D9U001AM2-0101_0630
9.5 Before Use
CAUTION!
Material damage due to temperature difference!
► If there is a considerable temperature difference between the bed and the place of operation
(after transport/storage), leave bed unconnected for 24 hours to allow the temperature to equalise.
Prepare the bed for service as follows:
► Dispose of all packaging (see Disposal).
► Connect the bed to the mains.
► Charge the accumulator.
► Raise the mattress platform to the highest position.
► Remove the isolating foil from control section.
► Lower and tilt the mattress platform to the lowest position.
► Check the castors and main brake work correctly.
► Check the bed extension works correctly.
► Check it is possible to remove the head and foot boards.
► Check all of the functions on the control elements (Attendant Control Panel etc.).
► Check the siderails function properly.
9.6 Transport
For safe transport, observe the following:
► Ensure no cables are run over when moving a bed.
► Ensure the mains cable is attached with a hook (at the head end of the bed).
► Ensure the castors are unlocked before moving the bed during the loading/unloading process
(see Castor Control and Bed Transport).
► Ensure the siderails are lifted and locked while the patient is on the bed during the transport.
► Move the bed only on suitable oor surfaces.
Suitable surfaces:
■ Tile
■ Hard linoleum
■ Hard ooring
Unsuitable surfaces:
■ Soft, unsealed or defective ooring
■ Soft wooden ooring
■ Soft and porous stone oors
■ Carpeted oors with underlay
■ Soft linoleum
□ For longer distances, ensure the castor steering function (main control) is activated.
□ Ensure the brakes are released while moving the bed.
9.7 Firmware
The bed includes rmware that can be updated only by an authorised service technician.
This rmware is protected against unauthorised access by mechanical housing (tool is needed to access), by seal (com-
ponents with processor are sealed), by exclusive compatibility with an authorised software tool and by check of compati-
bility of the new rmware with the bed.