DEWERT or… the use of spare parts not manufactured or approved by DEWERT - these may not ensure adequate safety! Due to the policy of ongoing product improvement, DEWERT reserves the right to carry out...
Designated Use drive control unit is designed for installation in beds, chairs … for the disabled for the hospital sector drive control unit is not intended for use in the proximity high-frequency surgical equipment and defibrillators in an environment where inflammable explosive gases or vapours...
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. For this purpose, in the case of the CARE L/CARE/HOSP drive systems, DEWERT has additionally applied, fully or partially, a number of standards from the medical products sector, in order to facilitate use in medical products, e.g.
3. Getting to Know the System drive control unit is intended for the German market and complies with the Law applicable in Germany in implementation of relevant EC Directives. Product versions To operate the drive controls, further components such as slave drives, handset, locking device...
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ID 2 min./18 min. Protection classification........: I or II Current input of all slave drives ......: max. 8 A DC (short-time) Variations............: MCL CARE L/CARE/HOSP Protection category...........: IP44; IP66 Colours..............: see sales brochure Dimensions and weights Length x width x height of the control system...: 175 x 139 x 90 mm Weight...............:...
Fitting Caution! Only ever connect or disconnect electrical components when they are voltage-free. Included in the supply package is the drive control unit depending on the order a handset foot switch locking device or a supervisor and one or four slave drives. A battery backup system can also be connected (optional).
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It is important in the application that no mechanical forces (e.g. torsional forces etc.) are brought to bear on the drive controls or casing parts. Such forces can bring about damage (e.g. cracks) to the casing parts, as a result of which protection against moisture is no longer assured.
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d) Fitting the cover cap Fit the plug's pull-out safeguard (1) to the drive control unit (2) - in order to ensure faultless function, this must engage fully. Dismantling Loosen the plug's pull-out safeguard (1) by folding down, remove it and then the leads from the corresponding plug sockets.
5. Operation For drawing up the Operating Instructions for the end product, you can use the specialist information described herein. Please bear in mind that these instructions are intended for you as a specialist and not for the possibly non-professional operator of the end product. Prerequisites The functions of adjustment keys...
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Handset (example) The Handset of the type MEDIX IPROXX can be equipped with up to 10 adjustment keys. The control elements are assigned clear symbols which can be explained as follows: Functions-LED Battery control light/Power on Backrest down Footrest down Reset down back+foot rest...
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Handset with an integral blocking device (example) ® IPROXX handset is also offered with an integral blocking device via a magnetic lock ® and is then called IPROXX SE/SE+ . Scope of function and error signalling correspond to those of the standard handset (see page 11). Function LED Backrest down...
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Locking device (Example) Blocking switch blocked released Backrest blocked Foot rest blocked Stroke motors blocked Trendelenburg Antitrendelenburg Example of a control box with 3 blocking switches and 2 adjustment keys To guarantee first-fault security on using handsets which do not include this feature (e.g.
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Supervisor (Example) Blocking switch Adjustment keys Release key Trendelenburg Example of a Supervisor with 3 blocking buttons and 3 adjustment functions The supervisor control system gives the hospital/care staff over the drive control unit. To guarantee first-fault safety on using handsets without this feature (e.g. MEDIX), proceed as follows: "...
Maintenance and Repairs At regular intervals carry out the inspections in accordance with the BGV A2 (Instruction of the Professional Trade Association). The inspections must be performed by an electrical specialist. The recommended inspection period in accordance with the BGV A2 is: 6 months Check In addition to the above, the following checks should be carried out at shorter intervals:...
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3 or by persons who have taken part and successfully completed the corresponding training programs offered by DEWERT. After correctly changing the mains connection lead, check for safety and proper function. connecting cap service shaft Service shaft The service shaft allows you to easily replace damaged mains cables or primary fuses.
Graphical Symbols Conformity marks Protection classification II In order to guarantee the safety of Application part of Type B DEWERT products, a seal is attached I 66 to all DEWERTproducts. Opening the Protection category product damages the seal, thereby indicating that the drive system has Do not dispose of with the normal been altered or tampered with.
Design of the MCL Drive Control Unit Example: (Figure: MCL with all additional equipment) 1 2 3 4 Only connect the components as shown ! This can otherwise result in damage to the drive control unit! Pos. Part designation Description...
Trouble-shooter’s Guide to Detect and Eliminate Faults/Errors The following table has been developed to help you detect and eliminate common faults and errors. If you come across a fault/error that is not listed here, please contact your supplier. All of these faults/errors may only be inspected and rectified by specialists holding the qualifications as described on page 3.
Cleaning drive control unit has been designed to facilitate cleaning for the user, and this has been made even easier thanks to the large number of flat surfaces. drive control unit should be cleaned with a proprietary cleaning agent suitable for PC and SEBS using a damp cloth.
32278 Kirchlengern Germany hereby declares that the drive system described below CARE L/CARE/HOSP with DEWERT - slave drive and Accessory components DEWERT - is not a ready-to-use machine in keeping with the EC Machines Directive and, therefore, does not fully comply with the requirements of the Directive!
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Weststr. 1 32278 Kirchlengern Germany hereby declares that the drive system described below MCL CARE L/CARE/HOSP with DEWERT - slave drive and DEWERT - Accessory components meets the following EC Directives: Directive on Electromagnetic Compatibility 89/336/EWG (last amended by 93/68/EWG)
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Additional Information MCL Drive Control Unit (see system overview) For the CARE L/CARE/HOSP versions the following standards were applied Based on EN 60601-1:1990 +A1:1993 +A2:1995, Electro medical Equipment EN60601-1, main section 2 Environmental Conditions EN60601-1, main section 3 Protection against Electrical Shock Hazard...
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Additional Information MCL Drive Control Unit (cont.) For the CARE L/CARE/HOSP version the following Standards were applied Based on EN60601-2-38:1996 +A1:2000, Power-operated Hospital Beds EN60601-2-38, section 5.2 Classification of application part EN60601-2-38, section 5.3 Protection category of the system: min.IPX4 EN60601-2-38, section 22.2.102...
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