11
Contra-
indications
The bed is not suitable for use in the following situations:
• A domestic area, i.e. home healthcare.
• Outpatient care.
• By adult patients under 40kg (88 lb) in weight.
• By children under 12 years old.
The maximum recommended patient weight is 185kg (407 lb).
The safe working load (SWL) of the bed is 250kg (550 lb).
The safe working load is calculated as follows (in accordance
with IEC 60601-2-52):
Maximum patient weight.............................. 185kg (407 lb)
Mattress ......................................................... 20kg (44 lb)
Accessories (including attached loads) ........... 45kg (99 lb)
TOTAL
..................................................... 250kg (550 lb)
The recommended patient size is; weight equal or above
40kg (88 lb), height between 146cm (57 ins.) and 190cm (75 ins.)
and BMI equal or above 17.
At the discretion of the carer, patients taller than 190cm may be
accommodated by extending the bed - refer to “Bed length
adjustment” on page 27. Ensure that the patient’s height does not
exceed the
In-bed length
shown on page 68.
185 kg/
250 kg/
407 lb
550 lb
WARNING
If the combined weight of the mattress and accessories exceeds 65kg,
the maximum patient weight must be reduced accordingly.
kg
40
146
cm
BMI 17
