General; Introduction; Symbols In This Manual; Intended Use - Invacare Etude Plus Manuel D'utilisation

Etude Plus

1 General

1.1 Introduction

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.
To ensure correct use, the bed must be tested and adjusted by
qualified personnel.
All references to left and right are based on a person lying on his back
in the bed, with his head in the head end.
If a problem should arise in connection with the delivered product,
please contact your Invacare® dealer. An address list is shown on the
back side at this manual.

1.1.1 Symbols in this manual

In this 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.
Manufacturer of the product.

1.2 Intended Use

The bed has been developed for domestic care and long term care:
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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.
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The bed is intended for indoor use only.
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The bed is intended for adult users, having a physical size equal
to or more than 146 cm, a weight equal to or more than 40 kg
and a body mass index (BMI) equal to or more than 17.
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The bed is not intended for transportation of users. It is mobile
within a room with a patient in it. Castors are lockable.
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The bed is not intended for psychiatric patients.
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Maximum user weight and safe working load are listed on the
product label and in the technical data section in this manual.
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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