VERMEIREN 2023-05 Nursing Bed User Manual

2023-05 Nursing Bed User Manual

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Preface

Congratulations! You are now owner of a Vermeiren nursing bed!
This nursing bed is made by qualified and committed personnel. It is designed and produced according to high quality standards guarded by Vermeiren.
Thanks for your trust in the products of Vermeiren. To support you on the use of this bed and its operating options, this manual is offered. Please read it carefully; it will help you to get familiar with the operation, capabilities and limitations of your bed.
If you still have questions after reading this manual, do not hesitate to contact your specialist dealer. He/she will be glad to help you on this subject.
Important note
To ensure your safety and to prolong the lifetime of your product, please take good care of it and have it checked and/serviced on regular base.
This manual reflects the latest product developments. Vermeiren has the right to implement changes to this type of product without being imposed to any obligation to adapt or replace similar products previously delivered.
Pictures are used to clarify the instructions in this manual. Details of the depicted product may deviate from your product.
Information available
On our website http://www.vermeiren.com/ you will always find the most recent version of following information. Please consult this website regularly for possible updates.
Visually impaired people can download the electronic version of this manual and have it read out by means of a text-to-speech software application.

| • This manual For user and specialist dealer
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| • Installation manual (Instructions for assembly and disassembly) For specialist dealer
| • Service manual (Beds) For specialist dealer
| • CE declaration of conformity For user and specialist  dealer

Your product

1. Head panel
2. Mattress retainer
3. Foot panel
4. Castor
5. Foot end
6. Head end
7. Identification plate

Before use

2.1 Intended Use
In this paragraph a brief description of the intended use of your nursing bed is given. Additionally, relevant warnings are added to the instructions in the other paragraphs. In this way we would like to make you aware of the possible misuse that may  appear.

• This nursing bed is classified as a Class II electrical product and is suitable for indoor use only.
• This nursing bed is designed and produced solely as resting place, to support one (1) person with a maximum weight of 165 kg.
• The nursing bed is designed for home-care use according to IEC standard 60601-2-52, application environment 4.
• Only use a suitable mattress on this bed, see chapter 5.
• Only use accessories and spare parts approved by Vermeiren.
• The warranty of this product is based on normal use and maintenance as described in this manual. Damage to your product caused by improper use or lack of maintenance will cause the warranty to lapse.

2.2 General safety instructions
Risk of injuries and damage

Do not make any modifications to the bed without the approval of the manufacturer.

Risk of injuries and/or damage
Follow the instructions in this manual and observe the safety directives. If not, you or bystandersmay get injured, or your nursing bed may get damaged.

• Use the bed only on flat, level, solid floors with all four wheels touching the ground.

• When the patient is left unattended in the bed, leave the bed in the lowest possible position.

• Do not exceed the maximum load as stated in chapter 5.

• Do NOT use the bed as a means of transport, ladder, or storage for heavy or hot objects.

• The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by the lack of or improper service, or as aresult of not following instructions from this manual.

• Your bed has been tested on electromagnetic compability and complies to the standard.
  Despite this compability is it possible that the operation performance is influenced by electromagnetic fields like those of cell phones, power generators of high power energysources.

• It is possible that the electronics of the bed influences other electronic devices. For this reasonit is advised to check your bed on damage or wear, see chapter 4.

• Do not add any mechanical or electrical devices to the bed.

• Make sure that during the operation of the bed, no objects or cables get entrapped betweenthe moving parts of the bed. Make sure that the power supply cord does not get damaged bymoving parts or sharp edges, or by being squished under the wheels.

In case a serious incident has occurred involving your product, notify Vermeiren or your specialist dealer as well as the competent authority in your country.
2.3 Symbols on the nursing bed
The symbols in following list are applicable for your nursing bed. Missing symbols can be found in the relevant ISO standard (ISO 7000, ISO 7001 and IEC 417).

| Maximum weight of the user (in kg)
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| Maximum safe working load (in kg)
| Maximum mattress thickness (in mm)
| Mattress dimensions (in cm)
| Type designation
| Risk of entrapment

Using your bed

3.1 Assembling/disassembling, transport and storage
The bed will be assembled by your specialist dealer according to the instructions in the installation manual.
For transport, all parts are collected on a transport trolley. Attach the transport trolley and bed parts firmly to the vehicle, so they won’t move during transport.
If not in use, store the bed at a dry location, see chapter 5 for the details.

3.2 Installation
Risk of injuries and damage
Make sure that the bed is moved without any person in it.

1. If not yet assembled, assemble the bed according to the instructions in the installation manual.
2. If the bed is in use, make sure that all covers and sheets are within the side rails.
3. Unplug the power cable from the socket and place the cable end on the bed.
4. Release all brakes of the castor wheels, see §3.4.
5. Roll the empty bed in place.
6. When in position, apply the four brakes, see §3.4.
7. Connect the power cable of the bed to the 220/230V AC power socket.

3.3 Using the handset
Risk of injuries

• To ensure safe operation of the bed, changing the operation mode using the key is ONLY allowed by authorised medical personnel.

The bed is delivered with a handset to operate the moveable parts of the bed. The handset has two operation modes: normal patient operation, and operation by authorized and trained medical staff. In the latter operation mode, the handset is only accessible by a  key to be operated by trained medical personnel.
3.3.1 Use by the patient
Some of the buttons might not respond when you press them. If this is the case, they are locked to be used only by medical staff according to your medical condition.
The following buttons can be used on the handset. Press and hold one of the buttons until the desired position is reached. To stop the movement, release the button.

| Back section UP / DOWN
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| Leg section UP / DOWN
| Mattress support UP / DOWN
| Anti-trendelenburg

3.3.2 Lock function (for medical personnel only)

To prevent unintentional movements by the patient, buttons on the handset can be locked using a key.
To lock/unlock, the small dial between two buttons needs to be turned with help of the key.
Indicator (a) in the middle of the key turns

• green when the button is unlocked;
• yellow when the button is locked.

3.4 Operating the steering castors
Risk of injuries

• All four steering castors must be locked before using the nursing bed. If only one brake is applied, the bed can still move.

Good operation of the steering castors is influenced by wear and contamination of the castors (water, oil, …). Check the condition of the castors before each use.
The brakes on all steering castors can be locked to prevent involuntary rolling.

Activating the brakes (A)
Push the surface of the tilting lever downwards by foot until it brakes the wheel.
Releasing (B)
Push the surface of the tilting lever backwards by foot until the wheel is released.

3.5 Operating side rails (optional)
3.5.1 Wooden side rails
Make sure that the bed’s functions are not impaired when raising or lowering the side rails.

1. Raise the upper side slat gently.
2. Press and hold the arresting knob on the guide of the side rail and lower the side railing slowly.
   Always take hold of the upper wooden slat only.

3.5.2 Metal side rails (not for Club UL)

• Fold the side rail (3): pull the black, spherical knob (17) to unlock the side rail and fold the rail down.
• Unfold the side rail (3): pull the rail up until it is locked.

3.5.3 Split side rails (not for Club UL)

• Fold the side rail (4): pull the knob (20) to unlock the side rail and fold the rail down. If necessary, repeat for the second split side rail on the same side.
• Unfold the side rail (4): pull the rail up until it is locked.

3.6 Adjusting leg section manually (optional)
Risk of injury by entrapment or damage to the bed

• Make sure that no bystanders or objects get trapped between the moving parts.
• Only use strap (12) at the foot end to adjust the height of the leg section.

Raising legs/feet

1. To adjust the height of feet and legs, grip the strap at thefood end of the bed.
2. Pull the strap up to raise the leg section of the mattresssupport to the desired height. When you stop pulling, thesystem stays locked at a notch of rastomat (18).

Lowering legs/feet

1. To lower, pull the strap to the highest position to unlock rastomat (18).
2. Hold the strap and move the leg section slowly down.

3.7 Moving to/from the bed
Risk of falling

• In case you cannot perform the transfer in a safe manner, ask someone to assist you.

Going to bed

1. Check whether the brakes of the castor wheels are applied, see §3.4.
2. Adjust the height of the bed with the handset, see §3.3.
3. Lower the side rail, see §3.5.
4. Position yourself as close as possible to the side of the bed.
5. Transfer to the bed. Use the lifting pole with trapeze handle to help move yourself on the bed.
6. Raise the side rail, see §3.5.

Getting up from the bed

1. Using the handset, adjust the bed to the easiest position for transfer out of the bed:
   • Lower the lower leg section, see §3.6 or §3.3.
   • Lower the side rail, see §3.5.
   • Adjust the height of the bed to a low position with the handset; see §3.3.

2. Turn yourself to sitting position with your legs outside the bed. Use the lifting pole with trapeze handle to help move yourself from the bed.

 Maintenance

Your nursing bed requires minimum maintenance, but it is advisable to inspect the nursing bed regularly in order to keep it trouble-free for years.

4.1 Time of maintenance
Risk of injuries and damage

• Repairs and replacements may only be undertaken by trained persons and only genuine replacement parts of Vermeiren should be used.
• The last page of this manual contains a registration form for the specialist dealer to recordb each service.
• The service frequency depends on the frequency and intensity of use. Contact your specialist dealer to agree to a common timetable for inspection/maintenance/repair.
  To find a service facility or specialist dealer near you, contact the nearest Vermeiren company division.

Once a year / for every new user
This nursing bed needs to be serviced and disinfected before passing on to a new user, but at least once a year. Contact your specialist dealer for more information.

Every month
Visually inspect the following points regularly:

• Keep your castor wheels free of wires, hair, sand and carpet fibres.

• Check the working of the brakes. If the bed can be moved while the brakes are applied, you should check wheels and brakes for wear, damage or contamination like oil, water…

• Handset, motors, connection points and cables: check for damage like electrical wires that are frayed, broken or that become exposed.

• Check if all parts are well secured.

• Check all parts for damage or wear. Contact your specialist dealer for possible repairs or
  part replacements.
  Every week
  Cleaning:

• Use a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner to remove dust.

• In case of dirt, empty the nursing bed and remove the mattress. Wipe all parts with a damp cloth (not drenched). If necessary, use a mild soap, suitable for varnishes and synthetics.
  If stored
  Make sure that the bed is stored dry to prevent mould or rust, see details in chapter 5.

4.2 Instructions for maintenance
4.2.1 Cleaning
Risk of damage by moisture

• Keep handset, motors and connection points clean and protect them from moisture.
• Keep the operating console clean and protect it from water and rain.
• Never use a hose or high-pressure cleaner to clean the bed.

Wipe all rigid parts of the bed with a damp cloth (not drenched). If necessary, use a mild soap, suitable for varnishes and synthetics.
The upholstery can be cleaned with lukewarm water and a mild soap. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents to clean.

4.2.2 Disinfection
Risk of damage
Disinfections may only be undertaken by trained persons. Consult your specialist dealer.
Use a soft, damp cloth and lukewarm water with a mild household disinfectant to clean the bed.
4.3 Troubleshooting
Even if you use your nursing bed properly, a technical problem may occur. In this case, contact your local specialist dealer.

Risk of injuries and damage to the nursing bed

• NEVER repair your nursing bed yourself attempting to solve the problem.

The following symptoms may indicate a problem. Therefore, always contact your specialist dealer if you spot any of the following deviations:

• Strange sound;
• Frayed/damaged power cables;
• Cracked or broken connectors;
• Jerky movements of frame sections;
• Damaged or broken castor wheels;
• Nursing bed is powered, but the handset does not work.

4.4 Expected lifespan
The average lifespan of your bed is 5 years. Depending on the frequency of use and maintenance, the lifespan of your bed will increase or decrease.
4.5 Reuse
Before each reuse, have the bed disinfected, inspected and serviced according to the instructions in §4.1 and §4.2.
4.6 End of use
At end of life, you need to dispose your nursing bed according to the local environmental legislation. The best way to do so, is to disassemble the nursing bed to facilitate the transport of recyclable parts.

Technical specifications

The technical details below are only valid for this nursing bed, at standard settings and optimal ambient conditions. Take these details into account during use.
The values are no longer applicable if your nursing bed has been modified, damaged or suffers from severe wear.

Club VARIO,
Club UL : 2175 mm
Width| Club: 1005 mm
Club VARIO,
Club UL : 1037 mm
Height (without lifting pole)| Club, Club VARIO : 834 – 1262 mm
Club UL : 725 – 1135 mm
Height (with lifting pole)| Club, Club VARIO : 1710 – 2120 mm
Club UL : 1605 – 2015 mm
Height adjustment of the bed surface (position 1)| Club: 350 mm (without mattress)
Club VARIO : 335 mm (without mattress)
Club UL : 215 mm| Club: 760 mm (without mattress)
Club VARIO : 745 mm (without mattress)
Club UL : 625 mm
Height adjustment of the bed surface (position 2)| Club VARIO : 400 mm (without mattress)| Club VARIO : 810 mm (without mattress)
Folded length| 441 mm
Folded width| 1037 mm
Folded height| 1352 mm
Total mass| Club: 60,8 kg
Club VARIO : 62 kg
Club UL : 73,5 kg
Max. backrest adjustment| 69°
Max. thigh adjustment| 20,7°
Max. lower leg adjustment| -16,5°
Anti-Trendelenburg angle| 10,6°
Max. backrest angle| 80,5°
Max. thigh angle| 20,7°
Max. lower leg angle| -28,5°
Max. safe load | 200 kg
Lifting pole| Nominal load 80 kg
Mattress| Min. RG 35, thickness 120 mm, 2000 x 900 mm, max. 20 kg
Under clearance for patient lift| Club, Club Vario : 150 mm
Club UL : 30 mm
Steering casters (4 pieces)| Ø 100 mm, can be locked
Front part of motor| LA24090405E001B4, Linak
Back section motor| LA24050110G00134, Linak
Leg section motor| LA24060060G001B4, Linak
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Handset| HLW074-029, Linak
Transformer| CA2+06473N090A0, Linak
Nominal voltage, transformer| U input: 230 V~, ± 10%, 50 Hz, current: max. 1.5 A, output voltage: 24V __ , 3,5 A
Period switched on| 10%, max. 2 min / 18min
Noise level| < 65 dB(A)
Class / Kind of protection| Protection class II, application part Type B / IPX4 (spray protection)
Storage and use temperature| + 5 °C| + 41 °C
Storage and use humidity| 30%| 70%
We reserve the right to introduce technical changes. Measurement tolerance ± 15 mm / 1,5 kg / 1,5°.
Measured according to IEC 60601-2-52, with a horizontal reference plane, possibly in combination with anti-Trendelenburg position
** Max. safe working load = mass user weight + mass mattress + mass other accessories**

Table 1: Technical specifications

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Vermeirenplein 1 / 15
2920 Kalmthout
BE
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Instructions for specialist dealer
This instruction manual is part and parcel of the product and must accompany every product sold.
Version: B, 2023-05
Basic UDI: 5415174Club99
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