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Commercial in confidence. Instructions for Use Manual Revision PBB-IFU-REV13-020622
1. WARNINGS & CAUTIONS
WARNING
Indicates possible hazard in procedures or conditions which, if not correctly followed,
could result in death, injury, or other serious adverse reactions.
CAUTION
Indicates possible hazard in procedures or conditions which, if not correctly followed,
could result in equipment damage or failure.
Important that this Information for Use Manual is read in its entirety prior to the operation of the
bed. The manual is designed to ensure that users are equipped with the information required to
competently and responsibly operate the bed and its accessories.
It is recommended that the Information for Use Manual be kept in an easily assessable place for
quick reference. If required Arjo product specialists can provide additional training.
All warnings and cautions within this manual should be strictly adhered to. Failure to do so could
result in harm to the patient, or operator.
Warnings highlighted throughout this manual identify possible hazards in procedures or conditions,
which if not followed correctly could result in serious injury or fatality.
Cautions highlighted throughout this manual identify possible hazards in procedures or conditions,
which if not followed correctly could result in equipment damage or failure.
GENERAL WARNINGS
Electrical equipment can be hazardous if used incorrectly.
Do not use electrically operated beds in the presence of flammable gases.
Do not use electrically operated beds in operating theatres.
Use the bed to support one patient only. The Prioma Birthing Bed is intended for one
person use and may become unstable if used incorrectly.
It is recommended that the bed be positioned at its lowest height when unattended by
caregivers to minimise the risk of patient injury from falls when getting in and out of the
bed.
Residual current devices (RCD) are not supplied with the Prioma Birthing Bed. Please
consult with your Biomedical Engineer/advisor concerning RCD requirements.
The full safe working load (SWL) of the Prioma Birthing Bed is 200Kg with a maximum
patient weight of 135Kg. The 200Kg SWL includes the mass of the patient, mattress and
any accessories fitted to the bed.
Do not place the handset if fitted, or the power cord across the mattress surface of the
bed. When the bed is not connected to mains power always store the mains power cord
within the power cord fixtures fitted to the bed.
Do not use accessories that are not designed or approved for use with the Prioma bed.