ARJO HUNTLEIGH Essence 2000 User manual

Essence 2000/3000
Manual Bed
Instructions for Use
...with people in mind
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Design Policy and Copyright
® and ™ are trademarks belonging to the ArjoHuntleigh group of companies.
As our policy is one of continuous development, we reserve the right to modify
designs without prior notice. The content of this publication may not be copied
either wholly or in part without the consent of ArjoHuntleigh.
Version 01
Revised 09/2015
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Contents
1. Introduction..........................................................................5
2. Applications.........................................................................7
3. Operation..............................................................................8
4. Accessories – Fitting and Operation................................15
5. Cleaning .............................................................................20
6. Care and Preventive Maintenance....................................21
7. Warranty and Service........................................................22
8. Technical Data................................................................... 23
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Warnings, Cautions and Notes
WARNINGS given in this manual identify possible hazards in procedures or
conditions, which if not correctly followed, could result in death, injury or other
serious adverse reactions.
Cautions given in this manual identify possible hazards in procedures or
conditions, which if not correctly followed, could result in equipment damage or
failure.
Notes given in this manual (indicated by ) are used to explain or amplify a
procedure or condition.
☆Indicates an optional item.
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General Warnings and Cautions
WARNING
These instructions are mandatory for the safe and effective use of this
product, including the safety of patients and carers.
Read and understand these instructions before assembling or operating
the bed. You must be trained in the proper use of this product, its
functions and controls, and any accessories. The bed must be installed
and operated in accordance with information in these instructions.
Unauthorised modifications or repairs to this product may affect its
safety and will invalidate any warranty. ArjoHuntleigh accepts no liability
for any incident, accident or reduction in performance which may occur
as a result of such repairs or modifications.
Do not smoke or use open flames near this equipment and do not expose
it to extremes of temperature.
Do not use accessories that have not been designed and approved for
use with the bed. Do not connect the bed to other equipment unless
specified in these instructions.
Where risk assessment indicates that a patient is at high risk of
entrapment owing to their medical condition or other circumstances, and
where there is no medical benefit from their being left in a contoured
position, place the mattress platform in the flat position when the patient
is unattended.
Do not place the bed on an incline greater than 7° as this may, in extreme
circumstances, cause the bed to overbalance.
Keep these instructions in a safe place – you may need to refer to them
later on.
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1. Introduction
Product description
The ArjoHuntleigh Essence™ 2000/3000 are beds with manually operated
functions, intended as general ward beds for supporting adult patients mainly
in an acute care environment in hospital.
Basic treatment and positioning can take place while the patient is in the bed.
There are two basic models in the range:
Model
Essence 2000 Four section bed with manually adjustable backrest and leg
elevation.
Model
Essence 3000 Model Essence 3000 with the addition of height adjustment.
Features
•Integrated stamping deck sheet
•New removable Head/Foot board with Blow Molding art
•Manual crank operated backrest angle and leg elevation
•Manual crank operated adjustment of knee break angle elevation
•Manual crank operated adjustment of height adjustment (For Essence 3000
only)
•Double side hooks for drainage bag
•4 buffer wheels for each corner
A range of accessories is available, including IV poles, sundry basket, dining
board, medical record holder, etc. ☆
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Product overview
1. Foot board 9. Head/Foot panel lock
2. Calf section 10. Castor
3. Thigh section 11. Crank handle
4. Seat section
5. Backrest section
6. Head board
7. Side rail
8. Buffer wheel/accessory socket
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2. Applications
Intended use
Essence 2000/3000 models are suitable for use in the
following areas:
•Acute care provided in a hospital or other medical
facility where medical supervision and monitoring is
required, e.g. general medical and surgical wards.
•Long term care in a medical area where medical
supervision is required and monitoring is provided if
necessary, e.g. nursing homes and geriatric
facilities.
Indications
The bed is appropriate for situations where assistance
is required in positioning the patient, or in reducing
lifting and manual handling stresses on the carer.
Contra-
indications
The bed is intended for use by adults.
This bed is not suitable for patients weighing less than
20kg.
The recommended patient height is
between 140cm and 190cm.
The maximum recommended patient
weight is 160kg.
The safe working load of the bed is
205kg.
The safe working load is calculated as follows:
Maximum patient weight …………………..…… 160kg
Mattress ………………………………………….. 20kg
Accessories (including attached loads) …….… 25kg
TOTAL …………………………………………… 205kg
WARNING
If the combined weight of the mattress and accessories exceeds 45kg, the
maximum patient weight must be reduced accordingly.
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3. Operation
Cautions
●To reduce the risk of injury due to falls, lower the bed to minimum height
when the patient is unattended (For Essence 3000 only).
●When the bed is operated, make sure that obstacles such as bedside
furniture do not restrict its movement.
●Before operating the bed, make sure the patient is positioned correctly to
avoid entrapment or imbalance.
●Always apply the brakes when the bed is stationary.
●Keep these instructions together with beds for easy reference.
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