burmeier ARMINIA II User manual

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1 = head board (wooden sections)
2 = side guard
3 = handset
4 = release buttons for side guards
5 = foot
6 = castor
7 = mains cable holder
8 = location (both sides) of sleeves for patient’s lifting pole at
mattress base frame

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Contents
1 Foreword ................................................................................................................5
2 General Information .............................................................................................6
2.1 Definition of the Groups of Persons Involved .............................................. 7
2.2 Safety Information ........................................................................................... 8
2.2.1 Explanation of the Safety Symbols Used .................................................. 8
2.2.2 Safety Information for the Operator ......................................................... 9
2.2.3 Safety Information for the User ................................................................ 10
2.3 Product Description ...................................................................................... 12
2.3.1 Designated Use .......................................................................................... 12
2.3.2 Special Features ........................................................................................ 13
2.3.3 Materials Used ............................................................................................ 13
2.3.4 Structural Design ........................................................................................ 13
3 Assembly and Putting into Service ....................................................................15
3.1 Assembly ......................................................................................................... 15
3.1.1 Assembly of the Mattress Base ................................................................ 16
3.1.2 Assembly of the bed ................................................................................. 17
3.1.3 Assembly of the Side Guards ................................................................... 19
3.2 Electrical Connection ................................................................................... 20
3.2.1 Plug Assignment of the Control Unit ....................................................... 21
3.3 Putting into Service ....................................................................................... 21
3.3.1 Strain Relief ................................................................................................. 22
3.3.2 Location Requirements ............................................................................ 23
3.3.3 Operational Readiness ............................................................................. 24

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3.4 Dismantling ..................................................................................................... 24
3.5 Storage Dolly .................................................................................................. 25
4 Operation.............................................................................................................26
4.1 Special Safety Information for the Drive Unit System ............................... 26
4.2 Handset ........................................................................................................... 27
4.2.1 Using the Handset ..................................................................................... 28
4.3 Handset with Blocking Function (Accessory) ............................................ 29
4.3.1 Blocking function ....................................................................................... 30
4.3.2 Using the handset ...................................................................................... 31
4.4 Castors ............................................................................................................ 32
4.5 Mains Cable Holder ...................................................................................... 32
4.6 Patient’s Lifting Pole (accessory) ................................................................ 33
4.7 Lower Leg Rest ............................................................................................... 34
4.8 Side Guards .................................................................................................... 34
4.9 Emergency Lowering of the Backrest ........................................................ 37
5 Cleaning and Disinfection..................................................................................38
5.1 General Information ..................................................................................... 38
5.2 Cleaning and Disinfection Instructions ...................................................... 39
5.3 Instructions for the User and Expert ............................................................ 39
5.4 Cleaning and Disinfection Agents .............................................................. 40
5.4.1 Handling Disinfection Agents .................................................................. 41
6 Maintenance .......................................................................................................42
6.1 By the User ...................................................................................................... 43
6.2 By the Operator ............................................................................................. 44
7 Trouble-Shooting .................................................................................................45

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Dear Customer,
BURMEIER would like to thank you for the confidence you have
placed in us and our products in deciding to purchase this Arminia II
nursing bed.
Each bed has been tested by the manufacturer for electrical safety
and functionality and has left our factory in perfect condition.
This instruction manual informs you as the operator and your users
about all the functions necessary to ensure ease of operation and
safe handling of this bed on a daily basis.
You should, therefore, also regard this instruction manual as a
practical reference book to be kept near the bed and at hand at all
times.
We wish you and your users every success in care-giving. We are
confident that this product enables us to play an important role in
achieving just that.
Burmeier GmbH & Co. KG

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The nursing bed ARMINIA II is manufactured in various
model versions. This instruction manual has been issued
for several bed types. It is possible that certain functions
or features are described which are not incorporated in
your model.
Overview of the ARMINIA II bed models:
Before using the nursing bed for the first time:
• Read through this instruction manual from start to finish so as
to prevent damages due to incorrect operation.
• Clean and disinfect the nursing bed prior to first-time use.
Before using a nursing bed, the user must check that the bed is fully
functional and in perfect working order as well as follow the
instruction manual in accordance with the Medizinprodukte-
Betreiberverordnung (German abbreviation: MPBetreibV, Operators
of Medical Products Ordinance) § 2. The same applies for
accessories. This nursing bed fulfils all the requirements of the
93/42/EWG directive for medical products. It is classified as a class 1
active medical product in accordance with the
Medizinproduktegesetz (German abbreviation: MPG § 13, Medical
Products Act). The nursing bed ARMINIA II has been inspected by
TÜV (German abbreviation for Technischer Überwachungsverein,
Technical Inspection Authority). Any piece of technical equipment,
electrical or otherwise, can prove hazardous if not properly
operated. Please also pay attention to your obligations as the
operator in accordance with the MPBetreibV (Operators of Medical
Products Ordinance), in order to ensure a permanent safe operation
of this medical product with no risk of danger to patients, users and
third parties.
This instruction manual contains safety information which must be followed. All users
working on and with the nursing bed must be familiar with the contents of this
instruction manual and follow the safety advice provided.
Instructions for the Operator:
.• Any piece of technical equipment, electrical or
otherwise, can prove hazardous if not properly operated. You are

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obligated to instruct users in the proper use of this nursing bed in
accordance with MPBetreibV § 5 (Operators of Medical Products
Ordinance).
.• Ensure that users know where this instruction manual is
located in accordance with MPBetreibV § 9 (Operators of Medical
Products Ordinance).
2.1 DEFINITION OF THE GROUPS OF PERSONS INVOLVED
In this instruction manual, the following groups of persons are defined
as:
Operator
Operators (e. g.: medical suppliers, medical specialists, medical
insurance providers) are every natural and legal person who use the
ARMINA II Nursing Bed or by whose orders the bed is used. The
operator is obliged to properly instruct users.
User
Users are persons who, on the basis of their training, experience or
through instruction, are entitled to operate the ARMINA II Nursing Bed
or to carry out work on it. Users have received instruction in the
handling of this bed. Futhermore, they are able to recognise and
avoid possible hazards as well as assess the clinical condition of the
patient.
Patient
In this instruction manual, a patient is defined as a person who is
infirm, disabled or in need of care and occupies this bed.
Expert
Experts are defined as employees of the operator who, on the basis
of their training or through instruction, are entitled to deliver,
assemble, dismantle and transport the nursing bed. Furthermore,
they have been instructed in the regulations regarding cleaning and
disinfection.

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2.2 SAFETY INFORMATION
At the time of leaving the factory, the nursing bed ARMINIA II
represents state-of-the-art technology and has been TÜV inspected
(German abbreviation for Technischer Überwachungsverein,
Technical Inspection Authority).
• Use the ARMINIA II Nursing Bed only if you are absolutely certain
that it is in perfect working order.
The most important objective of the safety information is to prevent
personal injuries.
2.2.1 Explanation of the Safety Symbols Used
In this instruction manual, the following safety symbols are used.
Warning of personal injury
This symbol indicates hazards due to electrical
voltages. There is danger to life.
This symbol indicates general hazards. There is danger
to life and health.
Warning of damage to property
This symbol indicates possible damages to property. It
is possible that damages to the drive unit, material or
the environment may occur.
Other advice
This symbol indicates a generally useful tip. If you
follow it, you will find it easier to operate the bed.
Moreover, this tip is provided for your better
understanding. The respectively used safety symbol is
not a substitute for the written safety information.
Therefore read the safety information and follow it
precisely!
2.2.2 Safety Information for the Operator

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• Using this instruction manual, which must be provided with
the bed, ensure that every user is instructed in the safe operation of
this bed before using for the first time. Draw every user’s attention to
the possible hazards that can arise if the bed is improperly used. This
applies in particular to the use of electrical drives and side guards.
• Nursing beds are classified as a class 1 active medical
product in accordance with the Medizinproduktegesetz (Medical
Products Act). Therefore, in order to ensure permanent safe
operation of this medical product with no risk to patients, users and
third parties, observe your obligations in accordance with the
Medizinprodukte-Betreiberverordnung (Operators of Medical
Products Ordinance). If the bed is in long-term use, test the functions
and check for visual damages (see chapter 6) after a reasonable
period of time (recommendation: every 6 months).
• Only permit persons who have been properly instructed to
use this bed.
• Make sure that substitute staff are also sufficiently well
instructed in the safe operation of the bed.
• When other additional equipment (e.g. compressors for
positioning systems, etc.) is attached, ensure that all equipment is
safely mounted and functioning. Pay special attention to:
o safe hook-up of all loose connector cables, tubing, etc.
o no multiple socket outlets are located under the bed (fire hazard in
the presence of penetrating fluids).
o chapter 2.3.1 of this instruction manual.
In the case of ambiguity, consult the manufacturer of the additional
equipment or BURMEIER.
• Check that your staff are complying with the safety
information.

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2.2.3 Safety Information for the User
• Ensure that the operator instructs you in the safe operation of this bed.
• Each time before using the nursing bed, check that it is in perfect working
order.
• Ensure that no obstacles such as furniture or sloped ceilings could impede
adjustments to the bed.
• When using external electrical components such as patient lifts, reading
lamps, or compressors for positioning systems, ensure that all equipment
mains cables will not become entangled or damaged by the moving parts
of the bed.
• Multiple socket outlets should not be used to connect external electrical
components.
• If any damage or malfunction is suspected, unplug immediately from the
mains supply, indicate clearly that the nursing bed is “Out of Order” and
take it out of service. Report this immediately to the operator responsible.
A check list for assessing the proper condition of the bed is given in chapter 6.1