Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Inspiration Cot User manual

Inspiration Cot
Electrically Operated Variable Height
Children’s Cot
Instructions for use

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CONTENTS
Section Title Page
1. INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................4
2. CONTACT INFORMATION..................................................................................4
3. USER WARNINGS..................................................................................................5
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION....................................................................................5
5. PARTS IDENTIFICATION.....................................................................................6
6. INSTALLATION AND PREPAIRING FOR USE ..................................................7
7. OPERATING THE INSPIRATION COT ..............................................................7
8. ELECTRICS..............................................................................................................8
9. EMERGENCY MECHANICAL CPR FUNCTION.................................................9
10. BRAKING AND STEERING.................................................................................10
11. SIDE RAILS............................................................................................................11
12. SHELF.....................................................................................................................12
13. HEAD AND FOOT ENDS....................................................................................12
13.1 Hinged Access Point..........................................................................................13
14. TRANSFUSION POLE (OPTIONAL EXTRA)....................................................14
15. DO’SANDDON’TS..............................................................................................14
16. CLEANING PROCEDURE...................................................................................15
16.1 Cleaning & Disinfection Guidlines.....................................................................15
16.2 Steam Cleaning.................................................................................................16
17. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE..........................................................................17
18. SPECIFICATION...................................................................................................19
19. WARRANTY..........................................................................................................21
20. NOTES...................................................................................................................22
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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Drive DeVilbiss Inspiration Cot. For safety reasons it is
imperative that the instructions are read and fully understood prior to use, as they
contain information regarding the safe operation and maintenance of the product.
If you have any questions concerning the operation and maintenance of the cot please
contact your supplier who will provide you with expert professional advice.
In line with our policy of continuous improvement we welcome any suggestions that
could lead to product improvement.
2. CONTACT INFORMATION
For any service, warranty, sales or customer service information regarding this product
please contact your provider or if in doubt contact Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd. at
the following address:
For Service & Support outside the United Kingdom & Northern Ireland please contact
the local distribution company from where this equipment was purchased. Failure to
do so may result in the manufacturer’s warranty becoming void.
Service & Maintenance
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Spares
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
customer[email protected]
www.drivedevilbiss.co.uk
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd.
Heathfield Lane
Birkenshaw
West Yorkshire
BD11 2HW
United Kingdom
Customer Service
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Please quote the product serial number on all correspondence.
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Warnings in these instructions for use identify possible hazards and/or conditions
which should be followed at all times. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or
even death.
• Children must not be allowed to use the controls.
• Children must not play with any moving parts of the cot and should be
kept away from the side rails when raising/lowering them at all times.
• Electrically operated cots should not be used in operating theatres.
• Accessories that have not been approved for use with the cot should not be
used.
• Misused electrical equipment can be hazardous.
• Children must not be allowed to play under the cot.
3. USER WARNINGS
Warning
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Your Inspiration Cot is suitable for children of high dependency and those who are
a moving and handling risk. To aid the carer the cot is adjustable with a simple touch
button handset.
The safe working load of the cot is 160kg (25 stone)
The safe working load when the mattress platform is in tilt is 50kg (8 stone)
The maximum patient weight of the cot is 140kg (22 stone)
The maximum patient weight when in tilt is 45kg (7 stone)
Safe Working Load is the sum of:
• Patient mass
• Mattress mass
• Accessories mass
• Mass of the SWL supported by the accessories (excluding patient mass)
Features:
• Electrically operated two way tilting mattress platform
• Electrically operated height adjustment
• Battery backup system
• Manual CPR function (optional extra)
• Anti trap mechanism on the mattress platform
• Drop down telescopic side rails
• Antistatic castors with steering and braking function
• Removable head and foot ends
• Foldaway storage shelf

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5. PARTS IDENTIFICATION
1. Removable head/foot end
2. Side rail
3. Side rail release buttons / levers
4. CPR mechanism (optional extra)
5. Mattress platform
6. Antistatic castor
7. Brake pedal
8. CPR activation handle (optional extra)
9. Fold down shelf
10. Height adjustment actuator – under base chassis (not shown)
11. Tilt actuators – under mattress platform (not shown)
12. Control box - under mattress platform (not shown)
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Your Inspiration Cot comes fully assembled and ready for use. Simply remove any
packaging and connect the mains cable to an appropriate mains socket outlet.
6. INSTALLATION AND PREPARING FOR USE
• Ensure that the mains cable is not in tension when connected to the
power supply.
• Ensure that all cables and handsets are clear of any moving parts on
the cot to prevent them from becoming tangled or damaged.
Note: The cot must only be used with a mains supply of 230V±10%, ~50/60Hz. If this
product is to be used outside the UK seek professional advice as to the compatibility
of this product with the mains power supply type.
7. OPERATING THE INSPIRATION COT
General Safety
Warning
Warning
• When the cot is operated, ensure that ancillary equipment and
general furniture is not in the way.
• Check that all electrical cables are not in tension and are
positioned so as to avoid both patient and carer accidents e.g.
trip hazards.
• Ensure that the mattress used is of correct size and type.
• Ensure that the patient is positioned appropriately within the
cot and ensure that they are aware in advance of each action
taking place.
• The cot’s braking system should always be engaged when the
cot is stationary.
• Ensure these instructions for use are kept in a safe place at
all times. Additional copies are available from Drive DeVilbiss
Healthcare and via the website at www.sidhil.com.

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i) Handset
The handset is designed to be used by the carer only. The mattress platform can
be tilted from either the head or foot end and the cot height is adjustable. To adjust
the position of the cot, depress the relevant button until the desired point has been
reached and then release the button.
ii) Battery Backup
A battery backup feature will automatically be engaged when the cot is disconnected
from the mains supply. This allows emergency or temporary operation of the cot
for a limited period but will vary depending on the features used and battery level.
If operated using the battery backup an alarm will sound when the battery level
becomes low.
The cot should remain connected to the mains supply at all times for normal use, to
ensure that the batteries remain fully charged. This will also prolong the life of the
batteries.
iii) Resetting / Initialising the Electrical System
• Press and hold both hi/low buttons on the handset together.
• An audible alarm will be heard for approximately 5 seconds.
• When the alarm stops sounding release the buttons and drive the cot up to its
maximum height.
• When at maximum height re-press the up button again.
8. ELECTRICS
Head End Tilt - To raise the head end depress
To lower the head end depress
Foot End Tilt - To raise the foot end depress
To lower the foot end depress
Cot Height - To raise the cot depress
To lower the cot depress
Note: When putting the mattress platform into tilt it is only possible to have one end in
tilt at any one time. Before raising one end ensure that the opposite end is fully lowered.

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The mattress platform can be levelled by pulling a handle found at the foot end of the
cot. There is one lever to activate the foot end and another for the head end, found
to either side of the shelf.
Note: The foot end is signified by the end with the shelf and the head end by the drip
pole sockets.
i) CPR Operation
To operate the mechanical CPR, pull the lever that is applicable to the raised end of
the mattress platform. If the foot end is raised the CPR handle that states ‘CPR – foot’
must be pulled and vice versa for the handle that states ‘CPR – head’.
If there is any doubt as to which handle should be pulled it is advised that
both handles be pulled at the same time.
Note: The CPR function only flattens the mattress platform.
9. EMERGENCY MECHANICAL CPR FUNCTION (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY)
• When operating the manual CPR function ensure that all limbs/hands
and equipment are clear in order to prevent trapping or injury.
• Ensure the correct handle is pulled, if unsure pull both.
• Following CPR activation, if the system is not reset the mattress
platform will not operate correctly.
ii) Resetting the CPR
Once the CPR has been activated the system must be reset. If it is not reset the
mattress platform will fail to operate correctly. Depending on which end has been
activated the head/foot end tilt down button must be pressed for 25 seconds
to reset the system. If the foot end CPR lever has been pulled, the foot end
down button must be held down for 25 seconds and if the head end lever is
activated the head end down button should be pressed. When the system
has reset, the handle will drop back to its original position and the mattress
platform is ready for use again.
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There are two linked brake pedals at the foot end of the cot which control all the
castors simultaneously.
10. BRAKING AND STEERING
• When the pedal is in the ‘steer’ position it locks one castor
on the cot so that it cannot swivel. This allows the cot to be
steered when being pushed from the head end of the cot.
• When the pedal is in the ‘free’ position no castors are locked
allowing all to swivel freely.
• When the pedal is in the ‘brake’ position three castors are
locked and the cot then cannot move.