ARJO HUNTLEIGH Sorrento User manual

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SORRENTO
USER MANUAL

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Introduction
3
Clinical applications
4
Installation
4
Operation
5
Cleaning
10
Maintenance / Troubleshooting
10
Accessories
14
Warranty and Service
14
Dimensions and Electrical Data
15
Transportation and Storage
16
CONTENTS
WARNING
Do not use accessories that have not been designed or approved for use with
the bed.
Electrical equipment can be hazardous if misused.
Do not use electrically powered beds in the presence of flammable gases such
as
anesthetics agents.
Do not use electrically powered beds in operating theatres.
Warnings, Cautions & 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 are used to explain or amplify a procedure or condition

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The Sorrento is an electrically actuated nursing home and community care bed with multiple
functions to aid the best nursing position for both patient and care giver.
The following features, dependent upon the bed configuration, are available within the range:
 Four section electrically operated profiling mattress platform with independent
adjustment of backrest angle, thigh section angle and calf section angle.
 Height adjustment.
 Manually operated calf elevation.
 Integral mattress platform extension.
 Detachable 3/4 length folding safety sides.
 Steel sheet mattress support surface.
 100mm or 125mm individual locking castors, 125mm or 150mm castors with central
operation for braking and steering.
 Choice of removable head and foot panel designs.
 King Single - extra wide mattress platform.
1. Introduction

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Area of Use
General medicine, general and specialist surgery, care of the elderly, community care
and nursing homes.
Indications
The use of the bed is to assist in patient positioning whilst reducing lifting and handling
stresses for the care giver.
Contra-indications
The total safe working load of the bed is 200kg
3. Installation
Connect the electrical power cable to a suitable socket outlet.
Wrap the electrical cable around the cable retainer only when the bed is in transportation.
The cable retainer is located at the head end of the bed.
WARNING
Make sure that handsets and electrical power cables cannot become entangled
with moving parts of the bed.
Disconnect the electrical power cable from the mains supply and store before
transporting the bed.
2. Clinical Applications

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Safety
 Always use a mattress of the correct size and type. A range of suitable pressure
reducing and pressure relieving mattress are available from ArjoHuntleigh.
 When the bed is operated, make sure that obstacles such as bed side furniture do
not restrict 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.
 Lower the bed to minimum height when the patient is left unattended.
 Keep these instructions handy for reference.
Brakes and Steering
Central Operation
There are two coupled brake pedals at the foot of the bed. When they are pushed down
from the horizontal free position they operate all brake castors simultaneously.
When the linked pedals are raised from the horizontal free position they engage one head-
end castor so that it cannot swivel. Push the bed in the direction of travel so that the castors
are all in-line and trailing, then lift either pedal to engage the steering castor.
For easy access of brake/steer pedals it is imperative to apply brakes before lowering the
bed to its extreme low position, and raising the bed before attempting to release the brakes
or engaging track lock (steer) so that the bed can be moved.
WARNING
Brakes should be activated at all times whilst bed is stationary.
Track lock will self-disengage when fully lowered.
Brake Free Steer
Castors, brakes and steering
4. Operations
Individual Operation
To operate braking, push down on the brake lever on each castor.
When moving the bed, push from the foot-end holding the foot panel.

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WARNING
Safety Sides must only be used with an ArjoHuntleigh mattress of correct size
which is approved for use with the bed. Maximum mattress thickness should be
170mm.
The Clinically qualified person responsible should consider the age, size and
condition of the patient before using Safety Sides.
Other manufacturer’s Safety Sides could be incompatible with the Sorrento bed.
WARNING
Safety Side contact points are identified by this symbol. Care should be taken
to keep hands and fingers away from these areas.
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Operation
To raise the Uni-Rail Folding Safety Sides: From the collapsed or closed position simply
lift the top rail until the operating knob automatically clicks into its locked position at
maximum height.
The Safety Side release mechanism contains a yellow band (1) When the operating
knob is viewed from above, if the yellow band can be seen it is an indication that the
Safety Side is NOT securely locked in the upright position.
The yellow band should NEVER be visible from above when the Safety Side is correctly
in the locked position.
WARNING
Do not leave the Uni-rail Safety Side in the upright position with yellow band
showing.
Safety Sides
The Safety Sides are supplied in pairs, left and right and must be fitted in such a way
that they fold down toward the foot of the bed. They are attached to the side of the
mattress platform by means of clamps.
Caution
Do NOT use Safety Sides to lift or move the bed.

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Bed extension (optional)
To extend the bed: Apply the brakes, pull the latch lever (1) and pull out the foot-end of the
mattress platform (3)
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Calf Adjustment
The calf adjustment can be manually adjusted whenever the thigh section of the mattress
platform is raised.
Fold Down Foot Panel (optional)
The Fold Down Foot Panel is to be strictly used as a bed stripper only, and should be
returned back to its upright position thereafter
WARNING
Fold Down Foot Panel Safe Working Load is 20kg
To fold down; pull up Panel to release and
slowing lower down to a horizontal
position.
To raise; slowly lift Panel to a vertical
position ensuring it is securely locked once
upright.
Pull up to release
Fold-down
Panel
Adjusting the calf angle:
Holding the mattress retainer (located on the
footrest frame at the end of the bed) lift the
panel upwards to lock the foot panel at any
angle the catch allows.
To release the panel, pull up to its full
extension and then lower slowly.

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Operation
The bed height, backrest angle and leg elevation functions are all electrically operated using
control handset.
To operate a function, press and hold the appropriate pushbutton until the desired position is
achieves. To stop at the required position release the button. The Auto-contour button operates
both backrest and leg elevation simultaneously.
WARNING
Some functions may cause injury to the patient if unintentional movement occurs.
WARNING
If the Handset is dropped to the floor, caught between bed parts or sustains any
damage or suspected damage in any way, immediately stop using the Handset and
perform the full Handset Checks as detailed in Section 6 –Maintenance.
Handset
Handset is accessible to either the patient or the nursing attendant. From this handset the
patient can control all bed functions as illustrated below.

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Batteries (battery back-up model only)
The emergency back-up battery automatically switches on if the bed is disconnected from the
mains power supply. The batteries will enable emergency power operation for short periods of
time. To ensure the batteries are kept fully charged the bed must be connected to the mains
power supply at all times during normal use.
Patient Transfer
If the patient is to be transferred by means of a patient hoist, the bed will need to be raised
enough to allow hoist access underneath the bed.
WARNING
Bed functions, particularly Hi-Lo are not to be used during patient transfer.

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Warning
Disconnect the bed from the mains power supply before cleaning.
Gloves and protective clothing should always be worn when carrying out
cleaning procedures.
These instructions also apply to accessories but not to mattresses.
Wipe all surfaces with a soft cloth moistened with hot water and mild detergent (or the
hospital’s recommended cleaning solution). Take extra care with areas that may harbor dirt
or dust. Rinse with clean water and dry with a paper towel.
5. Cleaning
To remove potentially infectious material such as body fluids, or even when the bed has
been used by somebody with a know infection, clean afterwards with NaDCC (e.g., Presept,
Actichlor) at 10,000 ppm of available chlorine. Rinse and dry.
Allow the cleaned parts to dry before replacing the mattress.
Caution
Do not use abrasive compounds or pads.
Do not use hypocarbonate or phenolic cleaning solutions.
6. Maintenance / Troubleshooting
The following preventative maintenance procedures should be carried out at intervals of 12
months or as specified.
All service or repair activities must only be performed by properly qualified and train
persons who are approved by ArjoHuntleigh.
Disposal of product and components should be compliant with local regulations.
Warning
Disconnect the bed from mains power supply before starting any maintenance
activity.
The bed will still operate on battery backup power if handset buttons are pressed
(battery backup model only).
Avoid skin contact with lubricants.
General
Examine the bed for obvious signs of damage. All aspects of the equipment should operate
as intended. Make sure that all nuts, bolts and other fastenings are tight and are not
missing.
Examine flexible cables for cuts, abrasions, kinking or other deterioration. Make sure that
the electrical power cable plug is not damaged. If either the plug or cable is damaged then
both the plug and cable must be replaced as a complete assembly by an approved service
agent.