benmor medical Aurum User manual

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Aurum
Expandable Bariatric Bed
User Manual

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Benmor Medical has been supporting bariatric care since 1996 and was the first
company in the UK specialising in bariatric patient handling equipment.
As pioneers in the sales and rental market for bariatric equipment, Benmor Medical
introduced total bariatric sales and rental solutions, allowing our customers to rent or
purchase a bed, chair, hoist, commode and wheelchair as one package.
We continually strive to drive innovation and quality within the bariatric market and
have established a firm reputation for excellent customer support and class leading
products.
Benmor Medical supplies and rents a wide range of products which enable nurses and
carers to provide the best quality care to patients.
Our extensive product portfolio includes: -
•Bariatric Beds
•Ultra Low Beds
•Community Beds
•Mattresses
•Hoists
•Riser Recliner Chairs
•Static Chairs
•Commodes
•Walking Aids
•Bariatric Wheelchairs
Our well established reputation in the UK bariatric sector has been achieved by
providing excellent 24/7 customer service, supported by innovative products.
For further information, please visit our website: www.benmormedical.co.uk

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Contents
1. Introduction.......................................................................................................... 4
2. Identification Labels ............................................................................................. 5
3. Symbols................................................................................................................. 6
4. Delivery................................................................................................................. 6
5. Safe Use Guidelines...........................................................................................7/8
6. Environmental Conditions ................................................................................... 9
7. Technical Specification....................................................................................... 10
8. Product Description............................................................................................ 11
9. Installation and Setup ........................................................................................ 12
9.1 Power Supply and Electrical Connection .......................................... 12
10. Bed Adjustment –Supervisor Control Panel..................................................... 13
10.1 Knee-break Section Adjustment (3)................................................ 14
10.2 Backrest Section Adjustment (4) .................................................... 14
10.3 Fowler Position (5) .......................................................................... 14
10.4 CPR Position (6)............................................................................... 14
10.5 Trendelenburg and Reverse Trendelenburg (8) ............................. 14
10.6 Bed Height Adjustment (9) ............................................................. 14
10.7 Auto-contour Adjustment (10) ....................................................... 14
10.8 Trendelenburg Anti-shock Positioning (11) .................................... 15
10.9 Locking/Unlocking Bed Movements (1,2,7).................................... 15
11. Bed Adjustment –Patient Handset ................................................................... 16
11.1 Backrest Section Adjustment (1) .................................................... 17
11.2 Knee Break (2)................................................................................. 17
11.3 Auto-contour (3) ............................................................................. 17
11.4 Bed Height Adjustment (4) ............................................................. 17
11.5 Magnetic Lock Symbol (switching range) (5) .................................. 17
11.6 Functions - LED................................................................................ 17
11.7 Functionality Keys ........................................................................... 17
11.8 Power on LED.................................................................................. 17
12. Central Castor Braking.................................................................................... 18
13. Safety Rails.............................................................................................. 18 + 19
14. Width Adjustment .................................................................................. 20 + 21
15. Bed Extension ................................................................................................. 22
16. Integrated Linen Shelf .................................................................................... 22
17. Optional Weighing Scales User / Service Manual ................................23 to 38
18. Cleaning and Decontamination.............................................................. 39 + 40
19. Troubleshooting.............................................................................................. 41
20. Storage and Transportation ........................................................................... 42
21. Service and Maintenance ............................................................................... 43
22. Recommended Accessories............................................................................ 44
23. Disposal........................................................................................................... 44
24. Warranty and Service ..................................................................................... 45
25. Contact Details................................................................................................ 45

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1. Introduction
This user manual contains instructions for the installation, use and maintenance of the Benmor
Medical Aurum bed.
The Aurum bariatric bed is a hospital bed that has been designed specifically for size and
strength. The width adjustment feature on this unique bariatric hospital bed means that it can
be transported as a standard bed through the majority of hospital doors. It also means that it
can accommodate wider patients by extending the mattress platform when in use.
The platform is fully profiling and powered by strong electric actuators which allow the safe
positioning the bariatric bed to cope with loads of up to 413kg / 65stone / 910lbs.
The headboard of the Aurum bariatric bed can also be extended at a push of a button. This
lessens the gap between the safety rails and the headboard to minimise the risk of entrapment.
The integral weighing scales enable staff and carers to carry out accurate patient weighs up to
400kg / 63stone / 880lbs.
The bed is constructed from high quality materials and is designed to function at an elevated
level in a hospital environment.
This product meets the requirements established under the directive 93/42/EEC concerning
Medical Devices and the following harmonised standards where applicable: BS EN60601-1-2,
BS EN 60601-2-52. The manufacturing process has been carried out in accordance with the
Quality Management System under the standard ISO 13485:2012, ISO 9001:2008.
Benmor Medical shall not be liable for any damage or injury caused by failure to follow the
proper instructions as described in this User Manual or by improper use of the bed.
Before using the bed, all staff must familiarise themselves thoroughly with the various parts and
controls as detailed in this User Manual
Note: All references to the position of parts are as viewed from a patient's perspective i.e.
as the patient is laying on the bed.
Note: Benmor Medical reserves the right to modify the information in this User Manual at
any time. The information in this User Manual may vary slightly with respect to the basic
design of the product.

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2. Identification Labels
When making contact with Benmor Medical the following information is required: -
➢The correct Name or Model number of your bed.
➢The correct Serial Number of your bed.
Both can be found on the identification labels which are located on the lower base frame.
Examples are shown below: -
0086
2014 : 04
2014 : 04
BMPB065AS
BMPB065A
1146
1147
230V 50 - 60 Hz
230V 50 - 60 Hz
Full load current : 1.6 A
Full load current : 1.6 A
Benmor Medical (UK) Ltd
The Aurum Centre Ham Barn Business Park
Farnham Road Liss Hampshire GU33 6LB UK
T: [phone]
E: [email protected]
www.benmormedical.co.uk

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3. Symbols
Icon
Description
Attention, consult accompanying documents
Consult Instructions For Use
Type B Applied Part
Type Number
Serial Number
Date of Manufacture
Manufacturer
General Precautions
CE Mark relates to both Medical Device Directive 93/42/EC and RoHS Directive
2011/65/EC
Primary Earth Connection
Alternating Current
Class II Equipment
4. Delivery
The Aurum Bariatric bed is delivered fully assembled and demonstrated on delivery.
Additional training can be arranged if required. If the bed appears to be damaged or any
components are missing on delivery, please contact Benmor Medical immediately.

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5. Safe Use Guidelines
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
•Before using the bed, it is recommended: -
➢All staff involved are familiar with the User Manual.
➢All functions are tested.
➢The bed is decontaminated and cleaned thoroughly before every use.
•The bed must be operated by personnel who have been properly trained or have
suitable experience with equipment of this nature.
•The bed must only be used on clean, hard and flat horizontal surfaces.
•Never exceed the maximum load capacity of the bed, even for brief periods.
•The braking system must be locked whilst a patient is on the bed (except for
patient manoeuvring).
•Check there is no risk for the patient, carer other people or accessories to become
trapped when adjusting any sections activating, raising or lowering of the bed.
•If an emergency situation requires the weight capacity of the bed to be exceeded,
adjust all sections of the bed to their lowest positions. This should only be done if
absolutely necessary.
•To avoid exceeding the weight capacity of the bed, no person should sit on the
bed, next to the patient.
•For side ingress / egress, position the patient in the middle of the bed.
•DO NOT ingress / egress the bed at the head or foot end.
•The power cable for the bed must be unplugged before moving, cleaning or
maintenance activities.
•Do not position the bed so that it is difficult to disconnect the mains plug.
•There is a possibility of injury to the patient or user if: -
➢The bed is used on an inappropriate floor surface.
➢The power cable is damaged or pulled out of the power socket.
➢Two or more electric functions are operated at the same time.
➢Any maintenance or repair work is not carried out according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.

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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
•Benmor Medical shall not be liable for any damage or injury caused by the use of
accessories provided by other companies.
•In the event of any defect which may jeopardise the patient or user safety, or
which may damage the bed or building contents, remove the bed and do not use
it until the defect is corrected.
•Any repair work must be carried out by qualified staff.
•When making repairs, only original materials and components should be used.
Use only the cleaning and disinfectant agents recommended in this User Manual.
•The bed should be left in its lowest position when unattended to reduce risk of
patient falls with the safety rails in the upright position.
•When routing cables from other equipment on the bed, precautions shall be taken
to avoid squeezing those cables between parts of the bed.
•Avoid hazards caused by inappropriate handling of the power supply cord e.g. by
kinking, shearing or other mechanical damages.
•During transportation, transportation bolts will be tightened on to the load cells
and when the bed is in use, the transportation bolts need to be loosened.
•Use recommended accessories only
When choosing bed and mattress combinations, it is important to assess the use of Safety
Rails based on the clinical assessment of each individual patient and in line with local policy.
Safety Rails must only be used with a mattress of the correct size and which is approved for
use with the bed. The maximum recommended mattress thickness for use with Safety Rails
is 220mm.
When assessing the suitability of a mattress for use with Safety Rails, please consider that
specialist powered air / foam replacement mattresses will typically envelop the patient
when loaded and can generally be deeper than a foam mattress without compromising
safety. All Benmor Medical mattress replacements will maintain sufficient clearance
between patients and Safety Rails to preserve the function of the Safety Rail. Other makes
of specialist mattress replacement must be assessed individually prior to use to verify
sufficient clearance is maintained.
Incompatible mattresses can create entrapment hazards. Read instructions for use. Using
non-approved mattress may compromise the Safety Rails and increase the chance of
entrapment.
Do not modify this equipment without the authorisation from Benmor Medical.
Contraindications
The Aurum bed is not to be used as a transport bed.
Never exceed the maximum load capacity of the Aurum bed, even for brief periods.

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6. Environmental Conditions
Operating
It is recommended that the bed is installed in a dry, indoor environment. The temperature
and humidity ranges for optimum performance of the bed are: -
Min
Max
Temperature (°C)
10
40
Relative Humidity (%)
30
75
Altitude (metres)
< 2000
The Aurum bed is designed for medical purposes only. Electrical installations must comply
with your local electrical installation requirements. It is recommended that the bed is
disconnected from the electrical mains supply during exceptional cases i.e. lightning storms
etc.
Transport / Storage
Min
Max
Temperature (°C)
-20
+50
Relative Humidity (%)
30
75
Air Pressure (hPa)
800
1060

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7. Technical Specification
Bed Data
Overall Length without scales
2270mm
Extended
2355mm
Overall Length with scales
2425mm
Extended
2510mm
Overall Width
1105mm
Extended
1405mm
Mattress Platform Length
2015mm
Extended
2225mm
Mattress Platform Width
915mm
Extended
1220mm
Mattress Platform Height
Without scales
Min 415mm - Max 835mm
With scales
Min 415mm - Max 835mm
Backrest –Max tilt angle
55°
Upper Leg Section –Max tilt angle
25°
Lower Leg Section –Max tilt angle
18°
Trendelenburg
21°
Reverse Trendelenburg
21°
Safety Rail Height Above Mattress Platform
460mm
Product weight without scales (approx)
190kg
Product weight with scales (approx)
215kg
Maximum Safe Working Load (SWL)
413kg / 65 stone / 910lbs
Medical Device Classification –Without Scales
Class 1
Medical Device Classification –With Scales
Class 1 Measuring
Electrical Data
Power Supply
230V  50-60Hz
Power Consumption
Max. 1.6A AC
Duty Rating
Intermittent 10% (2min / 18min)
Equipment Classification
Class II Type B Applied Part
Liquid Ingress Protection
IPX6

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8. Product Description
Note: The above illustration is for reference purposes only. The specification of your actual
Aurum bed may vary to the above illustration.
1. Removable Expandable Head Board
2. Removable and Adjustable Safety Rails
3. Individual Width Adjustable Mattress Sections
4. Integral bed extension
5. 4 Section Profiling Platform
6. Supervisors Control Panel
7. Removable Foot Board
8. Weighing Scales (optional)
9. Protective Bumper Wheels
10. Integral Linen Shelf
11. Central Braking Lever
12. Central Locking 150mm Castors

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9. Installation and Setup
1. Remove any packaging completely.
2. Carefully check the bed for damage and any missing components.
3. All staff should carefully read the User Manual.
4. Plug the power cable into an electric socket.
5. Test all functions including:
➢Braking System
➢Fowler’s position (adjustment of back and leg section).
➢Height adjustment of the mattress platform.
➢Trendelenburg and Reverse Trendelenburg.
➢Lock-out functions
➢Weighing Scales (if fitted).
6. Safely dispose of any packaging
7. Keep the User Manual in a safe accessible place.
9.1 Power Supply and Electrical Connection
The bed is delivered fully assembled and is ready to be connected to the power supply. The
battery back-up safety feature allows the bed to be functional for a short time without
mains power in emergency circumstances. The battery will automatically charge when the
bed is connected to the power supply.
The bed should be placed as close as possible to the power supply and any excess cable
safety positioned to avoid accidents.
To avoid the risk of electric shock, this equipment must only be connected to a mains supply
with protective earth.
The replacement of power supply cords, fuses and other parts must be performed by a
trained Benmor Medical technician.
The bed must only be used on clean, hard and flat horizontal surfaces.
Use recommended accessories only.
The Aurum bed is not to be used as a transport bed but can be used for positioning.

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10. Bed Adjustment –Supervisor Control Panel
The Supervisors Control Panel is located at the foot end of the bed, connected by a flexible
cable and can be conveniently stored / located on the foot board using the clip on the rear
of the panel.
The Supervisor Control Panel operates all bed functions as shown below.
To activate the controls on the Supervisor Control Panel you will need to simultaneously
press and hold an Activation Button and a Positioning Button as required. This dual action
operation enhances patient safety by preventing unintentional bed positioning.
1. Knee-break Lockout Switch
2. Backrest Lockout Switch
3. Knee-break Positioning Buttons
4. Backrest Positioning Buttons
5. Fowler Positioning Button
6. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Button
7. Height and Tilt Lockout Switch
8. Mattress Platform Tilt Buttons
9. Bed Height Adjustment Buttons
10. Auto-contour Adjustment Buttons
11. Trendelenburg Anti-Shock Positioning Button

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Supervisor Control Panel Symbols
Before carrying out these operations, check there are no objects on or under the lower
frame which could interfere with the bed movement.
This function can be locked out by means of the Supervisor Control Panel.
10.1 Knee-break Section Adjustment (3)
To raise or lower the knee-break section of the bed press and hold the desired directional
knee-break adjustment button. Movement will continue until the button is released or the
limit of travel is reached.
10.2 Backrest Section Adjustment (4)
To raise or lower the backrest section of the bed press and hold the desired directional knee
break adjustment button. Movement will continue until the button is released or the limit
of travel is reached.
10.3 Fowler Positioning (5)
To activate Fowler positioning press and hold the Fowler positioning button. All parts of the
bed will simultaneously move and continue until the button is released or the limit of travel
is reached.
10.4 CPR Position (6)
The CPR position is designed for resuscitation purposes only and before using this function,
ensure all three bed movements are unlocked –see 10.9 below. To activate CPR press and
hold the red ‘N’ Button. All parts of the bed will simultaneously move to their lowest
positions and the mattress platform will move to the horizontal position. The red N Button
must be held until all bed movements have stopped.
10.5 Trendelenburg and Reverse Trendelenburg (8)
Head down tilt (Trendelenburg) and foot down tilt (reverse Trendelenburg) can be applied
using the Supervisors Control Panel. To tilt the mattress platform press and hold desired tilt
direction button until the desired tilt angle has been reached.
10.6 Bed Height Adjustment (9)
To raise or lower the mattress platform press and hold the desired directional height
adjustment button. Movement will continue until the buttons are released or the limit of
travel is reached.
10.7 Auto-contour Adjustment (10)
To activate the Auto-contour adjustment of the bed, press and hold the desired directional
Auto-contour adjustment button. Movement will continue until the buttons are released or
the limit of travel is reached.

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10.8 Trendelenburg Anti-shock Positioning (11)
To activate Trendelenburg Anti-Shock Positioning press and hold the Trendelenburg Anti-
Shock Positioning Button. All parts of the bed will simultaneously move to their lowest
positions and the mattress platform will tilt to a maximum angle of 21°. This function
cannot be locked.
10.9 Locking/Unlocking Bed Movements (1,2,7)
The Aurum bed is equipped with a safety function that disables specific individual sections
by the use of Lockout Switches located on the Supervisor Control Panel. To lock/unlock
specific functions: -
Locking Procedure
1. Turn Lockout Switch clockwise (to horizontal) to lock required function (Lockout
Switches 1, 2, or 7).
2. When switch is in horizontal position bed function(s) will be locked from use.
Unlocking Procedure
1. Turn Lockout Switch anti-clockwise (to vertical) to unlock required function
(Lockout Switches 1, 2, or 7).
2. When switch is in vertical position bed function(s) will be unlocked.
Note: When selecting individual Lockout Switches, the Supervisor Control Panel and Patient
Handset will be locked out.

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11. Bed Adjustment –Patient Handset
Before carrying out these operations check there are no objects on or under the lower frame
which could interfere with the bed movement.
This function can be locked out by means of the Supervisor Control Panel.
The Patient Handset is connected by a flexible cable and can be positioned either side of the
bed. It adjusts individual parts of the bed mattress platform and has limited functions
opposed to the Supervisor Control Panel.
1. Backrest Positioning Buttons
2. Knee-break Positioning Buttons
3. Auto-contour Adjustment Buttons
4. Height Adjustment Buttons
5. Handset Lockout Indicator
Note: To prevent the Patient Handset from being damaged it should always be stored, using
the provided hook, on your bed Safety Rail.

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11.1 Backrest Section Adjustment (1)
To raise or lower the backrest section of the bed press and hold the desired
directional knee break adjustment button. Movement will continue until the button
is released or the limit of travel is reached.
11.2 Knee-break Section Adjustment (2)
To raise or lower the knee-break section of the bed press and hold the desired
directional knee-break adjustment button. Movement will continue until the button is
released or the limit of travel is reached.
11.3 Auto-contour Adjustment (3)
To activate the Auto-contour adjustment of the bed, press and hold the desired
directional Auto-contour adjustment button. Movement will continue until the buttons
are released or the limit of travel is reached.
11.4 Bed Height Adjustment (4)
To raise or lower the mattress platform press and hold the desired directional
height adjustment button. Movement will continue until the buttons are released or the
limit of travel is reached.
11.5 Magnetic lock symbol (switching range) (5)
11.6 Functions - LED
11.7 Functionality keys
11.8 Power on LED

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12. Central Castor Braking
The Aurum bed is equipped with a Central Braking System. A bar located on the bed
Undercarriage at the head end and foot end operates all four castors (central braking): -
Up –Steering mechanism –when the brake lever
is pushed up to its highest position the steering
feature is activated.
Centre –Neutral Position –when the brake lever
is in the central position the castors move freely
in all directions
Down –Brake Position –when the brake lever is
pushed down in the lowest position, all four
castors are fixed.
Ensure the bed is set to the ‘Brake’ position before placing a patient onto your bed.
13. Safety Rails
The Aurum bed is fitted with four plastic Safety Rails that can be individually removed from
the bed.
Each Safety Rail is mounted into a fixed socket that is labelled with a position number, (1) or
(2), this corresponds with the numbered label on the Safety Rail and ensures that each
Safety Rail is correctly positioned.
Removing Safety Rail
1. To remove the Safety Rail, ensure it is in the ‘up’
position.
2. Depress the button as indicted.
3. Remove the Safety Rail.
Replacing the Safety Rail
1. To replace the Safety Rail, align the stem to the socket
and let the Safety Rail drop into position.
2. The Safety Rail will automatically lock in position
when replaced.

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Before removing the Safety Rails, carefully check there are no objects which may interfere
with their function. Take care not to get hands or fingers caught when adjusting or removing
the Safety Rails.
The intended use of the Safety Rails is to prevent the user from falling out of bed. They are
not intended to act as a form of restraint or limit the freedom of people by preventing them
from intentionally leaving their beds; nor are they intended to restrain people whose
condition disposes them too erratic, repetitive or violent movement.
Incompatible Safety Rails can create entrapment hazards.
The safety rails shall not be used as support or leverage for the patient, when leaving or
repositioning on the bed.

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14. Width Adjustment
The Aurum bed has a width adjustment feature which allows it to be used alongside
standard beds during everyday use but can be expanded quickly and simply to
accommodate a larger patient.
When moving the bed, all extensions including the headboard MUST be retracted to enable
the bed to fit through a standard wide door.
Before adjusting the mattress platform, carefully check there are no objects which may
interfere with the function. Take care not to get hands or fingers caught when adjusting the
mattress platform. Always remember to check the locking pins are in place after the
extendable sides have been adjusted.
Before adjusting the headboard frame, carefully check there are no objects which may
interfere with the function. Take care not to get hands or fingers caught when adjusting the
headboard frame. Always remember to check the locking pins are in place after the
extendable sides have been adjusted. Always retract the headboard when manoeuvring the
bed.
➢36” / 915mm width – standard hospital bed size
The bed is delivered at this size and will need to be adjusted to suit the
patient before use. If there are space restriction when transporting the
bed, it can be reduced back to this size to aid with getting through
doors or corridors.
➢42” / 1066mm width – intermediate size
This setting gives the patient an extra 3” of space on both sides. The
mattress in use on the bed will need to be adjustment to fill the space.
➢48” / 1220mm width – largest size
This setting gives the patient the most space on the bed. There may be
difficulties when transporting the bed through doorways and corridors
at this setting. If this is the case, reduce the size of the bed to smaller
width.