User Manual / CONVERTISS FOLDING PREMIUM
Made by NAUSICAA Medical S.A.S. / Approved by Ghizlane Labrosse (Biomedical Engineer)
4. FUNCTIONING
4.1 SPECIAL SAFETY WARNINGS
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The main control box comes already attached to the
knee break actuator with all the cables for the
actuators and the handset connected.
The knee break actuator should be mounted under
the bed frame so that the motor end (the end where
the cables connects to the actuator) is towards the
centre of the bed and the extending ram of the
actuator is connected to the moving knee break
section of the mattress platform.
In order to insert the securing pin into the end of the
extending ram you need to manually lift the knee
break and pull out the ram so that it is away from the
control box it is attached to, allowing you to insert the
locking pin. Please see image to the left.
The backrest actuator should then be mounted under the bed frame again so that the
motor end is towards the centre of the bed and the extending ram is connected to the
moving back rest section of the mattress platform.
Ensure all mounting pins are fully inserted through the bed frame mounting points on both
sides of the actuator and the spring loaded locking loops are in the closed position.
All the cables should be already attached to the control box and numbered 1 – 4 with a
tag on the opposite end where they connect into each actuator. The number inside the
control box (re circles above) should correspond with the same number on the other end
of each cable.
Number 1 cable should be connected into the backrest actuator.
Number 2 cable should be connected into Hi-Lo actuator at the foot end of the bed.
Number 3 cable should be connected into the backrest actuator.
Number 4 cable should be connected into the Hi-Lo actuator at the head end of the bed.
Pay attention to position the back and foot rest actuators correctly! They should
never be inverted.
•When making the adjustments make sure that no parts of the body of any patients, users and other
people, especially children, are positioned under any adjustable elements or under the bed frame to avoid
being caught and injured.
•Once you have made the necessary adjustments and positioned the bed rails correctly, make sure to lock
the backrest and leg adjustments possibilities with the hand control, to protect the patient from unwanted
movements (risk of crushing of his/her limbs).
• In case of use of accessories on the electric bed, make sure such accessories do not crush or cut the
patient with sharp edges during the legs and backrest adjustments. If this condition is not guaranteed, the
user must not proceed with the backrest and legs adjustments.
• Make sure the power cable and the hand control cable do not get caught anywhere or get damaged.
4.2 HAND CONTROL
The electric functions of the bed are activated by the patient and by the user with a hand control.
• The electric motors work if the corresponding buttons are pressed.
• It is possible to adjust different sections in both directions.
• The hand control can be attached to the bed where needed with a hook.
• The spiral cable allows freedom of movement.
4.2.1 HAND CONTROL USE
•Before each operation with the bed, make sure the power cable is not stretched, crushed or damaged in
any way.
•When making the adjustments, make sure there are no obstructions such as furniture or a ceiling inclination,
to avoid possible damages.
As with all electrical appliances, despite the compliance with prescribed values, it is not possible to totally
exclude the possibility of interferences from other electrical devices which might be nearby (for ex. the “buzz”
of a radio). In such a rare case, increase the distance of the bed from the interfering device, do not use the
same socket or temporarily disconnect such device.
Backrest adjustment / Folding & Unfolding the Bed
When the bed is in use these buttons are used to change the angle of the backrest. These
buttons are also used to fold and unfold the bed (see Section 3.1 Assembly on page 10 of
this manual for further details)
Leg support adjustment
When the bed is in use these buttons are used to change the angle of the leg support (knee
break).
Backrest and leg support combined adjustment (Auto-Contour)
When the bed is in use these buttons are used to change the angle of the backrest and the
angle of the leg support simultaneously.
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Make sure not to damage any cables. Verify that the cables are not tangled
and that they are not able to get caught in any in moving parts during use.
In case of replacement of any individual components, always make sure that
the electric plugs are then properly inserted into the controller. Only in this way
will the bed function properly.
3.1.1 Use of accessories
Apollo Healthcare Technologies can supply various accessories for use with this bed
including a lifting pole, bed lever and dynamic mattress systems. For correct installation of
accessories please refer to section 4 of this manual.
Use of non-Apollo Healthcare Technologies accessories is not advised. Installing
third party accessories could restrict the moving parts of the bed. The warranty
does not cover any damages caused by use of third party accessories and your
warranty could be void if third party accessories are installed and used.
3.2 Operations
Every time before using the bed, the user must make sure that:
•
the wheels of the bed are locked (see also chapter 4.3).
•
the power supply is compatible with the bed (230 Volt, 50 Hertz).
•
the power cable is plugged in and placed in such a way that it cannot be damaged.
•
the power cable, the motor cables and the hand control cable are not damaged by
any moving parts of the nursing bed.
•
there are no obstacles in the way such as bedside furniture or chairs.
•
all accessories used are installed correctly and do not restrict the free movement of any
part of the bed especially the backrest and knee break mattress platform.
•
all control functions have been accurately inspected (see also chapter 6.1) and are
working properly.
•
only after carrying out the above operations should the bed be regarded as safe to use.
3.2.1 Requirements of the installation site
•
Make sure there is enough space to safely allow the whole range of adjustments of the
bed. There should not be any furniture or other objects close to the bed such as window
cills.
•
If the bed is to be used on parquet floor, make sure that the use of wheels will not cause
any discolouring due to the parquet waterproof treatment. It is possible to use the bed
on tiles, carpets, laminated floors and linoleum.
•
A 230 volt power outlet, correctly installed, must be located as near as possible to the
bed.
•
If there is the need to use other accessories (such as compressor systems, bed levers
etc…), make sure they are correctly fixed and that they work properly. In particular, make
sure all different cables are safely connected and no moving part of the bed is restricted
from moving freely as it should. In case of questions or doubts please contact the
manufacturer of such accessories.
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2. GENERAL INFORMATION
Before using the bed:
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Read through this whole manual in order to avoid causing damages to
the bed due to improper use.
Before using the nursing bed, the user must verify its perfect functional status and complete
efficiency. This bed conforms to all the requirements of Directive 93/42/EEC for medical
products and it is classified as a Class I medical device.
This manual contains safety instructions which must be fully respected. All the people
involved with using the bed must know the complete contents of this manual and observe
the safety warnings listed herein.
Information for the owner:
•
Every electrical appliance may cause hazards if used incorrectly. Therefore, it is
necessary to instruct the user on how to use the nursing bed correctly.
•
Inform the user of where this manual will be kept.
2.1 Groups of people mentioned in this manual
The manual may refer to the following groups of people that are involved with installing,
inspecting using, testing or repairing the bed:
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Owner
The owner (for example: suppliers of medical products, dealers, health care
authorities, etc.) can be any physical person or judical body which uses the nursing
bed or under whose name the bed is being used. The owner is responsible for
providing the necessary information to the user.
•
User
the user is the person authorised to use the nursing bed and to carry out any
operations on the bed on the basis of his/her training, experience or education, and
who has been trained to use the bed. Furthermore, the user must be able to perform
basic safety checks on the bed, and also be able to recognise and avoid potential
hazards, as well as evaluating the condition of the patient.
• Patient
In this manual the term patient refers to the person who needs to be taken care of,
who might be sick or disabled and therefore in need of using this bed.
•
Specialised personnel
The term specialised personnel refers to the owners own technicians or personnel
from the owners appointed company who are authorised, on the basis of their
training or education, to deliver and assemble the bed.
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In such a rare case, increase the distance of the bed from the interfering device, do not
use the same socket or temporarily disconnect such device.
4.2 Hand control
The electric functions of the bed are activated by the patient and by the user with a hand
control.
•
The electric motors work if the corresponding buttons are pressed.
•
It is possible to adjust different sections in both directions.
•
The hand control can be attached to the bed where needed with a hook.
•
The spiral cable allows freedom of movement.
•
Individual functions of the bed can be locked using the hand control.
4.2.1 Hand control use
Backrest adjustment
When the bed is in use these buttons are used to change the angle of
the backrest.
Leg support adjustment
When the bed is in use these buttons are used to change the angle of
the leg support (knee break).
Backrest and leg support combined adjustment (Auto-Contour)
When the bed is in use these buttons are used to change the angle of
the backrest and the angle of the leg support simultaneously.
Height adjustment of the mattress base
When the bed is in use these buttons are used to change the height of
the mattress base. When the height is adjusted there is an automatic
horizontal positioning of the mattress base in the highest/lowest position.
Angle adjustment of feet – head section (Trendelenburg Tilt)
When the bed is in use these buttons can be used to lower the foot or
head section independently. When the height is adjusted there is an
automatic horizontal adjustment of the mattress base if lowered at the
feet in the highest position and/or in the lowest one.
Before lowering either section, you need to release the brake of the two wheels on the head
or foot panel end, to avoid possible damages to the floor.
Trendelenburg Tilt - is when the foot end is raised higher than the head end. This is
a potentially dangerous position for some patients. Trendelenburg Tilt should only
be used if appropriate medical advice has been obtained or if you are sure this
position is safe for the patient.
Nurse Lock-Out – Each pair of buttons on the handset can be individually locked out to
prevent unwanted operation. Using the blue key provided with the handset you can turn
the central lock to either UNLOCKED (12 o’clock position) or LOCKED (1 o’clock position).
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In such a rare case, increase the distance of the bed from the interfering device, do not
use the same socket or temporarily disconnect such device.
4.2 Hand control
The electric functions of the bed are activated by the patient and by the user with a hand
control.
•
The electric motors work if the corresponding buttons are pressed.
•
It is possible to adjust different sections in both directions.
•
The hand control can be attached to the bed where needed with a hook.
•
The spiral cable allows freedom of movement.
•
Individual functions of the bed can be locked using the hand control.
4.2.1 Hand control use
Backrest adjustment
When the bed is in use these buttons are used to change the angle of
the backrest.
Leg support adjustment
When the bed is in use these buttons are used to change the angle of
the leg support (knee break).
Backrest and leg support combined adjustment (Auto-Contour)
When the bed is in use these buttons are used to change the angle of
the backrest and the angle of the leg support simultaneously.
Height adjustment of the mattress base
When the bed is in use these buttons are used to change the height of
the mattress base. When the height is adjusted there is an automatic
horizontal positioning of the mattress base in the highest/lowest position.
Angle adjustment of feet – head section (Trendelenburg Tilt)
When the bed is in use these buttons can be used to lower the foot or
head section independently. When the height is adjusted there is an
automatic horizontal adjustment of the mattress base if lowered at the
feet in the highest position and/or in the lowest one.
Before lowering either section, you need to release the brake of the two wheels on the head
or foot panel end, to avoid possible damages to the floor.
Trendelenburg Tilt - is when the foot end is raised higher than the head end. This is
a potentially dangerous position for some patients. Trendelenburg Tilt should only
be used if appropriate medical advice has been obtained or if you are sure this
position is safe for the patient.
Nurse Lock-Out – Each pair of buttons on the handset can be individually locked out to
prevent unwanted operation. Using the blue key provided with the handset you can turn
the central lock to either UNLOCKED (12 o’clock position) or LOCKED (1 o’clock position).
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In such a rare case, increase the distance of the bed from the interfering device, do not
use the same socket or temporarily disconnect such device.
4.2 Hand control
The electric functions of the bed are activated by the patient and by the user with a hand
control.
•
The electric motors work if the corresponding buttons are pressed.
•
It is possible to adjust different sections in both directions.
•
The hand control can be attached to the bed where needed with a hook.
•
The spiral cable allows freedom of movement.
•
Individual functions of the bed can be locked using the hand control.
4.2.1 Hand control use
Backrest adjustment
When the bed is in use these buttons are used to change the angle of
the backrest.
Leg support adjustment
When the bed is in use these buttons are used to change the angle of
the leg support (knee break).
Backrest and leg support combined adjustment (Auto-Contour)
When the bed is in use these buttons are used to change the angle of
the backrest and the angle of the leg support simultaneously.
Height adjustment of the mattress base
When the bed is in use these buttons are used to change the height of
the mattress base. When the height is adjusted there is an automatic
horizontal positioning of the mattress base in the highest/lowest position.
Angle adjustment of feet – head section (Trendelenburg Tilt)
When the bed is in use these buttons can be used to lower the foot or
head section independently. When the height is adjusted there is an
automatic horizontal adjustment of the mattress base if lowered at the
feet in the highest position and/or in the lowest one.
Before lowering either section, you need to release the brake of the two wheels on the head
or foot panel end, to avoid possible damages to the floor.
Trendelenburg Tilt - is when the foot end is raised higher than the head end. This is
a potentially dangerous position for some patients. Trendelenburg Tilt should only
be used if appropriate medical advice has been obtained or if you are sure this
position is safe for the patient.
Nurse Lock-Out – Each pair of buttons on the handset can be individually locked out to
prevent unwanted operation. Using the blue key provided with the handset you can turn
the central lock to either UNLOCKED (12 o’clock position) or LOCKED (1 o’clock position).
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