Malsch Impulse KL Series, Instructions For Use Manual

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distances between walls, window benches or other ob-
jects must be observed. Safety distances depend on the
design and model of the clinical bed and are based on
height adjustments and tilting motion. The minimum dis-
tance is 30 mm.
16. The following subjects and actions are considered to be
‘Improper Use’:
Unauthorised activation of the electrical functions
Use of the bed by children under 12 years old
Moving the bed by pulling the mains cable or side
rail
Simultaneous adjustment of the clinical bed by sev-
eral people
Activation of the functions by patients without prior
instruction
Pulling the mains cable to remove it from the elec-
tricity supply
Moving the bed on a sloping or insecure surface
It is important that the following safety instructions are ob-
served to prevent the risk of danger or injury to both patient
and carer and also avoid any potential damage to the bed:
The mattress used must fulfill the applicable safety
standards
For safety reasons, the handle on the trapeze bar
should be replaced completely every 5 years.
Service and repairs on electrical components
should only be carried out using original replace-
ment parts from the manufacturer and must be car-
ried out by specially trained staff.
The clinical bed is not suitable for extended oper-
ation beyond the working cycle of 2 minutes. If the
mains adapter is overloaded or if it overheats, it will
shut off automatically. Further operation will then
only be possible after a cooling period of approx.
30 minutes. (Observe the drive manufacturer’s
notes on the rating plate!)
Obstruction any part of the bed mechanism must
be absolutely avoided, as this can lead to damage
or complete disabling of the drive mechanism due
to overheating.
Equally, the safe working load should not be ex-
ceeded.
If an immobile patient remains in the same position
for a longer period without use of positioning aids,