User manual and technical description

Multicare
Positionable bed for critical care

9200-0273
Version: 02
Print date: 02/2011

Multicare
Positionable bed for critical care
Author: LINET, s.r.o.
Related links: www.linet.com
Version: 02
Print date: 02/2011
Copyright LINET, s.r.o., 2011
Translation LINET, s.r.o., 2011
All rights reserved.
All trademarks and brands are the property of the appropriate owners. The manufacturer reserves the right to
changes in the contents of this manual that relate to the products technical regulations. It is for this reason that
the contents of this manual may indicate differences from the current manufacture of the product.

Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 Warning Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Other Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3 Symbols and Labels on the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Safety and Dangers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 Conditions of use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3 Standards and Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4 Functioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.1 Correct Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.2 Incorrect Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5 Scope of Delivery and Bed Variants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5.1 Scope of Delivery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5.2 Bed Variants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
6 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
6.1 Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
6.2 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
7 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
7.1 Bed Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
7.2 Potential Equalisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
8 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
8.1 Initial Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
8.2 Battery Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
8.3 Removing the Bed from Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
9 Manipulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
9.1 Multiboard with LCD Touchscreen in Both Head Sections of the Siderails . 18
9.2 LCD Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
9.3 ALT (Automatic Lateral Therapy). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
9.4 Bed Exit Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
9.5 Patient Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
9.6 Additional Supervisor Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
9.7 Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
9.8 Foot Control Bed Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
9.9 Foot Switch Lateral Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
9.10Integrated Control Panels for Patient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
9.11Quick-Action Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
9.12CPR Backrest Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
9.13Siderails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
9.14Castor Control and Bed Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
9.15Mobi-Lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
9.16Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
10 Patient Weighing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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10.1Control Element Weighing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

11 X-Ray Lung Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
11.1Necessary Steps before the Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
12 Examination with C-arm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
12.1Necessary Steps before the Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
13 Cleaning/Disinfection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
13.1Preparing for Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
13.2Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
14 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
15 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
15.1Monthly maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
15.2Maintenance every 3 months . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
15.3Maintenance every 12 months . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
15.4Safety Checks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
16 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
16.1Environment Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
16.2Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
17 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
18 EC Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
19 Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
19.1Accuracy of displayed values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
19.2Mechanical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
19.3Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
19.4PB 43.00/FEB Electronic System of Multicare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
20 Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
20.1Delivery Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
20.2Service and Maintenance Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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Symbols

1.1

Warning Notices

1.1.1

Types of Warning Notices

Warning notices are differentiated by the type of danger using the following key words:
Caution indicates potential damage to property.
Warning warns against bodily injury.
Danger warns against potential mortal injury.
1.1.2

Structure of Warning Notices

Type and source of danger!
Measures to avoid the danger.

Signal words
1.2
1.2.1

Other Symbols
Instructions

Structure of instructions:
Perform this step.
Results, if necessary.
1.2.2

Lists

Structure of bulleted lists:

List level 1
List level 2
Structure of numbered lists:
a. List level 1
b. List level 1
1. List level 2
2. List level 2

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1.3

Symbols and Labels on the Product

Thermal protection for transformer

Only suitable for indoor use

Protection against accidents due to electrical current Type B instruments

Safety isolating transformer, general

CE mark
Jack for attachment of conductor for potential
equalisation
Product label
Safe working load

Warning against crushing or trapping

Maximum weight of patient

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Safety and Dangers

2.1

Safety Instructions
Follow the instructions carefully.
Only use the bed if it is in perfect working order.
If necessary, check the bed functions daily or at each shift change.
Use the bed with the correct mains supply only.
Ensure that the bed is operated by qualified personnel only.
Ensure that the patient (health permitting) has been informed about the operation of the bed and all
applicable safety instructions.
Move the bed on even, hard-surfaced floors only.
Replace any damaged parts immediately with original spare parts only.
Ensure that maintenance and installation are performed exclusively by qualified personnel who have been
trained by the manufacturer.
Do not apply excess weight or loads to the bed.
During peak loads or unavoidable excess loads (CPR), place mattress platform in the lowest position.
Ensure that only one adult patient uses the bed at any time.
Take care to avoid injuries or squeezing when operating moving parts.
When using lifting poles or infusion stands, ensure that nothing will be damaged when you move or adjust
the bed.
Brake the castors when the bed is occupied.
Keep the mattress platform in the lowest position at any time when the healthcare personnel is not treating
the patient in order to prevent the patient from falling or injuries.
Ensure that siderails are operated by healthcare personnel only.
Never use the bed in areas where there is a hazard of explosion.
Enable or disable functions on patient controls using the Multiboard supervisor panel as appropriate for
the patients physical and mental state. Verify that the function is actually disabled.
Never handle the mains plug with wet hands.
Remove the mains cable by pulling on the plug only.
Position the mains cable so that there are no loops or bends in the cable; protect the cable from
mechanical wear and tear.
Improper handling of mains cable can cause an electric shock hazard, other serious injuries or damage
the bed.
Ensure that the stipulated duty cycle (on-time) is not exceeded.
Ensure that the moving parts of the bed are not blocked.
To prevent failures, use the manufacturers original accessories and mattresses only.
Ensure that the stipulated safe working load is not exceeded.
If the patient's condition could lead to an entrapment, leave the mattress support platform in the flat
position whilst unattended.
When adjusting the ALT (automatic lateral therapy), ensure that the process does not pose any risk of the
patient falling or getting injured, or of any lines or tracheal tubes getting pulled out.
Adjust bed height to approx. 20 cm below maximum height when transporting the bed in order to facilitate
overcoming possible obstacles.
Do not exceed maximum load of 80 kg for mattress platform extension.
Ensure that the bed and its components are exclusively modified with the manufacturers approval.

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2.2

Conditions of use

The bed may be used and stored in an indoor environment where:

the temperature range is between + 10 C and + 40 C
the relative humidity is between 30% and 75%
the atmospheric pressure is between 700 hPa and 1060 hPa
The bed may not be used and stored in an indoor environment:
where there is a risk of explosion
containing inflammable anaesthetic
The bed is designed for use in rooms for medical purposes. Electrical installations must therefore meet local
norms laying down the necessary conditions for electrical installations.
Disconnect the bed from the mains in exceptional cases (i.e. a storm).

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Standards and Regulations

The bed complies with the following standards and directives:

EN 60601-1:2006
EN 60601-1-2:2007
EN 60601-4:1996
IEC 60601-2-52:2009
EN ISO 14971:2007
EN 62079:2001
93/42/EEC
90/384/EEC
The manufacturer adheres to a certified quality management system in compliance with the following
standards:
ISO 9001: 2000
ISO 14001: 2004
EN ISO 13485: 2003

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Functioning

4.1

Correct Use

The bed is designed for the care and treatment of adult inpatients at hospitals. The bed is suitable for intensive
care.
Ensiue that the bed is used exclusively in hospitals, and exclusively by trained and qualified nursing
personnel.
4.2

Incorrect Use

The bed is not suitable for infants, children and adolescents.

Do not use the bed privately without qualified supervision.
NOTE
For information concerning uses other than those outlined in the Correct Use section above, please
contact Linet .

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Scope of Delivery and Bed Variants

5.1

Scope of Delivery

Delivery:
Upon receipt, check that the shipment is complete as specified on the delivery note.
Notify the carrier and supplier about any deficiencies or damages immediately as well as in writing or
enter them on the delivery note.
5.2

Bed Variants

s = standard
o = optional
Optional bed features:
Scales
with scales (with bed exit alarm)
without scales (without bed exit alarm)
Automatic Lateral Therapy (ALT)
with ALT
without ALT
Castors
Tente Integral 150 mm double castors (s)
Tente Integral 150 mm single castors (o)
retractable fifth castor (o)
Control Elements
Multiboard with LCD touchscreen in both head sections of the siderails (s)
Quick-Action panel in both head sections of the siderails (s)
additional supervisor panel (o)
handset with adapter for simple connection (Plug and Play) (o)
handset with illuminated buttons and adapter for simple connection Plug and Play) (o)
foot control for lateral tilt (o)
foot control for height adjustment (o)
patient control elements integrated in both middle sections of the siderails (s)
1 pair of Mobi-Lift handles (o)

i-Brake (o)
x-ray cassette holder
Additional adapter for lifting pole (o)
Wi-fi module (o)
LAN module (o)

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Setup

6.1

Transport

For a safe transport, observe the following:

Ensure that no cables are run over when moving a bed.
Ensure that the mains cable is attached with a hook (at the head end of the bed).
Ensure that the castors are unlocked before moving the bed during the loading/unloading process
(see Castor Control and Bed Transport).
Move the bed on suitable floor surfaces only.
Suitable surfaces:
Tile
Hard linoleum
Poured flooring
Unsuitable surfaces:
Too soft, unsealed or defective flooring
Soft wooden flooring
Soft and porous stone floors
Carpeted floors with underlay
Soft linoleum
For longer distances, ensure that the castor steering function (main control) is activated.
Ensure that the brakes are released while moving the bed.
6.2

Setup

Set up the bed as follows:

Unpack the bed.
Check the delivery (see Scope of Delivery and Bed Variants).
Install equipment and accessories (see Assembly).
In case of delivery with dismantled bed ends, mount the head and foot ends (see Bed Ends).
Set up the bed on a suitable floor surface only.
Suitable surfaces:
Tile
Hard linoleum
Poured flooring
Unsuitable surfaces:
Too soft, unsealed or defective flooring
Soft wooden flooring
Soft and porous stone floors
Carpeted floors with underlay
Soft linoleum
Ensure that the mains cable does not collide or get stretched when adjusting the bed.
Check that the plug is inserted correctly.
Do not leave any extension cords or power strips loose on the floor.
Ensure that all of the required mechanical and electrical prevention mechanisms are available on site.
There is no mains switch on the bed, i.e. the mains cable is the only means to isolate the bed from the
mains.
Ensure that the mains cable is always accessible.
Have the separable plug of the mains cable changed and maintained exclusively by qualified and trained
service technicians authorized by the manufacturer.

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Assembly

Warning

Risk of injury when working on the bed!

Ensure that the bed is disconnected from the mains connection prior to assembly,
disassembly and maintenance.
Ensure that the castors are locked prior to assembly, disassembly and
maintenance.
Incorrect assembly can damage the bed!
Ensure that assembly is performed by customer service or trained hospital
personnel only.

Caution

Fig. 1 Overview of Multicare

1. Removable Foot Board with Safety Lock
2. Four-part Mattress Platform with Ergoframe System
3. Split Siderail Middle Section with Integrated Control Panels for Patient
4. Split Siderail Head Section
5. Multiboard with LCD Touchscreen
6. Quick-Action Panel
7. Removable Head Board
8. CPR Control Lever Backrest Release
9. X-Ray Cassette Holder
10. Accessory Holder
11. Siderail Release Lever
12. Bi-lateral Accessory Rail
13. Foot Controls
14. Castor Diameter 150 mm with Main Control Lever
15. Mobilift Handles
16. Bumpers
NOTE
For safe, easy handling, Linet recommends that two technicians assemble the bed.

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7.1

Bed Ends

Fig. 2

Locking the Bed Ends

Dismount the bed ends as follows:

Unlock sleeve fittings.
Pull bed ends from sleeve fittings.
Lock sleeve fittings .
Install the bed ends as follows:
Unlock sleeve fittings .
Slide bed ends into sleeve fittings.
Lock sleeve fittings .
7.2

Potential Equalisation

The bed contains a protective conductor between all metal parts.

Fig. 3

Potential Equalisation

Connect ground wire to ground pin under chassis cover in head section.

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Operation

8.1

Initial Operation

Prepare the bed for service as follows:

Connect the bed to the mains.
Charge the battery.
Raise and tilt the mattress platform to the highest position.
Lower and tilt the mattress platform to the lowest position.
Check that the castors as well as main brake work correctly.
Check that the bed extension works correctly.
Check that the head and foot boards can be removed.
Check all of the functions on the control elements (Multiboard etc.).
Check that the siderails function properly.
Dispose of all packaging (see Disposal).
NOTE
If there is a substantial temperature difference between the bed (due to transport/storage) and the
installation site, allow 24 hours for the difference to balance itself before connecting the bed to the mains.
8.2

Battery Operation

The battery supplied with the bed is delivered uncharged. The battery serves as a backup during power failures or
while transporting the patient.
To charge the battery:
Connect the bed to the mains.
NOTE
Some bed adjustments cannot be carried out without a battery, for example, height adjustment under a
load of above 200 kg.
The LED indicates the batterys charge status:
Display

Battery Charge Status

LED not lit

Sufficient battery capacity

Stop charging

LED blinks quickly (0.2 s)

Charging battery
Positioning the bed using the battery is possible in an emergency

LED blinks slowly (1.8 s)

Battery is completely discharged or defective

Positioning the bed using the battery in an emergency is not possible,
not even for a short time
If the LED continues to blink, call customer service.

LED lit continuously

No voltage (missing battery, defective battery, defective fuse, bad connection)

Call customer service.

NOTE

Linet recommends that you replace the battery every two to three years.
Incorrect battery replacement can damage the bed!
Have the battery replaced exclusively by qualified personnel.

Caution

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To optimise battery performance:

Disconnect the bed from the mains only during power failures or while transporting the patient.
Disconnect the bed from the mains for as a brief a period as possible.
After a full discharge, recharge the battery for at least 12 hours (see the LED on the supervisor panel to
check the charge status).
If the battery case, control panel housing or cable appear distorted by heat:
Disconnect the bed from the mains.
Stop using the bed (see Removing the Bed from Service).
Notify the service department.
8.3

Removing the Bed from Service

Remove the bed from service as follows:

Disconnect the bed from the mains.
Disconnect the ground wire.
Deactivate the battery.
Remove accessories.
To prevent damage during storage:
Pack or cover the bed and accessories.
Ensure that storage conditions are the same as the operating conditions.
8.3.1

Deactivating the Battery

To avoid damaging the bed and the environment during storage:

Deactivate the battery on the supervisor panel.
To deactivate the battery on the supervisor:
Disconnect the bed from the mains.
Disconnect the ground wire.
Activate the keypad by pressing the GO button on the supervisor.
Press the Thigh Rest Up + Thigh Rest Down + Trendelenburg Position buttons at the same time and hold
them for three seconds.
The battery is deactivated.

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Manipulation

Warning

Risk of injury when adjusting the bed!

Ensure that there are no body parts between the mattress platform elements and
the mattress platform frame when adjusting the bed.
Ensure that there are no body parts below the mattress platform frame before
adjusting the bed.
Secure or remove any items on the bed.

The bed is operated by different control elements.

Control elements depending on the model:
Multiboard with LCD touchscreen in both head sections of the siderails
Quick-Action panel in both head sections of the siderails
Additional supervisor
Handset
Handset with adapter for easy connection (Plug and Play)
Handset with illuminated buttons
Foot control for lateral tilt
Foot control for height adjustment
Patient control elements integrated in both middle sections of the siderails
Disabling individual functions on the Multiboard will affect all control elements.
If the bed does not react to individual position settings:
Check whether the function is disabled on the supervisor panel.

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9.1

Multiboard with LCD Touchscreen in Both Head Sections of the Siderails

The Multiboard is the main control element. It is integratedin the outside of both head sections of the siderails.
Ensure that exclusively nursing staff trained for critical care operates the Multiboard.

Fig. 4

Multiboard

1. Calf Rest Position Buttons

2. Thigh Rest Adjustment Button
3. Backrest Adjustment Button
4. LCD Touchscreen
5. Buttons Mattress Platform Extension
6. Buttons Longitudinal Tilt Adjustment
7. LED Battery Charge Status
8. LED Mains Power
9. Button Cardiac Chair Position
10. Button CPR (Resuscitation) Position
11. Central STOP Button
12. GO Button
9.1.1

Central STOP Button

The central STOP button immediately interrupts all bed movements in case of unauthorized bed positioning or an
electronic failure.
When the central STOP button is pressed, the electronic stops all bed movements immediately.

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9.1.2

Activating GO Button

The GO button activates the keypad or the touchscreens of all control elements.
The GO button is included on a number of different control elements. The function of the GO button is identical on
all control elements.
After pressing the GO button, the keypad or touchscreen will remain active for 3 minutes.
During this time the following is possible:
Adjusting individual mattress platform elements by pressing the corresponding function buttons.
Disabling individual functions with the lock buttons.
Each time a function button is pressed, the keypad will remain active for another 3 minutes.
9.1.3

Function Buttons

The function buttons 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 adjust the position of the backrest, thigh rest and calf rest as well as the
tilting and extending of the mattress platform. The buttons 9 and 10 allow adjusting the CPR and Cardiac Chair
memory functions.
NOTE
If you press two function buttons at the same time, the controller will recognise this as an error. The
controller immediately interrupts all bed movements.
Set the position as follows:
Activate the keypad by pressing the GO button.
Press and hold function button until desired position is reached.
9.2

LCD Touchscreen

The LCD touchscreen is a part of the Multiboard integrated in the siderail.

Depending on the current function, the LCD touchscreen shows different screens. Every screen will display a
status bar in the top and a menu bar in the bottom. The status bar shows date and time. The menu bar allows
selecting other screens.
Light green lines above individual icons in the menu bar indicate the active functions in the respective screens.

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9.2.1

Screen Positions

Screen Positions allows setting certain special positions of the bed and indicates the tilt angle.

8
9
10
Fig. 5

Screen Positions

1. Icon Mobilisation Position

2. Icon Trendelenburg Position
3. Icon Lateral Tilt
4. Icon Backrest 30
5. Status Bar
6. Backrest Tilt Angle Indicator
7. Icon Autocontour
8. Longitudinal Tilt Angle Indicator
9. Menu Bar
10. Lateral Tilt Angle Indicator
Setting positions:
Activate touchscreen by pressing GO button.
Press and hold respective icon until desired position is reached.
The respective indicator indicates the tilt angle or the backrest angle.
Risk of injury or patient falling out of bed due to lateral tilt!
Ensure that siderails on the respective side are folded up.
Ensure that the patient will not fall out of the bed.

Warning
NOTE

Selecting the lateral tilt is exclusively possible if the siderail on the respective side is folded up.

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Possible positions:
Lateral Tilt
Allows optimising the pulmonary function.
Prevents decubitus.
Tilting the mattress platform to the left or the right.
Autocontour
Raising or lowering the backrest and thighrest.
Mobilisation position
Makes it easier for the patient to get out of the bed.
Backrest upright
Mattress platform in lowest position
Trendelenburg position
Provides anti-shock conditions for the patient.
Backrest 30
Provides optimum conditions for easier patient ventilation.
9.2.2

Screen Function Lock

Function lock allows locking all or individual functions.

7
Fig. 6
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Screen Function Lock

Thigh Rest Lock

Status Bar
Height and Tilt Lock
Backrest Lock
Icon Foot Control Lock
Menu Bar
Central Lock

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Locking individual functions:

Activate touchscreen by pressing GO button.
Press icon or icons of functions to lock.
Selected functions are locked.
Icons of locked functions are highlighted in yellow.
A light green line appears above the Function Lock icon in the Menu Bar.
Locking all functions:
Activate touchscreen by pressing GO button.
Press icon 7.
All functions are locked.
9.2.3

Screen Settings

Screen Settings allows setting the following parameters:

Date (DD.MM)
Year (YYYY)
Time (HH:MM)
Language
Weighr unit (lb/kg)
Total Reset of all setups and data

Fig. 7
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Screen Settings

Icon Date - Day

Icon Date - Month
Icon Year
Icon Time - Hours
Icon Time - Minutes
Icon Weight Unit
Icon Language
Icon Total Reset

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Setting date, year or time:

Press corresponding icon.
Setting language:
Press icon 7 repeatedly until desired language is displayed.
Setting weight unit:
Press icon 8 repeatedly until desired weight unit is displayed.
Resetting setups and data:
Press icon 6.
9.2.4

Screen Documentation

Screen Documentation shows short version of user manual.

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9.2.5 Pop-Ups
Pop-Up

Meaning

Action required

Function locked

Activate function by
unlocking respective lock.

X-ray cassette holder not inserted

correctly

Insert x-ray cassette holder

correctly.

Activation required

Press GO button to activate

keypad or touchscreen.

Siderails folded down - lateral tilt

disabled

Fold up siderails to enable

adjustment of lateral tilt.

Prevention of collision of floor and

bed in tilted position

Shorten mattress platform.

-or Lower calf rest.

Horizontal position reached during

tilting of bed

Press respective button or

icon to continue tilting.

Lateral tilt adjustment by foot control No action required - information

- max. 15
only.

Backrest angle adjusted above 30 lateral tilt limited to 15

Lower backrest to an angle

of less than 30 to adjust
lateral tilt to an angle of
more than 15.

Maximum load of 250 kg exceeded

Remove weight.

Bed loaded with more than 150 kg - No action required - information

lateral tilt only possible up to 15
only.

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9.3

ALT (Automatic Lateral Therapy)

Warning

Risk of injury due to lateral tilt!

Ensure that the tilting bed does not interfere with the functioning of cannulas,
intubation tubes etc.
Ensure that the tilting bed does not collide with any objects.
Interrupt ALT immediately if the patients condition worsens, a device or the bed is
damaged or any risks to the patient are detected.

ALT allows tilting the mattress platform in order to optimise the patient's pulmonary function and prevent
decubitus.
Before starting ALT:
Ensure that siderails are folded up.
Always use Linet stabilizing ALT pads for positioning patient in centre of bed. (see Stabilizing ALT Pads)
Always use Linet tube holder to prevent extubation (see Ventilation Circuit Holder).
Ensure that IV lines, breathing tubes etc. are not obstructed and work correctly.
Reset bed to initial position.

Fig. 8
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Screen ALT - Cycle Values Definition and Test

Icons Cycle Setting - Time

Indicator Backrest Angle Over 30
Icon Test
Cycle Counter
Icons Cycle Setting - Angle

Defining values of ALT cycle:

Activate touchscreen by pressing GO button.
Set time value by pressing and holding one of icons 1 until desired time value is reached.
Set angle value by pressing and holding one of icons 2 until desired angle value is reached.
NOTE

It is possible to change the vtime alues in 5-minute steps to up to 30 min.

It is possible to change the angle values continuously up to 30 degrees.

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9.3.1

Test ALT cycle

The ALT test cycle is obligatory and serves to prevent risks such as collisions of moving bed parts, extubation of
the patient or disconnection of the ventilation circuit or the cannulas.
During the test cycle, the bed goes through every defined ALT angle and stops at every defined angle level.
Perform ALT test cycle:
Press icon 3 to start test cycle.
Hold icon 3 until test cycle is finished.
Acoustic signal sounds.
Icon Start appears instead of icon Test 3.
9.3.2

ALT Cycle

Fig. 9

Screen ALT - Start

1. Icon Cycle Start

To start cycle:
Press icon 1.
Set cycle starts.

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Fig. 10 Screen ALT - Stop

1. Icon Cycle Stop
To stop cycle:
Press icon 1.
Cycle is stopped.

Fig. 11 Screen ALT - Record

Displaying ALT record:
Press REC.

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9.3.3

Resetting Bed to Initial Position

Resetting the bed to its initial position helps to avoid collisions of movable bed parts.

1
Fig. 12 Screen Initial Position
1. Icon Initial Position
To adjust the bed initial position:
Activate touchscreen by pressing GO button.
Press and hold icon 1 until the initial position is reached.
Once the initial position is reached, the bed will stop moving automatically.

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9.4

Bed Exit Alarm

The bed exit alarm announces the patient exiting the bed without supervision. Any weight drop of more than
20 kg will activate the bed exit alarm.

Fig. 13 Screen Bed Exit Alarm

1. Icon Bed Exit Alarm On
2. Icon Bed Exit Alarm Off
Activating bed exit alarm:
Press icon 1 for 2 s.
Deactivating bed exit alarm:
Press icon 2 for 2 s.

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9.5

Patient Transfer

This setting allows transferring the patient from the bed to a stretcher or another bed by tilting the bed laterally
while the siderails are lowered.

Fig. 14 Screen Patient Transfer

1. Icon Patient Transfer On
2. Icon Patient Transfer Off
Activating patient transfer setting:
Press icon 1.
Deactivating patient transfer setting:
Press icon 2.
Transferring patient:
Fold down siderail.
Position stretcher or other bed beside bed.
Slide transfer board or other transfer aid under patient.
Activate patient transfer setting.
Move patient from bed to stretcher or other bed.
NOTE
setting.

The patient transfer setting is deactivated automatically after 3 min. It is possible to reactivate the

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9.6

Additional Supervisor Panel

The additional supervisor panel is an optional control element. The additional supervisor panel can be hung from
the foot board if required. It is possible to hold the additional supervisor in the hand while operating.

Fig. 15 Additional Supervisor Panel

1. Button and LED Thigh Rest, Calf Rest and Extension Lock
2. Button Thigh Rest Adjustment
3. Button and LED Backrest Lock
4. Button Backrest Adjustment
5. Button and LED Height/Tilt Lock
6. Buttons Height Adjustment
7. Buttons Calf Rest Position
8. Buttons Mattress Platform Extension
9. Button and LED Foot Control Lock
10. Buttons Longitudinal Tilt
11. Button Cardiac Chair Position
12. Buttons ALT
13. Button Trendelenburg Position
14. LED Mains Power
15. LED Battery Charge Status
16. Button CPR (Resuscitation) Position
17. GO Button

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To set position:
Activate the keypad by pressing the GO button.
Press and hold corresponding button until desired position is reached.
9.7

Handset

A handset is included with the bed as an optional feature. The position of the handset depends on the patients
condition. The handset is available with and without button illumination. The button illumination of the illuminated
handset is active when the bed is connected to the mains. The functions of both handsets are identical.

Fig. 16 Handset
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Buttons Thigh Rest Position

LED Thigh Rest/Backrest Lock
Button Backrest Position
GO Button
Button Autocontour
Button Flashlight
LED Height Lock
Buttons Height Adjustment

To switch on the flashlight:

Press flashlight button 6.
Set the position as follows:
Activate the keypad by pressing the GO button.
Press and hold function button until desired position is reached.
NOTE

The nursing staff must decide whether the patient can adjust the bed.

If the patients condition requires it, preventing the patient from adjusting the bed is possible by:
Disabling functions.
NOTE
An adapter for the handset is available. The adapter enables quick mounting and dismounting (e.g.
replacing a defective handset, using the handset for another bed).

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9.8

Foot Control Bed Height

The foot control is optional and allows setting the height of the bed with the feet.

Fig. 17 Foot Control Bed Height

1.
1.
2.
3.

Protection Frame against Unwanted Activation

Foot Switch Raise Mattress Platform
Foot Switch Examination Position
Foot Switch Lower Mattress Platform

Set the position as follows:

Press and hold foot switch until desired position is reached.

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9.9

Foot Switch Lateral Tilt

The foot control is optional and allows setting the lateral tilt of the bed with the feet.

Fig. 18 Foot Switch Lateral Tilt

1.
2.
3.
4.

Protection Frame against Unwanted Activation

Foot Switch Tilt Right
Foot Switch GO
Foot Switch Tilt Left

Set the position as follows:

Press and hold foot switch until desired position is reached.
9.10

Integrated Control Panels for Patient

The control panels integrated in the middle sections of the siderails allow the patient to adjust the positions of the
backrest and thigh rest.

Fig. 19 Integrated Control Panel for Patient

1. GO Button
2. Buttons Backrest Adjustment
3. Buttons Thigh Rest Adjustment
Set position as follows:
Activate the keypad by pressing the GO button.
Press and hold function button until desired position is reached.

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9.11

Quick-Action Panels

the Quick-Action panels integrated in the head sections of the siderails allow the nursing personnel and the
patient to adjust the bed height.

Fig. 20

Quick-Action Panel

1. GO Button
2. Buttons Bed Height Adjustment
Set position as follows:
Activate the keypad by pressing the GO button.
Press and hold function button until desired position is reached.
9.12

CPR Backrest Release

Lowering the backrest too quickly can injure the patient!
Ensure that the siderails are in the lowest position.
Ensure that there are no body parts between the siderails and the backrest.
Press the backrest down using the mattress guard handle only.

Warning
The bed permits quick, mechanical lowering of the backrest for emergency resuscitation (CPR) procedures.

Fig. 21 Releasing the Backrest

1. Release Handle

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Set the position as follows:

Pull and hold release handle 1.
Press backrest down.
9.13

Siderails

The split siderails are components of the bed. A pneumatic spring supports the operation of the split siderails.
The nursing personnel is responsible for the siderails being folded up while the patient is in bed.

Fig. 22 Fold up the Split Siderail

To fold siderails up:
Pull siderail up until it latches.
To fold siderails down:
Press upper edge of siderail inwards.
Unlock siderail by pulling release handle.
Fold down siderail slowly.

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9.14

Castor Control and Bed Transport

Caution

Damage to property due to incorrect transport and involuntary movement!

Prior to transport, ensure that the bed is disconnected from the mains.
Ensure that the castors are locked prior to assembly, disassembly and
maintenance.
Ensure that the castors are locked when the bed is occupied.
Hang the mains cable on the appropriate hook on the bed during transport.
Have the bed transported exclusively by nursing personnel and by at least 2
persons.

Castor control

Fig. 23 Positions of Castor Control Lever

The control levers are located in the four corners of the undercarriage.
Castor control lever positions:
1. Braked
All of the castors are braked.
2. Unrestricted Movement
All of the castors are unlocked.
3. Forward Movement
The front left castor is locked. The bed moves straight ahead. If the bed is equipped with a fifth castor, this
castor determines the direction of movement.

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Bed transport:

Fig. 24 Bed Transport

Transporting the bed:
Adjust bed height to at least 20 cm below maximum height.
Push bed by handles on head or foot end.
9.14.1

i-Brake (optional)

It is possible to equip the bed with an automatic castor brake. The automatic castor brake prevents injuries of
patients and staff due to an unbraked bed.
The brakes are activated automatically 10 seconds after the bed is plugged in, and 10 seconds after they have
been released if the bed is not being moved.
It is possible to activate the brakes manually as well.
9.14.2

Retractable 5th wheel i-Drive (optional)

It is possible to equip the bed with a 5th wheel in the chassis centre. The 5th wheel helps to steer and manoeuvre
the bed in long corridors and small rooms.
If the bed is plugged in, the 5th wheel automatically retracts. In this position, the 5th wheel does not obstruct
access to any devices under the chassis.
To activate the 5th wheel i-Drive:
Disconnect the bed from the mains.
Adjust the castor control so that the green lever points down

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9.15

Mobi-Lift

Mobi-Lift is optional. It serves as a support handle to enhance the patients safety when getting up. Mobi-Lift is
a support handle with a built-in height adjustment button. It allows the patient to raise and lower the mattress
platform.

Fig. 25 Mobi-Lift Support Handle

9.15.1

Using the Support Handles

Risk of injury due to slipping or falling when standing up!
Ensure that the support handles are completely inserted in the sleeve fittings.
Ensure that no bed linen is caught between the sleeve fitting and the support
handle.

Warning
To adjust the support handle:
Lift the handle up towards the bed.
Push the handle into the sleeve fitting as far as it will go.
To adjust the height of the mattress platform:
Press GO button on any control element.
Press the button to adjust the height.

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9.16

Accessories
The use of incompatible accessories can injure the patient!
Use original accessories from the manufacturer only.

Warning
NOTE

The manufacturer is not responsible for the use of unapproved accessories.

9.16.1 Lifting Pole

To ensure safe use of the lifting pole:
Never exceed the maximum load of 75 kg.
Never use the lifting pole for rehabilitation exercises.
To prevent the bed from tipping over, ensure that the lifting pole does not project out from the bed.
Replace plastic handle every 4 years.
To install the lifting pole:
Insert lifting pole in corresponding sleeve fitting on lifting pole adapter at head end.
Ensure that safety pin locks into place.
A plastic grab handle with an adjustable strap shall be attached to the lifting pole.
NOTE

The lifting pole adapter is optional . It is necessary to specify this feature in the order.

NOTE
The date of manufacture is marked on the grab handle. Linet recommends that you replace the
plastic grab handle every four years.
9.16.2 Infusion Stands
It is possible to insert infusion stands into the sleeve fittings or the multifunctional accessory adapters at the head
end. Linet recommends the accessory adapters.
Use only infusion stands with four hooks for hanging IV bags or for hanging a basket for intravenous
solutions.
Ensure that the weight-bearing capacity of the infusion stand and the four hooks is not exceeded.
The maximum weight-bearing capacity per hook is 2 kg.

Fig. 26 Infusion Stand

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9.16.3 Accessory rails

Load capacity:
Maximum load of 5 kg without leverage
Maximum load of hook pair 10 kg
Accessories for hanging on the accessory rail:
Urine bag holder
Redon bottle basket
Stainless steel rails

Fig. 27 Accessory Rail

9.16.4 Safety Night Light
It helps the nursing staff as well as the patient to orientate.
NOTE

The night light is turned off during battery operation.

9.16.5 Stabilizing ALT Pads

The stabilizing pads ensure a stable position of the patient during ALT in order to prevent extubation or
disconnection of IV lines or other equipment.
Stabilizing pad set:
2 lateral arm pads
2 lateral leg bads
2 head pads
1 internal leg pad
Always use Linet stabilizing ALT pads for positioning patient in centre of bed during ALT.

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Applying pads:
Position the patient in the middle of the bed.
Place lateral pads between patient and siderails.
Attach head pads to arm pads with Velcro.
Place internal pad between the patients legs.
Tilt mattress platform left and right by 30 to check if the patients position is stable.
The position is stable if the patient does neither shift nor turn over.

Fig. 28 Stabilizing Pads

9.16.6 Ventilation Circuit Holder
The ventilation circuit holder prevents an extubation.
Always use Linet ventilation circuit holder to prevent extubation during ALT.
Applying ventilation circuit holder:
Put ventilation circuit holder in hole on right or left of head end.
Fasten entilation circuit holder with wing screw provided.
Put intubation tube through plastic head of entilation circuit holder.
Tilt mattress platform left and right by 30 to check if intubation tube is fastened securely.
The fastening is secure if no parts of the ventilation circuit is disconnected.

Fig. 29 Ventilation Circuit Holder

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9.16.7 Monitor Tray

The monitor tray is suitable for transporting monitors with a weight of up to 15 kg.
Installing the monitor tray:
Insert two vertical monitor tray tubes into corner sleeves on foot end.
Fixate monitor with safety belts in order to avoid any damage during transport.

Fig. 30 Monitor Tray

9.16.8 Oxygen Bottle Holders
The oxygen bottle holders are suitable for transporting oxygen bottles with a weight of up to 15 kg and a volume
of 5 litres.
Version A
Put oxygen bottle holder on transversal profile behind head end.
Version B
Put holder on sleeve fitings in multifunctional accessory adapter on chassis.

Fig. 31 Oxygen Bottle Holder B

Version C
Put oxygen bottle holder on all 4 accessory adapters on chassis.

Fig. 32 Oxygen Bottle Holder C

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10 Patient Weighing
10.1

Control Element Weighing System

Multicare is equipped with a weighing system that allows weighing the patient in bed. The control and display
elements for the weighing system are on the Scales screen on the LCD touchscreen.
10.1.1 Screen Scales

Fig. 33 Screen Scales

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Icon Subscreen Scales

Icon Subscreen History
Primary Indicator - absolute weight
Secondary Indicator - differential value
Icon Hold
Icon Zero Secondary Indicator
Icon Zero Primary Indicator
Icon Cancel

10.1.2 Displays
Primary display 1:
Displays the absolute weight.
Secondary display 2:
Shows the weight difference as compared to the last Zero or Hold setting.

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10.1.3 Resetting Weighing Results

To reset weighing results of secondary indicator:
Press icon 7 for 2 s.
Secondary indicator blinking confirms reset to 0.
To finish reset:
Press icon 7 briefly.
To reset weighing results of primary indicator:
Press icon 6 for 4 s.
Primary indicator blinking confirm reset to 0.
To finish reset:
Press icon 6 briefly.
To leave reset mode.
Press icon 3.
10.1.4 Hold Mode
Hold mode is exclusively possible during stabilised weighing. It allows attaching or removing bed accessories
without changing the weight.
To activate Hold mode:
Press icon 5 for 2 s.
To deactivate Hold mode and save changed weight:
Press icon 5 for 2 s.
To deactivate Hold mode without saving changed weight:
Press button 3.
Primary indicator 1 indicates absolute weight.
Secondary indicator 2 indicates difference to most recent Zero or Hold setting.

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10.1.5 Subscreen History

Fig. 34 Subscreen History

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Icon Subscreen History

Icon Subscreen Scales
Graph of Measuring History
Icon Monthly History
Icon Weekly History
Icon Daily History
Icons to move time axis forward or backward
Icon Delete History

To select subscreen History:

Press icon 1.
To switch between daily, weekly and monthly history:
Press icon 4, 5 or 6 of desired history.
To delete history:
Press icon 7.

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11 X-Ray Lung Examination

Fig. 35 X-Ray Lung Examination

The backrest of the bed consists of HPL and is x-ray translucent. The bed is equipped with an x-ray cassette
holder with 2 U-profiles under the backrest. This design allows taking x-ray images of the patients lungs without
moving the patient manually.
11.1

Necessary Steps before the Examination

NOTE
This procedure is suitable for patients who cannot be moved due to critical conditions (e. g. internal
bleeding).
Make sure that patient is in centre of bed.
Make sure that backrest is in lowest position and siderails are folded up.
Pull out x-ray cassette holder.
Insert x-ray cassette (format 43 cm x 35 cm).
Push back x-ray cassette holder with x-ray cassette so that the cassette centre indicator is exactly under
the edge of the mattress platform.
Correct position of x-ray cassette holder using the tooth mechanism so that the upper edge of the x-ray
cassette is exactly under the patients shoulder line.
Adjust parameters of the x-ray device.

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12 Examination with C-arm

Backrest and seat of the bed are x-ray translucent. The bed is equipped with a column construction. This design
allows C-arm-assisted operations (mainly cardiological operations such as temporary external cardiostimulation)
without moving the patient. The x-ray tube of the C-arm is located between the undercarriage and the mattress
platform.
12.1

Necessary Steps before the Operation

Make sure that backrest is in highest position and siderails are folded up.
Position upper part of C-arm (sensor and indicator) above the patients chest.

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13 Cleaning/Disinfection
Risk of injury due to accidental bed movement!
Always disable the function buttons when cleaning between the undercarriage and
mattress platform.

Warning

Caution

Incorrect cleaning/disinfection can damage the bed!

Do not use washing machines.
Do not use pressure or steam cleaners.
Use the recommended cleaning agents only.
Follow the instructions and observe the dosages recommended by the
manufacturer.
Ensure that disinfectants are selected and applied by qualified hygiene experts
only.

For safe and gentle cleaning:

Disconnect the bed from the mains.
Do not use any strong acids or bases (optimum pH range 6 - 8).
Only use detergents that are suitable for cleaning medical equipment.
Do not use abrasive powders, steel wool, or other material and cleaning agents that might damage the
finish.
Never use any corrosive or caustic detergents.
Never use detergents that deposit calcium carbonate.
Never use detergents with solvents that might affect the structure and consistency of the plastics
(benzene, toluene, acetone, etc.).
Clean the bed with a well-wrung, damp cloth.
Clean electrical components carefully and allow them to dry sufficiently.
Linet recommends the following cleaning agents:
Cleaning agents

Manufacturer

Terralin, Mikrozid, Thermosept

Schlke & Mayr

Bacillol Plus, Bacillocid Rasant, Mikrobac Forte,

Dismozon Pur

BODE Chemie

Lysoformin 3000, Lysoform Killavon

LYSOFORM

13.1

Preparing for Cleaning

Prepare for cleaning as follows:

Put the mattress platform in the highest position.
Adjust the back and thigh rests so that the reverse sides are accessible.
Disable the function buttons on the control elements using the supervisor panel.
Disable the foot controls using the supervisor panel.
Disconnect the bed from the mains.
Move the bed to the location where it will be cleaned.
Lock the brakes on the bed.

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13.2

Cleaning

13.2.1 Daily Cleaning

Clean the following bed parts:
All of the control elements for adjusting the bed
All handles
CPR release handle
Bed ends
Siderails (in highest position)
Freely accessible mattress surface
Mobi-Lift
Accessory rails
13.2.2 Cleaning before Changing Patients
Clean the following bed parts:
All of the control elements for adjusting the bed
All handles
CPR release handle
Bed ends
Siderails (in highest position)
Freely accessible mattress surface

Mobi-Lift
Accessory rails
All plastic mattress platform covers
Plastic undercarriage covers
Telescopic columns
Mattress on all sides
Freely accessible metal parts of mattress platform
Cable ducts
Lifting pole sleeve fitting
Infusion stand sleeve fitting
Bumpers
Castors
Brakes

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13.2.3 Complete Cleaning and Disinfection

Clean the following bed parts:
All of the control elements for adjusting the bed
All handles
CPR release handle
Bed ends
Siderails (in highest position)
Freely accessible mattress surface

Mobi-Lift
Accessory rails
All plastic mattress platform covers
Plastic undercarriage covers
Telescopic columns
Mattress on all sides
Freely accessible metal parts of mattress platform
Cable ducts
Lifting pole sleeve fitting
Infusion stand sleeve fitting
Bumpers
Castors
Brakes
Interior parts
(accessible after removing mattress platform covers)

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14 Troubleshooting
Error/Fault

Cause

Solution

The bed cannot be adjusted with

the position buttons

GO button was not pressed

Press the GO button.

Function disabled on supervisor

panel

Enable disabled function.

Drive motors have no power,

Defective drive motors,
Defective battery

Check the mains connection.

Notify the service department.

Plug inserted incorrectly

Insert the mains plug correctly.

Faulty power source.

Notify the service department.

Faulty control element

Notify the service department.

There is an object on the

undercarriage cover

Remove the object.

Function disabled on supervisor

panel

Enable disabled function.

Drive motors have no power,

Defective drive motors,
Defective battery

Check the mains connection.

Notify the service department.

Plug inserted incorrectly

Insert the mains plug correctly.

Faulty power source

Notify the service department.

Faulty control element

Notify the service department.

Backrest cannot be lowered from

the upright position

There is an object under the

backrest or in the drive mechanism

Remove the object.

Locking handle is defective

Notify the service department.

The siderails cannot be adjusted

The siderail lock is dirty

Clean the locking mechanism.

Locking handle is defective

Notify the service department.

Faulty brakes

Dirt blocking brakes mechanically

Clean the brake system.

The brake mechanism is defective

Notify the service department.

Faulty mattress platform height/tilt

adjustment

Risk of mortal injury due to electric shock!

If a fault occurs, have the electric motor, power box or other electrical parts
repaired by qualified personnel exclusively.
Do not open the protective covers of the electric motor or the power box.

Danger

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15 Maintenance

Warning

Risk of injury when working on the bed!

Ensure that the bed is disconnected from the mains connection prior to assembly,
disassembly and maintenance.
Ensure that the castors are locked prior to assembly, disassembly and
maintenance.

A defective bed can cause injuries!

Have a defective bed repaired immediately.
If the defect cannot be repaired, do not use the bed.

Warning
Incorrect maintenance can damage the bed!
Ensure that maintenance is performed by customer service or trained hospital
technicians only.

Caution
Linet recommends that you attach the maintenance plaque to the bed.

NOTE

To keep the bed functioning correctly, ensure that the following maintenance work is performed at the
correct intervals.
15.1

Monthly maintenance

Check all movable parts for wear.

15.2

Maintenance every 3 months

Check function of brake lever.

Clean the piston shafts and lubricate with silicone oil.
Clean the bolts and hinges of the mattress platform (backrest, thigh rest, calf rest) and lubricate with
silicone oil.
Check mechanism of mattress platform extension.
Check bolts on castors and tighten them if necessary.
15.3

Maintenance every 12 months

15.3.1 Spare Parts

The product label is located on the inside of the longitudinal rail of the mattress platform frame. The product label
contains information for claims and ordering replacement parts.
Information about spare parts is available from:
Customer service
Sales
Our technical support department

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15.3.2 Completeness
Perform a visual check (with delivery note if necessary).
Have any missing parts replaced.
15.3.3 Wear

Check all bolts and tighten if necessary.

Check all locking mechanisms.
Check the bed for wear, scratches or rub marks.
Eliminate the cause if necessary.
Have any defective parts replaced.

15.3.4 Functioning
Check that all bed adjustments reach the maximum position.
If necessary, clean, lubricate or replace any worn spots and parts.
15.3.5 Electric Control
Plug connections:
Replace O-rings on connectors.
Check plug connections for dirt and defects.
Clean or replace if necessary.
Check that the plug connectors are properly seated.
Motors:
Check motor movement (adjust bed positions).
Check for incorrect and interrupted movements.
Have defective motors replaced if necessary.
Check cables for signs of wear and entanglement.
Install a new cable or have it replaced if necessary.
Battery:
Check that the battery is working properly (disconnect the bed from the mains).
Have the battery replaced if necessary.
Fuses:
Have fuses changed exclusively by qualified and trained service technicians authorized by the
manufacturer.
Use the following fuse types exclusicely:
T2A (for 230 V input)
T4A (for 100 127 V input)

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15.3.6 Castors
Clean the castors completely.
Grease the castors if necessary.
Use Caro EP 2 by DEA or an equivalent grease
Check that the castors work properly.
Forward Movement
Unrestricted Movement
Braked
Have the brakes adjusted if necessary.
Have any defective castors replaced.
15.3.7 Accessories
Check that all accessories (for example, lifting pole, siderails, infusion stand, etc.) are working properly.
Replace if necessary.
15.4

Safety Checks
Incorrect safety checks can cause injuries!
Ensure that safety checks are performed by customer service or authorised
personnel (certified by the manufacturer) only.
Ensure that the safety checks are recorded in the service and maintenance log.

Warning
A defective bed can cause injuries!
Have a defective bed repaired immediately.
If the defect cannot be repaired, do not continue to use the bed.

Warning
In accordance with 6 of the Medical Devices Operator Ordinance, the operator is required to perform a technical
safety check on the hospital bed every 12 months.
The procedure for performing the safety check is stipulated in VDE 0751 or IEC 601.1.
NOTE
On request, the manufacturer will provide circuit diagrams, component part lists, descriptions,
calibration instructions etc. for service personnel for the repair of ME equipment designated by the manufacturer
as repairably by service personnel.

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16 Disposal
16.1

Environment Protection

Linet is aware of the important role that the protection of our environment plays for future generations.
The materials of this product are environmentally compatible. It does not contain hazardous substances on the
basis of cadmium, mercury, asbestos, PCB or CFC. The noise emission and the vibrations meet the directives for
premises. None of the wooden parts are made of tropical woods (for example, mahogany, jacaranda, ebony, teak,
etc.) or of woods from the Amazonian region or similar rainforests.
The packaging materials is produced according to the respective directives. Dispose of the packaging material
according to the symbols and by delivering it to an authorised person.
The product consists of recyclable steel, plastic and electronic components.

16.2

Disposal

16.2.1 Within Europe

To dispose of the appliance:
When you dispose of your appliance do not put it into the household
waste.
Send the appliance to the recycling of electrical appliances.

The materials of the appliance are reusable. By reusing, material recycling or other forms of use of old appliances
you give an important contribution to the protection of our enviroment.
Ask the responsible environmental protection authorities for the appropriate disposal point.
16.2.2 Outside Europe

Dispose of the bed or its components in accordance with local laws and regulations:
After using the bed
Following maintenance and installation work
Hire an approved waste disposal company for disposal.

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17 Warranty
Linet will only be held responsible for the safety and reliability of products that are regularly serviced and used
in accordance with the safety guidelines.
Should a serious defect arise that cannot be repaired during maintenance:
Do not continue to use the bed.
This product is covered by a 24-month warranty from the date of purchase. The warranty covers all material and
manufacturing-related failures and errors. Failures and errors caused by incorrect use and external effects are not
covered. Justified complaints will be fixed free of charge during the warranty period. Proof of purchase, with the
date of purchase, is required for all warranty service. Our standard terms and conditions apply.

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18 EC Declaration of Conformity

EC CONFORMITY DECLARATION
Date of issue: 3. 1. 2011

Conformity declaration issued by:

Commercial name

Linet spol. s r. o.

Registered address

elev
ice 5, 274 01 Slan, Czech Republic

Reg. No.

00507814

Telephone

+420 312 576 111

Fax

+420 312 522 668

As the producer of the product - name

(brand):

Multicare

Variants of the product:

1MC
(Variants are specified in the technical documentation of the
product).

Description and function designation:

Electrically operated hospital bed intended for use in the intensive

care.

Classification of the product as the medical

device:

Class Im nonsterile, with measuring function

A) Declaration
I declare that the said product is safe under the conditions of common use in compliance with the instructions
and that measures have been taken to ensure the conformity of all the products brought to market with basic
requirements of directives related thereto, stated in paragraph B.

B) Fulfilled technical requirements

This product's characteristics comply with the technical parameters related to it and stated in directive
93/42/EEC as amended, which stipulates the technical parameters for healthcare products and in directive
90/384/EEC as amended, which stipulates the technical parameters for non automatic weighing instruments.

C) Means of assessing conformity

Conformity was assessed by the procedure stated in the directive 93/42/EEC as amended, Annex
VII in conjunction with Annex V.
D) Used standards
The said product fulfils the requirements of these harmonized technical standards: EN 606011:2006, EN 60601-1-2:2007, EN 60601-1-4:1996, EN 60601-2-52:2010, EN 980:2008, EN
1041:2008 and non harmonized technical standards: EN ISO 14971:2009, which were used for
assessing of conformity.

1293
Ing. Zbynk Frolk
managing director

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19 Technical Specifications
19.1

Accuracy of displayed values

Weight (integrated scales):

0.5 kg
Tilt angle:
+/-3
19.2

Mechanical Specifications

Dimensions
With Folded-up Siderail

215 cm x 105 cm

Mattress platform Shortening/Extension

0 cm - 22 cm

Recommended Mattress Size

208 cm x 86 cm x 14 cm

Max. Mattress Height

23 cm

Bed Height

44 cm - 82 cm

Siderail legth
Head section
Central section

53,9 cm
100.4 cm

Mattress Platform Height Adjustment

39.5 cm 77.5 cm

Maximum Backrest Angle

70

Maximum Thigh Rest Angle

35

Lateral Tilt

+30/-30

Trendelenburg/Anti-Trendelenburg Position

+13/-16

Height of Siderails (above Mattress Platform)

45 cm

Weight (Basic Eqippment)

225 kg

Safe Working Load

250 kg

Max. Lifting Pole Load

75 kg

Max. Patient Weight

195 kg

Environmental conditions
Temperature
Humidity
Atmospheric Pressure

+10 C +40 C
30 75 %
700 1060 hPa

19.3

Electrical Specifications

Input Voltage

230 V, +/- 10%, 50 60 Hz

Maximum Power Input

max. 1.6 A, 370 VA

DIN EN 60529 Safety Protection

IP 54

Safety Class
Applied parts

Class I
Type B

Electrical Motor Operating Time

10%, max. 2 min out of 18 min

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NOTE
Upon request, Linet can deliver hospital beds with electrical specifications that comply with regional
standards (custom voltage, different mains plugs).
Identification of applied parts (Type B)
mattress platform frame, covers and all movable parts
head and foot end
siderails
Mobilift handles
handset
19.4

PB 43.00/FEB Electronic System of Multicare

Multicare requires special preliminary measures pertaining to EMC that necessitate installation and commissioning in conformity with the EMC information given in this Manual.

Warning

Increased electromagnetic radiation or reduced electromagnetic resistance due to

unsuitable accessories, converters or cables!
Consult Linet or local dealer before using other parts than those provided by
Linet .

Damage to property due to electromagnetic radiation!

Do not use electrical equipment near the bed.

Warning
Multicare is intended for the application in electromagnetic environment as specified below. The customer or user
of the bed is responsible for the fact that these requirements are met.
19.4.1 Manufacturers Manual and Declaration - Electromagnetic Radiation
Radiation Test

Conformity

Electromagnetic Environment

High-frequency radiation
CISPR 11

Group 1

Multicare utilizes high-frequency

energy for its internal function only.
The high-frequency radiations are
very low and unlikely to cause any
interference to nearby electronic
devices.

High-frequency radiation
CISPR 11

Class B

Harmonic radiations
IEC 61000-3-2

Class A

Fluctuating voltage/Flashing radiation

EC 61000-3-3

Satisfactory

Multicare is suitable for all institutions, including households and

objects directly connected to the
public low-voltage mains supplying
residential buildings.

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19.4.2 Manufacturers Manual and Declaration - Electromagnetic Resistance

Resistance Test

Test Level as per

IEC 60601

Level of Compliance

Electrostatic
discharge (ESD)
IEC 61000-4-2

6 kV for contact
8 kV for air

6 kV for contact
8 kV for air

Electrical fast transient response/

group of impulses
IEC 61000-4-4

2 kV in feeder line 2 kV in feeder line

1 kV in input/out- 1 kV in input/output line
put line

Ensure that mains quality is suitable for

commercial or hospital environment.

Shock pulse
IEC 61000-4-5

1 kV between
lines
2 kV between line
(lines) and earth

1 kV in differential
mode
2 kV in co-phasal
mode

Ensure that mains quality is suitable for

commercial or hospital environment.

Short-time voltage
drop, short-duration interruptions
and slow voltage
changes on the feeder input line
IEC 61000-4-11

<5 % UT
(>95 % short-duration drop of UT)
within 0.5 cycles

<5 % UT
(>95 % short-duration drop of UT)
within 0.5 cycles

40 % UT
(60 % short-duration drop of UT)
within 5 cycles

40 % UT
(60 % short-duration drop of UT)
within 5 cycles

Ensure that mains quality is suitable for

commercial or hospital environments.
For permanent operation during a power
failure, connect the bed to a power
generator since the back-up batterys
capacity is limited.

70 % UT
(30 % short-duration drop of UT)
within 25 cycles

70 % UT
(30 % short-duration drop of UT)
within 25 cycles

<5 % UT
(>95 % short-duration drop of UT)
within 5 s

<5 % UT
(>95 % short-duration drop of UT)
within 5 s

3 A/m

3 A/m

Magnetic field of
network frequency
(50/60 Hz)
IEC 61000-4-8
NOTE

Ensure that the following requirements

are met:
Floors: wood, concrete or ceramic tiles
Relative humidity: >30%

Ensure that the magnetic fields of the

network frequency conform to the normal levels of commercial or hospital
environments.

UT refers to the AC mains voltage before the test level is applied.

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Resistance Test

Test Level as per

IEC 60601

Level of Compliance

Conducted highfrequency phenomena

IEC 61000-4-6

3 Vrms
3 Vrms
150 kHz to 80 MHz

Radiated high-fre- 3 V/m

3 V/m
quency phenomena 80 MHz to 2.5 GHz
IEC 61000-4-3

Electromagnetic Environment
Do not use portable and mobile HF
communication equipment near the bed.
Observe the distances indicated below.
Recommended distances:
d = 1.2

d = 1.2

P 80 MHz to 800 MHz

d = 2.3

P 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz

P is the rated maximum output power of the

transmitter in Watts (W) defined by the transmitter's manufacturer.
d is the recommended separating distance in
metres (m).
Ensure that the field intensities of permanent HF transmitters determined by
the summary of electromagnetic characteristics for the given place a do not
exceed the satisfactory level b in each
frequency range.
Interferences are possible in the vicinity of the
instrument marked with the following symbol:

It is not possible to accurately indicate field intensities from permanent transmitters (e.g. radio base stations of
the radio, phones and ground mobile and amateur radio stations, AM and FM radio and television broadcasting).
To assess the electromagnetic environment for permanent HF transmitters, take into account the on-site electromagnetic characteristics.
If the measured field intensity is higher than the pertinent satisfactory HF level stated above, observe whether
the bed is functioning normally.
If any abnormal properties are observed, move or relocate the bed.
b
The field intensity in the entire frequency range from 150 kHz to 80 MHz should be lower than 3 V/m.
NOTE

With 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the higher frequency range is applicable.

NOTE
The absorption and reflection of buildings, objects and people will influence electromagnetic
propagation.

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20 Log
20.1

Delivery Log

Order Number:
Customer:
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Delivery Date:
Delivered By:
I hereby confirm that the personnel has been familiarised with the correct operation of the bed.
Date:

Customers Signature and Seal:

Suppliers Signature and Seal:

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20.2

Service and Maintenance Log

Description of Service

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Contact:
Linet spol. s r. o. elevice 5, 274 01 Slan
Tel.: +420 312 576 111
Fax: +420 312 522 668
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.linet.com

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