General Warnings And Cautions - arjo Minuet 2 Notice D'utilisation

General Warnings and Cautions

WARNING
Keep these instructions in a safe place – you may need to refer to them
later on.
These instructions are mandatory for the safe and effective use of this
product, including the safety of patients and carers.
Read and understand these instructions before assembling or operating
the bed. You must be trained in the proper use of this product, its
functions and controls, and any accessories. The bed must be installed
and operated in accordance with information in these instructions.
Unauthorised modifications or repairs to this product may affect its
safety and will invalidate any warranty. Arjo accepts no liability for any
incident, accident or reduction in performance which may occur as a
result of such repairs or modifications.
Do not smoke or use naked flames near this equipment and do not
expose it to extremes of temperature.
Do not use accessories that have not been designed and approved for
use with the bed. Do not connect the bed to other equipment unless
specified in these instructions.
This product contains small parts that may present a choking hazard to
children if inhaled or swallowed.
Keep pets and children away from the bed unless they are supervised by
an adult.
Electrical equipment can be hazardous if misused.
Do not use electrically powered beds in the presence of flammable
gases such as anaesthetic agents.
Ensure that the bed is assembled and installed in accordance with the
instructions given in this manual.
Do not use this bed for transporting patients.
Always use a mattress of the correct size and type. Suitable pressure
reducing and pressure relieving mattresses are available from Arjo.
Before operating the bed, make sure that the patient is safely positioned
to avoid entrapment or imbalance.
When operating the bed, make sure its movement is not restricted by
obstacles such as bedside furniture.
To reduce the risk of injury due to falls, lower the bed to minimum height
whenever the patient is left unattended.
Make sure the control handset cable is positioned to avoid a
strangulation risk.
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