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tation, as well as the specific product instructions for use for the bed and for the side guard.
- Only side guards may be used on the beds which are also permitted for that particular bed
type, since increased risk of accident could otherwise occur.
- The side rails/side guards must be checked for possible damage each time before they are
used, and checked that they are securely attached to the bed and that the safety lock functions
correctly! Details on the correct handling of the side guard can be found in the respective prod-
uct instructions for use.
- The use of the handset by the resident/patient himself lies exclusively at the discretion of and
in the responsibility of the medical supervision and nursing staff in charge. Corresponding
measures should be noted in the shift report or in the nursing documentation to guarantee a
correct shift handover and traceability of usage rights.
- If the handset is not to be used by the resident/patient himself, then it must be protected from
being accessed by this person and from becoming trapped, for example by attaching it to the
foot end of the bed.
- The handset must not fall on the ground, be subject to heavy weight or have liq-
uids poured on it. It should be cleaned with cleaning cloths used for computer key-
boards. If there is damage to the mechanics or from dampness, the remote control must
be replaced immediately. The cables must also be checked at frequent regular
intervals.
- The mains connection cables must be protected from damage during operation and when the
bed is transported/moved:
The cable must be safely prevented from being badly twisted, pulled, bent, folded or even
squashed. When moving the height adjustment of a bed, make sure that the connection ca-
ble is free and can freely follow the movement of the bed at all times. The cable may not be
stretched tight. The cable may not become trapped, for example under or behind another item
of furniture or under the legs/castors of the bed. Otherwise damage could be caused to the
mains supply cable or to parts of the covering. For this purpose, unused mains cable should be
folded together in a figure of eight loop and held together with a strong rubber band. Alter-
natively the Linet mains cable hook can be used (see following diagrams). Under no account
may fixed cable binders be used, since these could damage the mains cable if it is subject to
unintentional tension.
- It is essential that the cable is prevented from being dragged across the floor or even being
squashed or run over with the bed castors when the bed is transported. For this purpose the
Linet mains cable hook can be used. (see following figure)
- The mains cables must undergo a precautionary visual inspection at brief intervals, for ex-