8.1.2 Requirements
8.1.2.1 Electric beds
8.2 Inserting the mattress
WARNING
Before putting the bed into service or the bed is occupied by a new patient, the user must
check that:
•
The bed has been cleaned and disinfected
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The castor brakes are applied
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No obstacles such as bedside cabinets, supply rails or chairs will impede bed adjust-
ments
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All adjustments work correctly and have been properly tested
•
To carry out the visual inspection and functional checks, use the checklist, see Inspec-
tion by the user » 154.
A hospital bed incorporating electric displacement drives can only be taken into service if the
following conditions are met:
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The mains voltage from the socket must be the same as the rating shown on the type-
plate on the bed
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The mains cable is connected and routed in such a way that it cannot be damaged
•
The mains cable, drive cables and LCD handset cable cannot be damaged by moving
parts of the bed
•
If the bed is equipped with rechargeable batteries, it is constantly connected to the
mains supply. This is the only way to ensure that the batteries are fully charged and are
available in case of an emergency
Place a suitable mattress on top of the mattress base. Please comply with the permissible
dimensions and characteristics of the mattress (for mattress dimensions, see chapter Techni-
cal data » 42).
Risk of injury
Failure to heed this warning may risk injury to patients from entrapment or suffocation be-
tween the displaced mattress and the raised safety sides.
•
Only use mattresses with the specified dimensions and characteristics that are approved
by the manufacturer for use with this bed.
Bed reprocessing/bed adaptation
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