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1. INTRODUCTIONSYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL
The Aidacare FLX Bed is an electrically operated Floorline Bed offering functions
and positional movements that assist caregivers and maximise patient comfort
and safety. Ease of use, functionality, serviceability and cleaning practicality
are key features of the bed. The bed has a welded steel structure with an
anti corrosion treatment layer underlying the durable powder coated finish.
The plastic components are made from urethane, PP and POM nylon and
ABS plastic.
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS AND AREA OF USE
This bed is appropriate for adult patient care and should only be used under the
instruction of a carer or health professional where concerns exist around patient
safe use.
KEY FEATURES
=275kg
=225kg
Maximum safe working load (SWL) of the bed is 275kg with
a suggested maximum user weight of 225kg which
conservatively takes into account common accessories used
with care beds such as alternating pressure mattresses, assist
bars and foam mattresses
• ExitSafe single button ingress /
exit height
• SmartDescent automatically slows
lowering speed from 300mm
above floor level to lowest position.
Designed to improve resident
and carer safety whilst reducing
potential for damage to equipment
such as air mattress pumps
becoming trapped under the bed
• Electrically adjusted height range
from 105mm to 750mm
• 75mm twin castors with single
activation locking mechanism
for ease of use
• Four section electrically
operated mattress platform
with independent adjustment of
backrest angle (maximum 62°) and
knee section angle (maximum 40°)
• Bi-lateral mattress retainers
with length adjustable mattress
extension retainer at foot end
• Integrated foot end extension
extends the bed by 100mm
or 200mm
• Large range of feature
enhancing accessories
• Removable bed ends
• Auto-regression integrated into
backrest reduces sacral pressure,
shear forces and abdominal
compression during bed profiling
The symbols below are used throughout this owner’s manual and on the
product to identify warnings and important information. It is very important
for you to read them and understand them completely.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous condition/situation.
Failure to follow designated procedures can cause either
personal injury, component damage or malfunction.
On the product, this icon is represented as a black symbol
on a white triangle with a black border.
ALWAYS! These actions should be performed as specified.
Failure to perform mandatory actions can cause personal
injury and/or equipment damage. On the product, this
icon is represented as a white infinity symbol on a black
dot with a white border.
DO NOT! These actions are prohibited. These actions
should not be performed at any time or in any
circumstances. Performing a prohibited action can
cause personal injury and/or equipment damage.
On the product, this icon is represented as a white
symbol with a black circle and black slash.
=225kg MAXIMUM PATIENT WEIGHT. This weight represents
the total maximum weight of a patient on the bed. This
weight (225kg) should not be exceeded at any time.
=275kg
SAFE WORKING LOAD (SWL). This weight represents the
total maximum weight that the bed can carry, including
patient, mattress, bedding, bed ends and accessories.
This weight (275kg) should not be exceeded at any time.
Please scan the QR code or visit our website aidacare.com.au
and search ‘Aidacare FLX (BEB048600 or BEB048610)’ to
access product marketing and technical documentation.
