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- Page 1 Alegio NG Invacare ® User manual This manual must be given to the user of the product. Before using this product, read this manual and save for future reference.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
2.4 Disassemble the Alegio NG bed ........ - Page 3 5. Order numbers for accessories ..........21 6.
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Page 4: General Information
1. General information 1.1 Product use • The Alegio NG bed has been developed for domestic care, long term care and features a comfortable sitting and lying position for the patient. Furthermore, ergonomical operation for the carer is ensured. •... -
Page 5: Certification
Remove the plug from the mains voltage before moving the bed. The cable must be kept clear off the floor and the castors during transportation. 1.2 Certification • The Alegio NG bed is marked with the CE - mark in accordance with directive 93/42/EEC concerning Medical Apparatus. • The Alegio NG bed have been approved according to IEC 60601-2-52 •... -
Page 6: Labels And Symbols
1.3 Labels and symbols WARNING - This symbol warns of dangers. If the necessary measurings not are taking, it can result in injury or damage to the bed. NOTE - This symbol inform about important information and guidelines. Instruction - Reference to the user manual. To identify the product please look at the Product-label. -
Page 7: Safety And Warnings
Accessories not mentioned in this manual must not be used. The Alegio NG bed fulfils all requirements regarding maximum distances. However, if the bed is used for the care of patients with a small body dimensions, it must be especially noted that there is a risk of such a patient slipping through the openings between the side rails or through the opening between the side rail and the mattress support. - Page 8 Electromagnetic interference between the bed and other electrical products can occur. To reduce or eliminate such electromagnetic interference, increase the distance between the bed and the products or switch them off. This medical bed can be used together with medical electrical equipment connected to the heart (intracardially) or the blood vessels (intravascularly), provided that following points are respected: •...
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Page 9: Warranty
The warranty covers all material and production defects for 2 years from the date of delivery, provided it can be demonstrated that such defects were present before delivery. All manufacturing faults or defects must be promptly reported Invacare may repair the fault or replace the component. The warranty provided by Invacare does not cover additional costs (trans- ®... -
Page 10: Receiving The Bed
2. Receiving the bed 2.1 Parts of the bed Check the packaging, if the bed shows any signs of damage upon delivery, please see the terms of delivery. Follow part must be provided: Mattress support, head end Mattress support bracket (4 pcs) Mattress support, foot end Motor for head end. -
Page 11: Assembly Of The Bed
2.2 Assembly of the Alegio NG bed For questions concerning the assembly of your bed please contact your dealer or Invacare customer service. 1. Place base and shear arm assembly on floor and lock all cas- tors. 2. Place foot section on shear arms at end of bed with lifting actuator. -
Page 12: Control Box
If the bed is provided with cable actuated foot section, follow step 5. 5. Unfasten cable from head section. Lift foot section deck and lay cable over tube and guide pulley. Lower foot section and then raise the knee pivot point. Attach cable fitting to bottom hole of deck bracket with clevis pin provided. -
Page 13: Wiring
After completion of assembly, always check that bed is fully func- tional before placing patient in bed. 2.4 Disassemble the Alegio NG bed 1. Lock all castors. Remove all accessories, end boards and mattress. 2. Bring bed to its lowest height position and adjust all mattress support platform to horizontal. -
Page 14: Operating The Bed
3.2 Operating the braking castors Set-off from the castors might under special conditions appear at different types of absorbing floor covering - includ- ing untreated or badly treated floors. In matters of doubt, Invacare recommends to place a suitable kind of protec- ®... -
Page 15: Adjustment Of Leg Section
2) Releasing the brake: Step on the release pedal. Operating the steerable castor The Alegio NG with central braking system may be equipped with a steerable castor. The steerable castor is operated by means of the central braking pedal. 1) Activating the steering: If the brake is in neutral, step on the green pedal. -
Page 16: Accessories
A minimum of 2 persons are required to emergency release a mattress section. Both persons hold the mattress section. One person pulls out the pipe pin. Both slowly lower the mattress section until it is completely down. 4. Accessories 4.1 Mounting/dismounting bed end onto U-bracket style fitting Mounting Lower the bed end in the U-bracket fitting. -
Page 17: Mounting / Dismounting The Steel Verso 11 Side Rail
4.3 Mounting / dismounting the steel Verso 11 side rail Mounting The side rail must be mounted according to the side rails assembly instructions. Tighten the side rail with the finger screws. Dismounting Loosen the finger screws and remove the side rail. Operating Up: Lift up on the top tube of the side rail with a rotating motion toward the head end of bed. -
Page 18: Mounting/Dismounting The Line And Britt V Side Rail
4.4 Mounting/dismounting the Line and Britt V side rail Mounting the Line and Britt V side rail 1. Mount one end at a time. Lift the upper bar (the release buttons must face up/outwards) (A). 2. Press the locking pin at the end of the side rail with a finger. 3. -
Page 19: Lifting Pole
4.5 Lifting pole Position the lifting pole in such a way that the handle extends inwards across the bed. Always lock lifting pole with thumb screw. If the lifting pole is used while the handle has been turned away from the bed - the bed can tip when the handle is used. -
Page 20: Mattress
The maximum mattress height in combination with a given side rail is stated in the table. The Alegio NG is equipped with mattress support brackets. These brackets must be properly installed on both sides of the bed, in combination with the correct mattress size, to prevent patient entrapment and risk of suffocation. -
Page 21: Transport Trolley
4.8 Transport trolley Beforehand, lock the brakes of 2 bottom castors of the base by positioning them upward to avoid that they touch the ground during the manipulation. 1) Mount foot section onto these tubes (1) with motor facing away from trolley cross-channel (5). Secure foot section to trolley with finger knobs. - Page 22 3) Align square glide bushings of base assembly with brackets (4) and roll onto trolley as far as possible. Lift end of base assembly into a vertical position, allowing the square glide bushings to engage into the brackets (4). Secure base to trolley with spring pins. 4) Place Verso II Rails (if applicable) into cross-channel of trolley (5).
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Page 23: Order Numbers For Accessories
5. Order numbers for accessories 1552556-0102 ............Vibeke NG, wooden bed ends, cherry, (for steel side rails) 016609.01 . -
Page 24: Cleaning And Maintenance
6. Cleaning and Maintenance 6.1 Cleaning The bed does not tolerate cleaning in automatic washing plants or the use of water-jet based cleaning equipment. Please make sure the power plug is removed from the socket outlet before cleaning. The bed should be washed down using a wet sponge, cloth or brush. Use ordinary household cleaning agents. -
Page 25: Maintenance Chart
6.2 Maintenance chart Service and maintenance of the Alegio NG must only be performed by personnel who have received the necessary instruc- tion or training. Bed/Id. no.: Date: Initials: Visual inspection of all parts of the bed (plastic deformation and/or wear and tear of welded joints). -
Page 26: Maintenance
- Every two year Service should be performed after the maintenance chart. See chapter 6.2 - Maintenance chart. Modification of Alegio NG is strictly forbidden without authorization of Invacare 6.4 Lubrication plan We recommend lubricating the bed according to the following instructions: Points of rotation in mattress support and base frame - Lubricate with oil. -
Page 27: Electrical System
7. Electrical system Voltage supply: 230 V ~ 50 Hz. Max. current input: 2 A. Voltage output: 24 V ~ max. 70 VA. Intermittent (periodic motor operation): 10%, max. 2 min/18 min. Sound level: 45/50 dB(A) Protection class: IPX6 Insulation class: II, type B. Alternating current: Direct current: Type B Applied part:... -
Page 28: Trouble-Shooting The Electrical System
7.1 Trouble-shooting the electrical system Symptom Possible cause Remedy 1) Motor plug not pushed fully into 1) Push the motor plug right into the control box. control box. The motor is not running. 2) The motor is defective. 2) Replace the motor. The relay in the control box makes a clicking noise. -
Page 29: Electro Magnetic Compliance (Emc)
Guidance and manufacturer´s declaration – electromagnetic emission The medical bed Alegio NG 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. -
Page 30: Guidance And Manufacturer's Declaration - Electromagnetic Immunity
Guidance and manufacturer´s declaration – electromagnetic immunity The medical bed Alegio NG 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. - Page 31 Portable and mobile RF communications equipment should be used no closer to any part of the EQUIPMENT medical bed Alegio NG including cables, than the recommended separation distance calculated from the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter.
- Page 32 RF transmitters, an electromagnetic site survey should be considered. If the measured field strength in the location in which the medical bed Alegio NG is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, the medical bed Alegio NG should be observed to verify normal operation. If abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may be necessary, such as re orienting or relocating the medical bed Alegio NG.
- Page 33 Alegio NG. The medical bed Alegio NG is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the medical bed Alegio NG can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining...
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Page 34: Technical Specifications
8. Technical specifications Further information available upon request of Invacare. 8.1 Dimensions All measurements are stated in cm. All angles are stated in degrees. All measurements and angles are stated without tolerances. Invacare reserves the right to change the stated measurements and angles. -
Page 35: Environmental Conditions
8.2 Environmental conditions Environment Conditions Relative Atmospheric Lighting Temperature humidity pressure conditions Storage From - 25° C 700 hPa + 70° C 1060 hPa Operating From + 5° C 700 hPa + 40° C 1060 hPa Be aware that when a bed has been stored under low temperatures, it must adjusted to operating conditions before use. -
Page 36: Weights
8.3 Weights Alegio NG Alegio NG complete standard bed excluding accessories ....65.0 kg Top frame – head section, Standard........ - Page 40 Italy Austria Belgium & Luxemburg France Switzerland INVACARE Austria GmbH INVACARE N.V. INVACARE Poirier S.A.S INVACARE Mecc San s.r.l. INVACARE AG Herzog Odilostrasse 101 Autobaan 22 Route de St. Roch Via dei Pini 62 Benkenstrasse 260 A-5310 Mondsee B-8210 Loppem, Brügge...
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