Stiegelmeyer Deka User manual

Deka
Clinic | Care | Homecare | Living
Instruction Manual
06/04/2018 | Version 2 | 259150

Deka - mechanical
Deka - electric
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Headboard
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Backrest handle
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Backrest
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Thigh rest
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Thigh rest handle
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Lower leg rest
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Footboard
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Linen holder, extensible, with gallery rail
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Tilting lever
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Brake pedal (both sides) for braking the bed
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Height adjustment foot pedal
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Thigh rest adjustment lever
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Backrest adjustment lever
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Universal holder, sliding, on both sides
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Wall deflection rollers
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Magnet (on both sides) to unlock control levels
on handset
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Lever (on both sides) for CPR release of backrest
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Handset

Contents
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Contents
1 Manufacturer’s Address, Change History, Market Information _____________ 8
2 Foreword_________________________________________________________ 9
3 Target Groups, Qualifications and Duties _____________________________ 10
3.1 Operator ____________________________________________________________ 10
3.2 Operator Responsibilities______________________________________________ 10
3.3 Users (Medical Staff) __________________________________________________ 11
3.4 Users (Technicians)___________________________________________________ 11
3.5 Qualification of Users _________________________________________________ 11
3.6 Duties of Users ______________________________________________________ 11
3.7 Patient______________________________________________________________ 12
4 Conventions of this Instruction Manual _______________________________ 13
4.1 Safety Information____________________________________________________ 13
4.2 Icon Information______________________________________________________ 13
5 Safety Information ________________________________________________ 14
5.1 Safety Information for Bed Operation ____________________________________ 14
5.1.1 Electrical Cabling and Connections__________________________________________ 14
5.1.2 Length of Operation of Electric Actuators _____________________________________ 15
5.1.3 Handset _______________________________________________________________ 15
5.1.4 Bed Adjustment_________________________________________________________ 16
5.2 Special Hazards______________________________________________________ 17
5.2.1 Risk of Fire ____________________________________________________________ 17
5.2.2 Electromagnetic Interference ______________________________________________ 17
5.3 Safety Information for Attachments and Additional Equipment_______________ 17
5.3.1 Use of Additional Electromedical Equipment __________________________________ 18
5.3.2 Use of Patient Lifts ______________________________________________________ 19
5.4 Safety Information for Accessories ______________________________________ 19
5.5 Safety Instructions for Putting into Service _______________________________ 19
6 Product Description _______________________________________________ 20
6.1 Intended Purpose ____________________________________________________ 20
6.2 Designated Use ______________________________________________________ 20
6.3 Contraindications ____________________________________________________ 21

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6.4 Product Variants _____________________________________________________ 22
6.5 Components of the Bed _______________________________________________ 22
6.5.1 Mattress Base in Four Sections_____________________________________________ 22
6.5.2 Two-Section Mattress Base ________________________________________________ 22
6.5.3 Bed Extensions (Optional) _________________________________________________ 22
6.5.4 Chassis________________________________________________________________ 22
6.5.5 Electric Actuator System __________________________________________________ 23
6.5.6 3/4 Safety Sides (Optional) ________________________________________________ 24
6.5.7 Full-Length Safety Sides (Optional)__________________________________________ 25
6.5.8 Linen Holder (Optional) ___________________________________________________ 26
6.5.9 Mains Cable Holder ______________________________________________________ 27
6.5.10 Adaptor Sleeves for Patient Lifting Pole / Infusion Stand _________________________ 28
6.5.11 Universal Holders________________________________________________________ 30
6.5.12 Attachment Points for Posey Belts___________________________________________ 30
6.5.13 Lead-Acid Batteries ______________________________________________________ 31
6.6 Technical Data_______________________________________________________ 32
6.6.1 Type Plate _____________________________________________________________ 32
6.6.2 Materials Used __________________________________________________________ 32
6.6.3 Dimensions_____________________________________________________________ 33
6.6.4 Weight ________________________________________________________________ 33
6.6.5 Adjustment Options ______________________________________________________ 33
6.6.6 Operating Noise _________________________________________________________ 34
6.6.7 Ambient Conditions ______________________________________________________ 34
6.6.8 Electrical Data __________________________________________________________ 34
7 Putting into Service _______________________________________________ 36
7.1 Safety Information for Putting Into Service _______________________________ 36
7.2 Safety Information Concerning the Place of Use___________________________ 36
7.3 Safety Information for Electric Hospital Beds _____________________________ 37
8 Bed Reprocessing / Bed Adaptation__________________________________ 38
8.1 New Occupancy after a Change of Patient________________________________ 38
8.1.1 Information on Loading Capacity of Bed ______________________________________ 38
8.1.2 Requirements___________________________________________________________ 39
8.2 Extending / Shortening the Mattress Base (Optional) _______________________ 40
8.2.1 Extending the Mattress Base_______________________________________________ 40
8.2.2 Shortening the Mattress Base ______________________________________________ 41
8.3 Using the Linen Holder (Optional)_______________________________________ 42
8.4 Removing / Inserting Laminate Panels ___________________________________ 43

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8.4.1 To Remove ____________________________________________________________ 43
8.4.2 To Insert ______________________________________________________________ 43
8.5 Inserting / Removing Patient Lifting Pole _________________________________ 44
8.5.1 Variants: Oval Pole ______________________________________________________ 44
8.5.2 Variants: Round Pole ____________________________________________________ 45
8.6 Attaching and Adjusting the Grab Handle ________________________________ 46
8.7 Attaching an Infusion Stand____________________________________________ 47
8.8 Using Universal Holders _______________________________________________ 47
8.9 Double Traction Frame ________________________________________________ 48
8.10 Decommissioning ____________________________________________________ 48
9 Operation________________________________________________________ 49
9.1 Moving and Immobilising the Bed _______________________________________ 49
9.1.1 Safety Information on Moving, Braking and Locking the Bed ______________________ 49
9.1.2 Moving, Braking the Bed (Individual Locking Castors) ___________________________ 50
9.1.3 Moving, Braking the Bed (Central Locking Castors) _____________________________ 50
9.2 Setting the Backrest (Mechanically) _____________________________________ 51
9.2.1 Raising / Lowering_______________________________________________________ 51
9.3 Setting the Thigh Rest (Mechanically)____________________________________ 52
9.3.1 Raising / Lowering_______________________________________________________ 52
9.4 Setting the Lower Leg Rest (Mechanically)________________________________ 53
9.4.1 Raising________________________________________________________________ 53
9.4.2 Lowering ______________________________________________________________ 53
9.5 Setting the Bed Height (Mechanically) ___________________________________ 54
9.6 Tilting ______________________________________________________________ 55
9.6.1 Tilting_________________________________________________________________ 55
9.6.2 Bringing the Mattress Base into a Horizontal Position ___________________________ 56
9.7 CPR Release of Backrest ______________________________________________ 56
9.8 Electric Actuator System ______________________________________________ 58
9.8.1 Control Units ___________________________________________________________ 58
9.9 Rechargeable Batteries________________________________________________ 65
9.9.1 Emergency Operation ____________________________________________________ 65
9.9.2 Charging the Batteries____________________________________________________ 65
9.10 ¾Safety Sides (Swivelling) ____________________________________________ 66

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9.10.1 Raising ________________________________________________________________ 67
9.10.2 Lowering_______________________________________________________________ 68
10 Use in an Emergency ______________________________________________ 69
10.1 Emergency: Setting CPR Position_______________________________________ 69
10.1.1 On the Handset _________________________________________________________ 69
10.1.2 On the Locking Box ______________________________________________________ 70
10.2 Lowering the Backrest by Hand (Emergency Lowering)_____________________ 70
11 Special Bed Adaptations ___________________________________________ 71
11.1 Removing and Inserting Headboard and Footboard ________________________ 71
11.1.1 Removing______________________________________________________________ 71
11.1.2 Inserting _______________________________________________________________ 71
11.2 Attaching Posey Belts ________________________________________________ 72
12 Cleaning and Disinfection __________________________________________ 73
12.1 Safety Information on Cleaning and Disinfection __________________________ 73
12.1.1 Before Starting Cleaning __________________________________________________ 73
12.1.2 After Cleaning___________________________________________________________ 73
12.2 Manual Cleaning _____________________________________________________ 74
12.3 Cleaning and Disinfection Agents_______________________________________ 74
12.4 Machine Cleaning ____________________________________________________ 75
13 Maintenance _____________________________________________________ 77
13.1 Service Address _____________________________________________________ 77
13.2 Safety Information on Maintenance______________________________________ 77
13.2.1 Legal Principles _________________________________________________________ 78
13.3 Recommended Lubricants_____________________________________________ 78
13.4 Recommended Special Varnishes_______________________________________ 78
13.5 Servicing Points _____________________________________________________ 79
13.6 Servicing Plan _______________________________________________________ 85
14 Replacement of Electrical Components_______________________________ 87
14.1 Safety Information____________________________________________________ 87
14.2 Assignment of Control Unit Terminals ___________________________________ 88
14.2.1 Variant EM1 Plug Assignment ______________________________________________ 88
14.2.2 Variant EM2 Plug Assignment ______________________________________________ 89
14.2.3 Variant EM3 Plug Assignment ______________________________________________ 90

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14.3 Changing the Lead-Acid Battery ________________________________________ 91
14.4 Replace Handset _____________________________________________________ 92
14.5 Replace Mains Cable__________________________________________________ 92
14.6 Replace the Control Unit_______________________________________________ 93
15 Troubleshooting__________________________________________________ 94
15.1 Troubleshooting for Electric Beds_______________________________________ 94
15.1.1 Faults and their Rectification_______________________________________________ 94
15.1.2 Fault Indicator (Version EM2 and EM3 Only) __________________________________ 95
15.1.3 Unlocking the Control Unit –Reset (Version EM2 and EM3 only) __________________ 97
15.2 Troubleshooting for Electric Beds_______________________________________ 99
16 Disposal _______________________________________________________ 100
16.1 Disposal of the Bed__________________________________________________ 100
16.2 Disposal of Packaging _______________________________________________ 100
16.3 Disposal of Components _____________________________________________ 100
16.3.1 Electrical Components __________________________________________________ 100
16.3.2 Lead-Acid Batteries_____________________________________________________ 100
16.4 Disposal of Gas Springs / Hydraulic Units _______________________________ 101
17 Installation of Accessories ________________________________________ 102
17.1 ¾Safety Sides (Swivelling) (Optional) __________________________________ 102
17.1.1 Product Contents per Bed________________________________________________ 102
17.1.2 Installation of ¾Safety Sides _____________________________________________ 102
18 Appendix_______________________________________________________ 105
18.1 Available Accessories________________________________________________ 105
18.2 EMC Info Tables_____________________________________________________ 106
18.2.1 Guidelines and Manufacturer's Declaration __________________________________ 106
18.3 Inspection Report ___________________________________________________ 110
18.4 Inspection by the User _______________________________________________ 114
18.5 EC Declaration of Conformity__________________________________________ 115

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1 Manufacturer’s Address, Change History, Market Infor-
mation
Manufacturer:
Stiegelmeyer GmbH & Co. KG
Ackerstrasse 42, D-32051 Herford, Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Internet: www.stiegelmeyer.com
Service centre:
To order replacement parts in Germany and for any Customer Service requirements or other ques-
tions, please contact our service centre:
Stiegelmeyer GmbH & Co. KG
Ackerstrasse 42, D-32051 Herford, Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Internet: www.stiegelmeyer.com
Customers outside Germany can contact our distribution companies in their respective country if
they have any questions. Contact details can be found on our website.
No part of this manual may be reproduced without the prior written permission of the publisher.
All rights reserved. The right to make technical changes is reserved.
This product is not licenced for use on the North American market. This applies particular-
ly to the United States of America. The distribution and use of these hospital beds in
these markets, including via third parties, is prohibited by the manufacturer.

Foreword
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2 Foreword
Dear Customer,
Stiegelmeyer has built this bed to give you the best possible help with the challenges posed by
nursing and caregiving. We passionately pursue the goal of developing high-quality durable prod-
ucts. Our beds should make patients and residents feel as safe and comfortable as possible dur-
ing their stay in bed and also lighten the workload of nursing and care staff. For this reason, the
electrical safety and all functions are tested prior to delivery. Each bed leaves our factory in perfect
condition.
Correct operation and care are necessary to keep the bed in excellent condition during long-term
use. Please therefore read and observe these instructions carefully. It will help you to put the bed
into service for the first time and to use it on a daily basis. The instruction manual contains all nec-
essary information to ensure ease of operation and safe handling of this bed, both for you as the
operator and for your users. It is a practical reference book and should be kept close to hand at all
times.
Even after purchasing a bed, Stiegelmeyer is still on hand to help at any time. Our Assist business
division can provide you with customised solutions in all matters relating to inspection and mainte-
nance, repair and process optimisation. You can reach our service centre in Germany by phone at
[phone] - 777. Customers outside Germany can contact our distribution companies in
their respective country if they have any questions. Contact details can be found on our website
www.stiegelmeyer.com.
We wish you and your users every success and satisfaction with the care of your patients and res-
idents.
Stiegelmeyer GmbH & Co. KG

Target Groups, Qualifications and Duties
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3 Target Groups, Qualifications and Duties
Important: This instruction manual was compiled for a complete range of hospital beds.
Hospital beds in the Deka range can be supplied in a mechanical or electric version with
a greater or lesser number of functions. Please note that functions or equipment that your
bed does not incorporate may be described in this instruction manual.
3.1 Operator
An operator (e.g. clinic, hospital, hospital administration) is every natural and legal person with
property rights to the product. The operator is responsible for the safe operation of this medical
device.
3.2 Operator Responsibilities
Please observe your obligations as the operator in accordance with the Medical Devices Operator
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. In other countries the relevant national regulations concerning the duties of
the operator must be followed!
Only allow this bed to be used by persons who have been instructed in its safe operation!
In Europe: Ensure that users know where this instruction manual is kept, in accordance with
the Medical Devices Directive 93/42 EEC!
In other countries, the relevant national regulations must be complied with!
Using this instruction manual, which is provided with this hospital bed, ensure that every user is
instructed in the safe operation of this bed before using it for the first time!
Draw every user’s attention to the possible hazards that can arise if the hospital bed is improp-
erly used. This applies in particular to the use of electrical actuators and safety sides!
Make sure that substitute staff are also sufficiently well instructed in the safe operation of the
hospital bed!
Check to ensure that the safety instructions are adhered to!
If the hospital bed is in long-term use, test the functions and check for any visible damage after a
reasonable period of time (at least once a year)!
If the owner of the hospital bed changes, the instruction manual must be handed over with the
bed.
If any other equipment is attached to the bed, (e.g. compressors for positioning systems, etc.), en-
sure that this is securely fastened and is functioning properly.
Consult the manufacturer of these devices, or Stiegelmeyer, if there are any uncertainties.

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Users (Medical Staff)
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3.3 Users (Medical Staff)
Users (e.g. medical specialists, nursing staff, doctors, carers, care staff) are persons who, based
on their training, experience or briefing, are qualified to operate the bed on their own authority or to
carry out work on it, or have been instructed how to handle this bed. Furthermore, they can recog-
nise and avoid potential dangers and assess the clinical condition of the patient.
3.4 Users (Technicians)
Users with a technical background (e.g. company technicians, service engineers or persons who
are capable of carrying out special technical work on the hospital bed due to their training or brief-
ing through the operator).
3.5 Qualification of Users
The operator must only appoint users with the following three minimum qualifications to operate
the hospital bed:
Medical training
Experience in dealing with patients and hospital beds
Instruction in handling this hospital bed through the operator
3.6 Duties of Users
Ensure that the operator instructs you in the safe operation of this bed.
In Europe: Before using a hospital bed, you, as the user, must check each time that the hospital
bed is fully functional and in perfect working order, and must observe the instructions in the in-
struction manual - particularly the safety information - during operation and maintenance in ac-
cordance with the Medical Devices Directive 93/42 EEC. This is the only way to prevent operating
errors and ensure correct handling in order to prevent from injuries and damage from occurring.
In other countries: In other countries, the relevant national regulations concerning the duties of
the operator must be followed!
Please also follow the corresponding instructions in the instruction manual for accessories at-
tached to the bed.
Pay special attention here to the safe routing of all loose connector cables, tubing, etc.
Ensure that no obstacles such as bedside cabinets, supply rails or chairs could impede adjust-
ments to the bed.
If other equipment (e.g. compressors for positioning systems, etc.) is attached, ensure that all
items of equipment are securely fixed and function properly.
Consult the manufacturer of the equipment in question, or Stiegelmeyer, if there are any uncertain-
ties.

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CAUTION
Risk of Injury
If any damage or malfunction is suspected, take the bed out of service.
Unplug immediately from the mains supply.
Indicate clearly that the hospital bed is “OUT OF ORDER”.
Report this immediately to the operator responsible.
3.7 Patient
A patient is defined as a person who is in need of care, ill, infirm or disabled, and occupies this
bed.
It is a requirement that the operator or user instructs each new patient in the bed functions that are
important for him/her.
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Conventions of this Instruction Manual
Safety Information
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4 Conventions of this Instruction Manual
4.1 Safety Information
In this instruction manual, safety information is displayed in the following way:
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminent hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
IMPORTANT
NOTICE indicates a harmful situation that could result in damage to the product or something
around it.
4.2 Icon Information
General information and cross-references will be displayed in the following way:
General information, tips and helpful courses of action.
Cross-reference or active link: The double arrow separates the chapter title from the
page number. Example: see Safety Information »14.
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5 Safety Information
5.1 Safety Information for Bed Operation
This hospital bed may only be operated by persons who have been instruction by the operator
in its safe operation.
Electrical adjustments are only possible when the hospital bed is properly connected to the
mains power supply (exception: emergency operation using lead-acid batteries).
If the load is too high, an electronic overload switch is activated and the control unit is automat-
ically switched off. When the overload is removed, the actuator system resumes operation.
If the hospital bed changes ownership, the instruction manual must be handed over with the
bed.
5.1.1 Electrical Cabling and Connections
WARNING
Danger due to Electric Shock
Damaged mains cables can cause fatal electric shocks. Take the following measures to prevent
hazards due to electric shock and malfunctions.
If a damaged mains cable continues to be used, this can lead to electric shock, fire and oth-
er hazards as well as malfunctions. A damaged mains cable must be replaced immediately!
Connect the bed only to a mains electricity supply with an earth wire.
Route the mains cable in such a way that it cannot be pulled, driven over or damaged by
moving parts, or in any other way, when the bed is operated.
Before moving the bed, always make sure that you have unplugged it from the mains sup-
ply.
Hang the mains cable in the mains cable holder provided on the headboard to ensure that it
will not fall off or trail on the floor.
At weekly intervals when the bed is being used, carry out a visual inspection of the mains
cable to check for damage (scuffing, exposed wires, kinks, pressure points, etc.). A check
should also be performed whenever the cable has been subjected to any mechanical load,
e.g. has been driven over by the bed itself or by an equipment trolley, or whenever the cable
has been bent, stretched or violently pulled, e.g. due to the bed rolling away while it is still
plugged into the mains socket, and before plugging the cable back into the mains socket
whenever the bed has been moved or relocated.
Check the strain relief of the mains cable regularly to ensure that the screws are tight and
secure.
Do not place multiple socket outlets under the bed. This could cause electrical hazards due
to damaged mains cables or penetrating fluids.
Do not continue to use the bed if you suspect that the mains cable could be damaged.
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5.1.2 Length of Operation of Electric Actuators
IMPORTANT
Do not operate for more than two minutes at a time!
Continuous operation must not exceed two minutes! After this time, a rest period of at least 18
minutes must be observed.
If the electric actuator is operated for a much longer period, e.g. due to the patient continually
‘playing’ with the handset, the thermal protection device integrated in the transformer of the con-
trol unit will deactivate the actuator permanently.
In this extremely rare case, the control unit must be replaced.
5.1.3 Handset
Please note: Not all illustrations show the model that you have purchased. The step-by-
step instructions should still be carried out accordingly for your particular model.
When not in use, always use the hook provided to stow the handset in such a way that it cannot
fall off onto the floor and become damaged (see illustrations). Avoid collisions with other objects or
devices as this could inadvertently trigger adjustment functions and result in damage.
When routing the handset cable, ensure that it cannot be damaged by any moving parts of the
bed.
Hang the handset with the keypad facing the inside of the bed
Make sure that the cable cannot be crushed, stretched or otherwise damaged by moving parts
of the bed.
To safeguard the patient, and children in particular, against unintentional electrical adjustments,
place the handset out of their reach (e.g. at the foot end of the bed) or lock the appropriate ad-
justment options.

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In these cases, adjustments must only be performed by a person trained by the operator, or in the
presence of a trained person!
5.1.4 Bed Adjustment
IMPORTANT
Ensure that
No obstacles such as bedside lockers, supply rails, other equipment, chairs or chair rails are
in the way,
There are no objects lying on the chassis,
People do not sit on slightly raised sections of the backrest and leg rests.
Otherwise, the hospital bed and/or lifting frame could be damaged, and this could have an
adverse effect on the loading capacity of the hospital bed or the adjusting functions.
CAUTION
Risk of Injury
Lock the operating functions for the patient on the handset if
The patient is unable to operate the bed safely,
The patient is unable to free himself/herself from potentially dangerous situations,
The patient could be at risk from inadvertent adjustment of the electric actuators,
Children are left unsupervised in the room with the bed.
Lock backrest and thigh rest adjustments on the handset even if the safety sides are raised.
There is otherwise a risk of limbs being crushed or trapped when adjusting the backrest or
thigh rests. The following label with information on this is located on the linen holder:
CAUTION
Risk of Crushing
When making any adjustments, always ensure that there are no limbs belonging to patients, us-
ers, other persons, and especially playing children, that could be trapped underneath the rests or
the mattress base.
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5.2 Special Hazards
5.2.1 Risk of Fire
WARNING
Risk of Fire
Various external factors can result in a fire. To prevent a fire, take the following precautionary
measures:
Use only flame-retardant mattresses and bedding if possible.
Inform patients that smoking is not allowed in bed.
Use only additional equipment (e.g. electric blankets) and other electrical devices (e.g.
lamps, radios) that are in perfect working order!
Ensure that this equipment is used only for the purpose intended.
Ensure that this equipment is not inadvertently placed on or under the bedding (danger of
overheating)!
Avoid using extension cables or multiple socket bars under the bed (risk of fire due to pene-
trating fluids).
5.2.2 Electromagnetic Interference
As electromedical equipment, this hospital bed is subject to special safety measures with respect
to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). For this reason, observe the following instructions when
installing and operating the hospital bed:
Portable and mobile high-frequency communication devices (e.g. cordless telephones, mobile tel-
ephones, baby monitors, WLAN, WIFI, wireless equipment, etc.) can influence the operation of
electromedical equipment. These influences have been minimised by means of the robust, inter-
ference-resistant design of the electrical adjustment features of this bed.
As with every electrical device, even if all the specified EMC limiting values are observed during
operation, disruptions from and to other closely situated high-frequency communication devices
cannot be completely ruled out (e.g. ‘crackling’ on a radio). In such rare cases, increase the dis-
tance between the devices or align them differently, and make sure that they do not use the same
electrical outlet, or switch the disruptive/disrupted device off temporarily. Explain the necessary
precautions to the patient as well.
5.3 Safety Information for Attachments and Additional Equipment
Efficient and safe operation combined with maximum protection of patients can only be guaran-
teed if original Stiegelmeyer accessories are used that are designed for the relevant model of bed!
Make sure that the attachment of accessories does not produce any crush or shearing zones
when the bed sections are adjusted. If this cannot be ensured, you must lock those particular ad-
justment controls! (Use the locking functions on the handset for this purpose).
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5.3.1 Use of Additional Electromedical Equipment
When additional mains-operated electrical (electromedical) equipment such as infusion pumps,
data processing devices, ECG/EEG devices, etc., is used in combination with this electrically ad-
justable bed, the entire arrangement constitutes an ‘electromedical system’.
When using electromedical equipment, precautions must be taken to comply with electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC) requirements and allowable leakage current limits. The installation and com-
missioning of electromedical devices must be carried out in accordance with the EMC recommen-
dations described in their accompanying documentation. If necessary, the bed, and also the addi-
tional equipment associated with the bed, should be connected to the hospital’s potential equalisa-
tion (PE) system (using the connection pin at the head end of the bed).
When the bed is connected to the mains electricity supply, it must always be connected to the
hospital’s potential equalisation system when intravascular and intracardial applications are in-
volved. The potential equalisation of this electric bed applies to the mattress base frame. Addition-
al assembly groups and accessories (such as headboards and footboards, safety sides, patient
lifting poles, infusion stands) are excluded from these requirements.
Connection pin and potential equalisation symbol (head end)
In addition, observe the information given in:
Chapter Safety Information Concerning the Place of Use » 36 and Chapter Electromagnetic In-
terference » 17.
All the information given in the instruction manuals of the additional devices as well as the re-
quirements stipulated in the relevant standard EN 60601-1, Chapter 16 (formerly EN 60601-1-
1).

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5.3.1.1 Use of ECG/EEG Equipment
It is not normally a problem to use ECG/EEG equipment for patient monitoring together with elec-
tric hospital beds. Should the bed’s electrical equipment, contrary to expectation, have a marginal
effect on the measurements, the ECG electrode conductors should be placed as parallel as possi-
ble to the patient’s arms and legs. The bed should then be connected to the hospital’s potential
equalisation (PE) system using the connection pin at the head end of the bed. Many of these de-
vices also feature a 50 Hertz line filter which can be turned on if necessary. Should this measure
not be sufficient, unplug the bed from the mains supply. This effectively avoids any possible mal-
functions.
5.3.1.2 Use of Defibrillators
Electric beds in the Deka range are defibrillation proof even without a PE connection. Observe
the information contained in the instruction manuals for the defibrillators as well.
The use of HF surgical devices is not permitted on electrically adjustable beds.
5.3.2 Use of Patient Lifts
IMPORTANT
Due to the extremely low mattress base height of this bed model, the use of patient lifts incurs the
risk of damaging cables and actuators.
Do not wheel the patient lift under the hospital bed when this is at its lowest level.
Raise the mattress base until it is about 10 cm higher before wheeling the patient lift under
the hospital bed.
5.4 Safety Information for Accessories
5.5 Safety Instructions for Putting into Service
WARNING
Risk of Infection
The operator must ensure that all components of the bed that are to be disposed of are not infec-
tious or contaminated.
CAUTION
Efficient and safe operation combined with maximum protection of patients can only be guaran-
teed if original Stiegelmeyer accessories are used that are designed for the relevant model of
bed!
CAUTION
Environmental Risk
Lead-acid batteries must not be disposed of as household waste. They can be returned to
Stiegelmeyer or disposed of at local waste collection points in the same way as car batteries.
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Product Description
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6 Product Description
Please note: Not all illustrations show the model that you have purchased. The step by
step instructions should still be carried out accordingly for your particular model.
6.1 Intended Purpose
Essential Performance: This bed is designed for positioning and transporting patients, as an
aid to diagnosing, monitoring, treating, and alleviating illnesses or compensating for injuries or
disabilities.
The bed itself is not life sustaining or life supporting.
The bed has no medical indication.
6.2 Designated Use
The bed may only be used in hospitals and comparable medical facilities with qualified person-
nel within closed rooms.
Qualified personnel must be skilled in handling the beds through being thoroughly conversant
with the instruction manual.
If the owner of the hospital bed changes, the instruction manual must be handed over with the
bed.
The bed with its stable, smooth-running castors is designed for being moved within the room as
well as frequently in corridors and across thresholds with a height of up to 2 cm.
This bed may be operated without restrictions and with a permanent maximum
load of 225 kg (= safe operating load, consisting of occupant and accessories)
The permitted weight of the patient depends on the total weight of the acces-
sories attached at the same time (e.g. respirators, infusions,…)
The information applicable for your bed is given on a sticker with the above symbol which is lo-
cated on the chassis of the bed.
Example:
Weight of Accessories
(incl. Mattress)
Max. Permissible Weight of
Patient
10 kg
215 kg
40 kg
185 kg
This bed is designed for multiple re-use. When re-using the bed, observe the following re-
quirements:
Cleaning and Disinfection (see Chapter 5)
Maintenance / Repeat Inspections (see Chapter 6).
This bed may not be used in explosive environments caused, for example, by cleaning agents
or anaesthetics.