LINET Praktika 1 User manual

Instructions for Use
and Technical Description
Praktika 1
Positionable hospital bed
D9U001F10-0101
Version: 07
Publication Date: 2023-03

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Manufacturer:
L I N E T spol. s r.o.
Želevčice 5
274 01 Slaný
Czech Republic
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.linet.com
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LINET UK Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Switzerland
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Emergo Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
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50470 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
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Director Técnico Renato Delgado Rivera
RUC: 205 52 75 65 35
Peru
Authorized Representative in Philippines:
Biomedica Healthcare Inc.
Unit 2103 City land 10, Tower 1
Ayala Corner, Dela Costa Street
Makati City, Metro Manila
Philippines

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Praktika 1
Positionable hospital bed
Author: L I N E T, s.r.o.
Related links: www.linet.cz
D9U001F10-0101
Version: 07
Publication Date: 2023-03
Copyright © L I N E T, s.r.o., 2023
Translation © L I N E T, 2023
All trademarks and brands are the property of the appropriate owners. The manufacturer reserves the right to changes in the
contents of this manual that relate to the product´s technical regulations. It is for this reason that the contents of this manual may
indicate di󰀨erences from the current manufacture of the product. Reproduction, also excerpts, only with prior permission of the
publisher. Subject to changes due to technical developments. All technical data are rated data and are subject to construction and
manufacturing tolerances.

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1 Symbols and Denitions .............................................5
1.1 Warning Notices..........................................................5
1.1.1Types of Warning Notices ........................................5
1.1.2 Structure of Warning Notices ...................................5
1.2 Instructions..................................................................5
1.3 Lists.............................................................................5
1.4 Symbols on the Package ............................................6
1.5 Symbols and Labels on the Bed .................................7
1.6 Denitions ...................................................................9
1.7 Abbreviations ..............................................................9
2 Safety Instructions.......................................................10
3 Intended Use ................................................................13
3.1 User population...........................................................13
3.2 Contraindications ........................................................13
3.3 Operator......................................................................13
4 Incorrect Use ................................................................ 13
5 Product Description.....................................................14
5.1 Praktika 1 – Split Plastic Siderails...............................14
5.2 Praktika 1 – Single Collapsible Siderails.....................15
6 Technical Specication ...............................................16
6.1 Applied Parts Type B...................................................16
6.2 Mechanical Specication ............................................16
7 Use and storage Conditions .......................................17
8 Scope of Delivery and Bed Variants...........................17
8.1 Scope of Delivery........................................................17
8.2 Bed Variants................................................................17
9 Putting into Service .....................................................18
9.1 Head Board and Foot Board .......................................19
9.2 Mattress support platform ...........................................20
9.3 Initial Operation...........................................................20
9.4Transport.....................................................................20
10 Assembly of Disassembled Bed..............................21
10.1 Head Bar Assembly ..................................................24
10.1.1 Split Plastic Siderails.............................................. 24
10.1.2 Single Collapsible Siderails.................................... 25
10.2 Finishing the Assembly and Functions Check ..........26
11 Manipulation – Bed Positioning................................27
11.1 Positions of Levers....................................................27
11.2 Manipulation with Levers..........................................28
11.3 Bed Positioning .........................................................29
11.3.1 Backrest Positioning...............................................29
11.3.2Thighrest Positioning..............................................30
11.3.3 Mechanical positioning of calfrest ..........................31
11.4 Quick Backrest Lowering for the Crisis Situations..... 32
12 Siderails ...................................................................... 33
12.1 Single Collapsible Siderails – Controlled From Bottom
..........................................................................................33
12.2 Split Plastic Siderails................................................. 34
13 Castor Control and Bed Transport ........................... 34
13.1 Castors with Individual Brake....................................35
13.2 Castors with Single Axe Brake..................................35
14 Equipment .................................................................. 35
14.1Accessory Rail ..........................................................35
15 Mattress ......................................................................36
16Accessories ................................................................36
16.1 Bushings for Accessories..........................................36
16.2 Lifting Pole ................................................................37
16.3 Infusion Stand ...........................................................38
16.4 Protector®.................................................................39
16.5 Extender – for Single Collapsible Siderails ...............40
17 Cleaning/Disinfection ................................................41
17.1 Safety Instructions for Cleaning and Disinfection of the Bed
..........................................................................................42
17.2 General Instructions for Cleaning and Disinfection... 42
17.2.1 Daily Cleaning........................................................ 42
17.2.2 Cleaning before Changing Patients .......................42
17.2.3 Complete Cleaning / Cleaning before First Use..... 42
17.2.4 Cleaning of Spilled Fluids ......................................42
17.2.5 Damaged Foam Mattress ......................................42
17.3 Choosing of Detergents or Disinfections................... 43
18 Troubleshooting .........................................................44
19 Maintenance ...............................................................45
19.1 Regular maintenance................................................ 45
19.2 Spare Parts ............................................................... 45
19.3 Safety Technical Checks ...........................................45
20 Disposal ...................................................................... 46
20.1 Environment Protection.............................................46
20.2 Disposal ....................................................................46
20.2.1 Within Europe ........................................................46
20.2.2 Outside Europe ...................................................... 46
21 Warranty......................................................................47
22 Standards and Regulations ......................................47
Obsah

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1 Symbols and Denitions
1.1 Warning Notices
1.1.1 Types of Warning Notices
Warning notices are di󰀨erentiated by the type of danger using the following key words:
► CAUTION warns about the risk of material damage.
► WARNING warns about the risk of physical injury.
► DANGER warns about the risk of fatal injury.
1.1.2 Structure of Warning Notices
SIGNAL WORDS!
Type and source of danger!
► Measures to avoid the danger.
1.2 Instructions
Structure of instructions:
► Perform this step.
Results, if necessary.
1.3 Lists
Structure of bulleted lists:
■ List level 1
□ List level 2
● List level 3

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1.4 Symbols on the Package
FRAGILE, HANDLE WITH CARE
THIS WAY UP
KEEP DRY (PROTECT FROM HUMIDITY)
PAPER RECYCLING SYMBOL
DO NOT USE HAND TRUCK HERE
DO NOT STACK DURING STORAGE

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1.5 Symbols and Labels on the Bed
READ INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
WARNING!
WARNING AGAINST CRUSHING OR TRAPPING!
CAUTION. REFER TO THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE TO INFORM YOURSELF
ABOUT RISKS WHEN REMOVING HEAD BOARD OR FOOT BOARD
DESCRIPTION „HOW TO CONTROL LEVER MECHANISMS“
USE MATTRESS RECOMMENDED BY MANUFACTURER
DO NOT PLACE LIFTING POLE IN THIS PLACE
SAFE WORKING LOAD (SWL)
MAXIMUM WEIGHT OF PATIENT
WEIGHT OF BED
ONLY SUITABLE FOR INDOOR USE
PROTECTION AGAINST ACCIDENTS DUE TO ELECTRICAL CURRENT – TYPE B
APPLIED PARTS
1F10027-W42 (Praktika 1)
REF
SN ORDER:
20190102326 20000290
2020-02-04
(01) 8592654208113
(11) 200204
(21) 20190102326
N/A
CUC:
1F10027-W42 (Praktika 1)
REF
SN ORDER:
20190102326 20000290
2020-02-04
(01) 8592654208113
(11) 200204
(21) 20190102326
N/A
CUC:
1F10027-W42 (Praktika 1)
REF
SN ORDER:
20190102326 20000290
2020-02-04
(01) 8592654208113
(11) 200204
(21) 20190102326
N/A
CUC:

D9U001F10-0101_078
CE MARK OF CONFORMITY WITH EU REGULATION
DESIGNATION OF HOSPITAL BED FOR ADULTS
RECYCLING SYMBOL
DO NOT POLLUTE THE ENVIRONMENT
MEDICAL DEVICE (compatible with Medical Device Regulation)
MASS OF MOBILE HOSPITAL BED (MASS OF EMPTY BED + SAFE WORKING LOAD)
UK CONFORMITY ASSESSED (UKCA) MARKING (PRODUCT NORMATIVELY
HARMONIZED FOR GREAT BRITAIN ECONOMIC AREA)
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IN GREAT BRITAIN
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IN SWITZERLAND
REPCH

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1.6 Denitions
Basic Bed Conguration the pricelist model conguration, not including a mattress
Bed Weight The value depends on the product conguration, accessories or customer
adjustments.
Clearance of Undercarriage the height from the oor to the lowest point of the undercarriage between
the castors, for the manipulation of accessories under a braked bed in the
standard position
Ergoframe Ergoframe is the kinematic system of Mattress support platform Adjustment
whose e󰀨ect is the elimination of pressure on the patient´s abdomen and pel-
vic area and frictional forces on the patient‘s back and legs.
Maximum Patient Weight Maximum Patient Weight depends on the application environment according
to IEC 60601-2-52. For application environment 1 (intensive/critical care) and
2 (acute care) reduce Safe working Load by 65 kg. For application environ-
ment 3 (long-term care) and 5 (ambulatory care) reduce Safe working Load
by 35 kg.
Safe Working Load the highest allowable load on the bed (patient, mattress, accessories and the
load supported by those accessories)
Siderail Height the height of the upper crossbar or the edges of the siderails (not the highest
point of the siderail controls) from the patient surface
Standard Bed Position ■ The lowest height of the mattress support platform with regard to the oor
■ The mattress support platform, including the individual parts, has to be in a
horizontal (level - 0°) position.
■ The siderails are always locked in the upper position.
■ The basic position of the integrated extension.
Adult Patient having a physical size equal to or more than 146 cm, a mass equal
to or more than 40 kg and a body mass index (BMI) equal to or more than 17
(according to IEC 60601-2-52).
Mass of mobile hospital bed Sum of empty bed mass and Safe Working Load.
CE European Conformity
CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
EAC Eurasian Conformity
dB Sound Intensity Unit
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility
FET Field-e󰀨ect transistor
HF High Frequency
ICU Intensive Care Unit
INT. Duty Cycle
IV Intravenous
LED Light Emitting Diodes
ME Medical Electrical (Equipment)
OFF Deactivated
ON Activated
REF Reference number (product type depending on conguration)
SCU System Control Unit
SN Serial number
SWL Safe Working Load
UDI Unique Device Identication (for medical devices)
WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
1.7 Abbreviations

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2 Safety Instructions
WARNING!
Praktika 1 bed should be left in its lowest position when the patient is unattended in order to reduce risk of
injury due to falls!
WARNING!
Siderails of Praktika 1 should be located in the „up“ position to reduce the risk of the patient accidentally
slipping or rolling o󰀨 the mattress!
WARNING!
Incompatible siderails and mattresses can cause an entrapment hazard!
WARNING!
When routing cables from other equipment in the Praktika 1 bed avoid squeezing those between parts of the
Praktika 1 bed!
WARNING!
Praktika 1 bed should not be used with bed hoists and bed lifts!
WARNING!
To avoid risk of electric shock, this equipment must only be connected to a supply mains with protective earth.
WARNING!
During specic investigations or treatments the signicant risks of reciprocal interference posed by medical
electrical equipment may occur.
WARNING!
No modication of this equipment is allowed.
WARNING!
Do not modify this equipment without authorization of the manufacturer.
WARNING!
If this equipment is modied, appropriate inspection and testing must be conducted to ensure continued safe
use of the equipment.
WARNING!
An additional multiple socket-outlet or extension cord shall not be connected to the medical electrical system.
WARNING!
Incompatible mattresses can create hazards.
WARNING!
The bed is intended for adults.
►Follow the chapter Intended use.

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WARNING!
Length adjustment of the bed must be proportional to the height of patient!
WARNING!
Risk of trapping or squeezing because of patient´s body constitution disproportionate to the size of mattress
support platform!
WARNING!
Only use accessories approved by manufacturer!
Injuries may occur in case of usage of other than approved accessories!
WARNING!
Any serious incident that has occurred in relation to the device should be reported to the manufacturer and the
competent authority of the Member State in which the user and/or patient is established!
WARNING!
This medical device is not intended for oxygen enriched environment!
WARNING!
This medical device is not intended for use with ammable substances!
WARNING!
This medical device is not portable medical electrical equipment!
WARNING!
Patient is allowed to use selected control elements only if hospital personnel had assessed that the patient´s
physical and psychological state is in accordance with use of them and only if the hospital personnel had
trained the patient in accordance with the instructions for use!
WARNING!
Make sure the duty cycle (2 min ON/18 min OFF) is not exceeded during bed positioning!

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► It is necessary to read the instructions for use before operating the bed.
► Follow the instructions carefully.
► Use the bed exclusively in its original condition.
► If necessary, check the bed functions daily or at each sta󰀨 rotation.
► Ensure that the bed is operated exclusively by qualied personnel who have been trained according to the instructions for
use.
► Ensure that the patient (health permitting) has been informed about the operation of the bed and all applicable safety
instructions.
► Ensure the bed is only moved or positioned upon even, hard oor surfaces stated in chapter “Transport” and that
environmental conditions meets conditions stated in chapter “Conditions of use”.
► Replace any damaged parts immediately with original spare parts.
► Ensure maintenance and installations are performed only by qualied personnel who have been trained by the
manufacturer.
► Do not apply excess weight or load to the bed according to SWL (safe working load).
► Only one adult patient can use the bed at any time.
► Take care to avoid injuries or squeezing when operating moving parts.
► When using lifting poles or infusion stands, ensure nothing will be damaged when you move or adjust the bed.
► Ensure castors are braked when the bed is not being moved, regardless of whether the bed is occupied or empty.
► Ensure that siderails are operated by healthcare personnel only.
► Never use the bed in areas where there is a hazard or risk of explosion.
► Ensure moving parts of the bed are not blocked.
► To prevent failures, use exclusively the manufacturer’s original accessories and mattresses.
► Ensure the safe working load is not exceeded.
► Ensure the bed and its components are exclusively modied with the manufacturer´s approval.
► Any non-observance of the instructions for use may lead to injuries or material damage.
► Ensure there is no risk of crushing or otherwise injuring the patient’s limbs (e.g. between siderails and mattress support
platform, between movable parts etc.) before positioning the bed or folding down the siderails.
► Ensure that nobody can get injured while folding the siderails.
► Ensure no injuries will occur when folding the siderails.
► Use exclusively split plastic or split telescopic siderails for confused or disoriented patients or add Protector to the single
collapsible siderails.
► If the patient is left without supervision of hospital personnel during day, adjust the mattress support platform to
recommended daily position (Fowler’s position) with mattress support platform in lowest position and backrest adjusted to
the angle of 30° in order to prevent the patient from falling or sustaining injuries.

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3 Intended Use
The intended use is the hospitalization of the patient in the acute and long-term care units, which includes above all the
following aspects:
► Adjustment of the specic positions needed for the preventive reasons, routine nursing, treatments, mobilization, physio-
therapy, examinations, sleeping, and relaxation. These positions are further specied and described in the clinical evaluation of this
device, together with their potential clinical outcomes and benets.
► Providing the safe environment for the patient during all relevant procedures. The particular requirements on patient safety
are the subject of the clinical evaluation, including evaluation of the risk/benet ratio. The relevant safety issues are the part of the
risk management le.
► Patient in-bed indoor transport out of the patient room.
► Providing the suitable working conditions for the caregivers to perform the routine and specic tasks during the patient
hospitalization.
3.1 User population
► Adult patients (weight >= 40 kg, height >= 146 cm, BMI >= 17) in the acute and long-term care units (Application Environ-
ment 2 and 3, as in IEC 60601-2-52)
► Caregivers (nurses, doctors, technical personnel, transport personnel, cleaning personnel)
3.2 Contraindications
► The medical device is not intended for the pediatric patients use.
► Certain positions are not suitable for specic diagnoses/medical conditions (e.g. spinal cord injuries vs. Fowler position,
higher ICP patients vs. Trendelenburg). Sta󰀨 expert assessment / nursing consideration is needed in all individual case of contrain-
dication.
3.3 Operator
► Caregiver
► Patient (based on individual patient status assessment by caregiver the patient can utilize dedicated device functions)
4 Incorrect Use
Praktika 1 is not suitable for:
■ Patients
□ Not fullling conditions stated in chapter Intended Use.
■ Use
□Home care
□Other than described in the instructions for use
NOTE For information concerning uses other than those outlined in the Intended Use section above, please contact LINET®.
LINET®’s e󰀨orts in research, design and manufacture ensure LINET® products are of the highest quality and t for their intended
purpose. However, LINET® can take no responsibility for any damage to the products or any harm to patients, sta󰀨 or other indivi-
duals resulting from:
► Not following the instructions in the instructions for use, including warning notices.
► Using the product for a purpose other than the intended purpose stated in the relevant documentation provided by LINET®
(see Intended Use).

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5 Product Description
5.1 Praktika 1 – Split Plastic Siderails
1. Foot Board
2. Center split plastic siderail in highest positions
3. Head split plastic siderail in highest positions
4. Head Board
5. Head siderail release mechanism
6. Protective bumper
7. Individual castor brake
8. Castor 125mm
9. Center siderail release mechanism
10. Accessory rail
11. Controlling lever for backrest positioning
12. Controlling lever for thighrest positioning
Fig. Praktika 1 with split plastic siderails

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5.2 Praktika 1 – Single Collapsible Siderails
1. Foot Board
2. Single collapsible siderail in highest positions
3. Head Board
4. Protective bumper
5. Individual castor brake
6. Castor 125mm
7. Accessory rail
8. Siderail release mechanism
9. Controlling lever for backrest positioning
10. Controlling lever for thighrest positioning
Fig. Praktika 1 with single collapsible siderails

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6 Technical Specication
6.1 Applied Parts Type B
All the parts of the bed which patient can reach are type B applied parts.
List of type B applied parts:
► Siderails
► Head Board and Foot Board
► Mattress support platform
6.2 Mechanical Specication
Parameter Value
External dimension
with split plastic siderails
with single collapsible siderails 218 x 99,5 cm
Siderails height
split plastic siderails
single collapsible siderails (with Extender)
37,9 cm
38,7 (+10 cm)
Mattress support platform dimension (mattress)
Standard 200 cm x 90 cm
Maximum height of mattress
with split plastic siderails
with single collapsible siderails (with Extender)
15 cm
16 cm (26 cm)
Space underneath the bed
split plastic siderails down / up
single collapsible siderails down / up
28/32 cm
32/32 cm
Mattress support platform height
125 mm castors xed height of 55 cm
Maximum angle of the backrest 70°
Maximum thighrest angle 34°
Ergoframe of the back and thight rest 10 + 6 cm
Weight of bed (depending on equipment)
split plastic siderails
single collapsible siderails
80 kg
90 kg
Safe Working Load (SWL)
(including mattress and accessories)
125 mm castors 200 kg
Safe Working Load is sum of weights:
patient
mattress + accessories
165 kg
20 + 15 kg
Maximum weight of bed 125 kg
Mass Of Mobile Hospital Bed (mass of empty bed + safe working
load)
305 kg
Maximum lifting pole load 75 kg
Controlling Lever Duty Cycle (INT.:) 2 minutes ON /18 minutes OFF
Environmental conditions - operation
Temperature
Humidity
Atmospheric pressure
+10 °C — +40 °C
30 — 75 %
795 — 1060 hPa
Environmental conditions – storage and transport
Temperature
Humidity
Atmospheric pressure
-20°C — -50°C
20-90% (non-condensing)
795 — 1060 hPa

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7 Use and storage Conditions
The bed may not be used and stored in indoor environments:
■ Where there is a risk of explosion.
■ Containing inammable anaesthetics.
The bed is designed for use in rooms for medical purposes. Electrical installations must therefore meet local standards laying down
the necessary conditions for electrical installations.
► Disconnect the bed from the mains in exceptional cases (i.e. earthquake, lightning).
8 Scope of Delivery and Bed Variants
8.1 Scope of Delivery
Delivery:
■ The bed is delivered with dismounted head board and foot board, head bar and undercarriage. It is necessary to mount
those parts to bed (according the chapter Assembly of Disassembled Bed). Upon receipt check that the shipment is complete as
specified on the delivery note. Notify the carrier and supplier of any deficiencies or damages immediately as well as in writing or
make a note on the delivery note.
8.2 Bed Variants
Features – Praktika 1 1F (model number is located on the serial label)
s = standard
o = optional
■Mattress support platform
□Mattress support platform consisting of steel parts (s)
□ Mattress support platform consisting of removable plastic parts (o)
■Siderails
□Without siderails (s)
□Split plastic siderails (o)
□Single collapsible siderails (o)
■Head board and Foot board
□ Removeable head board and foot board with coloured inserts (s)
■Castors
□ 125 mm Tente Motion with individual brake (s)
□ 125 mm Tente Motion with single axle brake (o)
■Control Elements
□ Controlling levers for back / foot rest setttings (s)
■Other
□ One pair of universal accessory holder (o)
□ Segux holders (o)
□ Protector® (o)
□ Extender® (o)
□Lifting pole holder (s) (head end)
□Accessory holder (o) (foot end)
■Powder Coating Colours
□ Powder coated steel parts – RAL 9002 (white) (s)
□ Powder coated steel parts – RAL 9006 (grey) (o)

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9 Putting into Service
WARNING!
Risk of injury when working on the bed!
► Ensure that the bed is disconnected from the mains connection prior to putting into service, putting out of service
and maintenance.
► Ensure that the castors are locked prior to putting into service, putting out of service and maintenance.
WARNING!
Material damage due to incorrect assembly!
► Ensure that putting into service is performed exclusively by manufacturer´s customer service or trained hospital
personnel.
Set up the bed as follows:
► Unpack the bed.
► Check the delivery.
► Install equipment and accessories.
► Install undercarriage, head bar and single collapsible siderails (if available) and head board and foot board.
► Move the bed only on suitable oor surfaces.
► Ensure all the required mechanical mechanisms are available and working.

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9.1 Head Board and Foot Board
WARNING!
Risk of injury when inserting the head board and foot board!
► Always hold head board and foot board by their top corner handles with both hands when installing or removing.
► Install head board and foot board before the rst use.
WARNING!
Risk of injury due to incorrectly installed head board and foot board!
► Ensure head board and foot board are correctly inserted, especially when moving the bed.
► Ensure head board lock and foot board lock are locked, especially when moving the bed.
WARNING!
Risk of injury when removing the head board and foot board!
► Before removing head board and foot board, ensure siderails are folded down and there are no accessories atta-
ched to the head board and foot board.
► If a patient is lying in a bed with the head board and/or foot board removed, supervise the bed at all times.
WARNING!
Material damage due to excess load!
► Ensure nobody sits on the head board and foot board.
Fig. Installation of head board and foot board
Install head board or foot board as follows:
► Insert head board or foot board to its bushing in
the direction of arrow. Decor must face out the bed.
► Lock head board and foot board (2).
Remove head board or foot board as follows:
► Unlock head board or foot board (1).
► Remove the head board or foot board upwards.
NOTE: It is possible to install head board or foot board to
the bushings with locked locks.
Fig. Positions of head board lock and foot
board lock
Head board lock and foot board lock are placed on the bushing for head board and foot board.
1. Unlocked
2. Locked

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9.2 Mattress support platform
Mattress support platform of Praktika 2 bed can bed made of  xed steel parts or optionable with removable plastic parts.
Fig. Steel mattress support platform Fig. Mattress support platform with removable plastic parts
9.3 Initial Operation
Prepare the bed for service as follows:
► Check the functionality of positioning functions (backrest, thighrest, calfrest, bed height settings and TR/ATR positioning
[if available]).
► Check the functionality of castors and its braking.
► Check if it is possible to remove head board and foot board.
► Check the functionality of siderails.
9.4 Transport
Observe the following for safe transport:
► Ensure the castors are unlocked before moving the bed during the loading/unloading process (see Castor Control and
Bed Transport).
► Ensure the siderails are lifted and locked while the patient is on the bed during the transport.
► Move the bed only on suitable  oor surfaces.
Suitable surfaces:
■Tile
■Hard linoleum
■ Hard  ooring
Unsuitable surfaces:
■ Soft, unsealed or defective  ooring
■ Soft wooden  ooring
■ Soft and porous stone  oors
■ Carpeted  oors with underlay
■Soft linoleum
► Ensure the brakes are released while moving the bed.