sidhil Solite UK - 4.4 General Warnings

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4.4 General Warnings
Warning
• Thebedistobeinstalledandputintoserviceinaccordancewiththe
information provided in these instructions for use.
• Thebedistypicallynotsuitableforchilduse,ifitistobeused 
for child occupancy ensure a risk assessment has been undertaken
taking into account the proportions of the child and dimensions of
the bed frame.
• Thebedisnotsuitableforoccupantswhoarelessthan146cmin 
 length-IfindoubtpleasecontactyourproviderorSidhilLtd. 
for further advice.
• Misusedelectricalequipmentcanbehazardous.
• Accessoriesthathavenotbeenapprovedordesignedforusewith 
the bed are not be used.
• Modificationofthebedframeisnotallowedwithoutthepermission
 ofSidhilLtd.–Ahazardcouldbeintroduced.
• Electricallyoperatedbedsshallnotbeusedinthepresenceof 
 flammablegassesorusedinoxygenrichenvironments–Risk 
of explosion / fire.
• Bedfunctionsmustbelockedoutifthereisanydoubtaboutthe 
ability of the patient to operate the bed safely.
• Ifchildren,adultswithlearningdifficultiesorevenpetsposea 
potential risk of intentional or unintentional tampering with the bed
its suitability for use is to be considered during the initial patient /
product risk assessment.
• Themaximumloadsshowninsection4.3areforthebedtobe 
occupied by one individual only. The bed is not designed to
take the additional weight of individuals sitting on the side of
the bed. Additional weight could damage components or cause the
bed to become unstable.
• Wirelesscommunicationsequipmentsuchaswirelesshome 
network devices, mobile phones, cordless telephones including
 theirbasestationsandwalkie-talkiescouldallaffecttheelectrical 
 operationofthebedframe–separationdistancesmustbe 
considered. If the bed or any alternative equipment is found to be
operating abnormally mitigation measures are to be taken, such as
the separation distances being increased and / or the products
 beingre-orientated.