aidapt VG812 Manual

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Quiet Knight Mattress Raiser
VG812
Fitting and Maintenance Instructions

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for deciding to purchase the Quiet Knight powered, width adjustable mattress elevator from
Aidapt. The Quiet Knight Mattress aiser is manufactured from the finest materials and components
available.
When used correctly it is designed to give many years of reliable, trouble-free service.
NB. This equipment must be installed by a competent person.
Maximum User Weight: 190 kg (30 stone)
Do not exceed the wei ht limit stated – doin so could put the user at risk.
LIMITATIONS OF USE
1. Your Quiet Knight is designed to fit most types of beds of various widths from 2’6” (729 mm)
through to 5’0” (1524 mm). Some types of bed, e.g. metal framed beds, may not be suitable
for the Quiet Knight, if you are in any doubt, please contact your supplier before use.
2. The Quiet Knight must not be used in conjunction with any form of electric under blanket.
3. The Quiet Knight is an ideal product for home, residential care and nursing home situations; it
has been tested for low to medium hazard use.
4. The Quiet Knight has been tested for a maximum user weight of 190 kg (30 stone). For safety
reasons you must not exceed this maximum user weight and you must also ensure that the
unit is sitting stable and square to the bed, and that all securing straps are properly secured as
per the instructions below.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1. FRAME. Your Quiet Knight is constructed from high quality strong steel tube and flat metal
plate. The unit incorporates a lifting device known as an actuator which comes ready fitted: It
is the actuator that gives the Quiet Knight its raising and lowering action.
The Mark II Quiet Knight Mattress Variator is fitted with an ‘anti crush device’ as standard. This
device reduces the risk of entrapment between the base and pivoting section of the unit,
however you must always still use caution and take care when using the product.
Always check for any obstacles before use and do not allow children to play with the
Quiet Kni ht.
2. HANDSET. The Handset is ergonomically designed to feel comfortable to the hand, it has
‘easy touch’ buttons with clear arrows for raising and lowering the unit.
3. STRAPS. Each Quiet Knight comes complete with four sets of straps and buckles, which must
be correctly fitted before use.
The straps may limit access to divan drawers once in place, always ensure the straps are
properly resecured if they are undone at any time.

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BEFORE USE/UNPACKING YOUR QUIET KNIGHT
Firstly please check that the box contains all the components required which are as follows:
1. Quiet Knight Mattress Variator with chrome plated extending sides and base, complete with:
•Actuator control box
•Handset with cable
•4 x plastic pin clips
•4 x plastic stoppers
2. Packing List and Test Certificate
3. User Guide (this booklet)
If you are short of any of the above items or any of the items are damaged, please contact your supplier
immediately.
HOW TO FIT YOUR QUIET KNIGHT
NB. Do not remove the plastic lockin transit strap fitted to the rear of your quiet kni ht
until fitted securely to the bed.
1. Firstly remove the mattress from the bed base and pull out the bed (away from the wall) to
allow yourself greater access to fit the Quiet Knight.
2. Place the Quiet Knight onto the bed squarely with the raised section facing the head of the
bed. See Fig. 1.

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2.1. Fitting your Quiet Knight to 4’, 4’6” and 5’ wide beds (1220 mm, 1375 mm and 1524 mm
wide beds) only:
Firstly, remove the four pin clips which secure the two chromium plated side extenders
on the top of the unit. Pull out to the extenders so that they are level with the edge of
the bed ensuring that you do not exceed the last punched hole on the Quiet Knight
frame. efix the pin clips to secure ensuring that they pass completely through the
frame and extension bars.
2.2. Fitting to 2’6” and 3’ beds, (724mm and 915mm beds) only. You do not need to adjust
the chromium plated extenders.
2.3. The extension bars to the rear of the Quiet Knight base are packed for transit. Pull out
the bars to the desired width and turn the tubes so that the triangular sections are
pointing downwards. Insert the two pin clips provided.
3. Fitting the two sideways base straps:
Firstly take the small strap section (approximately 285 mm long) comprising buckle, strap and
plastic loop. Pass the first small strap through the triangular part of chromium extender piece
and pass the buckle back through the plastic loop, so as to tie the small strap to the triangular
extender piece.
epeat the above operation but, pass the small strap through the elongated slot on the base
of the elevator.
Now, using the long straps, (locking buckle, long strap and small loop), repeat the first steps
but fitting the long strap to the opposite triangular part of the strap and to the opposite
integral slot. Pass the long straps traversley (side to side) under the bed base, bringing them
up to clip into the small straps. Tighten off by pulling the strap through the locking buckle.
Once tight, tie off for extra security.
4. Fitting the length-way strap:
Firstly take the short strap and pass through the integral painted metal rectangular loop
located centrally at the rear of the unit, then pass the strap back through the plastic strap
loop to secure. Then, take the long strap and attach to the centre of the front of base frame,
repeating the action of the small strap.
Pass the fixed strap lengthways under the bed base, bringing it up to secure with the buckle
end secured to the rear of the elevator tighten off and knot off to secure.

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5. How to fit the mattress strap:
Take the small strap and loop around the chrome extender side pieces.
epeat the action on the opposite chrome extender. Place the mattress back onto the top
section of the elevator. Pass the strap over the mattress and secure into the small strap,
tighten and knot for additional safety.
Now remove the transit strap (plastic cable ties) to the rear of the Quiet Knight. Be sure to
wear protective eye wear when removin the transit strap.
WARNING! Make sure that you DO NOT extend the mattress support extender beyond the
sides of the mattress, as this will reduce the cover of support.
DETAILED GUIDE TO FITTING STRAPS AND BUCKLES
If you require further instruction to fit the straps and buckles, the illustrations below have been provided
to show this in greater detail.
1. The sequence below illustrates how to attach the short strap to the variator frame:
Fi 1a. Fi 1b.

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Fi 1c. Fi 1d.
2. The sequence below illustrates how to attach the long straps to the variator frame. (Please
note the buckle must be removed from the strap prior to fitting the long strap to the frame):
Fi 2a. Fi 2b.
Fi 2c. Fi 2d.

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3. The sequence below illustrates how to attach the buckle to the strap:
Fi 3a. Fi 3b.
Fi 3c. Fi 3d.
4. The image below displays where each strap is to be attached to the variator frame, epeat
steps 1, 2 and 3 when attaching all straps/buckles and ensure the straps are tight and have
sufficient tension to keep the frame in place once the buckles are secured:

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FITTING THE HANDSET AND 3 PIN MAINS PLUG TO THE ACTUATOR
1. Plug in the actuator to the transformer control box provided.
2. Plug in the handset provided.
3. Plug in the mains 13 Amp 3 pin plug fused to 3 A maximum provided.
See Fig. 4.
OPERATING YOU QUIET KNIGHT
Once the power is connected hold the handset facing you with cord below and press the  button to
raise the elevator and the  button to lower.
Warnin ! When operating your Quiet Knight be sure to keep limbs and other body parts
away from all moving parts and rear integral mounted stops. If any body part accidentally
becomes trapped, stop the action of your Quiet Knight immediately and seek medical advice
for any injury sustained.
Always check for any obstacles before using your Quiet Knight.
Do not allow children to play with the Quiet Knight.

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FAULT FINDING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Backrest stops sporadically Safe working load exceeded Follow safe maximum load
guidelines, 190 kg (30 stone)
Possible fault to the actuator,
control box or handset
Call your engineer for help
Mains cable loose Check and secure the plastic loop
adjacent to the mains socket on
the actuator
Handset loose Check connection and push
securely into handset socket on
actuator
New Quiet Knight is
omitting noise
Actuator needs running in un unit a few times to seat the
actuator
Actuator is running, but the
unit is not moving
Faulty actuator or handset Call your engineer for help
Actuator not running or
lifting
Mains cable not plugged in Call your engineer for help
Handset not plugged in Check handset is plugged in
No power supply to the unit Check mains supply/ check fuse in
plug
Unit will not lower, handset
and power are OK
Anti-crush device has operated aise the unit to its fully extended
height and lower
Unit moves away from the
bed when raising
Straps to base widthways and
lengthways are not tight enough
Tighten up straps
Mattress creeps down the
bed and overhangs the base
Mattress strap is not tight
enough
Tighten mattress strap
Mattress stopper could be
needed
Install Aidapt mattress stopper
Mattress is orthopaedic type Install Aidapt mattress stopper

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SPARE PARTS LIST
The following spare parts are available, please contact your supplier for pricing and ordering
information.
•eplacement strap set
•eplacement handset
•Mains lead
•eplacement actuator and control box combined
•Aidapt mattress stopper with fixing strap and buckle
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Product title
Quiet Knight Mattress Variator
Weight without box
14 kg (31lb)
Maximum user weight
190 kg (30 stone) uniformly distributed, fully opened
Overall size closed
920 mmx710 mmx150 mm (
WxDxH)
(36”x28”x6”) including actuator
Overall size open
1440 mmx710 mmx150 mm (WxDxH)
(56¾”x28”x6”) including actuator
Minimum lift
10º
Maximum lift
80º (overall) 67º (nett)
Power supply
240 Volt 50 Hz to actuator
Power system
24 Volt DC
•Handset and actuator approved to EN 50081-1 1992-01-31 and EN 50082-1-1992-30
•Actuator and handset housing to IP 54 water ingress
•Electric shock resistance and protection to Class II
•Actuator and handset tested to EN 60601-1996-03
•Mains cable with 13 Amp, 3 pin plug fuse to 3 Amp only
NB. Maximum user weight is based on maximum load of 143 kg.
REISSUE
If you reissue or are about to reissue this product, please thoroughly check all components for their
safety.
If in any doubt, please do not issue or use, but immediately contact your supplier for service
support.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
Maintain your Quiet Knight at regular intervals ensuring that all parts are moving freely and make sure
actuator is moving freely.
Also regularly check that the straps are secure and free from any wear.
When cleaning your Quiet Knight make sure to cover the actuator and remove the handset and mains
plug (from the wall).
Clean the metal frame and chrome extenders with a mild solution of water and detergent or use a
disinfectant to BS6424.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The information given in this instruction booklet must not be taken as forming part of or establishing
any contractual or other commitment by Aidapt Bathrooms Limited, Aidapt (Wales) Ltd or its agents or
its subsidiaries and no warranty or representation concerning the information is given.
Please exercise common sense and do not take any unnecessary risks when using this product; as the
user you must accept liability for safety when using the product.
Please do not hesitate to contact the person who issued this product to you or the manufacturer
(detailed below) if you have any queries concerning the assembly/use of your product.

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