2. GENERAL INFORMATION
Before using the bed:
•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 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 somehow involved with using the bed:
• Owner
The owner (for example: suppliers of medical products, dealers, health care authorities, etc.) can be any physical person
or juridical 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 authorized 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
recognize and avoid potential hazards and evaluate 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.
• Specialized personnel
The term specialized personnel refers to the owner’s co-operators who are authorized, on the basis of their training or
education, to deliver and assemble.
2.2 SAFETY WARNINGS
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2. GENERAL INFORMATION
Before using the bed:
•
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:
•
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.
The nursing bed is a high technology product, therefore make sure to read the complete manual when delivered. Make
sure to use the nursing bed only if it is in good condition.
The goal of the safety warnings is to avoid injuries to people.
2.2.1 SAFETY SYMBOLS USED
The following symbols appear in this manual:
Warnings against injuries
This symbol indicates the presence of dangerous power voltage which could jeopardize the user’s life.
This symbol indicates the presence of hazards which might jeopardize the user’s life and cause health problems.
Warnings against damages to property
This symbol indicates a potential damage to things or properties. Damages to the bed mechanism, to its materials
or to the environment might occur.
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2.2 Safety warnings
The nursing bed is a high technology product therefore, all relevant personnel should read
the complete manual when the bed is delivered. Make sure to use the nursing bed only if it
is in a good and fully functioning condition. The aim of the safety warnings are to avoid
injuries to the user or the patient.
2.2.1 Safety symbols used
The following symbols appear in this manual:
Warnings against injuries
This symbol indicates the presence of dangerous power voltage which could
jeopardise the user’s life.
This symbol indicates the presence of hazards which might jeopardise the
user’s life or cause health problems.
Warnings against damages to property
This symbol indicates a potential damage to things or properties. Damages to
the bed mechanism, to its materials or to the environment might occur.
Other warnings
This symbol indicates a general useful suggestion. Following this suggestion, it
will be easier to use the bed and to understand the instructions
.
The safety symbol used does not replace the safety text it refers to.
It is always necessary to read the relevant safety warning in full and to follow it carefully!
2.2.2 Safety warnings for the owner
•
Before the bed is used, inform the user about safely operating the bed by strictly following
the information and warnings contained in this manual, which must be provided together
with the bed. Inform each user of any possible dangers due to any improper use. Pay
special attention when using the electric functions and the bed rails.
•
Nursing beds are classified as active Class I medical devices. You must fulfil your
obligations in accordance with the current regulations about installation, operation and
use of medical devices, to ensure a safe and durable use of this medical product without
any risks for patients, users and any third parties. In case of a prolonged use of the bed,
it is necessary to carry out an inspection, after a certain period of time (we recommend
at least every year), to check its functionality and any visible damages (see Chapter 6).
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2.2 Safety warnings
The nursing bed is a high technology product therefore, all relevant personnel should read
the complete manual when the bed is delivered. Make sure to use the nursing bed only if it
is in a good and fully functioning condition. The aim of the safety warnings are to avoid
injuries to the user or the patient.
2.2.1 Safety symbols used
The following symbols appear in this manual:
Warnings against injuries
This symbol indicates the presence of dangerous power voltage which could
jeopardise the user’s life.
This symbol indicates the presence of hazards which might jeopardise the
user’s life or cause health problems.
Warnings against damages to property
This symbol indicates a potential damage to things or properties. Damages to
the bed mechanism, to its materials or to the environment might occur.
Other warnings
This symbol indicates a general useful suggestion. Following this suggestion, it
will be easier to use the bed and to understand the instructions
.
The safety symbol used does not replace the safety text it refers to.
It is always necessary to read the relevant safety warning in full and to follow it carefully!
2.2.2 Safety warnings for the owner
•
Before the bed is used, inform the user about safely operating the bed by strictly following
the information and warnings contained in this manual, which must be provided together
with the bed. Inform each user of any possible dangers due to any improper use. Pay
special attention when using the electric functions and the bed rails.
•
Nursing beds are classified as active Class I medical devices. You must fulfil your
obligations in accordance with the current regulations about installation, operation and
use of medical devices, to ensure a safe and durable use of this medical product without
any risks for patients, users and any third parties. In case of a prolonged use of the bed,
it is necessary to carry out an inspection, after a certain period of time (we recommend
at least every year), to check its functionality and any visible damages (see Chapter 6).
6
2.2 Safety warnings
The nursing bed is a high technology product therefore, all relevant personnel should read
the complete manual when the bed is delivered. Make sure to use the nursing bed only if it
is in a good and fully functioning condition. The aim of the safety warnings are to avoid
injuries to the user or the patient.
2.2.1 Safety symbols used
The following symbols appear in this manual:
Warnings against injuries
This symbol indicates the presence of dangerous power voltage which could
jeopardise the user’s life.
This symbol indicates the presence of hazards which might jeopardise the
user’s life or cause health problems.
Warnings against damages to property
This symbol indicates a potential damage to things or properties. Damages to
the bed mechanism, to its materials or to the environment might occur.
Other warnings
This symbol indicates a general useful suggestion. Following this suggestion, it
will be easier to use the bed and to understand the instructions
.
The safety symbol used does not replace the safety text it refers to.
It is always necessary to read the relevant safety warning in full and to follow it carefully!
2.2.2 Safety warnings for the owner
•
Before the bed is used, inform the user about safely operating the bed by strictly following
the information and warnings contained in this manual, which must be provided together
with the bed. Inform each user of any possible dangers due to any improper use. Pay
special attention when using the electric functions and the bed rails.
•
Nursing beds are classified as active Class I medical devices. You must fulfil your
obligations in accordance with the current regulations about installation, operation and
use of medical devices, to ensure a safe and durable use of this medical product without
any risks for patients, users and any third parties. In case of a prolonged use of the bed,
it is necessary to carry out an inspection, after a certain period of time (we recommend
at least every year), to check its functionality and any visible damages (see Chapter 6).
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User Manual / CONVERTISS FOLDING PREMIUM
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