29) Cleaning of the bed may only be carried out with a damp cloth.
30) If the bed is not used properly, dangers can occur through:
Unauthorised operation of electrical functions during the uncontrolled positio-
ning of the bed,
Using the bed for children under the age of 12,
operating functions of the bed by the patient without previous instruction,
Simultaneous operation of electrical functions by different people,
connecting electrical devices to the bed that are not intended,
Moving the bed by pulling the mains cable or side rails,
Pulling the mains cable to remove the mains plug from the power supply,
Lack of protection for the connection and supplied cables from sharp edges or
other mechanical strains (e.g. running over the mains cable),
moving the bed on an unstable surface,
Using the bed on a sloping surface with an angle of 10° or more,
Devices that create strong electromagnetic fields and that may possibly
influence the control of the bed are not permitted in the direct vicinity of the
bed (e.g. mobile phones).
Before cleaning or servicing the bed the mains plug must always be removed
from the power supply.
For safety reasons the lifting handle (trapeze) together with the strap must be
completely replaced after 5 years at the latest.
The mattress to be used must meet valid safety standards and may not be
thicker than 120 mm.
Continuously dripping fluid in the motor unit area (e.g. in case of inconti-
nence)
Improper repair work on electrical installations
31) Safety notes – measures for the safe operation of hospital and nursing
home beds:
Electrical components on hospital and nursing home beds may only be re-
paired and serviced by the manufacturer or by specialist personnel trained speci-
fically by the manufacturer. Otherwise there is a danger that specific procedures
will not be performed directly through lack of knowledge of product functionalities,
leading to an increased risk of electrical shock or fire.
Electrical components on hospital and nursing home beds may be replaced
only with the original spare parts from the manufacturer, since replacement with in-
correct components can lead to a highly increased risk of electrical shock or fire.
A safe location on the bed must be specified for the hand controls, so that
playing with the hand controls can be prevented.
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