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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 ............. 12 1.3. Labelling of ELBUR Care Beds ........... 13 1.4. Explanation of symbols used on labelling ........14 1.5. Definition of the groups of persons involved ....... 16 2.0.
ELBUR PB 325 Care Bed 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 [35192] Document number, TF-22.5 version, date of issue ver.02, 06.2024 All rights reserved - no part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without written permission of the manufacturer.
1.0. Product description 1.1. Intended purpose and range of application The ELBUR Care Bed PB 325 is classified as a Class 1 Medical Device in accordance with the Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 on medical devices. This bed is developed, manufactured, and tested according to the latest technical knowledge and all relevant safety standards for medically used beds.
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The ELBUR PB 325 is designed and manufactured solely as a resting place to support one patient. The safe working load of the bed is 200 kg. This includes...
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ELBUR PB 325 Care Bed Materials and Construction: The individual components of the ELBUR PB 325 Care Bed are made from high- quality materials, with biocompatibility detailed in the technical documentation. The beds are primarily constructed from steel sections coated with a durable polyester-powder coating.
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ELBUR PB 325 Care Bed Bed Versions: The ELBUR PB 325 bed comes in different versions, primarily distinguished by the type of Bed Ends: a) Basic version: Height adjustment range of 40 ÷ 80 cm. ELBUR PB 325 ELBUR PB 325 with wooden bed-end covers b) Low version: Height adjustment range of 23 ÷...
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Drive system (concealed in picture): Control Box with Back Rest Actuator, Leg Rest Actuator The picture below shows the ELBUR PB 325 in the basic version. The only difference with other models lies in the Bed Ends, which can be ordered to convert the bed to a low version or to include the axional braking system.
+5 ÷ +40 Operating / Storage temperature [ storage -10 ÷ +50 conditions Humidity [%] 30 ÷ 75 * Electrical data values visible on the Name Plate of the ELBUR Care Bed. Elbur sp. z o.o. sp.k. 12 of 76...
[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 Care Bed Warning / Information label no. 35366 (Mattress Support Platform – Head End Section) [located on the end profile of the MSP Head End 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 Care Bed Symbol Description 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. This product must be disposed via the separated municipal waste.
ELBUR Care Beds 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 325 Low 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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30 minutes, it should be ready to re-use again. Limit switches turn off the Actuators, when they get to the limit position. ELBUR PB 325 described here is 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.
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ELBUR PB 325 Care Bed Full-length metal side rails Bed Lever S-20 Folding side rail Split side rails Integrated metal safety side rail Clip-on safety side rail Tray 20-cm mattress platform extension Elbur sp. z o.o. sp.k. 23 of 76...
ELBUR PB 325 Care Bed 5.0. Mattress selection Standard mattress size, which is dedicated for use on ELBUR Care Beds described in this manual, has dimensions equal to: 90 cm wide, 200 cm long, and max. 15 cm thick (height), assuming at the same time the volumetric density...
ELBUR PB 325 Care Bed 6.0. Assembly 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 Care Bed 6.1. Delivery and identification of parts ELBUR Care Bed PB 325 is delivered partially unassembled and mounted on the TLSU Transport Bracket, which simplifies transport and relocation at the place of delivery. The reliable packaging protects the beds from external damage, ensuring that the patient or user receives the bed in perfect condition.
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ELBUR PB 325 Care Bed Cut the red cable tie that secures the bag with assembly parts and the instruction manual to one of the bed frame's sections during transport. To remove the lifting pole from the transport system bracket, cut the red cable tie that secures the lifting pole to the head frame for transport.
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ELBUR PB 325 Care Bed After removing both parts of the bed frame from the TLSU transport system bracket, rotate the castors both bed-ends (front lift mechanisms) so they face inward and lock them in this position. Using the Allen key provided in the...
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ELBUR PB 325 Care Bed • The previously loosened TLSU transport system bracket allows for the easy removal of one bed end from the other, as well as the removal of the transport system bracket itself. • It is recommended to store the TLSU transport system for potential future disassembly, storage, and ease of transportation.
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ELBUR PB 325 Care Bed • Insert the foot section of the bed frame fully into the vertical profiles (inserts) of the bed end that has been laid flat on the ground. • The Mattress Support Platform (MSP) foot end is the part with only one actuator mounted for transport.
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ELBUR PB 325 Care Bed • Once fully inserted, use the two hand knobs from the bag with assembly parts screw them into the nuts on the bed frame's head end, to secure the connection between the MSP foot end and the front lift mechanism.
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ELBUR PB 325 Care Bed • Stand to the side of the bed. • Use one hand to lift the head section and the other hand to lift the preliminarily assembled foot section. • The unlocked casters on the foot-end front lift mechanism will allow easy movement.
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ELBUR PB 325 Care Bed • Reposition the casters on the front lift mechanism at the foot end to face inward and lock them in this position. • Ensure that both the head-end and foot-end lift mechanisms have their casters facing inward and locked.
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ELBUR PB 325 Care Bed • At each bed end, slightly remove the retaining clip from the base of the Hi-Lo main lifting actuator by squeezing the clip on either side (A). • Lift and pull the clip (B). If necessary, use a small flat blade screwdriver to lift the clip.
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ELBUR PB 325 Care Bed The mattress support platform actuators are secured with cable ties for transport. To ensure proper functioning: • Cut the red cable ties securing the MSP actuators during transport. • Pivot the actuators 180 degrees as shown in the image, so they are in the correct position for further assembly steps.
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ELBUR PB 325 Care Bed The mattress support platform will now be as shown below. Bottom View MSP Head End 1) Control Box Linak CA20; 2) Leg Rest Actuator Linak LA24; 3) Back Rest Actuator Linak LA24. MSP Foot End Elbur sp.
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• Ensure the ELBUR PB 325 is located in a place where the mains plug can be easily removed from the socket. The central location of the CA20 control box with its permanently fixed power supply lead simplifies this.
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...
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The instructions for use of the ELBUR Folding Side Rails or the ELBUR Divided Side Rails are included with every sold piece of these products. When ELBUR Care Bed is configurated with this type of side rails, it is necessary to carefully read these documents and refer to and follow all instructions included there.
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ELBUR PB 325 Care Bed To ensure the ELBUR Full-length Side Rails are correctly assembled and securely installed, follow these steps: • Align the side holes of one wooden slat (marked with number 2) with the two lower fingers of the slider mounted on the bed (marked with number 4).
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ELBUR PB 325 Care Bed • Grasp the upper wooden slat at the foot end and pull the entire set of Full-length Side Rails above the upper button level until you hear a click sound, indicating they are locked and cannot be lowered without pressing the button.
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ELBUR PB 325 Care Bed By following these steps, you can ensure that the ELBUR Full-length Side Rails are correctly assembled and securely installed, providing safety and stability for the patient. Below described steps ensure the Side Rails are safely and properly lowered, allowing safe access to and from the bed.
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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ELBUR PB 325 Care Bed 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. It should not be possible now to rotate the Lifting Pole.
Do not put your fingers between moving parts of the Mattress Support Platform – it can caused their entrapment and serious injuries! The Care bed ELBUR PB 325 can be equipped with two rastomats, which allow for the adjustment of the angle of the leg-raising section.
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ELBUR PB 325 Care Bed • Place the plastic washer on the protruding end of the screw from the outside of the bracket (between rastomat and bracket) • Then, insert the protruding end of the screw through the hole in the bracket located on the leg rest segment.
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ELBUR PB 325 Care Bed The image above shows two correctly installed Rastomats on both sides of the bed. These Rastomats enable both electric and manual adjustment of the leg rest section's tilt angle. 7.1. Electric adjustment of the Lower Leg Rest...
ELBUR PB 325 Care Bed 6.3.4. Bed-end wooden cover The image shows the PB 325 long-term care equipped with bed-end wooden covers on both sides. This optional accessory is designed solely to enhance the visual appeal of the finished product. By nearly completely...
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ELBUR PB 325 Care Bed • Place the cover from the top onto the profile of the front lift mechanism. • Adjust and fit it properly to ensure a snug fit. • Using the previously loosened M6 mushroom head screws left in the front panel, tighten them securely to attach the cover.
Castors have to be directed (oriented) along the bed before they are locked when the bed is in use. ELBUR PB 325 with the standard scissor lift (total brake for each castor) In the standard configuration, each of the four castors is equipped with a separate brake.
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(e.g. ceramic floor tiles, linoleum, cast floors). ELBUR PB 325 with the optional axional braking system ELBUR PB 325 can be manufactured also with axional brakes, which means that pressing the foot brake lever allows to activate or deactivate locking system on both castors at the same time at the specific bed end.
Electrical equipment can be hazardous if misused or wear. Do not open any electric components under no circumstances 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.
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ELBUR PB 325 Care Bed The control box has a silver label inside to help identify the channels into which to plug the actuator and handset cables. 1) CH1: Back rest actuator 2) CH2: Head Bed End lifting actuator 3) CH3: Leg rest actuator...
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).
9.1. 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 –...
ELBUR PB 325 Care Bed 9.2. Auto-contour Handset The ELBUR Care Bed PB 325 can be also configurated with the Standard Handset, which allows to adjust height of Mattress Support Platform and angle of the Back Rest and Leg Rest sections, either individually or together (auto contour), within a predetermined range.
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.
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.
ELBUR PB 325 Care Bed Before moving the Bed to a different location follow safety rules indicated below: 1) Ensure the Mattress Support Platform is at its lowest, flat and horizontal position. 2) Disconnect the Power Supply Lead plug from the mains supply and secure it against being crushed or dragged over the floor.
ELBUR PB 325 Care Bed There should be no strange noises from drive units when adjusting the height of the Mattress Support Platform or the inclination of its sections. The adjustment should go seamlessly and in accordance to markings on the front side of the handset, indicating specific functions.
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.
15) Lift the mattress platform head end onto the transport bracket. 16) Unlock the castors. 17) 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.
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ELBUR PB 325 Care Bed DEFECT POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION Handset is not plugged into the Control Box Adjustments functions Unlock an appropriate function locked Handset voltage Check the mains socket or fuse socket box (electrician!) The operating time or Reduce...
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 Care Bed 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 Date of manufacture Manufacturer Elbur sp.
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ELBUR PB 325 Care Bed 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 Load observed and not exceeded?
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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 Care Bed 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...
17.0. 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...
18.0. Disposal ATTENTION If the ELBUR Care 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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A demonstration video, aimed at visualizing the assembly information presented in the user manual, is available on our website at www.elbur.eu under the Downloads section. Elbur sp. z o.o. sp.k. Działosza 34, 56-500 Syców, POLAND Tel.: + 48 62 786 97 80 E-mail: info@elbur.eu...
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