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GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
Unplug the mains plug from the socket before moving the care bed and take care
to avoid dragging the mains plug across the floor when moving the bed.
The mains plug must always remain accessible to enable immediate cut-off by
unplugging the mains plug from the wall socket in case of emergency. The mains
cable must be free and not caught in anything, as it gets carried along when the
bed height is adjusted. Otherwise, the mains cable may be torn out and damaged.
In addition, the mains plug may be pulled out of its socket and electric leads
exposed as a result. If the mains cable or the mains plug are damaged, the relevant
part must be replaced. This work should only be carried out by the manufacturer or
authorised professionals.
When connecting the mains plug do not use multiple sockets since liquids may
penetrate into these (fire hazard and electric shock).
Before cleaning and disinfection the mains plug must be unplugged
and hung up safely. Plugs for the handset and the motors which are
inserted into the mattress base control box and motor unit must
remain plugged in. This is necessary to prevent water ingress into the
control box.
When the bed is stationary the castors must always be in the braked position. If
the castors are not braked, the bed can move when the occupant gets into and
out of bed, since the occupant uses the bed for support. Injury can result if the
care bed rolls away.
In order to move the care bed, the brakes on all four castors must be released and
the mattress base be adjusted to the lowest horizontal position.
The maximum duty cycle and the safe working load must not be exceeded
otherwise safe operation cannot be guaranteed (please refer to the Technical Data
in section 14).
The bed must not be used in rooms where there is a risk of explosion.
4.2
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR THE OPERATOR
With the help of this Instruction Manual, instruct each user in the safe operation of
this care bed before it is put into service for the first time.
Advise the user of any hazards which may occur if not handled correctly.
Only persons who have been properly instructed may operate this care bed. This also applies
for persons who only operate the care bed on a temporary basis.
According to the Medical Products Act (German abbreviation: MPG, Medizinproduktgesetz),
care beds are Class I active medical products.
Please observe your obligations as the operator in accordance with the Operators
of Medical Products Ordinance (Medizinprodukte-Betreiberverordnung, German
abbreviation: MPBetreibV), in order to ensure the permanently safe operation of this medical
product with no risk of danger to patients, users or third parties. If the care bed is used on a
long-term basis, checks for proper functioning and for any visible damage must be performed
and documented at least once a year. There is section
10.2
for this purpose.
4.3
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR THE USER
Ensure that the operator instructs you in the safe operation of this bed.
In addition, pay particular attention to the general safety information as described in
4.1
.
Adjustments of the bed must only be carried out by suitably instructed persons or in the
presence of an instructed person.
Make sure that the mattress base has travelled to its lowest position before leaving the patient
unattended. This will minimise the risk of injury to the patient when getting in or out of bed.
If there is a suspected fault or damage, unplug the mains plug from the socket. Clearly mark
the care bed as “Out of Order” and take it immediately out of service. Please inform the
person in charge without delay.