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

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2.3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
2.3.1 Designated Use
• The ARMINIA II Nursing Bed, hereafter referred to as the bed,
was developed as a comfortable solution for the home care of infirm
or disabled persons in need of care. It should support this care.
• This bed is not designed for use in hospitals.
• This bed can be used to care for a patient under a doctor’s
instructions and serve for diagnosis, treatment or observation of the
patient. For this reason, a handset with blocking functions is available
as an accessory (see chapter 8).
• This bed has no special connectors for potential equalisation.
Please pay attention to this before connecting with additional
electrical (medical) equipment. If necessary, further information on
additional protective measures can be found:
o in the instruction manuals of these additional electrical devices
(e.g. compressed air positioning systems, infusion pumps, enteral
feeding devices ...)
o in the DIN EN 60601-1-1:2002 standard (Sicherheit vom
medizinischen elektrischen Systemen, Safety for Electromedical
Systems)
o in the VDE 0107:1994 standard (Starkstromanlagen in
Krankenhäusern, High Voltage Installations in Hospitals)
• The safe working load (SWL) of this bed is 1700 N (~175 kg),
based on a patient weight of 135 kg. The remaining 40 kg are
distributed over the mattress and mounted accessories.
• This bed is not suitable for patients with a height of less than
150 cm. Please refer to the safety information provided in chapter
4.8, especially for patients in poor clinical condition.
• This bed may be operated only by persons who have
received instruction in its safe operation.
• This bed is suitable for repeated use. When reusing beds, pay
attention to the necessary requirements:
o Cleaning and Disinfection (see chapter 5)
o Maintenance / Repeat Inspections (see chapter 6.2)
This bed may only be operated according to the conditions
described in this instruction manual.
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regulations.
2.3.2 Special Features
Electrical height adjustment of the mattress base between approx.
40 and 80 cm.
Electrical adjustment of the backrest between 0° and approx. 70°.
Electrical adjustment of the thigh rest between 0° and approx. 35°.
Electrical tilting of the mattress base into the prone position to
approx.10°.
Moveable via four, individually-locking castors.
Mattress base 200 x 90 cm, in four sections; external dimensions
approx. 220 x 102 cm.
Side guards for both sides, can be lowered.
2.3.3 Materials Used
For the most part, the bed was manufactured from steel profiles
whose surfaces were finished with a polyester powder coating or a
metal coating of zinc or chromium. The head and foot boards, side
guard bars and wooden spring slats are wood or wood products
whose surfaces have been finished.
All surfaces are recognised as being safe for contact with skin.
2.3.4 Structural Design
The bed is delivered unassembled in order to make it transportable
into any home. It consists of two headboards (wooden sections), a
head section, a foot section, a mattress base frame that can be
separated in the middle, four side guard bars and a patient's lifting
pole with a grab handle (accessory, included in delivery). The bed is
equipped with four individually-locking castors. A storage dolly can
also be supplied.
Mattress Base
The mattress base is divided into a backrest, a fixed middle part and
a thigh rest. The rests are adjustable. The mattress base can be
adjusted horizontally in height or to a prone position. All adjustments
are performed by electric motors using a handset.
Side Guards
In order to prevent the patient from inadvertently falling out of the
bed, the bed has side guards on both sides which serve as a barrier
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mechanism is secure and can only be released when the side guard
is slightly lifted.
Electrical Adjustment System
The electrical drive system for this bed is fault-secure, flame-retardant
(V0) and consists of:
 the electronic control unit. The control unit generates, via a
transformer, a 24 Volt protective low voltage which is non-
hazardous for patients and users. All electric motors and the
handset are connected to the central control unit and operate
on the generated 24 Volt protective low voltage.
 electric motors for the back and thigh rests.
 two electric motors for height adjustments to the mattress base.
- a handset with a stable hook.
- a handset with a stable hook and blocking function
(accessory). The user can block handset adjustments when
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- Upon delivery the bed is packed or mounted on a storage dolly.
- The operator’s experts assemble the bed on site.
- The assembly should be carried out by two people.
• Remove all packaging materials and cable bindings.
Packing units
Box 1: mattress base complete with electrical motors 4 side
guard bars patient's lifting pole with grab handle
Box 2: 2 head boards
Box 3: head and foot section with
electric motors, plastic sliders
and screws
3.1 ASSEMBLY
•If the nursing bed is delivered mounted on a storage dolly (see
chapter 3.5), the mattress base is provided unassembled and
needs to be assembled.
•If the bed is delivered packed, the mattress base is provided pre-
assembled.
•Since the bed can be tilted into the prone position, it is important
that the head and foot boards are not mixed up! In order to
correctly identify and position the head/foot boards, the
following stickers are found in the middle of the cross tubing by
the head/foot boards near the motor connector mount and in
the middle of the cross tubing of the mattress base frame.
Headboard sticker at the head end of the bed
Footboard sticker at the foot end of the bed

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3.1.1 Assembly of the Mattress Base
• Remove the side guards and patient’s
lifting pole from the storage dolly. (see
chapter 3.5). These parts will be assembled
later.
• Remove both mattress base parts from
the storage dolly.
• Rest the head section of the mattress base
on end on the floor; sleeves for patient's lifting
pole on the lower end.
• Unscrew the two knurled screws found on
each side of the foot section of the mattress
base.
• Place the foot section of the mattress base
onto the head section as far as it will go.
• Hand-tighten the four knurled screws on the
joint piece.
• Connect the motor lifting bar with the
connector mounts of the head section of the
mattress base. To do this, insert the locking pin
through the connector Mount and lifting bar
and secure in place by flipping the clamp
around.
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3.1.2 Assembly of the bed
.• Lay the mattress base frame flat
.on the floor.
.• Unscrew the knurled screws at
.the head of the bed.
.• Raise the mattress base frame at
.the head end of the bed. Slide the
.connecting piece on the headboard
.into the mattress base frame until the
.mattress base frame is adjacent to the
.corner posts. Pay attention to
.matching stickers!
.• Hand-tighten the knurled screws
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• Attach the head boards to the
head and foot sections one after the
other and press them down as far as
they will go.
• Use the Spax screws to fasten the
head boards through the catch.

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3.1.3 Assembly of the Side Guards
At all four bed corners there is a guide rail in the
head/foot boards for the side guards.
• Slip one plastic slider upwards into
each guide rail of the head section.
• The plastic sliders must always be
inserted into the guide rails such that their
pointed ends point upwards.
• Press the lower release button first to
negotiate the blocking. Then proceed
pushing the plastic slider further up until you
reach the upper release button.
• Then press the top release button and push the
plastic slider another approx. 5 cm further up.
• Release the release button and lower the slider
slowly until it safely locks into place.
• Insert the side guard bar onto the mounted
plastic slider. The rounded edge of the bar should
be up. Note: the bars have different heights.
The higher of the two bars (8 cm) must occupy the
upper position!
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• Insert another plastic slider (tip pointing
upwards) into the other end of the bars.
Press the lower release button and move
the plastic slider up in the guide rail of the
footboard.
• Assemble the second side guard in the
same manner.
• Check the remaining distance between the
end of the bar and the guide rail does not
exceed 10 mm. If necessary, reduce this distance
by pushing the corner posts further into the
mattress base. (see chapter 3.1.2).
max. 10 mm
3.2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
In order to use the bed with all electrical adjusting functions you
have to connect the plugs of the electric motors to the control unit.
• Run the motor and handset cables
underneath the mattress base frame.
• Insert the right angle plug for the
height adjustment motor by the headboard
and clip the strain relief in.
• Insert the right angle plug for the height
adjustment motor by the footboard and clip
the strain relief in.