing the yellow button (11). Pressing the button for basic position requires increased attention from the user, as different actuators are activated simultaneously.
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OS1 Mobile Operating Chair Operating / Service Manual OPERATION CONTINUED 4.3.3 Relax position Pressing the two seat inclination adjustment buttons (15) simultaneously brings the chair to a comfortable reclining position for the patient. Pressing the button for the relax position requires increased attention from the user, as different actuators are activated simultaneously.
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OS1 Mobile Operating Chair Operating / Service Manual OPERATION CONTINUED 4.3.4 Bed position (flat position) Pressing the button (13) brings the chair into the bed position (flat position). Pressing the button for the bed position requires increased attention from the user, as different actuators are acti- vated simultaneously.
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OS1 Mobile Operating Chair Operating / Service Manual OPERATION CONTINUED 4.3.5 Shock position Risk of injury due to patient slipping off the chair WARNING This function is intended for medical emergencies only and not for daily use. The patient position known as the shock position (Trendelenburg position), is also referred to by others as the low head position.
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OS1 Mobile Operating Chair Operating / Service Manual OPERATION CONTINUED 4.3.6 Battery indicator The regular indicator (14) on the hand control shows the current charge level of the quick-change battery. The indicator turns off when the chair is in stand-by mode. Depending on the charging status of the quick-change battery, the control unit changes to stand-by either after 120 minutes (charging status >...
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OS1 Mobile Operating Chair Operating / Service Manual OPERATION CONTINUED 4.4 Charging the battery Notes on handling the battery Charge the battery for at least 24 hours before first use. The battery is then available for normal operation without restriction. It is not possible to overcharge the battery. The chair can be adjusted during the charging process.
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OS1 Mobile Operating Chair Operating / Service Manual OPERATION CONTINUED Control indicators The green mains power LED [ON] (5) on the charger unit [COBO] (6) indicates an active mains connection. The yellow charge LED [CHARGE] (7) is permanently lit during charging and turns off when the battery is fully charged. The charging process can also be monitored at the hand control (see Battery indicator).
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OS1 Mobile Operating Chair Operating / Service Manual OPERATION CONTINUED 4.5 Changing the battery The chair cannot be operated without a battery. Due to the mobility requirements for the OS1 Mobile Operating Chair, a stand-alone power supply via the charger unit [COBO] is not possible. The chair is always and exclusively powered by the battery.
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OS1 Mobile Operating Chair Operating / Service Manual OPERATION CONTINUED 4.6 Foot switch Pressing the orange foot switch (1) brings the chair directly into the shock position (Trendelenburg position) (see Shock position). By using the footswitch, the user has both hands free right from the start for important, possibly life-saving, measures on the patient - saving time.
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OS1 Mobile Operating Chair Operating / Service Manual OPERATION CONTINUED 4.9 Double foot switch The chair can be equipped with a double foot switch in addition to the hand control. By using the double foot switch, the user has both hands free for important measures on the patient - improvement of ergonomics and prevention of contamination.
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OS1 Mobile Operating Chair Operating / Service Manual OPERATION CONTINUED 4.11 Armrests The integral foam arm support (1) of the armrest (2) can be lowered completely to the height of the upper edge of the seat upholstery (3). This ensures a simple and safe transfer of the patient, e.g. from the bed to the chair or in the opposite direction.
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OS1 Mobile Operating Chair Operating / Service Manual OPERATION CONTINUED 4.12 Headrests Each OS1 Mobile Operating Chair has a headrest and can be supplemented with additional headrests with ex- changeable upholstery by using the Quick Assist. Headrest Ergo with Vario-double joint - adjusting the inclination The inclination of the headrest upholstery (1) is continuously adjustable.
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OS1 Mobile Operating Chair Operating / Service Manual OPERATION CONTINUED 4.1.3 Foot support Folding out and in The foot support (1) is located on the back of the swivelling heel upholstery. The foot support can be folded out and in manually as required. It is used for safe positioning of the patient’s feet during transportation and, if necessary, during treatment.
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OS1 Mobile Operating Chair Operating / Service Manual OPERATION CONTINUED 4.14 Driving The chair may only be moved over a solid surface. Before moving the chair, it must be brought into the basic position by pressing the yellow button (11) on the hand control (see Basic position). •...
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OS1 Mobile Operating Chair Operating / Service Manual OPERATION CONTINUED 4.15 Braking The chair has a braking system with central locking. In order to allow the chair to move smoothly, the right front caster (marked yellow) can be locked in the direction of travel. The electrical conductivity of the right front caster additionally prevents possible electrostatic charging of the chair.
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OS1 Mobile Operating Chair Operating / Service Manual OPERATION CONTINUED Driving To release the brakes and bring the chair into the driving position, step down on the green side of one of the two pedals (1) completely. In the driving position, the green side of both pedals points downwards. All casters are released simultaneously.
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OS1 Mobile Operating Chair Operating / Service Manual OPERATION CONTINUED 4.16 Sitting down and standing up of the patients If patients want to sit down or stand up from the chair, it must first be brought into the basic position. Therefore press the yellow button (11) on the hand control (see Basic position) which will lock the chair by activating the brake system.
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OS1 Mobile Operating Chair Operating / Service Manual OPERATION CONTINUED Risk of falling or accident due to moving arm supports CAUTION Check that the arm supports have snapped in securely when they are completely pulled out by briefly supporting yourself on them. Patients could slip and possibly fall. •...
OS1 Mobile Operating Chair Operating / Service Manual ACCESSORIES 5 Accessories 5.1 Double foot switch The double foot switch allows the user to move the electric adjustment drives without using the hand control. The alternative operation improves the ergonomics during important measure on the patient and avoids a possible con- tamination of the hands.
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OS1 Mobile Operating Chair Operating / Service Manual ACCESSORIES CONTINUED 5.3 Quick Assist (quick coupling) The Quick Assist ensures the use of exchangeable headrest. The Quick Assist can only be used on the Vario-double joint. For handling the Quick Assist (see Headrest). The Quick Assist can also be retrofitted to the Vario-double joint 5.4 Exchangeable headrest - Ergo...
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OS1 Mobile Operating Chair Operating / Service Manual ACCESSORIES CONTINUED 5.6 Exchangeable headrest - Full-spherical The exchangeable headrest Full-spherical in combination with the Quick Assist (quick coupling) allows quick and easy exchange of upholstery on the Vario-double joint. For handling the exchangeable headrest Full-spherical (see Headrest).
The use of unsuitable cleaning agents and disinfectants, the wrong mixing ratio and insufficient NOTE care of the chair can cause damage to the surface coating for which JEDMED is not liable Ensure that no liquid residues remain on the metallic parts of the chair after cleaning and disinfection (avoid droplet formation on edges).
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OS1 Mobile Operating Chair Operating / Service Manual CLEANING AND DISINFECTION CONTINUED 6.1 Cleaning Cleaning and subsequent disinfection must be carried out at regular intervals. The following times are usually to be observed • If required • After each patient change •...
OS1 Mobile Operating Chair Operating / Service Manual TROUBLESHOOTING 7 Troubleshooting The chapter troubleshooting contains information about possible malfunctions that can be corrected by the user. The use of specially trained and instructed service personnel is neither necessary nor intended for troubleshooting.
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OS1 Mobile Operating Chair Operating / Service Manual TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED 7.1 Initializing of actuators If a signal sounds when the buttons on the hand control (see Hand control) are pressed to adjust the backrest, seat inclination or leg section, the control unit does not know the current position of the corresponding actuator. In this case, you must move the affected actuator completely to the end position indicated below.
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OS1 Mobile Operating Chair Operating / Service Manual TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED 7.2 Control unit RESET Fluctuations in the mains voltage or similar can lead to the control unit of the chair no longer reacting to the activa- tion of any buttons on the hand control (see Hand control) and a pulsing signal tone being heard. In this case, the control unit must be “RESET”.
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OS1 Mobile Operating Chair Operating / Service Manual TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED 7.3 Troubleshooting table The following table provides assistance in remedying malfunctions. Electrical Malfunctions Problem / Condition Possible Cause Solution Quick-change battery not inserted Properly insert the quick-change properly battery. The green or yellow operat- ing control LED on the hand control must light up.
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OS1 Mobile Operating Chair Operating / Service Manual TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED Electrical Malfunctions Problem / Condition Possible Cause Solution Operation with sufficient charge is only Quick-change battery life limit reached Inform the operator for intensive possible for a short time inspection during repair If necessary, replace the quick- change battery Control unit has switched off due to...
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