2 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 140 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 for the details.
• 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 bystanders
may 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 a
result 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 energy
sources.
• It is possible that the electronics of the bed influences other electronic devices. For this
reason, it 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 between
the moving parts of the bed. Make sure that the power supply cord does not get damaged by
moving parts or sharp edges, or by being squished under the wheels.
CAUTION
WARNING
