BOCK floorline 15 Installation and operating instructions

Assembly and operation manual
Nursing care beds
floorline 15|80
practico 25|80 plus

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Dear valued customer,
With your decision to purchase a nursing care bed from Hermann Bock
GmbH, you are receiving a long-lasting care product with superior function-
ality at the highest safety level. Our electrically operated nursing care beds
guarantee optimal lying comfort and allow professional care at the same
time. This product was designed with a focus on people in need of care,
whose confidence must be reinforced and whose life needs protection.
With this health care product, we meet these requirements.
We urge you to prevent potential malfunctions and the risk of accidents by
complying strictly with the safety and operating instructions and by carry-
ing out the necessary maintenance.
Klaus Bock

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Table of contents
1Preface and general instructions ......................................................................... 5
1.1 Intended use ..................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Definition of person groups .............................................................................. 6
1.3 Safety instructions............................................................................................. 7
1.4 Service life / warranty ....................................................................................... 8
1.5 Requirements for the installation location ....................................................... 9
1.6 Type plate........................................................................................................ 10
2General description of the functions.................................................................. 12
2.1 Construction design and function ................................................................... 12
2.2 Operating the side rails ................................................................................... 16
2.3 Locking the telescopic posts............................................................................ 18
2.4 The hand control ............................................................................................. 19
2.5 Hand control - the functions of the buttons ................................................... 20
2.6 Hand control - lock functions .......................................................................... 21
2.7 Emergency lowering –backrest (standard)..................................................... 22
2.8 Emergency lowering –backrest (optional)...................................................... 23
3Electric parts ..................................................................................................... 24
3.1 The drive unit by Dewert................................................................................. 24
3.2 Caution: Electric drive ..................................................................................... 25
3.3 The drive unit .................................................................................................. 26
3.4 The external power supply unit SMPS ............................................................ 27
3.5 The control box ............................................................................................... 28
4Assembly and operation .................................................................................... 29
4.1 Technical data ................................................................................................. 29
4.2 Special features of the practico 25|80 plus .................................................... 30
4.3 Assembly of the practico 25|80 plus............................................................... 31
4.4 Special features of the floorline 15|80 ........................................................... 34
4.5 Assembly of the floorline 15|80..................................................................... 35
4.6 Mounting the side rails.................................................................................... 38
4.7 Assembly of the integrated bed extension ..................................................... 40
4.8 Putting the care bed into operation................................................................ 42
4.9 Change of location .......................................................................................... 43
4.10 Transport, storage and operating conditions.................................................. 43
4.11 Function notes................................................................................................. 43
4.12 Disposal ........................................................................................................... 45
4.13 Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 45
5Accessories........................................................................................................ 47
5.1 Special dimensions .......................................................................................... 47
5.2 Nurse control panel......................................................................................... 48
5.3 Rechargeable battery...................................................................................... 49
5.4 Side rail height increase .................................................................................. 51

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5.5 Lifting pole with triangle handle ..................................................................... 51
5.6 Side rail pad..................................................................................................... 52
5.7 Mattresses....................................................................................................... 52
6Cleaning, maintenance and disinfection ............................................................ 53
6.1 Cleaning and care............................................................................................ 53
6.2 Disinfection ..................................................................................................... 54
6.3 Avoidance of hazards ...................................................................................... 55
7Guidance and manufacturer's declaration ......................................................... 56
8Regular inspections with service........................................................................ 58

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1Preface and general instructions
The various bed systems from Hermann Bock GmbH meet specific requirements for use
in care and treatment facilities, as well as for the care at home. Reliable functionality and
a long product life make each bed particularly valuable. Our beds need little maintenance
with proper operation and care. Each bed from Hermann Bock GmbH must pass quality
testing in a final inspection before it is shipped anywhere. The beds are manufactured
according to the current standards for medically used beds and tested accordingly.
The beds comply with the EN 60601-2-52 standard. The electrical building components
comply with safety standard EN 60601-1 for medical devices. Nursing care beds are med-
ical devices and are classified as Class 1 products: nursing care beds.
These standards divide the beds in five different application environments:
1. Intensive care in a hospital; intensive care bed
2. Short-term care in a hospital or other medical facility; patient bed in the hospital
3. Long-term care in medical environment; stationary nursing care bed
4. Care at home, so-called “HomeCare bed”
5. Ambulant care either at home or in a medical facility
1.1 Intended use
The nursing care bed is suitable for people in need of care who
are at least 146 cm tall. The person's weight must not exceed
185 kg and must be over 40 kg. The body mass index (BMI =
Weight of the person (kg) / (body size of the person (m))2) must
be greater than or equal to 17.
The nursing care bed may be used in homes for the elderly or nursing homes and rehabil-
itation facilities. It is used to alleviate a disability and/or to facilitate the lives of people
who are in need of care or to make the work of their caregivers easier. Furthermore, the
nursing care bed was also designed as a convenient solution for the care at home of peo-
ple in need of care, as well as for people with disabilities. Accordingly, the nursing care
beds are designed to be used for the application environments 3 to 5. Any other use is
considered improper and is excluded from a possible liability claim.
The Trendelenburg function may be used exclusively under supervision of medical profes-
sionals. The beds, which are determined for application environment type 4, are equipped
with a hand control which is unable to operate the Trendelenburg function.

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The nursing care bed is not suitable for use in hospitals. If the nursing care bed is equipped
with visible wheels, it is suitable for the transport of patients. The nursing care bed can be
moved while the patient resting in it. To move the bed , lock the castors and bring the
lying surface to the lowest horizontal position, than unlock the castors and move the bed.
After the transport, lock the castors again. If the nursing care bed is equipped with cov-
ered castors, it is is not designed for transporting patients. The beds can only be moved
within the patient's room - even while the patient is in the bed - for cleaning or better
access to the patient, for example. If the nursing care bed is equipped with height - ad-
justable feet, it cannot be moved.
The bed is suitable for the re-use. Please observe the instructions for cleaning, care and
disinfection in these assembly and operation manual. Special attention must also be paid
to the information regarding the inspections.
Attention: The beds do not have a special connection options for a potential equalisation.
Electrical medical devices connected to the patient intravascular or intracardiac may not
be used. The operator of the medical products has to ensure that the combination of the
equipment meets the requirements of EN 60601-1.
This user manual contains safety instructions. All persons working with the beds must
be acquainted with the contents of these instructions. Improper operation can result in
personal injuries.
1.2 Definition of person groups
Operator
Operators (e.g. medical supply stores, specialist dealers, facilities and budgeting compa-
nies) include all physical or juridical persons, who use the beds or have the beds used for
medical purposes. The briefing on the use of the product shall generally be conducted by
the operator.
User
Users are persons whose training, experience or briefing on the product allows them to
operate the nursing care bed or carry out works on it. The user is able to recognize possible
hazards and/or to avoid them and to assess the health condition of the patient.
Patient/resident
Persons in need of care, as well as disabled and people who are lying in the nursing care
bed.

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Qualified personnel
Employees of the operator are referred to as qualified personnel. They are entitled to
deliver the nursing care bed, assemble, disassemble and transport it, based on their train-
ing or instructions. Besides knowing how to operate, mount and demount the nursing care
bed, these persons must be instructed according to the guidelines concerning the cleaning
and disinfection of the nursing care bed.
1.3 Safety instructions
The intended use/operation of all moving parts is as important for the safety of the per-
sons in need of care as well as for the relatives and the caregivers/nursing staff to avoid
potentially dangerous situations. This requires the correct installation and operation of
the bed. The individual physique of the person in need of care as well as type and the
extent of their disability must be taken into account by all means when operating the bed.
Avoid dangers, accidental motor adjustments and incorrect operation by using the disa-
bling function. When the operator, e.g. the caregivers or the care providing relative leaves
the room, the entire operating functions of the bed should be disabled via the hand con-
trol. This is achieved by using the key of the hand control. First, lower the lying surface to
the lowest position and activate the lock function with a twist of the keylock (located in
the key lock on the backside). Remove the key and check for safety reason if the functions
are locked.
These recommendations apply particularly:
–if the person in need of care cannot operate the hand control safely due to
certain disabilities;
–if the person in need of care or the caregivers could be at risk due to those
accidental adjustments;
–if the side rails are in a raised position and there could be danger of trapping
and crushing,
–if children are unsupervised in the room with the bed.
Always make sure that the hand control (when not in use) is securely hooked with the
support hook onthe bed and cannot fall down.
As a general rule, the bed should be operated by instructed nursing staff/caregivers, rela-
tives or in attendance of instructed persons.
When adjusting the lying surface, it is particularly important to ensure that no limbs are
placed within the adjustment range of the side rails. If the side rails are adjusted, pay
attention to the correct lying position of the person in need of care.

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Prior to any electrical adjustment, it should generally be made sure that no limbs are po-
sitioned in the adjustment area between the chassis and the head or foot part, especially
that there are no persons or animals in the area between the floor and the raised lying
surface. Danger of damages or are particularly high in these areas. Always beware of ob-
jects that are located close to or even below the nursing care bed, they also can lead to
damages.
The permitted person’s weight depends on the total weight of the equipment that has
been mounted to the bed (mattresses and other electronic medical devices). For safe
working load, please refer to the type plate on the lying surface frame of the bed.
Service and maintenance must not be performed while the bed is used by a patient.
The nursing care bed may only be used for the care and positioning of people. The adjust-
ment options on the head and foot sides serve exclusively for the changeable positioning
of the respective body area of a patient. The care bed may only be used for its intended
purpose and may not be misused or used improperly.
In the event of malfunction or functional failure, people in the bed must be removed
immediately.
Make sure that service and maintenance are not permitted to be carried out while the
bed is in use.
Incompatible side rails can cause trapping when used.
To take the bed out of operation and end operation safely, pull the mains plug out of the
socket.
1.4 Service life / warranty
This nursing care bed was developed, designed and manufactured for safe operation
over a long period of time. With proper operation and maintenance, this nursing care
bed has an expected service life of 15 to 20 years. The service life depends on operating
conditions and frequencies.
Attention: Unauthorised technical changes to the product voids all warranty claims.

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This product is not approved for the North American market, particularly not for the
United States of America (USA). Distribution and use of the nursing care bed in these
markets, including through third parties, is prohibited by the manufacturer.
1.5 Requirements for the installation location
The company Hermann Bock GmbH is not liable for damages which might arise from the
daily usage on the floor.
To avoid floor indentations, floor should correspond to the recommendations of the FEB
- Fachverband der Hersteller elastischer Bodenbeläge e.V. (Association of Elastic Floor
Coverings Manufacturers). To do this, the technical information FEB No. 3 can be refer-
enced.
Hazard note from Bock
Simultaneous use of electrical appliances particularly in the vicinity of the operational bed may
result in small electromagnetic interactions of the electric devices, e.g. static noise in the ra-
dio. In such rare events, increase the distance of the devices. Do not use the same socket or
temporarily switch off the interference source and/or the disturbing or disturbed device.
If the bed should be operated with electrical medical equipment (contrary to its intended use),
the functions of the bed must first be disabled via the integrated lock function in the hand con-
trol for the duration of the application.

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1.6 Type plate
Each nursing care bed is marked with an individual type and a general type plate.
Individual and general type plate
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(1) Model
(2) Manufacture date: Year - month - day
(3) Serial number: Order number - consecutive number
(4) Mains voltage, mains frequency and power input
(5) Duty cycle
(6) Drive protection class
(7) Maximum patient weight / safe working load
(8) Manufacturer
(9) Symbols (located on the right side)

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Explanation of the symbols:
Conformity mark according to the Medical Device Regulation
Observance of the user manual
Within the European Union, this product must be
disposed via the separated municipal waste. Product may not
be disposed of via household waste.
Medical application part type B
Use only in dry rooms
Protection class II (double insulation, insulated for protection)
IPX4
Protection of electrical equipment against splashing water
Maximum patient weight
Safe working load
Labelling of a medical device
Patient population
Follow the instructions appropriate for mattress size and
thickness
Address of the manufacturer
MD

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2General description of the functions
2.1 Construction design and function
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Head end panel
10
Lying surface
2
Lifting pole
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Side panel, divided
3
Cylinder head screw M8
12
Side panel, divided
4
Hand control
13
Self-tapping screw for panel
5
Side rail, continuous
14
Side rail, divided
6
Side panel, continuous
15
Telescopic duo post
7
Extension / gap piece side panel
16
Chassis: / undercarriage/ Base
8
Foot end panel
17
Lock nut M8
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Extension / gap piece side panel

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Corrosion protection
The Hermann Bock GmbH nursing care beds are developed and constructed for a long and
safe use. Therefore, all materials that may corrode are protected accordingly. All metal
parts are equipped with a surface protection. The steel parts are either galvanised or
stove-enamelled with a PES powder coating and the aluminium profiles are anodised.
The lying surface with 4 function areas
The lying surface consists as standard of comfortable wooden slats (can alternatively be
fitted with aluminium slats or a special suspension systems) and is divided into four sec-
tions: backrest, fixed middle part upper and lower leg rest.
1
Backrest
5
Lifting motor lying surface headboard
(Backrest)
2
Fixed middle part
6
Lifting motor lying surface foot part
(Upper leg rest)
3
Upper leg rest
7
Lying surface frame
4
Lower leg rest
The comprehensive lying surface frame is welded from a steel tube. The backrest can be
adjusted electrically and has a comfortable mattress compensation. The leg rest is split
into an upper and lower leg rest. During electrical adjustment of the upper leg rest, the
lower leg rest is automatically pulled along. By using t a button o the hand control, each
individual position can be adjusted continuously. The backrest can be lowered mechani-
cally in the event of a power failure. Alternatively, the leg rest and backrest can be lowered
using an optional battery.

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The integrated bed extension and side rail
With the integrated bed and side rail extension, the bed can be extended to 210 or 220
cm without the use of any additional elements. This allows individual adaptation to the
body length of the resident.
The chassis
The height adjustment of the bed is performed through a base frame with individual
drives. The electric variable height adjustment of the lying surface is carried out with pro-
tective low-voltage DC motors from 29 to 35V and controlled with the smooth keys of the
hand controller.
The side rail
The floorline 15|80 nursing bed and the practico 25|80 plus nursing bed can be equipped
with side rails on both sides at a special safety height. A side guard for the variant with
upholstery is not provided. Each nursing care bed can be equipped on both sides with side
rails at a specific safety height. The side rails can be lifted and lowered.The sliding pieces
run particularly smoothly and quietly with an impact damper, and each end is fitted with
a functional cap.Depending on the model, shorter or longer, continuous and divided side
rail variations are available. All variants serve as a fall prevention. The split side rails also
allow safe and comfortable entry and exit. By means of a simple release mechanism, each
individual side rails element can be brought into a raised or lowered position.

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The following side rail variants are currently available:
Continuous wood side rail
2007 mm
Long divided side rail
1017 mm 783.5 mm
Head-side side rail (>50% solution)
1017 mm
Head end panel
Foot end panel
Head end piece
Foot end piece
Head end panel
Foot end panel

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2.2 Operating the side rails
Each side rail element can be adjusted independently from the other. The release buttons
for adjustment are on the bottom of the telescopic post (if available) and on the top of
the end panel of the nursing care beds, right next to the metal guides for the side rail bars.
The exact position of the release button on the end panel can vary slightly depending on
the model.
To lower the side rail element, hold the upper knob (1) of the
middle post with one hand, lift it up slightly, and with the
other hand press the release button (2) on the middle post in
the inner direction.
The side rail opens at the corresponding place and can be eas-
ily lowered downwards as far as it will go (3). The side rail is
now diagonal.
To also lower the other side, please hold the side rail - at the
gripping groove (4), and slowly raise the side rail - Now, you
can fully press the release button (5) and slowly lower the side
rail.
Please note: Be sure to raise the side rail slightly,
and only then press the release button! Failure to
do so will result in damage to the release.
The side rail is now in the lowered position.

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If the side rail element should be raised to the top position as
an aid for fall prevention, reach with both hands in the centre
of the gripping groove (6) in the upper side rail bar, and pull it
upwards until you hear it click into place at both ends. The side
rail is now in a pulled-up position.
The side rails first and foremost serve as a fall prevention. In the case of very emaciated
persons in need of care, this protection is no longer sufficiently provided by the side rails
and additional protective measures must be taken (e.g. by adding a push-fit side rail pad-
ding (accessory)).
The distances between the side rail bars must be less than 12 cm. If necessary, pull the
integrated side rails up until they lock into place. When using mattresses of different thick-
ness, the minimum height of 22 cm, measured from the top edge of the side rail above
the mattress without compression, needs to be maintained (additionally, a third attach-
ment rail must be used).
Therefore, the following measurements must be observed for a safe use of the side rails:
Height above the mattress: ≥ 220mm
Gap dimensions between each side rail bars and to the lying surface: <120mm
Gap dimensions between side rail and end panel : <60mm or >318mm
Hazard note from Bock
Please note the increased risk of trapping caused by the raised side rails when adjusting the
backrest and upper leg rest.
The side rails must maintain the required minimum length of at least more than 50% of the
of the lying surface length, in order to serve as a "protection against an accidentally falling out
of bed of a patient". This requirement is not met when the side rails are in an inclined posi-
tion.

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2.3 Locking the telescopic posts
As an option, the telescopic posts also have a latch mechanism with which the side rails
can be locked in the lowered position. To use the latch, either a coin or an Allen key size
6 can be used.
First, bring the telescopic post into the lowered position (see previous chapter). Lock or
unlock the latch on the bottom of the telescopic post.
Telescopic post up
and
Latch open
Telescopic posts down
and
Latch closed
Hazard note from Bock
The operation of the side rail should be done with great care. Fingers can be quickly pinched
between the longitudinal pieces. Only use the side rails in accordance with the described op-
eration. Any other use can lead to an increased risk and is not permitted.
Use only original Bock side rails, which are available as accessories for every nursing care beds.
Use only technically flawless and non-damaged side rails with the permissible gap dimensions.
Make sure that the side rails are locked securely.
Before mounting aside rail and with each new use of the bed, inspect all mechanical parts on
the bed frame, all parts of the side rails including all parts which secure the side rails, for any
possible damages.

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2.4 The hand control
The hand control is equipped with a built-in locking device, which allows the caregivers to
lock the handcontrol via a key completely or partially for its operation.
The lockable hand control, first-fault protected
The basic functions can be controlled through the ten buttons on the hand control. The
four symbols in the middle indicate special functions that can be performed by simultane-
ously pressing the adjacent keys. The individual buttons are marked with corresponding
symbols. The motors run - as long as a corresponding button is pressed. A coiled cable
allows the necessary freedom of movement while operating.
With the rear-mounted suspension unit, the hand control can be attached to the side rail
- particularly when cleaning and during the maintenance of the bed. Thus, a possible dis-
ruptive position of the hand control can be avoided by simply attaching it to any preferred
spot on the bed.

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2.5 Hand control - the functions of the buttons
(*) The comfort sitting position just moves upwards. All adjusted positions can
be lowered by pressing key 13.
(**) The Trendelenburg function may be used exclusively under supervision of medical
professionals. (***) This function is only available for the floorline 15|80.
(1)
Backrest upwards
(2)
Backrest downwards
(3)
Floor lighting:
Push keys (1) and (2) simultaneously
(4)
Upper leg rest upwards
(5)
Upper leg rest downwards
(6)
Lightening / reading lamp:
Push keys (4) and (5) simultaneously
(7)
Lying surface upwards
(8)
Lying surface downwards
(Interim stop at the 37.5 cm exit position,
safety stop at 25 cm)
(9)
Reset:
It is absolutely necessary to this carry out during initial
commissioning and after disconnection from the power
supply!
The reset is carried out by pushing buttons (7) and (8)
simultaneously and keep them pushed. After approx. 8
seconds, the bed moves slowly into the lowest position.
After a signal beep from the controller, the reset is car-
ried out completely.
(10)
Comfort sitting position upwards (*)
(11)
Foot-down position (anti-Trendelenburg)
(12)
Head-down position (Trendelenburg) (**)
(13)
Lying surface, backrest and upper leg rest downwards
(Interim stop at the 37.5 cm exit position,
safety stop at 25 cm)
(14)
Low function: (***)
Push keys (12) and (13) simultaneously
Caution: foot crushing risk! (Safety stop at 25 cm)
Hazard note from Bock
When lowering the nursing care bed to the low position (floor depth), there is a high risk of
crushing (feet, toes, and objects, e.g. cables) underneath the aluminium longitudinal frames
and/or the bed end panels or telescopic post.