Rehabed ARIES User manual

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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ....................................... 4
1.1. CONTACT........................................... 4
1.2. TO WHAT IT CONCERNS? ...................... 4
1.3. FEATURES.......................................... 4
1.4. USE .................................................. 5
1.5. CONTRAINDICATIONS........................... 5
2. WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS.................... 7
2.1. GENERAL WARNINGS ........................... 7
3. TRANSPORT AND STORAGE .................. 10
4. SYMBOL DEFINITIONS ........................... 12
5. PARTS .................................................... 14
5.1. PARTS SPECIFICATION ........................ 14
6. BED ASSEMBLY AND PREPARING FOR USE
................................................................... 15
6.1. ASSEMBLING THE MATTRESS PLATFORM 15
6.2. ASSEMBLING THE WOODEN BED ENDS .. 16
6.3. FITTING THE WOODEN,FULL-LENGTH SIDE
RAILS............................................................ 16
6.1. ASSEMBLING THE MEDICAL BED END ..... 18
6.2. FITTING THE MEDICAL SIDE RAILS ......... 18
6.3. CHECKING THE BED............................ 19
7. TRAINING............................................... 20
8. FIRST USE............................................... 21
8.1. OPERATIONAL LIMITS......................... 21
8.2. GENERAL SAFETY............................... 21
8.3. PREPARING FOR START....................... 22
8.4. BRAKE SYSTEM..................................23
8.5. SIDE RAILS AND MATTRESSES ...............23
8.5.1. MATTRESS THICKNESS ..............24
8.5.2. OPERATING THE WOODEN,FULL-
LENGTH SIDE RAILS..........................................24
8.5.3. OPERATING THE MEDICAL SIDE
RAILS............................................................24
8.6. EMERGENCY PULLING-OUT OF THE BED
END..............................................................25
8.7. OPERATING THE BACKREST SECTION......26
8.8. LEG SECTION.....................................26
9. DISASSEMBLING THE BED FOR
TRANSPORT ...............................................28
10. DECONTAMINATION............................ 30
11. MAINTENANCE .................................... 32
11.1. GENERAL MAINTENANCE..................32
11.2. SERVICE LIFE...................................33
11.3. FAULTY FINDING..............................34
12. DISPOSAL OF PARTS ............................35
13. SPECIFICATION.....................................36
13.1. BED DATA ......................................36
13.2. MAXIMUM LOAD ............................36
13.3. TECHNICAL DATA OF SIDE RAILS..........36
14. ACCESSORIES ....................................... 38
14.1. MATTRESS AND SIDE RAILS ................38
14.2. LIFTING POLE ..................................40
15. WARRANTY ..........................................42
15.1. WARRANTY CONDITIONS ..................42

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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your trust and purchase of our product. Before using the bed, please
read this instruction manual carefully and make sure it is fully understood. In the case
of any doubts concerning the installation, use or maintenance of the bed, please
contact the seller or the manufacturer.
1.1. CONTACT
In order to get help with the installation, use or service of the product, as well as to
report an unexpected operation or to obtain any information regarding service,
warranty, sales or customer service concerning this product, please contact your seller,
distributor or (in case of doubt) with Reha-Bed Sp. z o.o. at the following address:
Reha-Bed Sp. z o.o.
Spacerowa 1 Street
41-253 Czeladź
Poland
In service matters (including spare parts):
e-mail address: [e-mail]
phone: [phone]
phone: [phone]
Other issues:
e-mail address: [e-mail]
phone: [phone]
Each serious incident connected with the device should be reported to
Reha-Bed Sp. z o.o. and the competent authority of the Member State, where the
device is used. Please provide the product serial number (LOT) in all correspondence.
You can find it on the identification labels, which are located on the inside of the
backrest section frame and the leg section frame, as well as on the bottom of each bed
ends.
In order to receive support outside of Poland, please contact the local distribution
company, which sold you the device.
1.2. TO WHAT IT CONCERNS?
This instruction manual applies to Aries beds with mechanically operated backrest and
knee break.
All products are CE marked –in accordance with the EC Directive on medical devices
(2017/745 (MDR)).
1.3. FEATURES
▪4 separate sections (movable back and leg section) or 2 separate sections
(movable back section only)
▪Mechanical adjustment of the backrest section or backrest and leg section
▪Constant mattress platform height

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▪Wooden side rails along the entire length of the mattress platform or steel
medical side rails (Aries MED only)
▪Mattress platform filled with steel mesh
▪Pull-out bed end (Aries MED only)
1.4. USE
The Aries bed has been designed to provide the user with optimal independence and
freedom whilst aiding the manual handling requirements of the carer. The Aries bed is
intended for use within domestic environment, in long-term care facilities, where
medical care and health monitoring are required (e. g. nursing homes, rehabilitations
centres, geriatric wards).
The bed significantly relieves a caregiver thanks to a fully mechanically profiled
platform that enables to adjust the position to the user’s needs.
The bed is designed for users with a minimum height from 146 to 185 cm, BMI greater
than 17 and a maximum weight up to 178 kg. The lower (or upper) age limit is not
defined. The usability of the bed depends on the physical size of the patient in relation
to the various proportions and spaces around the bed’s frame. It is not intended for
patients weighting less than 40 kg.
The bed is intended for one person only!
The bed is designed to support the patient’s weight (as described above) while
sleeping or resting. It assists in the care and/or ensures comfort for the patient or
caregiver –when the bed is used in long-term care facilities.
It is the carer’s responsibility to determine that the patient is both mentally and
physically capable of occupying the bed with minimal risk of personal injury.
▪A risk assessment must always be performed on the suitability
of the patient to the bed frame and any ancillary accessories.
▪If there are any doubts to use the product should be consulted
with a health care professional (e.g. physiotherapist, doctor).
Make sure the product is suitable for your condition or
dysfunction.
1.5. CONTRAINDICATIONS
The contraindications for using the Aries bed include:
▪Cervical or skeletal traction,
▪Level of mental development that makes it impossible to safely operate the
bed’s functions – if the bed functions remain unlocked,
▪Confusion, agitation or unstable emotional state of the patient –if side rails
are installed and/or they are in the highest position,
▪Exceeding the maximum patient’s weight,

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▪Inadequate height of the patient (below 146 cm or above 185 cm),
▪Inappropriate BMI of the patient (below 17),
▪Inadequate weight of the patient (less than 40 kg).
Consider the presence of other contraindications that are specific for the patient of
the care environment.

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2. WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
Warnings in this instruction manual indicate potential hazards,
disregard of which could lead to injury or death.
Cautions in this instruction manual identify potential hazards,
disregard of which could result in damage to the equipment.
2.1. GENERAL WARNINGS
▪READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY before use or
installation.
▪The user is obliged to observe this instruction.
▪The bed is to be installed and put into service in accordance
with the information provided in these instructions for use.
▪The bed should be used in acceptance with its intended
purpose.
▪The bed is not suitable for children. If used by a child, ensure
that a risk assessment has been conducted –taking into
account the child’s proportions and the dimensions of the bed’s
frame.
▪The bed is not suitable for users with a height less than 146 cm
–in case of doubt, please contact the local distributor, importer
or manufacturer.
▪The bed is not suitable for users weighting less than 40 kg –in
case of any doubt, please contact the local distributor, importer
or manufacturer.
▪The bed is not suitable for users with a BMI less than 17 - in
case of any doubt, please contact the local distributor, importer
or manufacturer.
▪Accessories that have not been designed for use with the bed
should not be used.
▪The use of additional mechanical or electrical devices that are
not intended for use with the bed is unacceptable.
▪Only original spare parts supplied by the manufacturer are
allowed.
▪The bed cannot be used if any screws/parts are missing.
▪During transport, hold only the constant, massive parts of the
bed ends!
▪During assembly / disassembly and regular operation,
particular attention should be paid to the risk of hand injury.

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▪Start and use of the defective device that could pose a risk to
patients or others is forbidden.
▪The bed should be used and kept away from heat sources and
open flames (e. g. cigarettes, electric fire, heaters, etc.) –risk
of fire.
▪Make sure that there are not many sockets under the frame –
liquids that may seep into such a socket during normal use of
the bed may pose electrical/fire hazard.
▪The place of use of the bed there should be no obstacles to the
proper operation or installation.
▪Setting up and using the bed should be on flat, horizontal
surfaces so that all the castors touch the ground.
▪Before each use, check the bed and lock all four wheels.
▪Wheels should be locked/unlocked by foot, not by hand.
▪In the absence of supervision of the patient (if such
circumstances occur), the bed should be set to the highest
position of railings on both sides of the bed. Unlocking and
lowering them can be done only by the person responsible
(care person or nurse).
▪The bed is not intended for patient’s transportation. The
manufacturer allows moving the bed with patient within the
room to clean or gain access to the patient. The transportation
should take place while maintaining the patient in the
horizontal lying position.
▪Side rails must be installed on both sides of the bed (on the side
of the wall as well).
▪Standard height side rails enable to use mattresses with a
maximum height of 140 mm.
▪The height extension of the side rails enables to use mattresses
with a maximum height of 260 mm.
▪Side rails may only be used with proper size mattresses
intended for the bed –otherwise there is a risk of the user
entrapment.
▪Leaning against or resting on rails may cause accidents!
▪Leaning out of the bed is a threat of injury!
▪Do not exceed the safe working load of the bed!
▪In case of damage to the rails (bending, breaking, cracking etc.),
they should be immediately replaced with new ones due to the
risk of an accident.
▪Placing limbs between the moving elements of the bed may
cause injury and accidents.
▪During the adjustment and maintenance attention should be

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paid to ensure that no part of the body is found in the
potentially hazardous section (movable: backrest section, leg
section, side rails) - risk of injury to the limbs!
▪Particular attention should be paid to small children, the
patient's limb or other items around the bed that could entrap
in a space between mattress platform and the chassis and be
damaged or injured.
▪Do not sit on the raised sections of the back, thigh and lower
leg.
▪Bear in mind that self-repair poses a risk of accidents or
damage to the bed!
▪Maintenance, repair and disinfection may be conducted only
by specially trained persons.
▪It is forbidden to modify the bed’s frame without the consent
of the manufacturer –this poses a risk of danger.
▪Precautions are to be taken when routing cables from external
equipment around the bed to ensure that they do not become
squeezed, trapped or damaged - risk of electric shock and/or
fire.
▪All electrical components that are related accessories, which
are damaged, must be immediately withdrawn from service
and replaced –damaged electrical components may present a
risk of electric shock/fire.
▪If the bed will be used with a hoist, make sure that there is
enough space under the bed–risk of crushing of the bed’s
frame.
▪Due to the small space under the bed, special attention should
be paid to young children, user limbs and other items around
the bed that could be trapped between the bed’s components
and injured or damaged.
▪Deformed lifting pole should be promptly replaced.
▪ALL THE ABOVE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS SHOULD BE STRICTLY ADHERED
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3. TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
The following conditions should be followed when transporting and storing the bed:
▪Bed always to be stored on a flat and level floor.
▪Side rail components (not including wooden side rails) to be kept in the aluminum
channels on the bed ends (or stored safely together).
▪Wheel brakes should be applied.
▪All profiling sections secured with hook and loop tape (or similar).
▪Make sure that all fasteners (such as screws, washers, plugs, etc.) are carefully
tightened and secured for transport.
▪Covered to protect from fluid ingress, dirt, dust etc.
▪Beds must not be stored one on top of another.
▪Beds not to be stored on their side.
Environmental conditions:
Operational Limits
Transportation/storage limits
Ambient temperature:
from +10ºC to +40°C
from -20°C to +50ºC
Humidity:
30% - 75%
30% - 75%
Atmospheric pressure:
from 800 to 1060 hPa
from 800 to 1060 hPa
Altitude:
≤ 2000 m
≤ 2000 m
▪The bed is not intended for patient transport, it is not to be
moved out of the room it is located in with a patient occupying
the bed - Risk of patient / carer injury. If the bed is to be moved
within the room with an occupant in the bed a risk assessment
in line with local health and safety policy is to be undertaken in
order to ensure that neither staff or patients are put at risk
when moving the bed; this is dependent on the situation and
load on the bed.
▪If transporting the bed ensure a risk assessment in line with
local health and safety policy is undertaken to ensure that staff
are not put at risk when moving the bed, especially in regards
to moving up / down inclines and uneven surfaces.
▪The bed should not be transported if any screws are missing or
sections are not secured - risk of the bed collapsing.
▪In order to prevent the risk of cross contamination, when
removing the bed from its place of use by the end user, make
sure that all actions (connected with the bed) are carried out
with the use of disposable gloves. Next to, properly dispose the
glove, unless it can be verified that the bed and all accessories
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▪If the bed is removed from its place of use by the end user,
before handing the bed over for storage, make sure that the
bed has been cleaned and disinfected –in acceptance with your
local infection control rules and/or rules that are specified in
this instruction manual (see section 10).
▪Avoid exposing the bed to direct sunlight –direct sunlight may
cause bed’s colour fading over time (including the fading of the
bed’s labels).
▪Avoid placing the bed in a humid environment –a long-term
exposure to moisture may have a detrimental effect on parts
of the bed’s frame.
▪Do not use side rails to transport the bed –risk of damage.
▪Do not transport the bed over threshold –risk of damage.
▪When using the bed’s functions, make sure that no furniture or
other things (such as a bedside table) are not an obstacle.
▪Make sure that the bed is positioned in an appropriate distance
from walls/other furniture in order to prevent the damage to
the equipment when operating the bed (especially when
working with a tilted mattress platform).
▪Cable tiles, etc. used for storage should be removed after
assembling the bed, before use –the frame may be damaged
in the event of their leaving.

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4. SYMBOL DEFINITIONS
The following symbols are observed on the beds:
Warning
Beware of potential hazard
Cautions
Beware of potential hazard
Refer to instructions for use –recommended
Failure to read the instructions for use could introduce a hazard
Refer to instructions for use –mandatory
Failure to read the instructions for use could introduce a risk
Maximum patient weight
Refer to section 13.2
Safe working load
Refer to section 13.2
Marking of the medical device
Determination of minimum physical requirements for adults
From the left: minimum patient weight, minimum patient height, minimum BMI valueof the
patient
Mattress suitability
Refer to section 14.1
Warning –knee break intended purpose
Knee break to be used for lifting patient legs only
Warning –dynamic mattress
Dynamic mattresses must only be strapped to moving parts of bed frame
Warning –removable side rail
Incompatible and improperly installed side rails may pose a risk of injury or death - see the
instruction manual

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Total product weight in transport mode
Heavy weight of the product - be careful when transporting on the transport stand and
assembly
Certification mark
Product meets the requirements of the EC Directive on medical devices (2017/745 (MDR))
Manufacturer data
DOM
Date of manufacturing
LOT
Serial number
Reference number
Product code

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5. PARTS
5.1. PARTS SPECIFICATION
(The figure shows the Aries bed with wooden side rails)
1. Head end
2. Side rail channel (aluminum channel)
3. Wooden side rail
4. Backrest mattress platform
5. Backrest section ratchet
6. Leg section mattress platform
7. Leg section ratchet
8. Side rail release button
9. Castor
10. Foot end
11. Lifting pole (optional, not visible)
▪During assembly / disassembly and regular operation,
particular attention should be paid to the risk of hand injury.
▪The bed cannot be used in case a screw is missing.

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6. BED ASSEMBLY AND PREPARING FOR USE
▪Before attempting to assemble the bed, ensure these
instruction manual has been read and fully understood.
▪Ensure a risk assessment in line with local health and safety
policy is undertaken to ensure that staff are not put at risk
when performing assembly activities.
▪Pay special attention during assembly activities due to the
heavy weight of individual elements.
▪The manufacturer recommends that the bed should be
assembled by two persons.
▪For assembly, clear the intended area, playing particular attention to the fact that
any movement of the bed will not be obstructed.
▪Apply the brakes to the castors.
6.1. ASSEMBLING THE MATTRESS PLATFORM
▪Fit the castors by sliding them into the sleeves in the back frame and leg frame.
Tighten the set screws located in the wheel sleeves (4 pcs.)
▪Release the brakes in two castors in one mattress platform.
▪Determine the position of the set screws at the bottom of the mattress platform
frame, and then connect the backrest mattress platform frame with the leg
mattress platform frame by sliding the connector into the frame. Tighten the set
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▪Cut off/remove the plastic retaining ties/Velcro straps from the head and foot
mattress platforms.
The bed cannot be used if any of the set screws or locking screws is
missing –the risk of the bed’s collapsing.
Make sure that all packaging parts that secure movable sections
(such as cable ties, foils, tapes, etc.) have been removed before the
bed is put into service –otherwise, there is a risk of damaging the
bed’s frame.
6.2. ASSEMBLING THE WOODEN BED ENDS
▪Note: If this action is being undertaken the manufacturer recommend that
the castors are braked before assembly commences.
▪Fit bed end sliding the spigot into the platform end and determine the position
of the dome head screws and set screws.
▪Tighten all set and dome head screws, making sure the set screws are tightened
before tightening the dome head screws.
▪Repeat for the other bed end.
The bed cannot be used if any of the set screws or locking screws is
missing –the risk of the bed’s collapsing.
6.3. FITTING THE WOODEN,FULL-LENGTH SIDE RAILS
Before installation, make sure that the length of side rails is suitable for the length of
the mattress’s platform (see section 13.3).
▪Depress each end’s side rail release button (see section 8.5.2) and lower the finger
assemblies to the bottom of the channel

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▪On the foot end, remove the retaining
screw at the bottom of the side rail
channel on one side. Do not remove head
end retaining screws.
▪Remove the finger assembly from the
channel.
▪Take two side rails (rounded face pointing
upward) and slide the end of them into set
of fingers that is still located in the
channels at the head end of the bed.
Carefully rest the unattached ends on the
floor taking care to ensure that the other
ends are sufficiently far into the fingers so
that they will not fall out.
▪Take the previously removed finger assembly, place the lift wire over the top finger
set (as shown in the picture below) and insert into the other end of the top side
rail. Slide the finger assembly inside the channel. It is recommended that a second
person holds the rail at this point.
▪Whilst holding the top side rail, slide the plastic spacer block into the channel and
place the upper finger of the bottom finger set through the hole in the lift wire (as
shown on below picture) and into the other end of the lower side rail and lift the
assembly until a click is heard.
▪Re-fit the previously removed retaining screw. This ensures that the side rail finger
assembly cannot fall out of the channel when in the lowered position.
▪Repeat the assembly process for the side rails on the other side of the bed.
▪Check that the side rails function properly and smoothly. Check that the side rails
easily lock into the highest position to make sure that they are mounted in a right
way.

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▪If there is any doubt about the assembly contact the provider
or manufacturer, incorrectly fitted side rails can lead to
death.
▪Side rails must be installed on both sides of the bed (on the
side of the wall as well).
▪With standard side rails, the maximum height of the mattress
is 140 mm.
▪In case of damage to the rails (bending, breaking, cracking
etc.), they should be immediately replaced with new ones
due to the risk of an accident.
6.1. ASSEMBLING THE MEDICAL BED END
▪Place the bed end in the mounting sockets by inserting
the tubes evenly.
▪It is recommended to hold the bed end in the places
pointed by the red arrows during the assembly.
▪Repeat the above steps for the other bed end.
The bed cannot be used if any of the set screws or locking screws is
missing –the risk of the bed’s collapsing.
6.2. FITTING THE MEDICAL SIDE RAILS
To fit the side rails follow the below instructions:
▪Insert the side rail’s pivots into the mounting bush in
the mattress platform (as shown on the right).
▪The side rails should be placed evenly into both
mounting bushes.
Note 1: Make sure that the side rails release
button is positioned near to the foot end.
Note 2: The medical side rails are available in the
right and left version!
▪Ensure that the latches lock the side rail in place.
▪If there is any doubt about the assembly contact the provider
or manufacturer, incorrectly fitted side rails can lead to
death.
▪Side rails must be installed on both sides of the bed (on the
side of the wall as well).
▪With standard side rails, the maximum height of the mattress
is 140 mm.
▪In case of damage to the rails (bending, breaking, cracking
etc.), they should be immediately replaced with new ones
due to the risk of an accident.

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6.3. CHECKING THE BED
The bed is now fully assembled. Before the bed is put into use ensure the bed is
correctly assembled:
▪Ensure the correct side rails are fitted to the bed, refer to section 13.3.
▪Are the set and dome screws on all 4 corners of the bed fully tightened (only for
the bed with wooden bed ends)?
▪Are the retaining screws for the side rails mechanisms inside the aluminium
channel fully tightened (only for the bed with wooden side rails)?
▪Has all packaging been removed, e.g. cable ties securing the platform sections?
▪Is the bed clear of obstructions?
▪Do the side rails raise / lower smoothly and lock automatically in the raised
position?
▪Has a risk assessment been performed on the suitability of the bed (and any
ancillary equipment) for the user?
▪Has the bed (if necessary) been cleaned and disinfected before use?
In order to find details about the side rails and the mattress see section 14.1
The bed cannot be used in case any screws are missing.
Make sure that all retaining straps have been removed from any
bed parts. If not, the bed can be damaged.