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Page 3: ... USE 21 8 1 OPERATIONAL LIMITS 21 8 2 GENERAL SAFETY 21 8 3 PREPARING FOR START 22 8 4 BRAKE SYSTEM 23 8 5 SIDE RAILS AND MATTRESSES 23 8 5 1 MATTRESS THICKNESS 24 8 5 2 OPERATING THE WOODEN FULL LENGTH SIDE RAILS 24 8 5 3 OPERATING THE MEDICAL SIDE RAILS 24 8 6 EMERGENCY PULLING OUT OF THE BED END 25 8 7 OPERATING THE BACKREST SECTION 26 8 8 LEG SECTION 26 9 DISASSEMBLING THE BED FOR TRANSPORT 28...
Page 4: ... Other issues e mail address biuro rehabed com pl phone 48 608 727 090 Each serious incident connected with the device should be reported to Reha Bed Sp z o o and the competent authority of the Member State where the device is used Please provide the product serial number LOT in all correspondence You can find it on the identification labels which are located on the inside of the backrest section ...
Page 5: ...ame It is not intended for patients weighting less than 40 kg The bed is intended for one person only The bed is designed to support the patient s weight as described above while sleeping or resting It assists in the care and or ensures comfort for the patient or caregiver when the bed is used in long term care facilities It is the carer s responsibility to determine that the patient is both menta...
Page 6: ...ient below 146 cm or above 185 cm Inappropriate BMI of the patient below 17 Inadequate weight of the patient less than 40 kg Consider the presence of other contraindications that are specific for the patient of the care environment ...
Page 7: ...ns of thebed s frame The bed is not suitable for users with a height less than 146 cm incase of doubt please contact the local distributor importer or manufacturer The bed is not suitable for users weighting less than 40 kg in case of any doubt please contact thelocal distributor importer or manufacturer The bed is not suitable for users with a BMI less than 17 in case of any doubt please contact ...
Page 8: ...sponsible care person or nurse The bed is not intended for patient s transportation The manufacturer allows moving the bed with patient within the room to clean or gain access to the patient The transportation should take place while maintaining the patient in the horizontal lying position Side rails must be installed on both sides of the bed on the side of the wall as well Standard height side ra...
Page 9: ...nufacturer this poses a risk of danger Precautions are to be taken when routing cables from external equipment around the bed to ensure that they do not become squeezed trapped or damaged risk of electric shock and or fire All electrical components that are related accessories which are damaged must be immediately withdrawn from service and replaced damaged electrical components may present a risk...
Page 10: ...ort it is not to be moved out of the room it is located in with a patient occupying the bed Risk of patient carer injury If the bed is to be moved within the room with an occupant in the bed a risk assessment in line with local health and safety policy is to be undertaken in order to ensure that neither staff or patients are put at risk when moving the bed this is dependent on the situation and lo...
Page 11: ...g term exposure to moisture may have a detrimental effect on parts of the bed s frame Do not use side rails to transport the bed risk of damage Do not transport the bed over threshold risk of damage When using the bed s functions make sure that no furniture or other things such as a bedside table are not an obstacle Make sure that the bed is positioned in an appropriate distance from walls other f...
Page 12: ...on 13 2 Safe working load Refer to section 13 2 Marking of the medical device Determination of minimum physical requirements for adults From the left minimum patient weight minimum patient height minimum BMI value of the patient Mattress suitability Refer to section 14 1 Warning knee break intended purpose Knee break to be used for lifting patient legs only Warning dynamic mattress Dynamic mattres...
Page 13: ...roduct be careful when transporting on the transport stand and assembly Certification mark Product meets the requirements of the EC Directive on medical devices 2017 745 MDR Manufacturer data DOM Date of manufacturing LOT Serial number Reference number Product code ...
Page 14: ...4 Backrest mattress platform 5 Backrest section ratchet 6 Leg section mattress platform 7 Leg section ratchet 8 Side rail release button 9 Castor 10 Foot end 11 Lifting pole optional not visible During assembly disassembly and regular operation particular attention should be paid to the risk of hand injury The bed cannot be used in case a screw is missing ...
Page 15: ...bled by two persons For assembly clear the intended area playing particular attention to the fact that any movement of the bed will not be obstructed Apply the brakes to the castors 6 1 ASSEMBLING THE MATTRESS PLATFORM Fit the castors by sliding them into the sleeves in the back frame and leg frame Tighten the set screws located in the wheel sleeves 4 pcs Release the brakes in two castors in one m...
Page 16: ... the castors are braked before assembly commences Fit bed end sliding the spigot into the platform end and determine the position of the dome head screws and set screws Tighten all set and dome head screws making sure the set screws are tightened before tightening the dome head screws Repeat for the other bed end The bed cannot be used if any of the set screws or locking screws is missing the risk...
Page 17: ...o the other end of the top side rail Slide the finger assembly inside the channel It is recommended that a second person holds the rail at this point Whilst holding the top side rail slide the plastic spacer block into the channel and place the upper finger of the bottom finger set through the hole in the lift wire as shown on below picture and into the other end of the lower side rail and lift th...
Page 18: ...crews is missing the risk of the bed s collapsing 6 2 FITTING THE MEDICAL SIDE RAILS To fit the side rails follow the below instructions Insert the side rail s pivots into the mounting bush in the mattress platform as shown on the right The side rails should be placed evenly into both mounting bushes Note 1 Make sure that the side rails release button is positioned near to the foot end Note 2 The ...
Page 19: ...with wooden side rails Has all packaging been removed e g cable ties securing the platform sections Is the bed clear of obstructions Do the side rails raise lower smoothly and lock automatically in the raised position Has a risk assessment been performed on the suitability of the bed and any ancillary equipment for the user Has the bed if necessary been cleaned and disinfected before use In order ...
Page 20: ...ined person as soon as possible preferably before the use of this product It is the responsibility of the end user to ensure they have received sufficient training to use the bed and any associated accessories safely and correctly It is the responsibility of the trained person to ensure that users are able to use this bed and any additional accessories in a safe and proper way If the above mention...
Page 21: ...tors have been applied It is forbidden to start and use the product with defects that may pose a risk to users or other persons If children adults with reduced cognitive learning abilities or even pets pose a potential risk of intentional or unintentional manipulating the bed consider its suitability for use during the initial risk assessment of the patient product Two bed ends made of powder coat...
Page 22: ...ocking the wheels make sure that they are parallel to the length of the bed and inwards they cannot pose a tripping risk Note All four wheels should be locked to eliminate the accidental movement of the bed Ensure the bed is level placed horizontally on the flat surface so all the castors touch the ground and all mechanical functions work properly Before operating the bed ensure the patient is pos...
Page 23: ...u can order a height extension to wooden rails Characteristics of the mattresses and the side rails tested and approved by the manufacturer can be found in the section 14 1 Manufacturer only recommends the use of manufacturers side rails with this bed Manufacturer does not recommend the use of the Aries bed and side rails when caring for individuals who are less than 146cm in length It is the equi...
Page 24: ...tresses used are of the correct size and type and have been fitted correctly Incorrect mattress specification could lead to an entrapment and or falls hazard Ensure the mattress fitted is used with a compatible side rail 8 5 2 OPERATING THE WOODEN FULL LENGTH SIDE RAILS To lower side rails Lift the side rails gently vertically upwards Press the release button for side rails Gently lower the side r...
Page 25: ...tween side rails In the absence of supervision of the patient if such circumstances occur the bed should be set to the highest position of side rails on both sides of the bed Unlocking and lowering them can be done only by the person responsible care person or nurse Do not use side rails to transport the bed the risk of damaging side rails bed s frame Do not use side rails as a positioning and or ...
Page 26: ...fitted with an adjustable leg section The operation of the leg section is dependent on the position of the ratchet as detailed below Setting the leg section Lift the leg section manually with the use of handles so that the ratchet engages in the selected position once engaged the leg section will be supported by the ratchet To lower the leg section unlock reset the ratchet with the use of handles ...
Page 27: ...ction is only to be used for the lifting of a patient s legs any other use may damage the bed frame The backrest section is only to be used for the lifting of a patient s back any other use may damage the bed frame ...
Page 28: ...es from the channel Carefully remove all side rails Relocate the finger assemblies into the channel see section 6 3 Re fit the retaining screw into the channel Repeat for the other side of the bed Wooden bed ends Unfasten 2 dome head screws above the mattress platform near to the removed bed end Loosen 4 set screws under the mattress platform near to the removed bed end Do not fully remove these s...
Page 29: ...latform Loosen set screws in the centre of the bed s frame Hold both parts of the mattress platform split the bed in two parts and gently lay it on the floor consider the assistance of an additional person if possible Lock wheel brakes Loosen the set screws secured the wheels in their mounting sleeves Remove the wheels from the mounting sleeves The bed cannot be transported if any fixing is missin...
Page 30: ...he cleanest parts of the bed and systematically moving to the dirtiest parts Extra care should be taken around areas where excess dirt or dust may gather The cloth should be changed during the cleaning process if it becomes soiled Wipe down with a clean cloth moistened with a mild detergent and dilute with warm water 40 C Rinse with cold clean water and a clean cloth and allow to fully dry before ...
Page 31: ...ective cover to minimize contact of these measures with the skin Always check what neutralizing agent is recommended by the manufacturer Decontamination procedure performed by an unauthorized person pose a threat to the person as well as the environment The bed manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any loss or damage caused by improperly conducted decontamination ...
Page 32: ...owing the guidelines in this Instruction Manual All accessories and additional equipment are fitted in a right way 11 1 GENERAL MAINTENANCE The manufacturer recommends that the beds are serviced once yearly as a minimum Please act accordingly with the following instructions Failure to perform inspections at the recommended frequency could adversely affect the basic operation of the bed and consequ...
Page 33: ...ification remove thebed from use until the dimension of the gap in question has been confirmed If in doubt about correct replacement of a component contact your local distributor or seller Refer to the parts list for part codes and assembly detail Copies are available from your local distributor or importer Contact details can be found in section 1 1 of the booklet 11 2 SERVICE LIFE The service li...
Page 34: ...p in diagnosing the fault or contact the service department Fault Possible cause Remedy The bed instable Dome head and or set screws loose Tighten dome head and or set screws During the adjustment and maintenance attention should be paid to ensure that no part of the body is found in the potentially hazardous section movable headrest section leg section high low system side rails ...
Page 35: ...fe follow local recycling policies The steel plastic and wooden components are also to be separated and disposed of following the local recycling policy as these can also be recovered and recycled The bed is to be decontaminated before disposal to avoid risk of cross contamination ...
Page 36: ...he floor which can be achieved by the mattress support platform in normal use 13 2 MAXIMUM LOAD Aries Lifting pole Safe working load 215 kg 80 kg Maximum User weight 178 kg The safe working load is the sum of the weight of patient user mattress accessories loads carried by accessories excluding the patient s weight The above listed maximum loads refer to a bed used by one person only The bed is no...
Page 37: ...n for use and adjustment of side rails should be aware of the potential risk regarding entrapment and or suffocation when the bed is in use When positioning and adjusting the side rails make sure that all spaces between side rails mattress and bed frame will not block the patient s head and body Furthermore the size and physiological condition of the patient should be considered Conduct an assessm...
Page 38: ...e case of doubts please contact the supplier or the manufacturer It is forbidden to use accessories that have not been approved or are not intended for use with the bed the risk of danger due to incompatibility regarding the combination of products The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or incidents connected with the use of unapproved accessories If the height extension for side rai...
Page 39: ...er pose a risk of entrapment for the bed user The manufacturer deems the listed above foam mattresses to be suitable for use with the Aries side rail however a patient risk assessment must be performed to ensure the gap between the top of the mattress and top of the side rail when fully lowered is acceptable and will not introduce a hazard to the patient when entering exiting the bed If the dynami...
Page 40: ...itted around the main section of the mattress platform serious damage could occur to various components of the bed If in doubt contact your local provider or the manufacturer 14 2 LIFTING POLE Optionally the bed can be equipped with a lifting pole with a triangular handle with an adjustable length of the belt In order to install the lifting pole Lock all 4 wheels Select one of the two lifting pole...
Page 41: ...g pole in a place that is not intended for this purpose poses a risk of damage to health or an accident In order to ensure the user s safety while using the lifting pole make sure that the lifting pole has been properly installed ...
Page 42: ... caused by inadequate use or use inconsistent with the instructions for use e g storage maintenance broken seals mechanical damages 6 The concept of repair does not include actions determined in this instruction manual which should be carried out by the user on his own 7 The warranty is extended for the period during which the product is under repair If a defect as a defect covered by the warranty...
Page 43: ...hit breaking the railings by leaning or sitting on the product etc e The product was damaged as a result of external factors e g through contamination flooding of actuators or the control box use of the bed in inadequate conditions and if the product was damaged due to the user s fault e g during the use of a damaged product or inappropriate equipment overloading the bed etc f The product was used...
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