General; About This Manual; Intended Use; Service Life - Invacare Sonata Manuel D'utilisation

Invacare®Sonata

1 General

1.1 About this manual

This user manual contains important information about the handling
of the product. In order to ensure safety when using the product,
read the user manual carefully and follow the safety instructions.
All indications of right and left are based on a user lying on his back
in the bed.
Please note that there may be sections in this user manual, which are
not relevant to your product, since this manual applies to all existing
modules (on the date of printing).
If a problem should arise in connection with the delivered product,
please contact your Invacare® supplier. An address list is shown on
the back side at this manual.
Symbols in this manual
In this user manual, warnings are indicated by symbols. The warning
symbols are accompanied by a heading that indicates the severity
of the danger.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in
serious injury or death if it is not avoided.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in
minor or slight injury if it is not avoided.
IMPORTANT
Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in
damage to property if it is not avoided.
Tips and Recommendations
Gives useful tips, recommendations and information
for efficient, trouble-free use.
This product complies with Directive 93/42/EEC
concerning medical devices. The launch date of this
product is stated in the CE declaration of conformity.

1.2 Intended use

The bed has been developed for domestic care and care in long
term care facilities. The bed features a comfortable sitting and lying
position for the patient. Furthermore, ergonomical operation for
the carer is ensured.
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The bed is defined to be used according to:
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Application environment 3; Long-term care in a medical area where
medical supervision is required and monitoring is provided if
necessary and medical electrical equipment used in medical
procedures may be provided to help maintain or improve the
condition of the patient.
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Application environment 4; Care provided in a domestic area
where medical electrical equipment is used to alleviate or
compensate for an injury, disability or disease.
The bed is not intended for children under 12 years and for
psychiatric patients.
The bed is not intended for transporting the patient.
WARNING!
Any other or incorrect use could lead to hazardous
situations.
Invacare accepts no liability for any use, change or
assembly of the product, other than stated in this user
manual.

1.3 Service life

The expected service life of this product is seven years when used
daily and in accordance with the safety instructions, maintenance
intervals and correct use, stated in this manual. The effective service
life can vary according to frequency and intensity of use.

1.4 Warranty

The warranty covers all material and production defects for two
years from the date of delivery, provided it can be demonstrated that
such defects were present before delivery. All manufacturing faults or
defects must be promptly reported.
Invacare® may repair the fault or replace the component. The
warranty provided by Invacare® does not cover additional costs
(transport, packaging, labour, sundry expenses, etc. are for the
customer's account).
The warranty does not cover:
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Damage caused during transport that is not directly reported to
the forwarder at the moment of delivery.
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Repairs performed by unauthorized centers and personnel.
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Parts subject to normal wear.
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Malicious damages or damaged caused by improper use of the
bed.
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