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1. Rotation bed Postal Address Atlas Revalidatie Techniek BV PO Box 106 mn 5370 AC Ravenstein The Netherlands REVALIDATIE TECHNIEK Q ba Visiting Address Korte Stukken 7 5371 MN Ravenstein The Netherlands Tel 31 0 486 45 33 44 Fax 31 0 486 45 35 15 www atlas rehab nl info Qatlas rehab ni May 2008 Vega User Guide atlas Foreword lt lt lt f gktiparte TERRI Foreword This user manual is intended for parents and or supervisors of children using the Vega rotation bed The Vega rotation bed bears the CE marking which indicates that it meets the European safety requirements The settings of the bed are adjusted by the dealer prior to delivery After this the most important settings can be changed without difficulty to ensure that the user safely derives optimal benefits from his her rotation bed by following the directions contained in this user guide The user guide contains a great many photographs that will facilitate finding the adjustment facilities on the rotation bed Your experiences with the Vega are important for its continual improvement If you have remarks or suggestions for improvement of this product please contact us via Postal address Atlas Revalidatie Techniek BV Antwoordnummer 3509 5370 ZX Ravenstein The Netherlands Internet www atlas rehab ni info atlas rehab nl Read this user guide carefully No part of this User Guide may be reproduced2. Moving the side guard down Push the side guard slightly up with one hand and push the sliding bolt to the side with one finger Allow the side guard to gently drop down Repeat the same process on the other side of the side guard Moving the side guard up Pull the side guard up gently with both hands until it clicks into place on both sides Illustration 3 Verify that the side guard is properly Moving the side guards up and down secured Attention Never leave the user alone in the bed when one or both side guards are down No part of this User Guide may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or published in any form or by any means electronic 6 mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Atlas Revalidatie Techniek BV 2008 Atlas Revalidatie Techniek B V Vega User Guide atlas Foreword lt lt lt REVALIDATIE TEGHNIEK 4 3 angle height and rotation adjustments The bed is operated using two remote controls see illustrations 4 and 5 4 3 1 The remote control for the user carer See illustration 4 e Adjusting the back By pressing the a button the back portion of the bed will rise up until the button is released or when the final position is reached When the b button is pressed the head portion will be lowered until the button is released or until the final position is reached If the lever below the bed is set to the right the foot o
3. lt lt REVALIDATIE TEGHNIEK 4 3 2 Remote control for treatment See illustration 5 a b e Automatic 8 rotation Button a 30 minute programme e Automatic 8 rotation d Button b 60 minute programme e Automatic 8 rotation Button c 90 minute programme The automatic rotation is set by the carer The rotation is gentle and steady e Reset button to neutral position Button d e Manual 30 rotation Button e e Manual 30 rotation Button f The manual 30 rotation is used to minimise the effort required by the carer when the user needs to be turned over or the bed linen needs to be replaced Illustration 5 Remote control for treatment Automatic 8 rotation 30 minutes Automatic 8 rotation 60 minutes Automatic 8 rotation 90 minutes Reset button to neutral position Manual 30 rotation Manual 30 rotation Ensure that the bed is placed at the proper height whe attending to the user Never leave the user alone in the bed when the mattres is set at its highest possible position Nr 4 4 lever for adjusting the back and knee portion e The lever for adjusting the back and knee portion is located underneath the bed see illustrations 6 and 7 e When the lever is pointed to the left see illustration 6 only the back portion can be adjusted when the user carer remote control is used see section 4 3 1 When the lever is pointed to the right see illustrati
4. stored in a retrieval system or published in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Atlas Revalidatie Techniek BV 1 O 2008 Atlas Revalidatie Techniek B V Vega User Guide atlas Foreword e smule Contents 1 THE VEGA ROTATION BED osoei E 2 SAFELY EE NN 2 1 VENNINNE 2 2 IMMEDIATE DANGER st me Gene 3 NL Evne 3 1 TRANSFERRING THE USER INTO THE ROTATION 3 2 TRANSFERRING THE USER OUT OF THE ROTATION Bs PR TIN 4 1 VEE BRAN ende tenis 4 2 CPM 4 3 THE ANGLE HEIGHT AND ROTATION ADJUSTMENTS ccccscccseccseccseceesceeceeceeceuceeuceeuceeuceeeseesees 4 3 1 The remote Control fOr the 7 4 3 2 Re 4 4 THE LEVER FOR ADJUSTING THE BACK AND KNEE De MAINTENANCE rss 6 REPAIRS JR NE NE S Ti WARRANT E E Be TECHNICAL DA TA sved No part of this User Guide may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or published in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Atlas Revalidatie Techniek BV 2008 Atlas Revalidatie Techniek B V Vega User Guide atlas Foreword lt lt lt f gktiparte TERR
5. the electrical outlet has power This can be verified by for example plugging a standard lamp into the electrical outlet lf the electrical outlet has power then 3 Remove the plug from the electrical outlet for 30 minutes and then reinsert the plug Then press the green reset button on the plug for 1 minute If this does not resolve the problem then 4 Ensure that the plug is properly placed in the electrical outlet move the bed manually by pressing the 30 button and by rotating the bed more than 8 to the left or to the right Then press the green reset button on the plug for 1 minute If this does not resolve the problem then 5 Call Atlas Revalidatie Techniek to make an appointment with a service technician telephone 31 0 486 45 33 44 Contact the supplier immediately to arrange for repairs in case of defects that could endanger the child If you are unsure about the correctness of the adjustments or the correct form and use of accessories contact the therapist or supplier about possible changes that may be required Warranty The following warranty covers normal use Warranty on manufacturing defects up to 12 months after the delivery date of the rotation bed The mattress is not covered by the warranty The warranty will be voided in case of Damage as a result of misuse neglect an accident incorrect repair exposure to corrosive or abrasive agents the use or storage of the rotation bed in damp conditions a
6. to drag the cord across the floor and that it does not come near the wheels The plug must be removed from the wall plug when the bed is being cleaned If nursing personnel need to reach below the bed the HILO component must be removed as an additional precaution Never use the Vega bed when its electric materials cords or remote control are defective Ensure that liquids never come near the bed s electric components When adjusting the bed be sure that there are no children in the way and never insert your fingers or hands below the bed s surface NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY IN NEAR OR WITH THE BED The bed s custodian is always fully responsible to ensure that no persons or objects are compressed by the bed and for maintaining the bed in good condition The bed must be kept clean and its electric components must be inspected at least 1 time per year Place the bed on a level surface Do not exceed the maximum permissible 135 kg user weight Any service carried out by a person who has not been authorised by Atlas Revalidatie Techniek will invalidate the warranty and Atlas Revalidatie Techniek will no longer be liable for injuries and or damage Safety instructions b and d are repeated on a warning sticker affixed to the rotation bed see figure below Make sure that this text remains legible at all times If necessary ask for a new copy of this sticker Never leave the user alone in the bed when one or both side guards o
7. I 1 The Vega rotation bed The Vega rotation bed is an anti decubitus bed and was developed to prevent bed sores and to support patient care It is generally well known that movement is the best way to prevent decubitus The Vega bed makes it possible to regularly turn the user from one side to the other Unique rotation functions The bed s unique longitudinal rotation mechanism allows the user to be placed on his her side The rotation mechanism can be manually adjusted to the right or to the left or can be automatically set with 30 60 and 90 minute rotation times The lateral position can be manually set with a rotation angle of 30 This can lighten the effort required by the carer for example in turning over the user changing linen and washing the user s buttocks The automatically set rotation angle of 8 degrees is gradual and steady and does not cause pain or disturb sleep The user is slowly turned over which varies the body s pressure points The rotation programme can be interrupted at any time so that the bed is returned to its horizontal position Height adjustments The bed can be set to a height of 35 to 80 cm using an electric motor The head of the bed can be adjusted separately or in combination with the bed s knee segment Fowler Position using an electric motor In addition the bed is equipped with a Trendelenburg adjustment mechanism Standard features The Vega bed includes the following standard features two
8. collapsible side guards central wheel brakes the bed s slats are made of steel bands Illustration 1 The standard Vega rotation bed a b d e f Remote control Brake Motor Swivel wheels with central brakes Bottom made with slats Collapsible side guard Nr PN No part of this User Guide may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or published in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Atlas Revalidatie Techniek BV 3 O 2008 Atlas Revalidatie Techniek B V 2 Vega User Guide atlas Foreword lt lt lt f gktiparte TERRI Safety It is imperative for the user s supervisors and parents to adhere to the following safety instructions in order to safeguard the safe use of the rotation bed 2 1 Safety instructions a b C First read this user guide and try out the bed before it is actually used Never leave the user alone in the bed when one or both side guards of the bed are down Never leave the user alone in the bed when the mattress is positioned at its highest possible setting Ensure that the user is not able to operate the carer s remote control him herself Do this by placing this remote control beyond the user s reach Always set the brakes on at least two of the wheels when the bed is in use and does not need to be moved Remove the electrical plug from the wall before moving the bed Be careful not
9. f the bed is moved at the same time see section 4 4 e Adjusting the height of the mattress When the c button is pressed the bed will go up until the button is released or until the final position is reached When the d button is pressed the bed will go 9 down until the button is released or until the final position is reached e Manual 8 lateral rotation By pressing the button the user is laterally rotated 8 in the bed The user is rotated very gently and his her pressure points can be relieved this way e Reset button When the f button is pressed the programme is Illustration 4 returned to its neutral position Remote control for the e Anti Trendelenburg Trendelenburg adjustment ag Aer eh can JUST When the g button is pressed the mattress as a whole ee will tilt up at the head f Reset button When the h button is pressed the mattress as a whole g h Anti Trendelenburg will tilt up at the foot Trendelenburg adjustment Buttons c or must be used to return the bed to its horizontal position No part of this User Guide may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or published in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Atlas Revalidatie Techniek BV 7 2008 Atlas Revalidatie Techniek B V Vega User Guide atlas Foreword lt
10. f the bed are down Ensure that the user is not able to operate the bed him herself 2 2 Immediate danger Practice the following steps designed to rapidly retrieve the user from the rotation bed in the event of fire or other immediate danger until you are able to carry them out quickly Acting quickly in the event of fire or other immediate danger a b Drop down one of the sides of the side guard Drop down the other side Lift the user from the rotation bed if necessary with the assistance of a lifter No part of this User Guide may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or published in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Atlas Revalidatie Techniek BV 4 2008 Atlas Revalidatie Techniek B V Vega User Guide atlas Foreword lt lt lt f gktiparte TERRI 3 Initial use Before putting the rotation bed into use inspect it for visible defects In case of doubt consult the supplier Ask the supplier to instruct you if you are not yet familiar with the use of this rotation bed Please read this user guide carefully prior to making use of the rotation bed and verify that the use and purpose of all components are clear to you try everything out first before placing the user in the rotation bed Familiarise yourself with the safety instructions in chapter 2 Arrangements can be made to receive personal instruction from y
11. he help of a lifter Adopt a comfortable posture while moving the side guards up and down and when lifting the use into and out of the rotation bed Verify that the side guards are properly secured after closing them No part of this User Guide may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or published in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Atlas Revalidatie Techniek BV 5 2008 Atlas Revalidatie Techniek B V 4 Operation The brakes 4 1 The brakes on the bed are set and released using the red levers located near the wheels Engaging the brake Push one of the red levers completely down with one foot see illustration 2A The wheels are set using a central mechanism This means that when the brake is set on one wheel the brake on the opposite wheel is also engaged Repeat the same procedure for the other red lever Verify that the bed cannot move Releasing the brake Push the red lever up with the nose of the shoe see illustration 2B Always keep the bed s brakes engaged particularly when transferring the user ae _ irer Illustration 2A Illustration 2B Engaging the brake Releasing the brake Attention Engage the central brakes of at least two of the four wheels 42 Collapsible side quards The sliding bolts for moving the side guards up and down are located on the side guards see illustration 3
12. ny failure to follow maintenance or safety instructions or if replacements or modifications are made by anyone other than a person authorised by Atlas Revalidatie Techniek Please include your name address type of rotation bed serial number and the date of initial use in any correspondence No part of this User Guide may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or published in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Atlas Revalidatie Techniek BV 9 2008 Atlas Revalidatie Techniek B V 8 Technical data Dimensions of bed base Outer dimensions Standard height adjustments Maximal permissible user weight Material Electrical data 90 x 200 cm 101 x 220 cm 35 cm 80 cm 135 kg Clear varnished beech 230V 50Hz 120W max output of transformer motors amp remote control is 24V Double insulated class II B Operating idle time 2 min 18 min Watertight IP 66 44 Sound level 43 dB A Standard bed comes with double locking swivel wheels No part of this User Guide may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or published in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Atlas Revalidatie Techniek BV 2008 Atlas Revalidatie Techniek B V 10
13. on 7 the back portion and the foot portion can be adjusted simultaneously when the user carer remote control is used see section 4 3 1 Illustration 6 Illustration 7 Lever to the left back portion Lever to the right back foot only can be adjusted portion can be adjusted No part of this User Guide may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or published in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Atlas Revalidatie Techniek BV 8 2008 Atlas Revalidatie Techniek B V 5 Vega User Guide atlas Foreword lt lt lt f gktiparte TERRI Maintenance The rotation bed requires little maintenance 7 Every time that the user lies down in the bed verify that the side guards are securely fastened and that the bed is positioned at the lowest possible height when there no longer is any Supervision Attend to daily hygiene The rotation bed can be cleaned using general non chlorinated non abrasive domestic cleaning agents The frame must be regularly dusted Keep the motors free from dirt Lightly spray the moving parts with silicon spray once a year Note silicon spray may stain surfaces Repairs If the bed no longer or only partially works 1 Ensure that the cord is properly plugged in and press the reset button on the plug for 1 minute green button on plug lf this does not resolve the problem then 2 Verify that
14. ou supplier In case of problems contact the attending therapist or the supplier of the rotation bed If a lying orthosis is used please consult your supplier for its daily use 3 1___ Transferring the user into the rotation bed To transfer the user into the rotation bed in a safe and responsible way it is important to carefully adhere to the sequence of steps described below Please refer to chapter 4 Operation for the rotation bed s operating instructions Place the rotation bed at the desired height Allow one side of the side guard to drop down and then allow the other side to drop down Lift the user into the rotation bed if necessary with the help of a lifter Pull the side guard up gently with both hands until it clicks into place on both sides Verify that the side guard is properly secured Place the bed at the lowest possible setting Never leave the user alone in the bed when the bed s side guards are down a b Q 30020 3 2 Transferring the user out of the rotation bed To transfer the user out of the rotation bed in a safe and responsible way it is important to carefully adhere to the sequence of steps described below Please refer to chapter 4 Operation for the rotation bed s operating instructions a Place the rotation bed at the desired height b Allow one side of the side guard to drop down and then allow the other side to drop down c Lift the user out of the rotation bed if necessary with t
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