Instructions for Use

and Technical Description

Precioso

Mattress Replacement or Overlay System - Series 2

D9U003VP0-0101

Version: 04

Publication date: 2020-05

Manufacturer:

LINET spol. s r. o.
Želevčice 5,
274 01 Slaný
Czech Republic

Phone: +420 312 576 111

Fax: +420 312 522 668
E-Mail: info@linet.cz
Web: www.linet.com
Service department: service@linetgroup.com

Precioso
Mattress Replacement or Overlay System – Series 2

Author: LINET, s.r.o.

Link: www.linet.com

D9U003VP0-0101
Version: 04
Publication date: 2020-05

Copyright © LINET, s.r.o., 2020

Translation © LINET, s.r.o., 2020
All rights reserved.

All trademarks and brands are the property of the appropriate owner. The manufacturer reserves the right to changes
in the contents of the instructions for use that relate to the product´s technical regulations. It is for this reason that the
contents of the instructions for use may indicate differences from the current manufacture of the product. Reproduction,
also excerpts, only with prior permission of the publisher. Subject to changes due to technical developments. All technical
data are rated data and are subject to construction and manufacturing tolerances.

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Table of Contents

1 Symbols and Definitions.......................................4 11.3 Safety Technical Checks..................................38

1.1 Warning Notices...............................................4 12 Disposal..................................................................39
1.2 Other symbols..................................................4 12.1 Environment Protection...................................39
1.3 Symbols on the Package.................................5 13 Warranty.................................................................40
1.4 Symbols and Labels on the Product................6 14 Standards and Regulations..................................40
1.5 Serial Label......................................................8
1.6 Acoustic signalisation......................................10
1.7 Abbreviations...................................................11
2 Safety Instructions................................................12
3 Intended use...........................................................14
3.1 User population................................................14
3.2 Contraindications.............................................14
3.3 Operator...........................................................14
4 Product Description..............................................15
4.1 Mattress...........................................................15
4.2 SCU (System Control Unit)..............................16
5 Technical Specifications.......................................17
5.1 Mechanical Specifications...............................17
5.2 Electrical Specifications...................................17
5.3 Electromagnetic Compatibility.........................18
6 Use and Storage Conditions.................................20
6.1 Storage............................................................20
7 Scope of Delivery and Product Variants..............20
7.1 Scope of Delivery.............................................20
7.2 List of Parts......................................................20
8 Putting into Service...............................................21
8.1 Installation of Mattress.....................................21
8.2 Installation of SCU (System Control Unit)........23
8.3 Connecting Mattress and SCU........................23
8.4 Cable Management System............................24
8.5 Inflation............................................................25
9 Manipulation...........................................................26
9.1 Use..................................................................26
9.2 Controls and Indicators....................................27
9.3 CPR.................................................................32
9.4 Transport Mode................................................33
9.5 Power Failure...................................................33
9.6 Seating System................................................34
10 Cleaning/Disinfection............................................36
10.1 Cleaning...........................................................36
11 Maintenance ..........................................................38
11.1 Regular maintenance.......................................38
11.2 Spare Parts......................................................38

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1 Symbols and Definitions

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 - risk of material damage.
„ Warning - risk of physical injury.
„ Danger - risk of fatal injury.

1.1.2 Structure of Warning Notices

SIGNAL WORD!
Type and source of danger!
 Measures to avoid the danger!

1.2 Other symbols

1.2.1 Instructions
Structure of instructions:
™ Perform this step.
Result, if necessary.

1.2.2 Lists
Structure of bulleted lists:
„ List level 1
„ List level 2

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1.3 Symbols on the Package

FRAGILE, HANDLE WITH CARE

THIS WAY UP

KEEP DRY (PROTECT FROM HUMIDITY)

PAPER RECYCLING SYMBOL

DO NOT USE HAND TRUCK HERE

DO NOT STACK DURING STORAGE

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1.4 Symbols and Labels on the Product

READ Instructions for use

2X T1AH ANTI-SURGE FUSE

(250 V, TYPE 5X20MM)

ALTERNATING CURRENT

ACTIVATION GO BUTTON
DEVICE IS CONNECTED TO MAINS IF GREEN INDICATOR IS LIT

PROTECTION AGAINST ACCIDENTS DUE TO ELECTRICAL CURRENT – TYPE B

APPLIED PARTS

DOUBLE ISOLATION

ATTENTION

CE MARK OF CONFORMITY WITH EU REGULATION

MAINS SWITCH
I I: ON (CONNECTED TO THE MAINS SUPPLY)
O: OFF (DISCONNECTED FROM MAINS SUPPLY)
O DEVICE IS CONNECTED TO MAINS WHEN GREEN INDICATOR IS ON.

RECYCLING SYMBOL

DO NOT POLLUTE THE ENVIRONMENT

WEEE SYMBOL (RECYCLE AS ELECTRONIC WASTE,

DO NOT PUT INTO THE HOUSEHOLD WASTE)

MEDICAL DEVICE (COMPATIBLE WITH MEDICAL DEVICE REGULATION)

MANUFACTURER

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 MANUFACTURING DATE

REFERENCE NUMBER (PRODUCT TYPE DEPENDING ON CONFIGURATION)

SERIAL NUMBER

DO NOT IRON!

DO NOT USE PHENOL!

DO NOT WRING!

REGULARLY INSPECT THE INSIDE OF THE COVER FOR CONTAMINATION

MACHINE WASH AT MAX. 71°C FOR 3 MINUTES

TUMBLE DRY ON LOW HEAT SETTING (MAX. 60°C)

COVER MATERIALS ARE FIRE RESISTANT TO BS 7175, SOURCE 0, 1 AND 5

HANDWASH WITH DETERGENT. INITIAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER

SHOULD NOT EXCEED 50°C

DISINFECT USING SOLUTION CONTAINING LESS THAN 1000 PPM OF CHLORI-

NE (REFER TO INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE)

RINSE WITH WATER

DRY

MATTRESS FOOT PART

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1.5 Serial Label
The serial label is located on the back of the SCU (System Control Unit). The serial number, the model number and the
voltage version can be found on the serial label. This information is required when contacting LINET®. Pictures of serial
labels below serve just for explanation of the signs and fields on the serial labels.

Serial label with UDI (Precioso SCU)

1 2 3 4

PRECIOSO (01) 8592654112038

1VPKE20000010
(11) 200225 5
REF (21) 20200136267

SN 20200136267

220-240 V~, 50/60 Hz, 40 VA

2020-02-25

8 7 6

Fig. Serial label for Precioso SCU (220-240 V)

1 Address of Manufacturer
2 1D Bar Code GS1-128 (Serial Number)
3 PI (Product Identifier)
4 DI (Device Identifier) / GTIN (Global Trade Item Number)
5 Manufacturing Date (Year-Month-Day)
6 2D Bar Code (GS1 DataMatrix) DI+PI=UDI
7 Serial Number
8 Symbols

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 1 2 3 4

PRECIOSO (01) 8592654112038

1VPKE20000010
(11) 200225 5
REF (21) 20200136267

SN 20200136267

100-127 V~, 50/60 Hz, 40 VA

2020-02-25

8 7 6

Fig. Serial label for Precioso SCU (100-127 V)

1 Address of Manufacturer
2 1D Bar Code GS1-128 (Serial Number)
3 PI (Product Identifier)
4 DI (Device Identifier) / GTIN (Global Trade Item Number)
5 Manufacturing Date (Year-Month-Day)
6 2D Bar Code (GS1 DataMatrix) DI+PI=UDI
7 Serial Number
8 Symbols

Serial label with UDI (Precioso mattress)

2 4 1

REF 1VPM000420200
SN 20200111530

(01) 8592654002360
(11) 200225
(21) 20200111530
2020-02-25

6 3 7 5

Fig. Serial label for Precioso mattress

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Wash label (Precioso mattress)

1.6 Acoustic signalisation

SOUND
CONTINUOUS SOUND
REPEATED 2 TONE SIGNAL:
1) during 1 minute:
CONTINUOUS SOUND: 0,5s FIRST TONE BEEP /
0,5s SECOND TONE BEEP
2) during next minutes:
FIRST TONE BEEP lasting 0,5s and SECOND
TONE BEEP lasting 0,5s / 1min silence
REPEATED 2 TONE SIGNAL during 6 seconds:
FIRST TONE BEEP lasting 0,5s and SECOND
TONE BEEP lasting 0,5s
REPEATED BEEP after 25 minutes of Max Mode:
0,25s sound / 30s silence
REPEATED 2 TONE SIGNAL after 25 minutes of
Max Mode:
FIRST TONE BEEP lasting 0,25s and SECOND
TONE BEEP lasting 0,25s / 30s silence
BEEP lasting 0,25s
MEANING
mattress air connector is disconnected
mattress air connector is not correctly connected
mattress type is not compatible
disconnected from the mains
mains voltage is not available when the mains switch is
turned ON
mains switch is turned OFF
system error (number of the beeps (1-6) indicates the type of
error)
Max Mode will be ending (first activation of the Max Mode)
Max Mode will be ending (second activation of the Max Mode)
mode or pressure level is achieved

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1.7 Abbreviations

AC ( ~ ) Alternating Current
ACP Attendant Control Panel
CE European Conformity
CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
dBA Sound Intensity Unit
DC ( ) Direct Current
CUC Configuration number
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility
FET Field-effect transistor
HF High Frequency
HPL High Pressure Laminate
HW Hardware
ICU Intensive Care Unit
IP Ingress Protection
IV Intravenous
LED Light Emitting Diodes
ME Medical Electrical (Equipment)
ON Activation
OFF Deactivation
ppm parts per million, millionth (1000 ppm = 0,1%)
REF Reference Number (product type depending on configuration)
SCU System Control Unit (active mattress)
SN Serial Number
SW Software
SWL Safe Working Load
UDI Unique Device Identification (for medical devices)
USB Universal Serial Bus
WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

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2 Safety Instructions
WARNING!
Any serious incident that has occurred in relation to the device should be reported to the manufactu-
rer and the competent authority of the Member State in which the user and/or patient is established!

WARNING!
Only authorised and trained person using the tool is allowed to change fuses and power supplies!

WARNING!
This medical device is not intended for oxygen enriched environment!

WARNING!
This medical device is not intended for use with flammable substances!

WARNING!
This medical device is not portable medical electrical equipment!

WARNING!
Patient is allowed to use selected control elements only if hospital personnel had assessed that the
patient´s physical and psychological state is in accordance with use of them and only if the hospital
personnel had trained the patient in accordance with the instructions for use!

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 ™ Make sure the personnel operating the mattress system has read and understood this manual.
™ Follow the instructions carefully.
™ Use the mattress system exclusively as specified in this manual.
™ Have the mattress system used only by or under supervision of trained and qualified nursing personnel who
have been trained according to the instructions for use.
™ LINET® shall not assume any responsibility for any damage or injury resulting from incorrect use.
™ Exclusively use the mattress system if it is in perfect working order.
™ Exclusively use the mattress system with the correct mains supply (see Electromagnetic Compatibility).
™ Ensure that the mattress system is exclusively operated by suitably qualified personnel.
™ 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 exceed the maximum patient weight (see Mechanical Specifications).
™ Do not use the SCU in near flammable gases. This does not apply to oxygen cylinders.
™ Do not cover SCU while in use.
™ Do not place SCU near extreme heat sources such as radiators.
™ Never handle the mains plug with wet hands.
™ Disconnect the product from the mains exclusively by pulling the mains plug. To pull the mains plug, always
hold the actual plug, not the cable.
™ Position the mains cable so that there are no loops or kinks 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 to the mattress system.

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3 Intended use
The intended use is to prevent and support treatment of pressure injuries.

3.1 User population

► Caregivers (nurses, doctors, technical personnel, transport personnel, cleaning personnel)
► Adult patients (weight >= 40 kg, height >= 146 cm, BMI >= 17) at moderate risk levels in the intensive care
(Application Environment 1 and 2 as in IEC 60601-2-52); Patients with any stage/category of pressure ulcers

3.2 Contraindications
Mattress system is contraindicated for patients:
► with cervical traction
► or unstable spinal fractures, spinal cord injury, fractures at risk of complication by a moving surface,
► or trauma patients where spinal injuries have not been excluded or cleared

3.3 Operator
► Caregiver

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4 Product Description

4.1 Mattress
4.1.1 Overlay
The overlay is an air-filled mattress consisting of a central set of 21 transverse air cells and two separate full-length side
formers.
The mattress parts are covered by an air and water impermeable cover made of polyurethene-coated nylon which has
a 270° zip and additional elastic corner straps to prevent the mattress ends from moving when fitted on top of standard
hospital foam or a domestic mattress.

1. Head section
2. Side formers
3. Torso section
4. Foot section
3

Fig. Overlay

Central set

Head section:
„ 3 head cells
„ remains inflated (static)

Torso section:
„ 11 torso/upper leg cells
„ alternates in 3-cell cycle

Foot section:
„ 7 lower leg/foot cells (25% smaller)
„ alternates in 3-cell cycle

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4.1.2 Mattress Replacement
The mattress replacement system is designed to replace a standard hospital or domestic foam mattress. It consists of
the same type of air mattress as the overlay system and an additional lower 3-section foam base. The replacement sys-
tem cover is air-and water-impermeable with a full 360-degree zip to allow easy access to the foam base for cleaning.

Overlay:
„ air-filled overlay (see Overlay)

Base:
„ consists of hospital-grade fire-retardant foam
„ three-part waterproof cover
„ allows mattress to follow movement of mattress platform

Fig. Mattress replacement

4.2 SCU (System Control Unit)

The SCU inflates and deflates the air mattress. It is connected to the air mattress with a custom-designed air con- nector
that is permanently attached to the mattress. The microprocessor-controlled SCU maintains the set pres- sure regardless
of the patient’s position by continuously monitoring and adjusting the air pressure in the mattress.
The SCU is equipped with an audio/visual alarm system for detecting power failures, air pipe disconnections or other
faults.

4.2.1 FIRMWARE
The system control unit includes firmware that can be updated only by an authorised service technician.
This firmware is protected against unauthorised access by mechanical housing (tool is needed to access) and
by exclusive compatibility with an authorised software tool and specific cable.

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5 Technical Specifications

5.1 Mechanical Specifications

Dimensions
„ Mattress replacement (inflated) 2,000 mm x 860 mm x 170 mm (78,5‘ x 33‘ x 7‘)
„ Mattress overlay (inflated) 2,000 mm x 860 mm x 130 mm (78,5‘ x 33‘ x 5‘)
„ Seat cushion (inflated) 450 mm x 500 mm x 125 mm (17‘ x 19‘ x 4‘)
„ SCU 135 mm x 360 mm x 290 mm (5‘ x 14‘ x 11‘)

Weight
„ Mattress replacement (inflated) 7.8 kg (17,2 lbs)
„ Mattress overlay (inflated) 5.5 kg (12,1 lbs)
„ Seat cushion (inflated) 2.5 kg (5,5 lbs)
„ SCU 3.5 kg (7,7 lbs)
Cycle
„ Mattress (inflated) 3 cells, 7.5 min
„ Seat cushion (inflated) 2 cells, 12 min
Environmental conditions (operation and storage)
„ Temperature 0 °C (32 °F) – +40 °C (104 °F)
„ Humidity 30–75 %
„ Atmospheric pressure 700–1060 hPa
Max. load
„ Mattress 160 kg (210 kg with additional foam base)
„ Seat cushion 127 kg
Inflation time
„ Mattress 10 min–30 min
„ Seat cushion 30 s
Deflation time (CPR) Max. 15 s

5.2 Electrical Specifications

Supply voltage
„ Model 127 V 100-127 V AC, 50/60Hz
„ Model 230 V 220-240 V AC, 50/60Hz
Nominal power
„ Model 127 V Max. 23 VA
„ Model 230 V Max. 20 VA
Fuse
„ Model 230 V 2x 1A(T) anti-surge fuse
„ Model 127 V 2x 1A anti-surge fuse
Electrical safety class Class 2 with applied part type B
Electrical safety In conformity with EN 60601-1

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5.3 Electromagnetic Compatibility
Air mattress system is intended for hospitals except for near active HF surgical equipment and the RF shielded room of a
medical system for magnetic resonance imaging, where the intensity of EM disturbances is high.

Air mattress system has defined no essential performance.

WARNING!
It is recommended to avoid the use of this device next to or in block with other device, because it could
lead to improper operation. If such use is needed, this device and the other equipment should be under
surveillance to verify proper operation. (Does not apply for compatible medical bed from LINET)

List of used cables

► Mains cable, maximum length 6 m

WARNING!

Use of the accessories, converters and other cables, than specified and provided by manufacturer of
this air mattress system could lead to increase of electromagnetic emission or lower the electromagnetic
immunity of this air mattress system and lead to improper operation.

WARNING!

Mobile RF communication device (including end use devices like antenna cables and external antenna)
should not be used closer than 30 cm (12 inches) from any part of this air mattress system Precioso (se-
ries 2), including cables specified by manufacturer. Otherwise this could lead to deterioration of functio-
nality of this air mattress system.

WARNING!

Do not overload the air mattress system (SWL), respect the bed duty cycle (INT.) and consider chapter
11 Maintenance in order to maintain the basic safety with regard to electromagnetic disturbances for the
expected service life.

5.3.1 Manufacturer instructions - electromagnetic emissions

Emission Test Compliance

RF emissions CISPR 11 Group 1

RF emissions CISPR 11 Class B

Harmonic emissions IEC 61000-3-2 Class A

Voltage fluctuations / flicker emissions IEC 61000-3-3 Complies

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5.3.2 Manufacturer instructions - electromagnetic susceptibility

Immunity Tests Compliance level

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) ± 8 kV for contact discharge
IEC 61000-4-2 ± 15 kV for contact discharge
Radiated RF 3 V/m
IEC 61000-4-3 80 MHz – 2,7 GHz
80 % AM at 1 kHz
Proximity fields from RF wireless communications equipment
IEC 61000-4-3
See Table 1
Fast electrical transients / burst ±2 kV for power line
IEC 61000-4-4 repetition frequency 100 kHz
Surge ± 1 kV Line-to-line
IEC 61000-4-5 ± 2 kV Line-to-ground
Conducted RF 3 V (0,15 MHz – 80 MHz)
IEC 61000-4-6 6 V in ISM bands between 0,15 MHz and 80 MHz
80 % AM at 1 kHz
Power frequency (50/60 Hz) magnetic field 30 A/m
IEC 61000-4-8
Voltage dips, short interruptions on power supply input lines 0 % UT; 0,5 cycle
IEC 61000-4-11 At 0°, 45°, 90°, 135°, 180°, 225°, 270° a 315°
0 % UT; 1 cycle and 70 % UT; 25/30 cycle
Single phase: at 0°
0 % UT; 250/300 cycle

Table 1 - IMMUNITY to RF wireless communications equipment

Test frequency Band (MHz) Service Modulation Immunity Test

(MHz) Level V/m
385 380 - 390 TETRA 400 Pulse modulation 18 Hz 27
450 430 - 470 GMRS 460, FRS 460 FM ± 5 kHz deviation 1 28
kHz sine
710 704 - 787 LTE band 13, 17 Pulse modulation 217 9
745 Hz
780
810 800 - 960 GSM 800/900, TETRA Pulse modulation 18 Hz 28
870 800, iDEN 820, CDMA
930 850,
LTE band 5
1 720 1 700 - 1 990 GSM 1800; CDMA Pulse modulation 217 28
1 845 1900; GSM 1900; Hz
1 970 DECT; LTE band 1, 3,
4, 25; UMTS
2 450 2 400 - 2 570 Bluetooth, WLAN, Pulse modulation 217 28
802.11 b/g/n, RFID Hz
2450,
LTE band 7
5 240 5 100 - 5 800 WLAN 802.11 a/n Pulse modulation 217 9
5 500 Hz
5 785

NOTE There are applied no deviations to requirements of IEC 60601-1-2 ed. 4

NOTE There are no known other measures for keeping the basic safety based on EMC phenomena.

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6 Use and Storage Conditions
Precioso is suitable for use or storage in indoor environments meeting the following requirements:

Ambient temperature 10 °C to 40 °C
Relative humidity 30% to 70%
Atmospheric pressure 795 to 1060 hPa
Dust and water protection (SCU) IP 3X
Flammability rating (mattress and seat cushion covers) BS 7175 ignition sources 0, 1 and 5
Environment ISO 14001
2002/95/EC (RoHS)
2002/96/EC (WEEE)
Electromagnetic compatibility BS EN 60601-1-2

Precioso is not suitable for indoor environments:

„ containing flammable gases (except oxygen cylinders).

6.1 Storage
When SCU is not in use:
™ Switch off SCU using green illuminated power switch on side of SCU.
™ Unplug mains cable.
™ Wrap mains cable around SCU.
™ Pack in suitable cover.
™ Store in a place suitable for electronic medical devices.

When mattress is not in use:

™ Deflate mattress and leave air connector open (CPR position).
™ Roll mattress up to get air out completely.
™ Rotate end of umbilical air connector and main body in opposite directions.
™ Pack in suitable cover.
™ Store in a place suitable for electronic medical devices.

7 Scope of Delivery and Product Variants

7.1 Scope of Delivery

Delivery:
„ Upon receipt, check that the shipment is complete as specified on the delivery note.
„ Notify the carrier and supplier of any deficiencies or damages immediately as well as in writing or make a note on
the delivery note.

7.2 List of Parts

„ Mattress with Dartex cover - Applied part type B
„ 3-section foam base in cover (only for mattress replacement system) - Applied part type B
„ SCU (System Control Unit) - Applied part type B
„ Mains cable
„ Instructions for use

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8 Putting into Service

8.1 Installation of Mattress

WARNING!
Risk of injury due to incorrect use!
 When using mattress replacement or overlay systems, make sure to use safe and appropriate siderail positions
and bed height settings. Which positions and settings are safe and appropriate may vary with the type of bed
frame and siderails.
 Before placing a patient on a Precioso mattress, always have a qualified person perform a risk assessment to
ensure that the support provided is appropriate and fulfils the applicable local stipulations.

CAUTION!
Material damage due to incorrect fastening of safety straps!
Mattress overlay system
 Firmly fix head and foot straps exclusively around existing mattress.
Mattress replacement system
 Fix safety straps exclusively to movable parts of bed frame.
 Use all safety straps to prevent the mattress from moving when the patient is getting into or out of bed.

8.1.1 Mattress Overlay System

™ Put overlay mattress on suitable mattress that is in good condition and free of any damage or wear.
™ Put overlay on existing mattress so that air pipe is located on left side of foot end.
™ Prevent air pipe from getting trapped by moving parts of the bedframe or getting looped or bent in such a
way as to block or restrict the air flow.
™ Fix overlay onto existing mattress using:
„ the elastic straps on the head end running diagonally across the head end corners of the existing mattress.
„ the webbing straps on the foot end running across the foot end corners of the existing mattress and fixed
with the knee break position buckles.

There are straps and buckles available at the profiling position. It is possible to fix the straps to the bed frame if
required.
™ Fix the straps in such a way that they do not put any strain on the mattress or bed frame when the bed
frame is moving.

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8.1.2 Mattress Replacement System
™ Remove any existing mattress.
™ Ensure that there are no protruding parts or sharp objects on the bed frame to avoid damage to the mattre-
ss.
™ Put mattress on mattress platform of bed frame.
™ Prevent air pipe from getting trapped by moving parts of the bedframe or getting looped or bent in such a
way as to block or restrict the air flow.
™ Loosely fasten safety straps to suitable parts of the bedframe.

1
1
2
3

4
Fig. Installation of Mattress

1. Elastic corner strap on head end (overlay)

2. Profiling strap and buckle
3. Knee break strap and buckle (replacement) or knee break buckle (overlay)
4. Webbing corner strap on foot end (overlay)

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8.2 Installation of SCU (System Control Unit)
CAUTION!
Risk of injury when installing SCU!
 Ensure that no body parts are trapped between hook and foot board when using spring-loaded SCU hanging
hooks.
 Fix SCU securely SCU to prevent it from sliding or accidentally being knocked off.

CAUTION!
Material damage due to incorrect installation of SCU!
 Do not install SCU in linen shelf on bed frame.

Before installing the SCU:

Fit the mains cable to the SCU as follows:
™ Remove the connector cover on the rear of the SCU by unscre-
wing the small black wheel.
™ Fit the mains connector onto the SCU.
™ Replace the connector cover while ensuring that the mains cable
is fed through the slots provided in the cover and the back of the
SCU.
™ Tighten the black wheel.

If foot end of bed frame is suitable for hanging SCU:

™ Hold SCU in one hand and unfold hook on back with the other.
™ Hang SCU on foot end of bed frame.

If foot end of bed frame is not suitable for hanging SCU:

™ Put SCU on floor with integrated mounting feet.
Fig. Installation of SCU

8.3 Connecting Mattress and SCU

™ Ensure that air connector is in open mode (see Fig. Open Mode).
™ Insert air connector 1 in the socket 2 at an angle of approximately 45°.
™ Push air connector 1 down until it clicks into place.

Fig. Open Mode

Fig. Air Connector
1. Air connector plug
2. Air connector

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8.4 Cable Management System
WARNING!
Risk of injury due to exposed cable!
 Ensure that cable is not twisted, crushed or strained.
 Use cable routing clips in order to avoid tripping hazards.
 Ensure that it is not possible for the cable to get trapped between any moving parts of the bed frame.

The mattress replacement system is equipped with three cable clips on either side of the mattress cover. The
overlay system only has cable clips on the zip side. The cable clips prevent the cable from becoming twisted,
crushed or strained or becoming a tripping hazard.

Safe cable routing:

™ Route cable through cable routing clips.
™ Ensure that cable is not hanging over head end to prevent it from getting stretched or trapped when rai-
sing or lowering the backrest.

Fig. Cable routing clips

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8.5 Inflation
™ Ensure that SCU is not covered and air flow around SCU is not obstructed in order to avoid overheating.
™ Connect mains cable of SCU to suitable mains socket.

To switch on SCU:
™ Switch on SCU using green illuminated power switch on side of SCU (see Switching on SCU).
™ The SCU will take 30 s for the initialisation. After that the mattress will start to inflate.

To switch off SCU:

™ Switch off SCU using green illuminated power switch on side of
SCU (see Switching on SCU).
™ Disconnect mains cable from mains.

NOTE When switched on, the SCU will return to the last mode (APT) or
CLP) and pressure setting. The mode and pressure settings are only valid
when the SCU has been running with these settings for more than 5 minutes.

During the inflation process:

„ Indicator 2 or 3 flashes yellow, depending on the last mode setting. The
inflation process takes 15 minutes at most.

Inflation Mode APT:

„ When APT is set, indicator 3 will keep flashing during the initial inflation.
„ Then APT indicator 4 will light and indicator 10 will flash while pressure is
adjusted to the set pressure level.
„ When the set pressure level is reached, indicators 4 and 12 will remain
solid on.

Fig. Switching on SCU

Inflation Mode CLP:

„ When CLP is set, indicator 2 will keep flashing during the initial inflation.
„ When the set pressure level is reached, indicators 2 and 12 will remain solid on.

When the inflation process is finished:

™ Check if safety straps of mattress cover are too tight and correct if necessary.

If indicator 3 flashes during inflation process and audio alarm signal sounds:
™ Check if air pipe is connected correctly.

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9 Manipulation

9.1 Use
9.1.1 Preparing the Bed for the Patient

WARNING!
Risk of injury when putting patient into bed!
Before putting the patient into bed:
 Ensure that mattress is completely and correctly inflated.
 Ensure that mattress is correctly secured with safety straps.

WARNING!
Danger of suffocation due to air-impermeable mattress cover!
 Use mattress cover correctly.
 The nursing staff are responsible for the safety of the patient on the mattress cover.

CAUTION!
Material damage due to dampness or contamination!
 Ensure that no moisture gets into the mattress.
 Ensure that no food or drink gets into the mattress.
 If moisture, food or drink get into the mattress, notify LINET® Service.

Preparation
™ Inflate mattress.
™ Put a sheet loosely on the mattress if not prescribed otherwise by qualified personnel.

Putting the Patient into the Bed

™ Lay patient on mattress.

For an ideal lying position:

™ If additional blankets or sheets are used, make sure that ease of movement is sufficient.
™ Ensure that blankets, sheets, clothing etc. do not cause pressure sores (e.g. due to creases, seams etc.).
™ Do not place any additional sheets, blankets etc. between mattress and patient.

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9.2.1 Control Panel
The control panel of the SCU serves to control the mattress replacement system and shows errors and maintenance
requirements with indicators and alarm sounds.

1 2 3 4 5 6

7
12

11 10 9
Fig. SCU Control Panel

1. Buttons Pressure Control

2. Indicator CLP Mode
3. Indicator MAX Mode
4. Indicator APT Mode
5. Button Mode Selection
6. Indicator Seat Mode
7. Indicator CPR/Air Connector Open
8. Indicator System Error
9. Button Mute
10. Indicator Service Due
11. Button GO
12. Indicator Pressure Level

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 Button/Indicator
Pressure Control Button
Mode Indicators
Mode Selection Button
Seat Mode Indicator
CPR/Air Disconnected Indicator
System Error Indicator
Audio Mute Button
Service Due Indicator
GO Button
Pressure Level Indicator
Function
Changing air pressure in mattress.
Indicate selected mode:
APT Alternating Pressure Therapy
MAX Maximum Inflate
CLP Constant Low Pressure
Selects desired mode.
Indicates that seat cushion is connected.
Indicates that air pipe is not connected correctly or not at all.
Indicates system error.
™ Call service engineer.
Muting audio alarm signals.
Indicates that service is due.
Activates the control panel.
Indicates air pressure set in mattress or seat cushion.

9.2.2 Button GO
The GO button 12 activates the SCU control panel.
After pressing button 12, the SCU control panel will remain active for 3 minutes.

To activate control panel:

™ Press button 12.

If no button has been pressed for 3 min:

™ Activate control panel again by pressing button 12.

9.2.3 Mute
To mute audio alarm signal:
™ Press button 9.

If cause of error signal is not remedied:

„ Audio alarm signal will switch back on after 30 min.

9.2.4 Pressure Control

When switched on, the SCU will inflate the mattress to the recommended pressure. Once this pressure is rea- ched,
indicator 12 will stop flashing and remain solid on, and an audio signal will sound.

In order to guarantee optimum protection, the system adjusts the pressure automatically to the patient’s weight and posi-
tion every 7.5 minutes in APT mode.

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Manual Pressure Adjustment

WARNING!
Risk of injury due to incorrect pressure setting!
 Consult qualified hospital staff prior to adjusting pressure.

WARNING!
Risk of injury due to incorrect pressure level!
The recommended pressure levels may not be the optimum for all situations but should be used in conjunction with
clinical judgment based on the individual patient; e.g. weight, weight distribution, position and comfort needs.
 Do not reduce pressure level setting by more than 1 step for the patient’s comfort.
 Regardless of the pressure level, make sure the patient is not lying directly on the foam base.

NOTE Pressure adjustment is exclusively possible in APT mode and CLP mode.

The pressure control allows the nursing staff to adjust the pressure within a pre-set range.

To adjust pressure:
™ Press button - to decrease pressure.
™ Press button + to increase pressure.

Recommended pressure levels:

„ 1: 0–50 kg (0 - 110 lbs)
„ 2: 50–80 kg (110 - 176 lbs)
„ 3: 80–120 kg (176 - 264 lbs)
„ 4: 120–180 kg (264 - 396 lbs)
„ 5: 180–210 kg (396 lbs - 462 lbs)

During pressure adjustment:

„ The section of the pressure control indicator corresponding to the desired pressure flashes yellow or green.

When desired pressure is reached:

„ The section of the pressure control indicator corresponding to the desired pressure lights yellow or green.

Pressure levels:
„ below recommended optimum pressure
„ for small or light patients
„ above recommended optimum pressure
„ for big or heavy patients
„ for patients sitting up in the bed
„ for patient positions or body shapes that concentrate the patient’s weight on small areas of the mattress

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9.2.5 APT Mode (Default Mode)
Once the mattress is fully inflated, a confirming signal sounds and the mattress switches automatically into APT (alterna-
ting pressure therapy) mode.

To select APT mode:

™ Press button 5 once or repeatedly until indicator 4 comes on.

When APT mode is switched on:

„ 3-cell mattress units will inflate and deflate in cycles of 7.5 minutes.
„ Indicator 4 lights yellow.
„ Green middle section of indicator 12 flashes.
„ Once the pre-set pressure is reached, the green middle section of indicator 12 will remain solid on.

9.2.6 MAX Mode

MAX mode (maximum inflation) provides a solid and stable surface for patient treatment.

MAX mode will run for 30 min at most. If no other mode is switched on within these 30 min, a confirmation signal will
sound, and the mattress replacement system will switch back to APT or CLP mode automatically. This mode interrupts
CLP.

To select MAX mode:

™ Press button 5 once or repeatedly until indicator 3 flashes yellow.

If MAX mode is required for less than 30 min:

™ Set new mode.

If MAX mode is required for more than 30 min:

™ Set MAX mode again within the last 5 min.

When MAX mode is selected:

„ SCU inflates all mattress cells to the same pre-set pressure.
„ Indicator 3 flashes yellow until preset pressure is reached.
„ Once the set pressure is reached, indicator 3 will remain solid on.
„ During the last 5 min, an alarm signal will sound every 30 s.

When MAX mode is selected for the second time:

™ During the last 5 min, a double alarm signal will sound every 30 s to remind the personnel that MAX mode
will soon end automatically.

NOTE It is not possible to select MAX mode a third time. Selecting MAX mode again is only possible when APT mode
has been running for at least 30 min.

9.2.7 Constant Low Pressure Mode

CLP (constant low pressure) mode keeps the mattress pressure at the level selected. The pressure is checked every 30
seconds, and adjusted if necessary.

To select CLP mode:

„ Press button 5 once or repeatedly until indicator 2 flashes yellow.

When CLP mode is switched on:

„ Indicator 2 flashes yellow until pre-set pressure is reached.
„ Once the pre-set pressure is reached, indicator 2 and 12 will remain solid on.

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9.2.8 CPR/Air Disconnected Mode
SCU activates CPR/Air Disconnected mode automatically if air pipe is not connected correctly or removed while in use.

When CPR/Air Disconnected mode is activated:

„ Indicator 7 lights red.
„ Uninterrupted audio alarm signal sounds.
„ Mattress deflates.

To stop audio alarm signal:

™ Connect air pipe correctly.
-or-
™ Switch off SCU using green illuminated power switch on side of SCU.
™ Mute audio alarm signal (see Mute).

9.2.9 System error

WARNING!
Risk of injury due to incorrect positioning of patient!
 If a system error occurs, do not continue to use mattress replacement system and notify LINET® Service imme-
diately.

If a system error occurs:

„ Indicator 8 flashes red.
„ Audio alarm signal (synchronized with flash sequence) sounds.

NOTE The number of times that the alarm sounds and indicator 8 flashes indicates the type of error. This information
will be required when contacting a service engineer.

To mute audio alarm signal:

™ Mute audio alarm signal (see Mute).

To stop audio alarm signal:

™ Reset system by switching SCU off and back on.

NOTE The error signal will repeat every time the device is switched on until the cause of the error is reme- died.

9.2.10 Service
LINET® recommends maintenance after 10,000 operating hours of the SCU. Indicator 10 lights yellow after 10,000 ope-
rating hours.

When indicator 10 lights yellow:

™ Notify LINET® Service.

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9.3 CPR
9.3.1 CPR (umbilical connected)

Fig. CPR (SCU connected)

To allow resuscitation with SCU connected:

™ Press red CPR button.
™ Remove air connector plug from air connector.
Mattress deflates.

9.3.2 CPR (umbilical disconnected)

To allow resuscitation in Transport mode:

™ Rotate end of air connector and main body in opposite directions until the red symbols ▲ and o are aligned
and air starts to escape.
Mattress deflates.

Fig. CPR (SCU connected)

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9.4 Transport Mode

WARNING!
Risk of injury due to incorrect positioning of patient!
 Prior to more than 30 minutes of Transport mode, consult qualified hospital staff.

Transport mode allows disconnecting the mattress from the SCU for transporting the bed without air escaping from the
mattress for up to 24 hours.

NOTE In Transport mode, alternating pressure therapy is not possible.

Fig. Transport Mode

To activate Transport mode:

™ Select MAX mode in order to completely inflate all mattress cells (see MAX Mode).
™ Disconnect air connector plug and rotate its end and body in opposite directions until red symbol ▲ and
black symbol ● are aligned and no air is escaping.

9.5 Power Failure

WARNING!
Risk of injury due to power failure!
Alternating pressure therapy is not possible during power failures.
 In case of power failure, seek medical advice immediately.

In case of a power failure, the mattress will remain inflated for at least 24 hours. However, alternating pressure therapy is
not possible.

If no power supply will be available for more than 24 hours:

™ Switch to Transport mode (see Transport Mode).

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9.6 Seating System

For patients who are not bed-ridden, it is possible to connect a seat

cushion operating in a 2-cell cycle to the SCU instead of the mattress.
The LINET® dynamic seat cushion fits on most standard chairs and
chairs for specialist geriatric care.
The seat cushion consists of three sets of alternating cells on a foam
base with a front support. The cover consists of vapour-permeable,
water-impermeable two-way stretch material.

Fig. Seating System

9.6.1 Functioning
The seating system provides alternating pressure therapy for patients that are not bed-ridden.
™ Have seating system used only by or under supervision of trained and qualified nursing personnel.

Seat cushion:
„ six cells (two sets of three)
„ cells are inflated and deflated in 12 minute cycles

9.6.2 Installation of Seat Cushion

WARNING!
Risk of injury due to unsuitable chair!
 Ensure that chair is suitable for seating system.
 Conduct risk evaluation if necessary.

WARNING!
Risk of injury due to exposed cable!
 Ensure that cable is not twisted, crushed or strained.
 Ensure that cable does not present tripping hazard.

™ Remove existing seat cushion if possible.

™ Ensure that chair supports weight of seat cushion.
™ Place the seat cushion directly on the seat base.
™ Ensure that there are no protruding parts or sharp objects on the chair to avoid damage to the seat cushion.
™ Put seat cushion on seat of chair so that umbilical points to the back.
™ Push seat cushion back as far as it will go.
™ Connect air pipe (see Connecting Mattress and SCU).
™ Put SCU on floor next to chair.

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™ Ensure that SCU is not covered and air flow around SCU is not obstructed in order to avoid overheating.
™ Connect mains cable of SCU to mains.

To switch on SCU:
™ Switch on SCU using green power switch on side of SCU.
™ Indicator 6 flashes green.
™ Confirming signal sounds.
™ Seat cushion is being inflated.

During the inflation process:

„ Indicator 6 flashes green.

When the inflation process is finished:

„ Indicator 6 lights green.
„ Cushion is ready for placement of patient.

NOTE Pressure adjustment is not available in this mode.

If indicator 6 flashes during inflation process and audio alarm signal sounds:
™ Check if air connector is connected correctly.

9.6.4 Use

WARNING!
Risk of injury when seating the patient!
 Ensure that seat cushion is completely inflated!

Preparation
™ Inflate seat cushion (see Initial Operation).

Seating of Patient
™ Sit patient on seat cushion.

For an ideal sitting position

™ Ensure that chair is suitable for patient’s size in order to guarantee correct seating position.

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10 Cleaning/Disinfection
CAUTION!
Incorrect cleaning/disinfection can damage the mattress and SCU!
 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.
 The SCU is not sealed against fluid ingress so care must be taken to ensure that no fluid enters the SCU during
cleaning.

For safe and gentle cleaning:

™ Disconnect SCU from 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
mattress replacement system.
™ 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 electrical components carefully and allow them to dry fully. It is recommended to use the cleaning
wipes.
™ Neither immerse SCU in water nor heat or steam-clean it.
™ Observe local directives concerning infection control.

LINET® recommends the following cleaning agents:

Cleaning agents Manufacturer

Presept Johnson&Johnson
Terralin, Mikrozid, Thermosept Schülke&Mayr
Bacillol Plus, Bacillocid Rasant, Microbac Forte, Dismozon Pur BODE Chemie

10.1 Cleaning

Type of Cleaning Parts to Clean

Routine Cleaning and Disinfection „ exposed mattress parts
„ exposed SCU parts
Full Cleaning and Disinfection „ exposed mattress parts
„ exposed SCU parts
„ internal parts of mattress
„ internal parts of cover

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10.1.1 Routine Cleaning and Disinfection
Cleaning the mattress:
™ Select Static mode in order to completely inflate all mattress cells (see MAX Mode).
™ Remove air connector and select Transport mode (see Transport Mode).
™ Check mattress cover top for any signs of damage.
™ Replace or repair and completely disinfect mattress cover top if damaged.
™ Check inside of mattress cover top for signs of liquid ingress.
™ Replace or clean and completely disinfect mattress cover top if damp inside.
™ Leave mattress cover on mattress.
™ Clean with 60 °C warm water and cleaning detergent.
™ Rinse mattress with cold water.
™ Allow mattress to dry or wipe it dry.
™ Wipe mattress with disinfectant.
™ Wipe mattress with cold water.
™ Allow mattress to dry or wipe it dry.

Cleaning the SCU:

™ Before cleaning of SCU, cover the air connector in order to prevent anything from penetrating into the air
connector during cleaning.
™ Wipe SCU with disinfectant. Wipe SCU with cold water. It is recommended to use the cleaning wipes.
™ Allow SCU to dry or wipe it dry.

10.1.2 Full Cleaning and Disinfection

Cleaning the mattress:
™ Deflate mattress and remove cover (see Removing the Mattress Cover).
™ Check mattress cover top and base for any signs of damage.
™ Replace or repair and completely disinfect mattress cover top and base if damaged.
™ Check mattress cover top and base for signs of liquid ingress.
™ Replace or clean and completely disinfect mattress cover top and base if damp inside.
™ Clean all mattress cells and pipes with 60 °C warm water and cleaning detergent.
™ Rinse mattress with cold water.
™ Allow mattress to dry or wipe it dry.
™ Wipe mattress with disinfectant.
™ Wipe mattress with cold water.
™ Allow mattress to dry or wipe it dry.

Cleaning the mattress and cushion cover:

™ Remove cover (see Removing the Mattress Cover).
™ Wash cover in washing machine for 3 min at 71 °C.
™ Tumble dry cover at low temperature.

Cleaning the air pipe:

™ Wipe air pipe with cleaning agent or disinfectant.
™ Rinse air pipe with cold water.
™ Allow air pipe to dry.

Cleaning the SCU:

™ Remove filter.
™ Before cleaning of SCU, cover the air connector in order to prevent anything from penetrating into the air
connector during cleaning.
™ Wipe SCU and filter with disinfectant. Wipe SCU with cold water. It is recommended to use the cleaning
wipes.
™ Allow SCU and filter to dry.
™ Reinsert filter.

10.1.3 Removing the Mattress Cover

™ Carefully open zipper under side skirt of mattress cover on foot end of mattress.
™ Remove top part of mattress cover.
™ Open clips in bottom part of mattress cover to remove mattress cells.
™ Remove umbilical cover.
™ Remove bottom part of mattress cover.

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11 Maintenance
WARNING!
Risk of injury when working on the mattress replacement system!
► Ensure that the mattress replacement system is disconnected from the mains power prior to installati-
on, putting into service, maintenance and deinstallation.

WARNING!
Risk of injury due to defective mattress replacement system!
► Have a defective mattress replacement system repaired immediately.
► If the defect cannot be repaired, do not use the mattress replacement system.

CAUTION!
Material damage due to incorrect maintenance!
► Ensure that maintenance is performed exclusively by manufacturer´s customer service or by authoris-
ed service personnel certified by the manufacturer.
► If the defect cannot be repaired, do not use the mattress replacement system.

11.1 Regular maintenance

► Perform regularly visual check of the product (with delivery note if necessary).
► Ask service department of the manufacturer for addition of the original spare parts if some product parts are
missing.
► Ask service department of the manufacturer for replacement of any damaged product parts by the original spare
parts.
► Check inside and outside of mattress and outside of SCU for mechanical damage and signs of severe wear and
tear.
► Check if mattress and SCU are working properly.
► Check external air filter in side of SCU for dust and dirt. If dust or dirt is visible, replace filter.

11.2 Spare Parts

The serialt label is located on the SCU and on the mattress. The serial labels contain information for claims and ordering
replacement parts.

Information about spare parts is available from:

■ Manufacturer´s customer service
■ Sales department

11.3 Safety Technical Checks

WARNING!
Risk of injury due to incorrect safety technical checks!
► Ensure that safety technical checks are performed exclusively by manufacturer´s customer service or
by authorised service personnel certified by the manufacturer.
► Ensure that the safety technical checks are recorded in the service and maintenance log.

Safety technical check of the mattress replacement system must be performed at least once every 12 months.

The procedure for performing the safety technical check is stipulated in EN 62353:2014.

NOTE On request, the manufacturer will provide service documentation (e.g. circuit diagrams, component part lists,
descriptions, calibration instructions etc.) for service personnel for the repair of ME equipment designated by the manu-
facturer as repairable by service personnel.

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12 Disposal

12.1 Environment Protection

The company LINET® is aware of the importance of environmental protection for future generations. Within this company
the environmental management system is applied in accordance with the internationally agreed standard ISO 14001. The
compliance with this standard is annually tested by the external audit executed by an authorised company. Based on the
Directive No. 2002/96/EC (Directive WEEE - Waste, Electric and Electronic Equipments) the company LINET, s. r. o. is
registered in the List of Electric and Electronic Equipment Producers (Seznam výrobců elektrozařízení) on the Ministry
of the Environment of the Czech Republic (Ministerstvo životního prostředí).

Materials used in this product are not environmentally hazardous. LINET® products meet valid requirements of national
and European legislation in the areas of RoHS and REACH, so they do not contain any prohibited substances in excess
quantities.
None of the wooden parts is made of tropical wood (such as mahogany, rosewood, ebony, teak etc.) or made of timber
from the Amazon region or from similar rainforests. Product noise (sound pressure level) meets requirements of the regu-
lations for the protection of public health against undesirable effects of noise and vibration in protected interior spaces of
buildings (according to standard IEC 60601-2-52). Used packaging materials are in accordance with requirements of the
Packaging Act (Zákon o obalech).
For disposal of packaging materials after installation of products contact your sales representative or manufacturer´s
customer service about the possibility of a free take-back of packaging through an authorized company (more details on
www.linet.cz).

12.1.1 Disposal
The main objective of the obligations arising from the European Directive No. 2012/19/EU on Waste, Electric and Electro-
nic Equipments (nationally regulated in Act No. 185/2001 Coll. as amended. On Waste and in Decree of the Ministry of
the Environment No. 352/2005 Coll. as amended), is to increase the re-use, material recovery and recovery of electric
and electronic equipment at the required level, thereby avoiding the production of waste and thereby avoiding the po-
ssible harmful effects of hazardous substances contained in electric and electronic equipment on human health and the
environment. LINET® electric and electronic equipments that have a built-in battery or accumulator are designed so that
the used batteries or accumulators can be safely removed by LINET® qualified service technicians. There is an informa-
tion about its type on the built-in battery or accumulator.

12.1.2 Within Europe

To dispose of the electric and electronic equipment:

► The electric and electronic equipment must not be disposed of as household waste.
► Dispose of this equipment at designated collection points or take-back points.

To dispose of the other equipment:

► The equipment must not be disposed of as household waste.

► Dispose of this equipment at designated collection points or take-back points.

LINET® participates in a collective system with take-back company REMA System (see www.remasystem.cz/sberna-
-mista/).
By bringing electric and electronic equipment to a take-back point, you participate in recycling and you save primary raw
material resources while protecting your environment from effects of unprofessional disposal.

12.1.3 Outside Europe

► Dispose of the product or its components in accordance with local laws and regulations!
► Hire an approved waste disposal company for disposal!

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13 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 product.

This product is covered by a 24-month warranty from the date of purchase. The warranty covers all material and manu-
facturing-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.

14 Standards and Regulations

Apllied norms are stated on Declaration of Conformity.

The manufacturer adheres to a certified quality management system in compliance with the following standards:
■ ISO 9001
■ ISO 14001
■ ISO 13485
■ MDSAP (Medical Device Single Audit Program)

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