Steiss Ashton Installation and operating manual

Ashton
Ashton Low
General User / Safety Guide

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Contents
Section Page
General Information 5
1. General information 5
1.1. Explanation of the Symbols Used 5
1.2. DenitionoftheGroupsofPersonsInvolved 6
2. IntendedPurpose 7
2.1. UsesforthePurposeIntended(ApplicationEnvironment) 7
2.2. Non-compliantUse 7
3. General Regulations for Users 8
3.1. QualicationofUsers 8
4. SafetyInstructions 8
4.1. GeneralSafetyInstructions 8
4.2. SafetyInformationfortheOperator 10
4.3. SafetyInformationfortheUser 10
4.4. Cleaning and Disinfection 11
4.5. ServicingandMaintenance 11
4.6. Accessories 12
4.7. ElectromagneticCompatibility 12
4.8. Transport and Storage 12
4.9. ServiceLifeandDisposal 12
Installation 13
5. Pre-InstallationCheck 13
6. InstallationandCommissioning 14
6.1. RemovalfromtheTransportingDevice 14
6.2. AssemblyoftheCareBed 16
6.3. ConnectingtheCareBedtotheMainsSupply 20
6.4. Placingintoservice 20
6.5. DisassemblyoftheCareBed 20
Bed Overview 21
7. DescriptionofFunctions 21
7.1. BedOverview 21
Operation 22
7.2. HandsetwithLockingFunction 22
7.3. LockingFunctionforHandset 22
7.4. OperationoftheCastors 23
7.5. ElectricEmergencyLoweringviatheIntegrated9VBattery 23
7.5.1. PositionandPrincipleofOperation 23
Maintenance 24
7.5.2. BatteryChange 24

Troubleshooting 25
8. Care, Cleaning & Disinfection 25
9. Troubleshooting 25
Servicing 26
10. Servicing 26
10.1. Principles 26
10.2. Service Record – ListofTechnicalSafetyChecks
 accordingtoEN62353 27
10.3. CheckingtheInitialFaultSafetybymeansofthe
 IntegratedControlBoxintheHandset 29
10.4. MeasurementofOverallElectricalSystem 29
11. Guarantee 30
12. ServiceLife&Disposal 30
 TechnicalSpecication 31
13. TechnicalSpecication 31
13.1. TechnicalData(Mechanical) 31
13.2. TechnicalData(Electronic) 32
13.3. TechnicalData(Environmental) 32
13.4. Classication 32
13.5. WeightsoftheIndividualComponents 33
13.6. TypePlate 34
EMC Statement 35
14 Informationaboutelectromagneticemissions 35
Declaration of Conformity 40
Date of Purchase 42
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Cautions & Warnings
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AND OBSERVE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
Pleasereadandobservethisinstruction
manualbeforeeachuse.Intheeventthe
care bed changes owners, please supply this
instruction manual to the new owner.
Whenthebedismovedonthetransportframe
takecarenottoallowittooverbalance.The
narrow,talldesignsavesstoragespacebut
maytipoverifhandledcarelessly.
Pleasecheckallxingsonyourbedatleast
once a month. Pay special attention to sleeping
platform connections.
Beforecleaninganddisinfection,themains
plug must be disconnected and hung up safely.
Plugs for the handset and the motors which are
inserted into the mattress base control box
and the motor unit must remain plugged in.
Thisisnecessarytopreventwateringressto
the control box.
Do not sit on the leg section of the bed when
operating the raise function.
Ensuretherecommendedserviceand
maintenance schedule in this manual is
completed.
Failuretodosocouldinvalidate
warranty claims.
WARNING
The side rail guards are
designedtopreventaperson
falling out of bed; under no
circumstances should they be
climbed or leaned upon.
Whenloweringtherails,take
care not to drop them – they
should be lowered carefully.

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1. EXPLANATION OF THE SYMBOLS USED
Read information with this symbol carefully and urgently follow
instructions.Thisinformationissafety-relevant.
Thissymbolindicateshazardsduetoelectricalvoltage.
There is mortal danger!
This symbol indicates general hazards.
There is danger to life and health.
ConformitymarkinaccordancewiththeMedicalDeviceDirective
(93/42EEC).
The electrical equipment is splash-proof.
SymbolforProtectionClassIIdevice,doubleshock-proof.
SymbolfortypeBdeviceaccordingtoDINEN60601-1.
BEFORE USING THIS
BED FOR THE FIRST
TIME
Read through this instruction
manual conscientiously.
Please note in particular that
thevarioussafetyinstructions
mustbeobserved.
Clean and disinfect the care
bedbeforerstuse.
SteisscarebedsbeartheCEmarkandmeetall
safety and functionality requirements. These care
beds were tested according to the international
standards which contain the safety requirements
for medical products. These safety requirements
canonlybemethoweveriftheusersatises
himself of the proper state of the care bed
(includingaccessories)beforeusingthebed.
Pleaseobservethelegislationinyourcountry.
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This care bed may only be used indoors.
This product must be disposed of in a separate refuse collection in
the European Union. Do not dispose of as normal domestic waste.
Symbol for direct current.
Symbol for alternating current.
Maximumpermissibleload.
Maximumpatientweight.
Read instructions.
1.2. DEFINITION OF THE GROUPS OF PERSONS INVOLVED
OPERATOR
Anoperatorisanypersonwhousesthecarebedoronwhoseinstructionitisused
(e.g.nursinghomes,specialisedretailers,healthinsurancecompanies,medical
suppliers).
USERS
Usersarepersonswho,asaresultoftheirvocationaltraining,experienceorbrieng
areauthorisedtooperatethecarebedortocarryoutworkonit,orareinstructedin
handlingthebed.Furthermoretheusercanrecogniseandavoidpotentialdangers
and assess the clinical condition of the patient.
PATIENT / OCCUPANT
Personsinneedofcare,handicappedorinrmandoccupyingacarebed.
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
Qualiedpersonnelareemployeesoftheoperatorwhoasaresultoftheirvocational
trainingorbriengareentitledtodeliver,assemble,disassembleandtransportthe
carebed.Inaddition,thesepersonsareinstructedinthecleaninganddisinfection
regulations for the care bed.

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2. INTENDED PURPOSE
2.1. USES FOR THE PURPOSE INTENDED
(APPLICATION ENVIRONMENT)
Thiscarebedisintendedforaccommodatingpatientsoroccupants(withbodymass
≥150cmtomax.185kgforAshtonandAshtonLow)inresidentialhomes,nursing
homesandincareinthehome(applicationenvironments3and4)andmayonlybe
usedundertheconditionsforusedescribedinthisInstructionManual.
Anyotheruseshallberegardedasnon-compliantwiththeregulationsandis
excluded from any liability.
ATTENTION: The care bed is not designed for use in hospitals.
Thecarebedisnotsuitableformedicalelectricalapplicationswhichinvolveintra-
vascularorinter-cardiacprocesseswiththepatient.Thecarebedisnotdesignedfor
the transport of patients.
Under certain conditions the care bed can be used for other medical purposes with
medical appliances such as antidecubitus mattresses, aerators, alimentation systems
etc.Inthiscaseallbedfunctionsmustbelockedoutwiththenursekeyonthe
handsetforsafety.Themedicalapplianceprovidersareliableforthecomplianceof
thedevicewiththedirectivesofIEC60601-1-1.
Ifotherelectricaldevicesareusedinthebedandtopreventtheriskofanelectrical
shock,protectivemeasuresandprecautionsmustbeestablishedtopreventpower
cordsfrombeingtrappedandsqueezedinmovablepartsofthebed.
2.2. NON-COMPLIANT USE
Allusesdeviatingfromtheintendedpurpose,whichmaybehazardousasaresult.
This includes for example:
• Loadingthecarebedbeyondthesafeadmissibleworkingload
(seesection4.6.andidentitylabelonbedframe).
• Operationofthecarebedbypatientsoroccupantswhohavenotbeen
instructed in its use.
• Use of the care bed for children.
• Attemptingtomovethecarebedwhencastorsarebraked.
• Useofthecarebedonanon-horizontalsurface(max.incline5°).

Never store anything under the bed. Ensure that children cannot
operatethecontrolsystemandcheckifpetsareunderthebed
before operating any of the function. Do not sit on the leg section
of the bed when operating the raise function.
Duringthebrieng,specicattentionmustbedrawntoany
potential dangers which can occur despite correct operation.
Beforeputtingthecarebedintoserviceforthersttime,the
InstructionManualmustbereadindetailbytheuser/care
personnel.
When operating the adjusting functions, there must be no objects
orpeople’slimbsintheplaneofmovementofthecarebed.
Risk of crushing.
Ifthephysicalormentalstateofthepatientrequires,thehandset
shouldbelockedonthereversesideofthehandsetwhennotin
use(nurses’key).Seedetaileddescriptionofthelockingoperation
at section 7.2.(Itmaybeadvisabletokeepthehandsetoutof
reachofsuchapatienttoavoidtheriskofstrangulationwiththe
handsetcord).
Adjustmentstothebedmustonlybecarriedoutbysuitably
instructed persons or in the presence of an instructed person.
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3. GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR USERS
The care bed must only be used for the purpose intended. When setting up, operating
and using the care bed, respect the regulations in your country and the general
recognised rules of technology and the occupational health and safety and accident
preventionregulations.Ifthecarebedisinafaultystate,inwhichthepatient/
occupant, care personnel or third persons could be endangered, do not operate.
3.1. QUALIFICATION OF USERS
Thecarebedmustonlybeoperatedbypersonswhohavethecorrespondingtraining
or experience to enable them to handle the care bed correctly.
4. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
4.1. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Unplugthemainsplugfromthesocketbeforemovingthecare
bedandtakecaretoavoiddraggingthemainsplugacrossthe
oorwhenmovingthebed.
The mains plug must always remain accessible to enable
immediate cut-off by unplugging the mains plug from the wall
socketincaseofemergency.Themainscablemustbefree
and not caught in anything, as it gets carried along when the
bedheightisadjusted.Otherwise,themainscablemaybetorn
outanddamaged.Inaddition,themainsplugmaybepulled
outofitssocketandelectricleadsexposedasaresult.Ifthe
mainscableorthemainsplugaredamaged,therelevantpart
mustbereplaced.Thisworkshouldonlybecarriedoutbythe
manufacturer or authorised professionals.
Whenconnectingthemainsplugdonotusemultiplesockets
sinceliquidsmaypenetrateintothese(rehazardand
electricshock).
Before cleaning and disinfection the mains plug must be
unplugged and hung up safely. Plugs for the handset and the
motors which are inserted into the mattress base control box
and motor unit must remain plugged in. This is necessary to
prevent water ingress into the control box.
When the bed is stationary the castors must always be in the
brakedposition.Ifthecastorsarenotbraked,thebedcanmove
when the occupant gets into and out of bed, since the occupant
usesthebedforsupport.Injurycanresultifthecarebed
rolls away.
Inordertomovethecarebed,thebrakesonallfourcastorsmust
be released and the mattress base be adjusted to the lowest
horizontal position.
Themaximumdutycycleandthesafeworkingloadmustnotbe
exceeded otherwise safe operation cannot be guaranteed
(pleaserefertotheTechnicalDatainsection14.).
The bed must not be used in rooms where there is a
riskofexplosion.

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4.2. SAFETY INFORMATION FOR THE OPERATOR
4.3. SAFETY INFORMATION FOR THE USER
Ensure that the operator instructs you in the safe operation of this bed.
Inaddition,payparticularattentiontothegeneralsafetyinformationasdescribed
in 4.1.Adjustmentsofthebedmustonlybecarriedoutbysuitablyinstructedpersons
or in the presence of an instructed person.
Makesurethatthemattressbasehastravelledtoitslowestpositionbeforeleaving
thepatientunattended.Thiswillminimisetheriskofinjurytothepatientwhengetting
in or out of bed.
Ifthereisasuspectedfaultordamage,unplugthemainsplugfromthesocket.
Clearlymarkthecarebedas“OutofOrder”andtakeitimmediatelyoutofservice.
Please inform the person in charge without delay.
With the help of this
InstructionManual,instruct
each user in the safe
operation of this care bed
beforeitisputintoservicefor
thersttime.
Advisetheuserofany
hazards which may occur if
not handled correctly.
Onlypersonswhohavebeenproperlyinstructed
may operate this care bed. This also applies
for persons who only operate the care bed on a
temporary basis.
AccordingtotheMedicalProductsAct(German
abbreviation:MPG,Medizinproduktgesetz),care
bedsareClassIactivemedicalproducts.
Pleaseobserveyourobligationsasthe
operatorinaccordancewiththeOperatorsof
MedicalProductsOrdinance(Medizinprodukte-
Betreiberverordnung,Germanabbreviation:
MPBetreibV),inordertoensurethepermanently
safeoperationofthismedicalproductwithnorisk
ofdangertopatients,usersorthirdparties.Ifthe
carebedisusedonalong-termbasis,checks
forproperfunctioningandforanyvisibledamage
must be performed and documented at least once
a year. There is section 11. for this purpose.

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4.4. CLEANING & DISINFECTION
Before cleaning and disinfection the mains plug must be
unplugged and hung up safely. Plugs for the handset and the
motors which are plugged into the control box must remain in
their sockets. This is necessary to prevent water from getting
into the control system.
Do not immerse electrical components in water but wipe clean with
a damp cloth. The electrical components must not be cleaned with
ahighpressurecleanerorawaterjet!Onlydisinfectionbywiping
is allowed.
Alwayswearwaterproofgloveswhencleaninganddisinfectingto
avoidskinirritation.
Attention:Intheeventofdisinfectionbysprayingonalargescale
with products containing alcohol there is a danger of explosion
andre.
4.5. SERVICING & MAINTENANCE
Servicingworkmustonlybecarriedoutbypersonswhohaveat
leastreadthesafetyregulationsandarequaliedaccordingtothe
MPBetreibV(OperatorsofMedicalProductsOrdinance)§4and6.
A technical check and/or safety inspection must be conducted
at least once a year and after a lengthy break in use and
before each further use. See section 11.
Anydefects,damageorsignsofwearmustberectiedwithoutdelay.
Onlyoriginalsparepartsfrom
Global Consortium Products Ltd may
be used, otherwise all guarantees or warranties will be excluded.
The9Vblockbatteryistheenergystoreforelectricalemergency
loweringintheeventofapowerfailure.Theenergystoreis
sufcientforoneemergencyloweringatthemostandmustthen
bereplaced.Iftheexpirydateofthebatteryhaselapsed,replace
immediately. Since batteries are subject to self-discharging, it
isrecommendedthebatteryisreplacedeverytwoyearsifnot
used.Ensureitisatype6LR61alkalinemanganesebatteryand
not any other type. Used batteries must be disposed of in an
environmentallycompatibleway.
Pleasecheckallxingsonyourbedatleastonceamonth.
Pay special attention to sleeping platform connections.

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4.6. ACCESSORIES
Theoptionalaccessoriesavailableincludeapatientliftingpoleofwhichthesafe
workingloadof80kgmustnotbeexceeded.Theliftingpolemayonlybeusedwithin
itsadmissibleadjustingrangewhichisdenedbythesleeveonthebed.Otherwise
the bed may tip up and result in serious injury.
4.7. ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
Regarding their emitted interference and interference resistance the electric motor
unitscomplywiththerequirementsofEN60601-1-2:2007(seesection14.7).Butit
ispossiblethatelectricaldevicesinterferewitheachother.Inthiscaseswitchoffthe
carebedforashorttimeorremovetheinterferencesource.Werefertothepaperof
theBfArmreferencen°9/0508(BundesinstitutfürArzneimittelundMedizinprodukte).
4.8. TRANSPORT & STORAGE
4.9. SERVICE LIFE & DISPOSAL
Thenormalservicelifeforcarebedsindomesticuseis
approximately 5 years. The care bed must not be disposed of as
normaldomesticwasteafteritsservicelifehasexpired.Toensure
thatitisdisposedofinanenvironmentallycompatiblewayplease
contact Global Consortium Products Ltd.
The care bed can be easily
transported on the transport
rack.Itcanbemanoeuvredin
verysmallspacesonthebed’s
castors.
Ifthebedisstoredfora
lengthyperiod,the9Vblock
batteryshouldberemoved,as
otherwise it would discharge.
Whenthebedismovedon
thetransportframetakecare
nottoallowittooverbalance.
Thenarrow,talldesignsaves
storage space but may tip
overifhandledcarelessly.
State as
delivered
(in cover)
Care bed on the
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5. PRE-INSTALLATION CHECK
Parts list:
After unpacking check the following parts
are present:
Backrestsectionwithmounted
actuator & control box
Leg-rest section with mounted
knee-breakactuator
2x height adjustable bed ends
with mounted actuators & castors
Power supply with cord and plug
Handsetwithlockingdevice
4 piece wooden side-guards
with 8 plastic cap ends
Ondeliveryandbefore
installationcheckthatthe
packagingisundamaged.
Reportanyvisibledamage
to Global Consortium
Products Ltd immediately.
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
E
E
F
F
•Actuators•Controlbox•StandardandTrendelenburghandset
•Siderailngers•Endcaps•Platformextension
•Standardandextendedrails•Backupbatteryandadditionalaccessories

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6. INSTALLATION & COMMISSIONING
Bed as delivered Care bed on the
transport device
GlobalConsortiumProductsLtdrecommendsthatarisk
assessmentiscompletedbytheOperatorbeforethisbed
is assembled.
Donotremovethecardboardprotectionfromthetopofthe
headboard /footboard sections at this time as it will protect the bed
during assembly.
6.1 REMOVAL FROM THE TRANSPORT DEVICE
Liftthecoverfromthebedunitand
transportingdevice.
Pleasedonotdisposeofthecover.Itcanbe
usedagainasadustcoverintheeventthat
thecarebedislaterstoredinthetransportrack.
Liftthefootendmattressbasesectionoutofthetransportingdevice.Toprevent
ngersgettingtrappedpleaseholdthebedsectionontheinsideoftheplatform
sectionandnotontheouterframe(seeimages).
Laytheplatformsectionfacedown,ontheoor.
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Removethecabletiefromthemainsadapterandhandset.
CAUTION
Do not
damage
the cable.
Handset Mains cable
Removetheheight-adjustableheadandfootendpanelsfromthe
transportingdevice.Todothis,releasethespring-loadedcatches
thatarelaterusedtoxtheheight-adjustableheadandfootend
panels to the mattress base.
Pulloutcatchandturnthrough90°.

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6.2 ASSEMBLY OF THE CARE BED
Connecting the two halves of the mattress base.
Layoneplatformsectionfacedownontheooradjacenttotheotherhalf.Thenslide
theconnectingbarstogether.Secureusingthestarknobs.
Laythemattressbaseontheoorandattachtherstofthebedendstothemattress
base.Todothis,applythebrakesonthebedcastorsbypressingthebrakepedaland
thenreleasethespring-loadedcatches(see6.2)attheheight-adjustableheadand
foot end panels so the mattress base can be slotted onto the mounting lugs.
Lock the foot peddle
Ensure the power cable runs
underneath the actuator
Connect mattress base

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Whensecuringthespring-loadedcatches,ensuretheboltlocksintoplaceinthehole
providedforit.
Now slot the mattress base into place on the second height-adjustable bed-end panel
at the other end of the bed.
Fixboththespring-loadedcatchessecurelyinplace.Nowslidethe(four)sideguards
onto the location bolts of the side guard guides, resting the other ends of the side
guards on the mattress base at the other end of the bed.
Attheendofthebedwherethesideguardshavenotyetbeenpushedontothe
location bolts, lift one corner of the mattress base off the mounting lug and pull
themattressbasebackfarenoughtoallowyoutopushthesideguardsontothe
location bolts.
The bolt of
the spring-
loaded
catch must
be securely
latched into
the hole.
Slide both side guards onto the
location bolts
Lift one corner of the mattress base
slightly. Pull back the bed end panel
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Pushtheendpanelbacktowardsthemattressbaseandplacethebaseontothe
mountinglug.Fixboththespring-loadedcatchessecurelyinplace.
With the side guards slotted
into place, the end panel can
bepushedbackuptothe
mattress base and secured with
the mounting lug. Repeat this
procedure on the other side
of the bed with the remaining
twosideguardsandxthetwo
spring-loaded catches securely
to the mattress base.
The bed has folding mattress
guides.Itisimportantthatthe
mattressguidesaremovedfrom
the“transportposition”intothe
“inuseposition”beforethebed
is put in use.
Mattress guides in transport position Mattress guides in the in use position

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Connect the height adjustment motors and the thigh rest adjustment motor to the
mains power supply. The power supply cables for the height adjustment motors are
wound around its housing.
Connect the height adjustment motors and the thigh rest adjustment motor to the
mains power supply. The power supply cables for the height adjustment motors are
wound around its housing.
Unwind the cable of the electric motor The foot actuator cable MUST go
through the yellow cable tie. Wrap the
actuator cable round the power cable
to reduce the amount of hanging
wires under the bed

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6.3. CONNECTING THE CARE BED TO THE MAINS SOCKET
Laythecoiledcableoverthecrossbeamfromtheheadorfootendasshown
inthepicture.Thisreducestheriskofthemainscablebeingcrushedwhenthe
bedismoved.
6.4. PLACING INTO SERVICE
Makesureallassemblystepshavebeencarriedoutaccordingtosections 6.1.
and 6.2.
Carryoutasafetycheckaccordingtosection 4. (Safety Instructions)
after assembly.
Clean and disinfect the bed as described in section 4.4.beforeputtingintoservice
and before each further use.
6.5 DISASSEMBLY OF THE CARE BED
Removethemainsplugfromthesocketbeforedisassembly.
Disassemblyofthecarebediscarriedoutinreverseorderofassembly.
Always avoid rolling the bed over the
mains cable.
Insertthemainsplugintothesocket.
The mains plug must always remain accessible
toenableimmediateremovalfromthewallsocket
in case of emergency.
The electrical adjustment motors are now ready
for use.