Instruction Manual for Lenus Care Bed
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2.3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
2.3.1 Intended use
• This bed is used as an aid in the diagnosis, treatment, alleviation and monitoring of
illnesses or for compensating for injuries or disabilities.
For detailed instructions for use, see chapter 9.7
• This bed is suitable only for accommodating adult residents whose height is at least
146 cm.
• The bed itself is not life sustaining or life supporting.
• The bed has no medical indication.
2.3.2 Use for the intended purpose
• This bed was developed as a comfortable and convenient solution for the support
and care of infirm persons in need of care in homes for the elderly, nursing homes
and comparable medical facilities, and for use in the home.
• The use of this bed in hospitals is only permitted in rooms designed for medical
treatment of the application group 0 (in accordance with VDE 0100 part 710,
previously VDE 0107). This bed was not designed for any other usage!
• This bed may be intended for care under the supervision of a doctor and be used for
diagnosis, treatment or observation of the resident. It is therefore equipped with an
option of locking the handset.
• This bed has no special connectors for potential equalisation. Please pay attention
to this before connecting additional mains-operated (medical) electrical equipment. If
necessary, further advice on additional protective measures can be found:
o in the instruction manuals of these additional mains-operated electrical devices (e.g.
compressed air positioning systems, infusion pumps, enteral feeding devices ...)
o in the EN 60601-1-1 standard (Safety of Medical Electrical Equipment)
o in the VDE 0100 standard Part 710 (High Voltage Installations in Hospitals).
• Please refer to the safety information provided in chapter 4.4.4and 4.6.1, particularly
where residents are in poor clinical condition.
• This bed is suitable only for accommodating residents (= persons) who are at least
146 cm tall, weigh at least 40 kg and have a body mass index “BMI” greater than 17
(see also chapter 2.3.3).
• Safe working load (explanation of symbol on bed)