Steiss Ashton User manual

Ashton
Ashton Low
Instruction Manual
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Contents
Section Page
General Information 4
1. General information 4
1.1. Explanation of the Symbols Used 4
1.2. DenitionofGroups 5
2. Intended Purpose 6
2.1. Intended Use and Application Environment 6
2.2. Non-Intended Use 6
3. General Regulations for Users 7
3.1. GeneralQualicationofUsers 7
4. Safety Instructions 7
4.1. General Safety Instructions 7
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. Storage 12
4.9. Service Life and Disposal 12
5. Storage and Transport 12
Installation and Commissioning 13
6.1. Pre-Installation Inspection 13
6.2. Removal from the Transportation Device 14
6.3. Assembly of the Care Bed 15
6.4. Placing into Service 20
6.5. Disassembly of the Care Bed 20
Description of Functions 21
7.1. Overview 21
7.2. Handset with Locking Function 22
7.3. Locking Function for the Handset 22
7.4. Operation of the Side Guards 23
7.5. Operation of the Castors 24
7.6. Electric Emergency Lowering via the Integrated 9v Battery 25
7.6.1. Position and Principle of Operation 25
7.6.2. Battery Change 25
Troubleshooting 26
8. Troubleshooting 26
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Servicing 26
9. Servicing 26
9.1. Principles 26
9.2. List of Technical Safety Checks According to EN 62353 27
9.3. Checking the Initial Fault Safety by means of the
Integrated Control Box In the Handset 29
Guarantee 29
Service Life and Disposal 29
 TechnicalSpecication 30
12. TechnicalSpecication 30
12.1. Technical Data (Mechanical) 30
12.2. Technical Data (Electric) 31
12.3. Technical Data (Environment) 31
12.4. Classication 31
12.5. Weights of the Individual Components 32
12.6. Overall Weights of the Ashton Beds 32
12.6.1 Type Plates 33
12.71 Information about Electromagnetic Emissions 34
Declaration of Conformity 38
 Stamp/Receipt 40
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General Information
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 PUTTING THE
BED INTO SERVICE
FOR THE FIRST TIME
Read through this instruction
manual conscientiously from
starttonish!Pleasenote
in particular that the various
safety instructions must be
observed. Clean and disinfect
the care bed before using it
forthersttime.
Blueleaf Ltd 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.
IPX4
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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 GROUPS
OPERATOR
An operator is any natural or legal 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. INTENDED USE AND APPLICATION ENVIRONMENT
This care bed is intended for accommodating patients or occupants (with a body mass
≥150cmtomax.170kg)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.
It is used to alleviate or compensate for handicaps or disabilities and to facilitate the
working conditions for the carer. Any other use shall be regarded as non-compliant
with the regulations and is excluded from any liability
2.2. NON-INTENDED USE
All uses deviating from the intended purpose, which may also be hazardous as a
result. This includes for example:
• Loading the care bed beyond the safe admissible working load (see section
13.1 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 it is in a braked position
• Use of the care bed on a non-horizontal surface (max. Incline 5°)
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.
The care bed is not designed for use in hospitals. The care bed
is not suitable for medical electrical applications which involve
intravascular or intracardiac processes with the patients.
The care bed is not designed for the transport of the patients.
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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 conscientiously and in detail by
the user / care personnel.
When operating the adjusting functions, there must not be any
objectsorpeople’slimbsintheplaneofmovementofthecare
bed. Risk of crushing!
Do not sit on the leg section of the bed when operating the
raise function.
Ensure that children cannot operate the control system and check
if pets are under the bed before operating any of the function.
Never store anything under the bed.
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 7.3. (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
recognized rules of technology and the occupational health and safety 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, operation may not be started.
3.1. GENERAL QUALIFICATION FOR USERS
The care bed must only operate 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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When the side guards are used, the following instructions must be
particularly adhered to:
• Use only approved side guards supplied as option by Blueleaf
Ltd. See suitable dimensions at section 13.1
• Only suitably instructed personnel are allowed to operate the
side guards
• Side guards must only be adjusted to be either fully up and
locked in place or fully down
• Lower the side guards smoothly and take care not to let them
drop down
• Whenoperatingtheadjustingfunctions,thepatient’slimbsmust
not protrude beyond the mattress base or touch the side guards
• The side rail guards are only designed to prevent a person
falling out of the bed; under no circumstances should they
be climbed or leaned on
• When lowering the rails take care not to drop them, they
should be lowered carefully
• The side guards only provide protection against rolling out of
the care bed if the backrest and lower leg adjustments are in the
horizontal position
• The side guard height from the top of the mattress in
uncompressed condition must be at least 220 mm. If the height
is less than 220 mm increase the side guard height with a high
side rail kit
• The gap between 2 side guard rails or between lower side rail
and bed platform must be less than 12 cm
• During use ensure that the side guards are level
Unplug the mains plug from the socket before moving the care bed
andtakecaretoavoiddraggingthemainscableacrosstheoor
when moving the bed.
The mains cable 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 up in anything, as
it gets carried along when the bed height is adjusted. Otherwise,
the mains cable may be torn out of its strain relief and damaged.
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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 authorized 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 brake 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 as otherwise safe operation cannot be guaranteed
(please refer to Technical Data).
The bed must not be used in rooms where there is a risk
of explosion.
The bed must only be taken apart if there is no patient or
occupant in it.
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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. After that
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.
These home-care beds are Class I active medical products
according to the MDD. Please observe your obligations as
the operator.
Read section10.2 for this purpose.
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4.4. CLEANING AND DISINFECTION
Before cleaning and disinfection the mains plug must be
unplugged and hung up safely. Plugs for the handset and the
motors that 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 just wipe them
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.
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4.5. SERVICING AND 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. There is section 10.2 for this purpose.
Anydefects,damageorsignsofwearmustberectiedwithout
delay. Only original spare parts recommended by Blueleaf Ltd may
be used, otherwise all guarantees or warranties will be excluded.
Pleasecheckallxingsonyourbedatleastonceamonth.
Pay special attention to side rail components and sleeping
platform connections.
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 then it
must be replaced immediately. Since batteries are subject to self-
discharging, it is recommended that the battery is replaced every
two years if not used. It must be ensured that it is a type 6LR61
alkaline manganese battery and not any other type. Used batteries
must be disposed of in an environmentally compatible way.
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4.6. ACCESSORIES
Use only mattresses compatible with the supplied side guard system. The dimension
between mattress upper surface in uncompressed condition and top edge of the
upper side rail must be 22 cm minimum. If this dimension is less than 22 cm, a high
siderailkitshouldbetted.Ingeneralmattressesof12cmheightaresuitable.
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 13.7). 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.
4.8. STORAGE
If the care bed is stored for a lengthy period, the 9V block battery should be removed,
as otherwise it would be subject to a higher rate of self-discharge.
4.9. SERVICE LIFE AND DISPOSAL
The normal service life for care beds in domestic use is approx. 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 get in touch with
Blueleaf Ltd.
5. STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
Due to its modular construction the care bed can be easily transported. This is made
possible by a transporting device. The care bed integrated in the transport rack can be
manoeuvredinverysmallspacesduetothebed’scastors.
Cover
State as delivered
Care bed in the
transport device
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6.1. PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
On delivery and before installation check that the packaging is undamaged. Report
any visible damage to the transport company immediately. After unpacking check that
all following parts are present:
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2
3
3
AB
C
• Backrest section with mounted backrest actuator and control box
• Leg rest section with mounted knee-break actuator
• 2 x height adjustable bed ends with mounted actuators and castors
• (A) power supply with cord and plug
• (B) Handset with locking device
• (C) 4 pcs. wooden sideguards and 8 plastic end caps in a separate package
• Instruction manual
Mattress base halves backrest/foot section
Height-adjustable bed end panels pieces
Transporting device
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6.2 REMOVAL FROM THE TRANSPORTING DEVICE
Lift the cover from the whole bed unit including the transporting device.
Please do not dispose of the cover! This can be used again as a dust cover in the
event that the care bed is later stored in the transport rack.
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Cut through the packaging strips using a
side cutter or a pair of scissors
First lift the mattress base section for the head-end out of the transporting device and
then lift out the mattress base section for the foot-end of the bed.
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1
2. Mattress base
section for the
head-end
1. Mattress base
section for the
foot-end
2
1
Remove the
cable ties
from the
handset and
the mains
cable.
Mains cable.
Caution! Do not
damage the 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 and turn
through 90°
Mounting
lugs for the
mattress
base
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6.3 ASSEMBLY OF THE CARE BED
Remove the cable tie from the backrest motor (including the attached mains adapter)
andfromthethighrestadjustmentmotor.Attention!Keeprmlyholdofthemotorin
question when loosening the cable tie, because the motors can fall when they are not
secured in place (with safety bolts).
Backrest motor
Connect the fork heads of the motor units with the terminal links on the mattress base.
To do so, use the safety bolt which is inserted into the hole for the terminal links. In order
to loosen the bolt, throw the safety lever. Attention: The safety lever must be locked
again after connecting the motor and the mattress base.
Thigh rest adjustment motor
Please note
The actuators arrive in the
transport position. If the bed
is operated with the actuators
in this position it will result in
the premature failure of the
actuator/sleeping platform.
Remove the safety bolt
then move the actuator into
position and re install the
safety bolt.
Mattress base terminal link Safety bolt Safety lever - Fixed in place
Backrest motor situation - Thigh rest motor Final secured state
Connecting the two halves of the mattress base
Star knobs M8 X4
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Nowtthetwohalvesofthemattressbasetogetherandsecurethemusingthestarknobs
provided. After assembling the mattress base halves, tighten the star knobs.
Now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 6.1) at the height-adjustable head and foot end
panels so that the mattress base can be slotted onto the mounting lugs.
Castor Mattress base Spring loaded catchesFoot pedal
locked Snap the spring-loaded
catches back into place on
both sides
Mounting lugs for the
mattress base
Spring loaded catches
The bolt of the
spring-loaded catch
must be securely
latched into the hole!
* Do not lock the spring-loaded
catches on this side just yet,
because these must remain open
until the wooden side guards have
been mounted. 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.
When securing the spring-loaded catches, ensure that the bolt locks into place in
the hole provided for it.
Following section * applies to Ashton Plus only:
Side guard guide rail
Location bolts for the
side guards
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Now, 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.*
Pull back the bed end panel
with mounting lug
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Now, *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thenxthetwospring-loadedcatches
securely to the mattress base.
Now connect the height adjustment motors and the thigh rest adjustment motor to the mains
powersupply.Firstremovetheplugcoverbyunscrewingthetwoxingscrews.
The power supply cables for the height adjustment motors are wound around its housing.
The backrest motor is supplied already plugged in. After you have inserted all the plugs,
screw the plug cover back onto the power supply unit housing.
Slide both side guards onto
the location bolts
1. Lift one corner of the mattress base
slightly.
2. Push the end panel back towards
the mattress base and place the base
onto the mounting lug
Fix both the spring-loaded
catches securely back in place
1
2
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Plug cover
Fixing screws for plug cover
Unwind the cable of the
electric motor!
Thigh rest motor, backrest motor, handset
and power supply are supplied already
plugged in!
Power supply includes: EC or UK
mains plug-cable to Safe Low
Voltage Transformer.
Plug in height adjustment actuators (yellow)
Now remove the transportation safety ties from the mattress base by cutting through the
cable ties with a side cutter or a knife.
Transportation
safety device for
the thigh rest
Transportation
safety device for
the backrest
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Connecting the care bed to the mains socket
Unwind the mains cable wound up under the mattress base.
Lay the coiled cable across the crossbeam from the head or foot end as shown in
the picture. This reduces the risk that the mains cable is driven over when the bed is
moved. Always avoid driving over the mains cable!
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 electrical adjustment motors are now ready for use.
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Unwind the
wound up
cable
Bracket for winding
up the mains cable
Strain relief
for mains
cable
Lay the mains
cable across the
crossbeam
Plug the mains
plug into the
socket.
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6.4. PLACING INTO SERVICE
Make sure that all assembly steps have been carried out according to chapter 6,
section 6.1 and 6.2
Do a safety check according to chapter 10, section 10.2 after assembly.
Clean and disinfect the bed as described in chapter 8 before putting into service and
before each further use.
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6.5. DISASSEMBLY OF THE CARE BED
Unplug the mains plug from the socket before disassembly!
Disassembly of the care bed is carried out in reverse order of assembly.
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