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Cleaning of the bed may only be carried out with a damp cloth.
If the bed is not used properly, dangers can occur through:
- Unauthorised operation of electrical functions during the uncontrolled
positioning of the bed,
- Using the bed for persons with a weight less than 40 kg, a height less than 140 cm and a
BMI less than 17.
- Operating functions of the bed by the patient without previous instruction,
- Simultaneous operation of electrical functions by different people,
- Connecting electrical devices to the bed that are not intended,
- Moving the bed by pulling the mains cable or side rails,
- Pulling the mains cable to remove the mains plug from the power supply,
- Lack of protection for the connection and supplied cables from sharp edges or other me-
chanical strains (e.g. running over the mains cable),
- Moving the bed on an unstable surface,
- Using the bed on a sloping surface with an angle of 10° or more,
- Devices that create strong electromagnetic fields and that may possibly influence the
control of the bed are not permitted in the direct vicinity of the bed (e.g. mobile phones).
- Before cleaning or servicing the bed, the mains plug must always be removed from the
power supply.
- Continuously dripping fluid in the motor unit area (e.g. in case of incontinence)
- Improper repair work on electrical installations
Safety notes – measures for the safe operation of hospital and nursing home beds:
- Electrical components on hospital and nursing home beds may only be repaired and
serviced by the manufacturer or by specialist personnel trained specifically by the man-
ufacturer. Otherwise, there is a danger that specific procedures will not be performed di-
rectly through lack of knowledge of product functionalities, leading to an increased risk of
electrical shock or fire.
- Electrical components on hospital and nursing home beds may be replaced only with the
original spare parts from the manufacturer, since replacement with incorrect components
can lead to a highly increased risk of electrical shock or fire.
- A safe location on the bed must be specified for the hand controls, so that playing with the
hand controls can be prevented.
- Cleaning the bed may only be carried out in accordance with the specifications in section
„Cleaning and Disinfection“ of these instructions for use, since increased risks could other-
wise occur for which the manufacturer can take no responsibility.
- If incontinent patients occupy the bed, an incontinence protection for the mattress must
always be used.
- If immobile patients/residents lie in the bed permanently, bed sores can occur if additional
lying aids (e.g. pressure sore mattresses) and other special nursing measures for pressure
sore prevention are not employed. Under no circumstances is this the responsibility of the
manufacturer of the bed.
- The product is explicitly not suitable for permanent use. If the specified operating time is
exceeded, the power unit can heat up, causing it to switch off automatically. The power unit