Weinmann LIFE-BASE Series User manual

LIFE-BASE Portable system /
LIFE-BASE Sistema de transporte
LIFE-BASE 1 NG, LIFE-BASE 1 NG XL, LIFE-BASE 1 NG XS
Instructions for use
Instrucciones de manejo

English 3
Español 32

Contents EN 3
English
Contents
1. Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.1 LIFE-BASE 1 NG/
LIFE-BASE 1 NG XL . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.2 LIFE-BASE 1 NG XS . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.3 Wall mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.4 Special markings on the device . . 10
1.5 Safety information in these
instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2. Description of device . . . . . . . . . 12
2.1 Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.2 Description of function . . . . . . . 12
3. Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.1 Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4. Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.1 Wall mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.2 Device (not mounted in the case of
portable systems with an adapter
plate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.3 Protective bag (LIFE-BASE 1 NG/
LIFE-BASE 1 NG XL) . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.4 Protective bag
(LIFE-BASE 1 NG XS) . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.5 Accessories bag (LIFE-BASE 1 NG/
LIFE-BASE 1 NG XL) . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.6 LIFE-BASE 1 NG XS carrying strap 20
5. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.1 Hang portable system in wall
mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.2 Hang portable system from
stretcher or hospital bed (LIFE-
BASE 1 NG/LIFE-BASE 1 NG XL) . . 22
5.3 Hang portable system from
stretcher or hospital bed
(LIFE-BASE 1 NG XS) . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.4 After use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6. Hygiene treatment . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.1 Portable system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.2 Protective bag and
accessories bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.3 Attached parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7. Function check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
7.1 Visual inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
7.2 Check catch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
7.3 Check protective bag (if present) 25
8. Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
8.1 Sending in components and
accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
8.2 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
9. Scope of supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
9.1 General information . . . . . . . . . . 28
9.2 Accessories and spare parts . . . . 28
10. Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
11. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
12. Declaration of conformity . . . . . 31

4EN Overview
1. Overview
1.1 LIFE-BASE 1 NG/LIFE-BASE 1 NG XL
Key
1 Portable system
The portable system is for storing a combination
of ventilation and therapy devices and the neces-
sary components.
2 Hanger
The hanger is for hanging the portable system
from a hospital bed or stretcher.
3 Knurled screw
The knurled screw is for fixing the hanger in
position.
LIFE-BASE 1 NG
1Portable system
4Push-button
3Knurled screw
5Handle
2Hanger
6Lug for strap
1 Portable system
2 Hanger
3 Knurled screw
4 Push-button
5 Handle
6 Lug for strap
LIFE-BASE 1 NG XL
7Adapter plate

Overview EN 5
4 Push-button
The push-buttons are used to fix the protective
bag to the portable system.
5 Handle
Use the handle to lift and carry the portable sys-
tem.
6 Lug for strap
The strap for the portable system can be attached
to this lug.
7 Adapter plate
The devices can be attached to the portable
system with the aid of the adapter plate.

6EN Overview
Key
1 Cable duct for charger interface
2 Vibration dampers (only with
MEDUMAT Transport)
3 Hinge for bottom rail
4 Push-button to fix protective bag in
position
5 Side access compartment
6 Viewing window
7 Velcro tab to access the control panel
8 Reflective strip
9 Opening for passing through a patient
tube system
10 Adapter plate
11 Accessories bag, permanently attached
(also available without permanently-
attached accessories bag)
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8
11
Rear view LIFE-BASE 1 NG
1
2
3
456
8
7
9
Protective bag
Rear view LIFE-BASE 1 NG XL
1
3
10
4
Protective bag

Overview EN 7
1.2 LIFE-BASE 1 NG XS
Protective bag for MEDUCORE Standard Protective bag for
ventilator
1Portable system
4Handle 3Lug for tensioning
belt (short)
2Adapter plate
Rear view
Carrying strap
5Charger interface
6Lug for
tensioning
belt (long)
Front view
7Hinge for bottom rail
11 Velcro tape (with
ventilator only)
9Reflective strip
8Viewing window
10 Side compartment
13 Carrying strap
12 Loop for Velcro tape
(with ventilator only)
Tensioning belts
14 Tensioning belt (short)
15 Tensioning belt (long)
Protective bag for MEDUCORE Standard2
8Viewing window
9Reflective strip
16 Accessories bag

8EN Overview
1 Portable system
The portable system is for storing a device and its
components.
2 Adapter plate
You can use the adapter plate to attach the de-
vice to the portable system.
3 Lug for tensioning belt (short)
You can attach a tensioning belt (short) to this
lug.
4 Handle
The portable system can be lifted and carried by
the handle. You can attach the carrying strap to
the handle.
5 Charger interface
You can charge the device on the portable system
using the charger interface.
6 Lug for tensioning belt (long)
You can attach a tensioning belt (long) to this lug.
7 Hinge for bottom rail
This hinge is used to hang the portable system in
the wall mounting.
8 Viewing window
This is where to read off the device display when
the protective bag is closed.
9 Reflective strip
The reflective strip means the protective bag is
also visible in the dark.
10 Side compartment
You can store the components and accessories of
the device in the side compartments. With the
ventilator, the left-hand side compartment pro-
vides access to the compressed gas connection
and space for the pressure tube, and the right-
hand side compartment provides access to the
device inlet filter. With the defibrillator, the left-
hand side compartment provides access to the re-
chargeable battery, and the right-hand side com-
partment provides space for components such as
cables, for example.
11 Velcro tape (with ventilator only)
The Velcro tapes are used to attach the patient
tube system to the protective bag.
12 Loop for Velcro tape (with ventilator
only)
The Velcro tapes can be attached to these loops
which hold the patient tube system.
13 Carrying strap
You can use the carrying strap to carry the
portable system on your shoulder.
14 Tensioning belt (short)
The tensioning belt holds the pressure tube of the
ventilator if you are not using a protective bag.
15 Tensioning belt (long)
The tensioning belt holds the patient tube system
of the ventilator if you are not using a protective
bag.
16 Accessories bag
You can store the components and accessories of
the device in the accessories bags. The accessories
bags are permanently attached to the protective
bag.

Overview EN 9
1.3 Wall mounting
1 Catch
2 Bore
3 Guide pin
4 Charger interface
5 Bottom rail
6 Control pin
7 Catch housing
8 Catch cross-bar
BASE-STATION 1 NG
3Guide pin
4Charger interface
5Bottom rail
1Catch
2Bore
6Control pin
7Catch housing
8Catch cross-bar
Catch for wall mounting
1 Catch
2 Bore
3 Guide pin
4 Charger interface
5 Bottom rail
BASE-STATION Mini II

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1.4 Special markings on the device
Markings on the portable system
Markings on the wall mounting
No. Symbol Significance
Information plate for portable system
1Year of manufacture
SN Serial number of portable system
CE symbol (confirms that the product conforms to applicable
European directives)
Portable system
2Do not dispose of the portable system in domestic waste.
No. Symbol Significance
Information plate for wall mounting
3Year of manufacture
SN Serial number of wall mounting
Do not dispose of the wall mounting with domestic waste.
Wall mounting
4Shows how the catch unlatches and the portable system is removed
from the wall mounting.
2
1
34

Overview EN 11
Markings on the carrying strap
Markings on the packaging
1.5 Safety information in these instructions
Safety information in these instructions for use is marked as follows:
Warning!
Warns of risk of injury and potential material damage.
Caution!
Warns of material damage and potentially false therapy results.
Note
Contains useful tips.
Symbol Significance
Do not iron
Wash at 30 °C
Do not dry in a tumble-dryer
Follow instructions for use
Maximum load
Symbol Significance
Permitted temperature for storage: -40 °C to +70 °C
rh % 0-95 Permitted humidity for storage: max. 95 % relative humidity
4

12 EN Description of device
2. Description of device
2.1 Intended use
The portable system is for storing a combination of devices from the MEDUMAT, MODUL
and MEDUCORE series, together with the required components (charger interface, tubes,
accessories bag, protective bag and electrical cables). This provides a user with mobile units
for treating respiratory disorders, for monitoring cardiovascular parameters and for resus-
citation support.
The portable system can be latched in the associated BASE-STATION 1 NG and
BASE-STATION Mini II wall mountings to fix it securely to the wall.
The BASE-STATION 1 NG can be attached to various retaining devices in emergency
vehicles and in hospitals using a variety of attachment sets.
2.2 Description of function
All the devices provided are securely mounted on the portable system, making them easier
for you to transport and operate.
Using the hangers, you can hang the portable system from a stretcher, a hospital bed or a
standard hospital rail.
The portable system can be secured in a hospital environment or in an emergency vehicle
in conjunction with the BASE-STATION 1 NG or BASE-STATION Mini II wall mounting (see
“9.2 Accessories and spare parts” on page 28).
The portable system can also be secured to the ceiling in conjunction with the
BASE-STATION 1 NG roof mounting.
The BASE-STATION 1 NG and BASE-STATION Mini II wall mountings are assembled for
fixing to the wall. You can also expand them by adding the following attachment sets:
• attachment set for standard hospital rail (BASE-STATION 1 NG and
BASE-STATION Mini II):
attach the wall mounting to a standard hospital rail in vehicles or in
hospital.
• attachment set for fitting to a rail (BASE-STATION 1 NG):
attach the wall mounting to a rail (Ø 19 mm - 38 mm) in hospital. The
rail can be horizontally or vertically aligned.

Description of device EN 13
• supplementary attachment set for standard hospital rail
(BASE-STATION Mini II):
for attaching the wall mounting to a standard hospital rail in vehicles
You can remove the portable system from the wall mounting in just one maneuver.

14 EN Safety instructions
3. Safety instructions
3.1 Safety information
Read these instructions for use carefully. It is a component part of the following portable
systems:
– LIFE-BASE 1 NG
– LIFE-BASE 1 NG XL
– LIFE-BASE 1 NG XS
The instructions for use must be available at all times. Use the portable system exclusively
for the intended purpose described (see “2.1 Intended use” on page 12).
For your own safety and the safety of your patients and in accordance with the
requirements of Directive 93/42/EEC, please note the following.
Use of the portable system
Warning!
Use the portable system only if you are medically trained and have received instruc-
tion in ventilation/aspiration. Severe physical damage may be caused by incorrect
use.
Caution!
• Before working with the portable system, you must have understood how to use
it.
• To avoid infection or bacterial contamination, follow the section entitled “6.
Hygiene treatment” on page 24.
• Do not use the portable system in the vicinity of a magnetic resonance
tomography (MRT) device.
• Use the portable system only for the intended use described (see “2.1 Intended
use” on page 12).
• During the journey/flight, the portable system must be hung in the wall mounting
intended for it, as otherwise it might fall over or be thrown around the vehicle.
The wall mounting must be securely attached. Follow the fitting instructions for
the wall mounting and the attachment set in question.
• Note that the portable system may not be loaded with an additional weight, e.g.

Safety instructions EN 15
be leant on by a person, even once it is fixed in position. The portable system may
fall down and injure people or the device may be damaged.
Use of the wall mounting
Warning!
• Only the portable systems LIFE-BASE 1 NG, LIFE-BASE 1 NG XL,
LIFE-BASE 1 NG XS and LIFE-BASE Mini II should be suspended in the
BASE-STATION 1 NG and BASE-STATION Mini II wall mountings. The weight and
dimensions of these portable systems are exactly matched to the wall mountings.
• Hanging third-party products or adapters from other manufacturers is not
permitted, as this does not comply with the use in accordance with purpose of
this wall mounting.
Accessories/replacement parts
Caution!
If third-party items are used, functional failures may occur and fitness for use may be
restricted. Biocompatibility requirements may also not be met. Please note that in
such cases, any claim under warranty and liability will be voided if neither the acces-
sories nor genuine replacement parts recommended in the instructions for use are
used.
Maintenance
Caution!
Have servicing and maintenance work carried out only by the manufacturer,
WEINMANN Emergency, or by trained staff.

16 EN Assembly
4. Assembly
4.1 Wall mounting
The wall mounting for the portable system is ready for fitting to a wall. Using a suitable
attachment set (see Section 9.2 on page 28), you can also fit the wall mounting to a stan-
dard hospital rail or an ordinary rail (Ø 19 mm - 38 mm). When fitting, follow the relevant
fitting instructions enclosed with the wall mounting and the attachment sets in question.
4.2 Device (not mounted in the case of portable
systems with an adapter plate)
Note:
In most cases, the device is already mounted on the portable system. You only need
to mount the device if you order a device separately.
1. Unscrew the adapter plate from the portable system.
2. Screw the adapter plate onto the rear of the device.
3. Screw the adapter plate and the device to the portable system.
4.3 Protective bag (LIFE-BASE 1 NG/
LIFE-BASE 1 NG XL)
Attach protective bag
1. Place the protective bag on a firm, level surface.
2. Place the portable system inside, on the base of the pro-
tective bag, or guide the base of the portable system
into the slot provided for it.
3. Attach the protective bag to the portable system using
the push-buttons.

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4. If there is a ventilator on the portable system: Route the
patient tube system through the front opening in the
protective bag.
5. Close the magnetic closures and hook and loop
fasteners on the front and rear.
Remove protective bag
1. Place the portable system on a firm, level surface.
2. Open the magnetic closures and hook and loop
fasteners on the front.
3. Open the push-buttons on the portable system and re-
move the portable system from the protective bag from
the rear.
4.4 Protective bag (LIFE-BASE 1 NG XS)
1. Place the portable system on a firm, level surface.
2. Remove all the device components.
3. On the ventilator: push the underside of the protective
bag into the space between the portable system and
the ventilator from the front and pull the top of the pro-
tective bag over the portable system as far as the
handle.
Alternatively
on the defibrillator: push the protective bag over the
portable system from the front.

18 EN Assembly
4. Close the Velcro tab on the rear of the portable system.
5. Place the protective bag around the handle and close
the Velcro tabs under and next to the handle.
6. Connect all components to the device.
7. On the defibrillator: stow the electrodes under the
defibrillator.
8. Close the viewing window of the protective bag.
9. On the ventilator: clamp the patient tube system in the
space between the portable system and the ventilator
and fix it in position with the Velcro tabs on the protec-
tive bag.
10.Stow the accessories and small parts in the side
compartments of the protective bag
Remove protective bag
1. Place the portable system on a firm, level surface.
2. On the ventilator: open the Velcro tapes on the patient
tube system and pull it out of the space between the
portable system and the ventilator.
3. On the ventilator: open the viewing window of the
protective bag.
4. On the ventilator: detach the patient tube system.
5. Open the Velcro tab on the rear of the portable system.

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6. Take the portable system out of the protective bag
backwards.
4.5 Accessories bag (LIFE-BASE 1 NG/
LIFE-BASE 1 NG XL)
There are four types of accessories bag:
– accessories bag for ventilators (can be fitted to the
front)
– accessories bag for defibrillation (MEDUCORE
Standard)/ventilation (can be fitted to the side)
– accessories bag for defibrillation (MEDUCORE
Standard2)/ventilation (fitted to both sides)
– accessories bag for defibrillation (can be fitted to
the portable system)
Fit accessories bag for ventilators
1. Open the Velcro tabs on the rear of the accessories bag.
2. Pass the Velcro tabs through the loops on the protective
bag.
3. Close the Velcro tabs on the rear of the accessories bag.

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Fit accessories bag for defibrillation (MEDUCORE Standard)/ventilation
1. Hook the zip on the accessories bag into the zip on the
protective bag.
2. Close the zip.
Note
The accessories bag for defibrillation is attached to
the left of the protective bag, the accessories bag
for ventilation to the right of the protective bag.
For MEDUCORE Standard2, there are only the vari-
ants with accessories bags fitted on both sides or
with no accessories bags.
Fit accessories bag for defibrillation
1. Press the accessories bag against the rear wall of the
portable system.
4.6 LIFE-BASE 1 NG XS carrying strap
1. Place the Velcro tab of the carrying strap around the
handle and close it.