Operational Maintenance 10. 1 . Cleaning Guidelines 10.2. Sources of Dirt and Contamination 10.3. Recommended Cleaning Procedures Warranty, Servicing and Maintenance 11. 1 . Service Checklist Form Manufacturer’s Details Medstrom Solo + – User Manual – CRN-0000194, PRO00001, Revision 1.4...
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This User Manual contains safety information and operating instructions. Please retain for future reference. Medstrom Solo + – User Manual – CRN-0000194, PRO00001, Revision 1.4...
Label indicating the location of a possible trapping hazard: Risk of trapping fingers/hands. This label defines the required gap to be left between the head of the bed and the wall. Medstrom Solo + – User Manual – CRN-0000194, PRO00001, Revision 1.4...
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This label provides reference data for each removable part or accessory associated with the bed. For example, the sleep deck parts. Recommended patient size for the bed. Manual CPR label. Linen tray weight label. Medstrom Solo + – User Manual – CRN-0000194, PRO00001, Revision 1.4...
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The maximum weight of patient that the equipment is rated for (193 kg). Maximum Safe Working Load The maximum safe working load (weight) (258 kg). Manufacturer The manufacturer of the equipment (i.e. Medstrom) and their address. Medstrom Solo + – User Manual – CRN-0000194, PRO00001, Revision 1.4...
Do not use the bed for patients not meeting the patient recommendations given in section “7.2. Dimensions”. • Do not allow sitting on the bed if the sleep deck and mattress are not completely flat. Medstrom Solo + – User Manual – CRN-0000194, PRO00001, Revision 1.4...
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Don’t place hot items such as hair dryers or heated appliances on the bed/mattress. • If you use a mobility aid keep it within reach of your bed or device. Medstrom Solo + – User Manual – CRN-0000194, PRO00001, Revision 1.4...
5.2. Bed Frame Compatibility Caution: Where the mattress used on the bed is not supplied by Medstrom, the compatibility with the bed frame should be assessed independently. 5.3. Contraindications This medical device is not intended to be used for: •...
New beds are partly dismantled for ease of shipment and require some reassembly prior to use. If the installation is not carried out by Medstrom, proceed as follows: 1. Remove the protective wrapping and securing straps (red cable ties). 2. Attach the back rest and any accessories. Medstrom Solo + – User Manual – CRN-0000194, PRO00001, Revision 1.4...
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If abnormal operation is observed, cease usage of the electronic equipment until an acceptable configuration has been determined and verified. • The use of cables and accessories other than those specified by Medstrom may negatively affect EMC performance. Medstrom Solo + – User Manual – CRN-0000194, PRO00001, Revision 1.4...
1. Disconnect the mains cable from the mains power outlet and store the cable at the head end of the bed on the accessory hook. 2. Lock out all bed movement functions as described in section “8. 1 . Patient Handset” and section “8.2. Caregiver Handset”. Medstrom Solo + – User Manual – CRN-0000194, PRO00001, Revision 1.4...
Linen tray • Under-bed light • Catheter bag holders • X-ray cassette holder Options: • Straight side rails with four bars • Split side rails • X-ray cassette holding plates Medstrom Solo + – User Manual – CRN-0000194, PRO00001, Revision 1.4...
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CONSIDER using a free standing IV pole or other support for your additional equipment and reduce the risk of collision with moving parts of the bed. If in doubt, STOP, then contact your local Medstrom representative or local safety team for advice and support. Number...
Name Straight side rail 7.1. Accessory Attachments The Medstrom Solo + bed is equipped with the following inbuilt features to receive accessories: • Two sockets for a patient helper between the headboard and back rest. • Four sockets for IV poles, vertical oxygen cylinder holder or traction are located at the head and foot section of the bed (two at the head section and two at the foot section).
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Angled IV pole, one hand height adjustment, stainless steel hooks 9999AC00002CRM Vertical oxygen cylinder holder 9999FA00014-B Available Options Part Number X-ray cassette holding plates X-ray cassette holding plates 9999FA00025-A Medstrom Solo + – User Manual – CRN-0000194, PRO00001, Revision 1.4...
Up to 5 hours Humidity From 20% to 90% - to 30° without condensation Atmospheric pressure 700 to 1060 hPa Maximum temperature of parts 59.8°C (for electrical boxes) Sound level 41 dB Medstrom Solo + – User Manual – CRN-0000194, PRO00001, Revision 1.4...
Keep clear of the bed when it is being operated. Severe injury can result from crushing by moving parts. Be aware that bed sections can be operated under battery power even when the mains cable is disconnected from a mains power outlet. Medstrom Solo + – User Manual – CRN-0000194, PRO00001, Revision 1.4...
This will lower the bed to the ultra-low position. An audible signal will sound to alert the user of the reduction of the space between the floor and the bed. Medstrom Solo + – User Manual – CRN-0000194, PRO00001, Revision 1.4...
This will lower the bed to the ultra-low position. An audible signal will sound to alert the user of the reduction of the space between the floor and the bed. Medstrom Solo + – User Manual – CRN-0000194, PRO00001, Revision 1.4...
Straight side rails Operation: • To raise a side rail into position, hold and lift by the top bar towards the head end until the lock ‘clicks’ into place. Medstrom Solo + – User Manual – CRN-0000194, PRO00001, Revision 1.4...
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To attach a straight side rail, hold the folded side rail and align the axis with the opening on the sleep deck. Slot the side rail into place until fully secure. • To remove a straight side rail, pull the two clips and remove the side rail. Medstrom Solo + – User Manual – CRN-0000194, PRO00001, Revision 1.4...
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Right-hand split side rail (head end) • Right-hand split side rail (foot end) Split side rails Operation: • To raise a side rail into position, lift from the top rail and lock into place. Medstrom Solo + – User Manual – CRN-0000194, PRO00001, Revision 1.4...
The height of the bed can be adjusted using the patient (left image) or caregiver (right image) handsets. Press the up button to go up or the down button to go down, to the desired height. Medstrom Solo + – User Manual – CRN-0000194, PRO00001, Revision 1.4...
Electric adjustment of the back rest only occurs with the use of the patient (left image) or caregiver (right image) handsets. Operation: • Press the up back rest button to raise the back rest, or the down back rest button to lower the back rest. Medstrom Solo + – User Manual – CRN-0000194, PRO00001, Revision 1.4...
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Bilateral CPR handles Caution: This function should not be used as a simple back rest tilt adjustment. Improper use of the manual CPR release handles may degrade and damage the mechanism. Medstrom Solo + – User Manual – CRN-0000194, PRO00001, Revision 1.4...
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The cardiac chair function allows the patient to be placed in a full chair position. It combines movement of the back rest and the knee rest with the reverse Trendelenburg position in a continuous motion, using only one button. Medstrom Solo + – User Manual – CRN-0000194, PRO00001, Revision 1.4...
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Trendelenburg button. The function will pause to indicate when the sleep deck is back to horizontal. Release the button. • Continuing to hold the left-hand up Trendelenburg / reverse Trendelenburg button would allow the reverse Trendelenburg (feet down) movement to begin. Medstrom Solo + – User Manual – CRN-0000194, PRO00001, Revision 1.4...
To turn off the under-bed light, simultaneously press the down bed height button and the down knee rest button on the patient handset, or press the under-bed light button on the caregiver handset. Medstrom Solo + – User Manual – CRN-0000194, PRO00001, Revision 1.4...
To release the brake, using one foot, insert the toes under the brake bar and lift up (AutoSteer mode). Brake released – brake bar in up position Warning: Maintenance of the brake should only be carried out by an authorised Medstrom technician. Medstrom Solo + – User Manual – CRN-0000194, PRO00001, Revision 1.4...
It is recommended that when moving the bed it should be pushed and steered from the foot end of the bed. When travelling in a straight line along corridors or when leaving the bed unattended, the steering lock should be Medstrom Solo + – User Manual – CRN-0000194, PRO00001, Revision 1.4...
Check the position of any attached catheter bags before operating any of the bed articulation functions. It is recommended that the bed height is set at a minimum of 30 cm from the floor to avoid the catheter bag coming into contact with the floor. Medstrom Solo + – User Manual – CRN-0000194, PRO00001, Revision 1.4...
Do not raise split side rail from the underside; raise by pulling from top of the rail (see section “8.4.2. Split Side Rail Operation”). 9.3. Patient Helper with Adjustable Handle Maximum load for the patient helper is 75 kg. Medstrom Solo + – User Manual – CRN-0000194, PRO00001, Revision 1.4...
CONSIDER using a free standing IV pole or other support for your additional equipment and reduce the risk of collision with moving parts of the bed. If in doubt, STOP, then contact your local Medstrom representative or local safety team for advice and support. Two options are available: •...
The vertical oxygen cylinder holder is fitted via either of the two accessory sockets at either the head or foot end of the bed. This accessory accepts all cylinder dimensions. Vertical oxygen cylinder holder Identification label is on the holder: Part No. 9999FA00014-B Medstrom Solo + – User Manual – CRN-0000194, PRO00001, Revision 1.4...
Sources of dirt and contamination of a medical bed in use are: • Fabric dust coming from the bedding • Food residues • • Antiseptic liquids • Vomit, urine, excrement, blood, etc. Medstrom Solo + – User Manual – CRN-0000194, PRO00001, Revision 1.4...
This procedure is carried out without a patient in the bed. The objective being to disinfect all parts of the bed that regularly come into contact with hands, plus areas dirtied by liquid deposits, secretions, dust and food residues, etc. • Use locally approved cleaning materials and detergent/disinfectant solutions. Medstrom Solo + – User Manual – CRN-0000194, PRO00001, Revision 1.4...
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Clean the bed chassis, the elevation arms and the castors. • Clean the patient handset and cable, side rails, both orange CPR release handles and the catheter bag holder. Medstrom Solo + – User Manual – CRN-0000194, PRO00001, Revision 1.4...
Medstrom reserves the right to make changes to the design, characteristics and models without prior notice. The only warranty Medstrom makes is the express written warranty extended on the sale or rental of its products. Warranty may lose its validity in the following cases: •...
(raise bed up to highest, then lowest position. Same process with back rest and knee rests). Egress: Bed will initially raise if in low position. Date: Signed: Medstrom Solo + – User Manual – CRN-0000194, PRO00001, Revision 1.4...
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