burmeier Vertica-Homecare, Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual for Vertica-Homecare Bed
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Contents
1 FOREWORD ...................................................................................................................6
2 GENERAL INFORMATION .............................................................................................7
2.1 Definition of the Groups of Persons Involved ...................................................... 7
2.2 Safety Instructions ................................................................................................... 8
2.2.1 Explanation of the Safety Symbols Used .................................................. 8
2.2.2 Safety Information for the Operator ......................................................... 9
2.2.3 Safety Information for the User .................................................................. 9
2.3 Product Description .............................................................................................. 12
2.3.1 Intended Use .............................................................................................. 12
2.3.2 Use for the Intended Purpose .................................................................. 12
2.3.3 Contraindications ...................................................................................... 13
2.3.4 Side Effects.................................................................................................. 14
2.3.5 Special Features ........................................................................................ 14
2.3.6 Materials Used ............................................................................................ 14
2.3.7 Structural Design ........................................................................................ 15
3 INITIAL SERVICE ..........................................................................................................16
3.1 Checklist: Inspection by the User ........................................................................ 17
3.2 Location Requirements ........................................................................................ 18
4 OPERATION ................................................................................................................19
4.1 Moving and Braking the Bed .............................................................................. 19
4.2 Electric Drive System ............................................................................................. 20
4.2.1 Special Safety Information on the Electrical Actuator System ........... 20
4.2.2 Patient Handset ......................................................................................... 22
Sleep position ........................................................................................................ 22
4.2.3 NURSE Handset (Stand-Up Function) ...................................................... 26
4.2.4 Battery Pack (Rechargeable Batteries) ................................................. 26
4.3 Stand-up function ................................................................................................. 28
4.3.1 General Description .................................................................................. 28
4.3.2 Safety Precautions for Stand-Up Function ............................................. 28
4.3.3 NURSE Handset (Stand-Up Function) ...................................................... 29
4.3.4 Preparing the Stand-Up Function............................................................ 30
4.3.5 Removing the Headboard / Footboard ................................................ 31
4.3.6 Activating Stand-Up Function ................................................................. 34
4.3.7 Using the Stand-Up Function .................................................................... 35
4.3.8 Using the Pivoting Footboard as a Table (Optional)............................ 36
4.3.9 Ending the Stand-Up Function ................................................................. 37
4.4 Manual Adjustments ............................................................................................. 38
4.4.1 Safety Information ..................................................................................... 38
4.4.2 Emergency Release of the Backrest (CPR) ........................................... 39
4.4.3 Bed Extension (Optional) .......................................................................... 40
4.4.4 Extending the Mattress Base .................................................................... 41
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