Stiegelmeyer Deka - Putting into Service; Pre-use Safety Checks; Environment and Bed-Specific Safety

Putting into Service
Safety Information for Putting Into Service
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Instruction Manual
7 Putting into Service
No electrical measurements are necessary prior to putting electric hospital beds into service
for the first time, since the electrical safety and functionality of these beds was tested by the
manufacturer, and these beds left our factory in perfect condition.
Please note the following:
x Remove all transport securing devices (from the foot pedals) and packaging film (from the bed
frame).
x Clean and disinfect the bed. Additional information on cleaning and disinfecting is given in
Chapter Cleaning and Disinfection » 73.
x Use only authorised accessories (e.g. mattresses), to minimise endangering patients through
becoming trapped or falling out of bed.
x IMPORTANT! When putting these beds into service for the first time, carry out all measures
described in Chapter New Occupancy after a Change of Patient » 38.
7.1 Safety Information for Putting Into Service
Hospital beds in the Deka range are designed for multiple re-use. Ensure that the essential condi-
tions specified in the following chapters are met:
x New Occupancy after a Change of Patient » 38
x Cleaning and Disinfection » 73
x Maintenance » 77 (in particular the section entitled 13.2)
x Inspection by the User » 114.
7.2 Safety Information Concerning the Place of Use
x There must be sufficient room available to accommodate the bed’s entire range of adjustments.
Obstacles such as bedside lockers, supply rails, furniture, or window sills must not impede ad-
justments.
x Before using the bed on parquet flooring, check whether the castors can leave marks on the
parquet varnish. The manufacturer accepts no liability for such wear. The bed can be used on
tiles, carpet, linoleum or laminate flooring without causing any damage.
x A properly installed and earthed mains socket must be available close to the bed, at the head
end.
x Place the bed in a position where it is easy to unplug the mains cable from the socket.
x The mains voltage from the socket must be the same as the rating shown on the type plate on
the bed.
x If other equipment (e.g. compressors for positioning systems, etc.) is attached, ensure that all
items of equipment are securely fixed and function properly. Pay particular attention here to the
safe routing of all loose connector cables, tubing, etc.
x Consult the manufacturer of the equipment in question, or Stiegelmeyer, if there are any uncer-
tainties.