Vital VitalFlex User manual

User Manual
VitalFlex & VitalFlex Low
Homecare Beds

VitalFlex Beds User Manual
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Content
1 General Information.................................................................................. 6
1.1 Explanation of the Symbols Used....................................................................... 6
1.2 Definition of the Groups of Persons involved ...................................................... 7
2 Intended Purpos e ...................................................................................... 7
2.1 Uses for the Purpose Intended (Application e nvironment) ................................... 7
2.2 Non-compliant Use ........................................................................................... 8
3 General Regulations for Users .................................................................. 8
3.1 Qualification of Users........................................................................................ 8
4 Safety In str uct ions .................................................................................... 8
4.1 General Safety I ns truct ions ............................................................................... 8
4.2 Safety Information for the Operator ................................................................ 10
4.3 Safety Information for the User ....................................................................... 10
4.4 Cleaning and Di s inf ect ion ................................................................................ 11
4.5 Servicing and Maintenance.............................................................................. 11
4.6 Accessories .................................................................................................... 11
4.7 Electromagnetic Compatibility ......................................................................... 12
4.8 Storage.......................................................................................................... 12
4.9 Service Life and Disposal ................................................................................ 12
5 Storage and Transport ............................................................................ 12
6 Installation and Commissioning ............................................................. 13
6.1 Pre-installation inspection ............................................................................... 13
6.2 Removal from the Transporting Device ............................................................ 14
6.3 Assembly of the Care Bed ............................................................................... 15
6.4 Placing into se rvi ce ......................................................................................... 20
6.5 Disassembly of the Care Bed ........................................................................... 20
7 Description of Functions.......................................................................... 21
7.1 Overview ....................................................................................................... 21
7.2 Handset with Locking Functio n ........................................................................ 22
7.3 Locking Function for H ands et .......................................................................... 22
7.4 Operation of the Side Guards …………………………………………… ........................... 23
7.5 Lifting pole with triangular handle ................................................................... 23
7.6 Operation of the Ca sters ................................................................................. 24
7.7 Electric Emergency Lowering via the Integrated 9V Battery ............................... 24
7.7.1 Position and Principle of Operat ion .......................................................... 24
7.7.2 Battery Change ...................................................................................... 24
8 Care, Cleaning and Disinfection .............................................................. 25

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VitalFlex Beds User Manual
9 Tr o uble s hoo t ing ........ ............................................................................... 26
10 S er vicing .................................................................................................. 26
10.1 Principles ....................................................................................................... 26
10.2 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
H ands et ......................................................................................................... 28
11 Warranty.. ................................................................................................ 28
12 Service Life and Disposal......................................................................... 28
13 Technical Specification............................................................................ 28
13.1 Technical Data (Mechanical)............................................................................ 28
13.2 Technical Data (Electric) ................................................................................. 29
13.3 Technical Data (Surroundings) ........................................................................ 29
13.4 Cla ss ifica t ion .................................................................................................. 30
13.5 Weight of the Individual Components................ .............................................. 30
13.5.1 Overall weight of the VitalFlex beds…….…………………………………………… 30
13.6 Type Plate ..................................................................................................... 31
13.7 Information about electromagnetic emissions................................................... 34
14 Declaration of Conformity ....................................................................... 38
Please read and observe this Instruction Manual before each us e!
If the care bed changes owners, please supply this Instruction Manual to the new
o wner!

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VitalFlex Beds User Manual
VitalFlex Homecare beds with 4-section bed platform motorized adjustment.
Backrest 0 –70°, legrest 0 –20°
VITALFLEX BED
•Features a full wood headboard and
footboard
•Mattress platform measures 90 x 200 cm (35”
x 78”)
•Height adjustment varies between 39.5 –82
cm (15.5” - 32”)
•Includes Dewert motor system
VITALFLEX LOW BED
•Features a full wood headboard and
footboard
•Mattress platform measures 90 x 200 cm
(35” x 78”)
•Height adjustment varies between 22-64.5 cm
(8.5” x 25”)
•Includes Limoss motor system

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ViftalFlex Beds User Manual
Foreword
Dear Customer,
The team at Vital Mobility would like to thank you for the confidence you have placed in our VitalFlex
Homecare bed models 1.
With your decision to buy a care bed from Vital Mobility, you have acquired product with a
high degree of functionality and the highest level of safety. With the VitalFlex bed you have
purchased we can guarantee maximum comfort and a professional standard of care.
All beds are thoroughly tested by our company before leaving our premises.
The care bed delivered to you left our facilities in perfect condition.
When you accept delivery of a VitalFlex bed, users and caregivers take on the responsibility
of properly using the device according to the purpose intended.
This instruction manual informs you (as the operator) and other users, about the functions and
safe handling of this care bed on a daily basis.
Please always keep the instruction manual near the care bed.
We are confident that this product will play an important role in daily caregiving while bringing safety
and comfort to you or a loved one.
Yours sincerely,
The Vital Mobility Team
1 The instruction manual is valid for bed models VitalFlex and VitalFlex Low