Stiegelmeyer Libra - Definition of User Groups

Instruction Manual for Libra Care Bed
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Features of the bed
The main features of the Libra bed are listed below:
Model
Mattress
base height
adjustment
range
Safe
working
load
Type of castor
Castor locking
mechanism
Libra –
standard
Approx. 25
– 80 cm
225 kg
50 mm double
castor, hidden in
column
Locked in pairs at
the head/foot end
Optional: central
locking at foot end
Libra – floor
access Plus
variant
Approx. 25
– 80 cm
225 kg
8 x 50 mm double
castor, hidden in
column
Locked in pairs at
the head/foot end
Libra –
movo
variant
Approx. 28
– 83 cm
225 kg
100mm double
castor
Central locking at
foot end
2.1 DEFINITION OF THE GROUPS OF PERSONS INVOLVED
In this instruction manual, the following groups of persons are defined as:
Operator
The operator (e.g. nursing homes operators) are all natural and legal persons with
property rights to the Libra care bed. The operator is responsible for the safe
operation of this medical device.
Users
Users (nursing staff, carers, attendants etc.) are persons who, based on their
training, experience or briefing, are qualified to operate the bed on their own authority
or to carry out work on it, or have been instructed on how to handle this bed.
Furthermore, they are able to recognise and avoid potential hazards and assess the
clinical condition of the resident.
Residents
In this instruction manual, a resident is defined as a person who is infirm or in need of
care and occupies this bed.
It is a requirement that the operator or user instructs each new resident in the bed
functions that are important for him/her.