burmeier Vertica-Homecare, Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual for Vertica-Homecare Bed
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 When adjusting the bed, ensure that no obstacles such as, for example,
bedside lockers, windowsills, supply rails or chairs are in the way in order to
avoid damaging the bed or the obstacles.
 If other equipment (e.g. compressors for positioning systems, etc.) is attached,
ensure that all items of equipment are fixed securely and function properly.
Pay particular attention to:
- The safe hook-up of all loose connector cables, tubing, etc.
- Consult the manufacturer of the equipment in question, or the Burmeier
company, if there are any uncertainties.
 If any damage or malfunction is suspected, take the bed out of service:
- Unplug the bed from the mains supply immediately.
- Indicate clearly that the bed is “Out of order”.
- Report this immediately to the operator responsible.
 Route the mains cable in such a way that it cannot be pulled,
driven over or damaged by moving parts when the bed is
operated. Hazards due to electric shock and malfunctions can be
avoided in this way.
 Before moving the bed, always make sure that you have
unplugged it from the mains supply. Hang the mains cable in the
mains cable holder to ensure that it will not fall out or trail on the
floor.
 At regular intervals, carry out a visual inspection of the mains
cable to check for mechanical damage (scuffing, exposed wires,
kinks, pressure points, etc.). Such a check should be performed:
- Whenever the cable has been subjected to any mechanical
load, e.g. has been driven over by the bed itself or by an
equipment trolley;
- Whenever the cable has been bent, stretched or violently pulled,
e.g. due to the bed rolling away while it is still plugged into the wall
socket;
- Whenever the bed has been moved or relocated and before
plugging it back into the mains supply;
- Regularly, at least once a week, if the bed is in continuous
operation.
 Check the strain relief of the mains cable regularly to ensure that
the screws are tight and secure.
 Make sure that the mattress base has travelled to its lowest position
before leaving the patient unattended. In this way, you greatly
reduce the risk of the patient injuring himself/herself as a result of
falling when getting in or out of bed.