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Instruction manual - MULTILINE NEXT DC
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2.4
Intended use
The MULTILINE NEXT DC couch from GREINER GmbH is a medical couch for use by patients in health facilities
such as hospitals, clinics, medical practices and dialysis centres. It is intended exclusively for use inside buildings
and under normal environmental conditions.
The MULTILINE NEXT DC couch was specially developed for use in dialysis treatment, e.g. in a dialysis centre.
The safe working load of the couch is 220 kg.
The couch is used mainly as a place for sitting or lying while receiving a dialysis treatment.
The couch allows the convenient and comfortable positioning of the patient during dialysis therapy.
The user is supported in his or her work with regard to ergonomics and quality.
As a treatment couch for sitting and lying treatments or examinations.
The couch can be used for patient transport under certain conditions within buildings.
The intended users are trained and instructed medical personnel of the relevant department
(e.g.: nurses, carers, doctors, assistants, etc.).
Installation and commissioning by technical personnel of the operator or authorised specialist dis-
tributors, if necessary.
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Reasonably foreseeable misuse
Reasonably foreseeable misuse can lead to hazards.
Some examples of "reasonably foreseeable misuse" are given below.
(no claim to completeness)
Use in the vicinity of high-frequency surgical units, MRI units or defibrillators.
Use in an environment where flammable or explosive gases or vapours (e.g. anaesthetics) are to
be expected.
Use as a work chair.
Use in the operating theatre.
Use as operating chair or operating table.
Use as a spare hospital bed or spare bed.
Overloading of the couch above the specified safe working load.
Operation of the couch by patients without prior instruction.
Improper operation of electrical functions and uncontrolled positioning.
Outdoor use.
Use in wet areas, e.g. bathing establishments.
Use as a climbing aid (ladder).
Use as a children's toy, e.g. gymnastics or sports equipment.
Use as a vehicle or for the transport of goods.
Try to move the couch although the castors are in the braked position.
Pull on cables to move the couch.
Disconnect electrical connectors by pulling on the cable.
Cleaning in washing facility.
Cleaning with a spray lance of a high-pressure cleaner or water jet.
