Instruction manual
VitalFlex Elite LTC Bed
Last update:03.16.2021
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2.2
Unauthorized use
All uses deviating from the intended use, which can then also lead to hazards.
These include, for example:
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The load on the healthcare bed exceeds the permissible safe working load (see par. 13.1 and
nameplate on the bed frame)
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Operation of the care bed by the patient or resident who has not received any instruction.
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Use of the care bed for children.
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Try to move the nursing bed in the braked position.
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Use of the nursing bed on a non-horizontal surface (max. inclination 5°)
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General provisions for the user
The nursing bed may only be used for its intended purpose.
When erecting, operating, and using the bed, it must comply with the generally recognized
rules of technology as well as the occupational health and safety and accident prevention
regulations.
If the nursing bed is in a faulty condition in which the patient / occupant, nursing staff or third
parties could be endangered, operation must not be started.
3.1
User qualification
The healthcare bed may only be operated by persons who have the appropriate training or
experience for proper handling.
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Safety instructions
4.1
General safety instructions
Possible potential dangers which may occur despite proper operation must be pointed out
separately during the instruction. Before initial operation, the user/care personnel must read the
operating instructions carefully and in detail.
No objects or body parts of persons may be in the movement area of the bed while the
adjustment functions are being actuated. Risk of being crushed!
Ensure that the nursing bed cannot be operated by children playing and that there are no pets
under the bed when the bed is adjusted.
If the psychological or mental condition of the patient requires it, the hand control must be locked
via the lock switch on the back of the hand control (nurse key). The locking function is described
in detail in par. 7.3. For this patient group it may also be necessary to place the hand control
outside the patient's access area to avoid the danger of strangulation by cables.
Bed adjustments may only be carried out by instructed persons or in the presence of an
instructed person.
If a possibly necessary side guard (side rail) is used, pay particular attention to the following
instructions:
Only use side rails approved by Vital Mobility as optional accessories.
Only instructed personnel may operate the side rails.
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