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Operation
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Operation
The chapter operation describes the functions of the couch and its performance features.
Prerequisites for operation
The couch may only be operated and used in accordance with its intended use, the generally recognised rules of
technology and the national occupational safety and accident prevention regulations valid at the place of use (see
2.4 Intended use).
In Germany, the provisions of the Medical Devices Act (MPG), the Medical Devices Operator Ordinance
(MPBetreibV) and the relevant statutory regulations must be observed.
To ensure safe operation, the following points must be strictly observed.
Before using the couch, the user must familiarise him- or herself with the contents of this manual
and observe the safety instructions for the individual points of danger.
The couch must be cleaned first and then disinfected (see 6 Cleaning and disinfection) before com-
missioning and before any further use (occupation by a new patient). A functional check must then
be carried out afterwards (see 3.7 Check before commissioning and reassignment).
The couch does not have an EMERGENCY STOP command device. Access to the mains plug must
therefore be guaranteed at all times in order to allow the deactivation of the couch in an emer-
gency situation by disconnecting the mains plug.
Avoid mechanical stress on the mains cable or plug. Do not crush or trap the mains cable any-
where. Carry out an immediate visual check after each mechanical load on the mains cable or plug.
Tighten all handwheels, clamping levers and clamping screws etc., including those on accessories,
before use.
Due to the widely differing stresses, operating conditions and frequencies at the place of use, the
setting by the manufacturer of a central specification for the frequency of safety inspections does
not make sense. In accordance with the Medical Device Operator Ordinance (MPBetreibV), the op-
erator must specify the test period for the safety inspection on the basis of a risk assessment (see
2.2.1 Safety inspection).
4.1
Safety instructions for operation
When adjusting the couch, ensure that there are no limbs of the patient, user or other persons, especially chil-
dren playing between the lower and upper sections, as well as between the back or armrest(s) or the leg section
and the floor, which could be trapped and injured. Pets should generally be kept away from the couch and no
other objects should be stored under the couch. Ensure that the couch does not get caught on walls or furniture.
DANGER
Risk of injury due to unintentional movements of the couch.
The couch is not intended for unsupervised use by children or handicapped persons. In such situa-
tions, always ensure that the electrical adjustment functions are disabled as long as there is no
trained user on site.
Keep the magnetic key separate from the hand control at all times.
(see 4.3.1 Unlocking and locking the hand control)
The couch may only be occupied by one person at a time.
The safe working load must not be exceeded and must be evenly distributed on the lying surface.
Do not sit or rest on the backrest upholstery, the legrest upholstery, the arm support or the footrest.
CAUTION
Risk of falling or injury if lying position is set too high.
In order to avoid or reduce injuries caused by falling, we recommend (except when carrying out
care measures on the patient) moving the couch to the lowest position. This generally applies
when moving the couch (see 4.11 Driving) and in particular when transporting and sitting down
and standing up of the patients (see 4.14 Patient transportation and 4.13 Sitting down and stand-
ing up of the patients).
When operating other devices on or near the couch, that are equipped with cables, air hoses or similar, make
sure that these lines cannot get trapped in the moving parts of the couch or be damaged in any other way.
WARNING
Risk of injury due to the use of unsuitable accessories.
Only original accessories from GREINER GmbH may be used.
The attachment of accessories from other manufacturers (e.g. fixing belts etc.) lies within the re-
sponsibility and duty of care of the operator.
