Stanchion
Stanchion
Stanchion
User's Manual
1|Page TF-MB-Stanchion-Usermanual: Rev.No.00: 31.08.20
Index
1. Introduction 3
3. Definitions 4
4. Safety 4
5. Electrical Specifications 5
6. Environmental Specifications 5
7. Installation 7
8. Add-On Accessories 8
9. Operation 8
This user manual contains instructions for the proper and safe use of the Stanchion Motorized Beds
and for patient & user safety and comfort, which has to be strictly followed.
This User Manual has to be read and followed by every person using or handling this Bed. In case of
any query, Kindly contact Midmark India Pvt. Ltd.
• These Motorized Beds are non-invasive medical devices used for resting and
treatment of the patients by medical / paramedical / hospital personnel to help
and support the patient in diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, treatment or
alleviation of the disease.
• These advanced Motorized Beds have patient support and patient rest facility
which help medical personnel in carrying out their medical procedures
comfortably, minimizing the risks while moving and handling the patient.
• These advanced Motorized Beds are manufactured and supplied in non-sterile
condition for use in normal hospital environment.
• These advanced Motorized Beds are electrically operated for certain profiling
movements to provide clinical positions with the help of patient and caregiver
friendly embedded panels and digital Attendant control. These Beds are supported
with a Battery Backup.
• These advanced Motorized Beds are not diagnostic, measuring, monitoring or a
therapeutic device or we say that it can prevent or alleviate disease.
Technical Data
Please refer to the Stanchion catalogue for the technical data of this product.
Add – On Accessories
Please refer to the Stanchion catalogue for various accessories available and compatible with this
product.
Operator
The operator is the person appointed by the owner (i.e. clinic, hospital management. etc.) who will
be responsible for the safe operation of this Bed.
User
A user is a person who is capable of assessing the clinical condition of the patient e.g. specialist
medical personnel, doctors, nursing staff, attendants, etc. Based on their training experience or
through the instructions, they are entitled to operate the Bed on their responsibility or to carry out
work on it and can recognize and control possible risks to the patient as well as the Bed.
Patient
A patient is a person who is ill, infirm, disabled, or in need of care & occupying this Bed. Each time
the Bed is allotted to a new patient it is recommended that the patient is instructed by the operator
or the user about the functions important for his/her comfort and safety.
SAFETY
Danger: This symbol will appear wherever safety instructions are designed to protect people from
physical harm. The symbol stands for imminent danger of death or serious injury.
Caution: This symbol will appear where situations are described, which might be dangerous, and
which might inflict slight injuries.
Advice: This symbol will appear in front of additional helpful pieces of advice.
A dot in front of the text implies the action that is required to be taken.
Always use Midmark (India) accessories that have been designed and approved for use with the
Bed.
Ensure that the Bed is assembled and installed in accordance with the instructions given in this
User Manual.
Restrict child visitors without proper attendants. Supervision is necessary to avoid any
mishap due to the unintended movement of the Bed.
Persons with reduced physical or mental abilities & children must not be allowed to use &
handle the Bed without proper supervision.
Leave the bed in the lowest position when the patient is unattended. Leaving the bed in a
raised position could increase the chance of patient falls and injury.
Weighing scale function may get damaged due to potential interference between castors and
base frame. When bed in lowest height, castors tending outwards and Reverse Trendelenburg
position, side rails if lowered can interfere with base frame damaging the load cells placed in
base.
Do not allow any visitor to sit on the Bed, as it may cause overloading. (Refer Section-Operation)
Accessories or any devices used along with the Bed should be as per its intended use
specified and approved by Midmark (India).
The Bed should always be kept and used in normal indoor hospital environment.
The Bed is not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air
or with oxygen or nitrous oxide. It may damage the Electro-Mechanical Control System.
Always use a mattress of the correct size and type. Before operating the Bed, make sure
that the patient is safely positioned to avoid entrapment or imbalance.
Do not keep any articles on the Base Frame Cover of the Bed. It can damage the
linkages and electrical components.
Keep the User Manual handy with the Operator/User for ready reference.
Keep some gap between walls and bed while in a stationary position and also while moving
from one place to another
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Mains power supply Nominal 230 VAC
(150 VAC to 300VAC without battery)
(90 VAC to 300VAC with battery)
Frequency 50Hz + /- 5Hz
Protection Voltage 300 V to 450 V for 230 VAC system
Mode of operation 10% (2min. in use /18 min. not in use)
Power consumption idle mode without battery 5W
Power consumption idle mode with battery 10W
Power consumption at maximum load 300 Wmax.
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
2. If the packing is drenched by rain, water or other liquids, inform this matter to the operator.
packing list:-
4. Prior to connecting the bed to the mains, get the input voltage & Earthing tested
through a qualified electrician. It is necessary to ensure that all electrical connections
are proper and tightened.
5. It is advisable to charge the battery for 24 hours to get the best performance when
plugged in for first t i m e
6. For using the Embedded panel and ACP (Product Specific) check all the functions by
pressing the respective buttons.
7. Demonstrate the functions of the Bed to the User / Operator.
8. Notify if any damage has occurred during transportation either to the authorized
agent or directly to Midmark (India) Pvt. Ltd.
9. Installation of the Bed should be done only by Midmark trained technicians.
Notify if any damage has occurred during transportation either to the authorized
agent or directly to Midmark India Pvt. Ltd.
Installation of the Bed should be done only by Midmark India trained technicians
Fix Head and Foot Board by extending the equal forces with both the hands in the bracket.
2. Five Section Metal (P.P.) Top:
Provision to hold the urine bag on the bed for immovable/critical patients
5. Buffers
Fix the rubber buffer in the buffer holder with bush and bolt at all 4 corners
Used to hang IV bags for infusion of liquid substances directly into the vein.
Do not overload the I.V. Pole with more than 20 kgs. Equally distributed on all hooks.
Helps the patient lying on the Bed to lift themselves up on their own, by holding the hand grip.
Used to hold the oxygen cylinder when transferring the critical patient.
H. Side Railings
Ensure that the Accessories are properly secured and not overloaded to avoid any personal
injury or equipment damage.
Use of Bed accessories in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions for patient safety
and comfort. Use recommended spares and accessories of suitable design and manufactured by
“Midmark India Pvt. Ltd.” to eliminate hazards.
ELECTRICAL CONTROLSYSTEM
The electrical control System of this Bed consists of:
Four Actuator to facilitate the movement of Back Section, Upper Leg Section, Height, Trendelenburg /
Reverse Trendelenburg Tilt.
User Friendly Handset is provided for achieving various clinical positions.
An Attendant Control Panel-ACP (Product Specific) is provided for achieving various clinical positions
and locking any function in the Handset to avoid any unintentional misuse of the Bed by User.
A control unit is located below the main frame of the Bed to which hall the other electrical
components are connected through a Junction Box. A battery box containing two batteries
(for power backup in an emergency and during the power failures) is provided below the
main frame of the Bed. Night Lamps provided below the main frame of the Bed which works
on mains supply only.
OPERATION
Before putting the Bed Into use for the first time ensure that all the transport securing devices and
packing film are removed.
Clean and disinfect the Bed prior the first time use.
The Bed should be used on a flat floor.
The force required to move the Bed from one place to another with/without the patient, may vary
depending on the flooring conditions.
Check it all the operations are functioning properly.
This Bed should be operated only by an authorized and trained person who has knowledge of its
operation.
Do not stretch/ extend the power supply Cord from Its plug.
Do not load the Bed more than the Safe Working Load as mentioned above.
MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS
When pushing the foot rod downwards, all Castors completely get locked and the Bed does not
move at all.
When pushing the foot rod to its middle position, all the Castors are free and can be moved to any
position.
Care should be taken to avoid fingers and hand getting entrapped between the Ratchet and the top frame.
Since the Back Section is designed for motorized adjustment, manual CPR should be used only in case of
emergency. Continuous manual adjustment may damage the Actuator. As the Backrest can fall quickly, keep
hands clear to avoid trapping.
The Head and Foot Board are located at the head and foot end of the Bed frame.
The Head and Foot Board can be removed or attached in a single step by extending equal force with
both the hands in the bracket by ensuring the proper matching of the brackets with board holder
fitted in the main frame.
The Head and Foot Boards can be removed for ease of access to the patient from head and foot side.
Do not hang any heavy items on the Head and Foot Boards.
• To raise the Railing, pull it to the top position until it gets locked.
• To release / lower the Safety Side Railing, ensure that there are no obstacles in the path of
the railing.
• Lift the lever and push the Safety Side Railing down to its end position.
• Always keep the Safety Side Railing in raised condition when moving the patient
with the Bed. Do not use the Safety Side Railing to lift or move the Bed.
• Safety Side Railings must only be used with a mattress of the correct size and
which is approved for used with the Bed.
• To prevent the patient from falling, ensure that the Safety Side Railings are in raised
• The clinically qualified person responsible should consider the age, size and
condition of the patient before allowing the use of the Safety Side Railings.
• Other manufacturer’s Safety Side Railings are not compatible with these Beds.
• Please take care of fingers and hands while operating the Safety Side Railings.
Although the Safety Side Railings have been designed to reduce the risk of patient injury, the
potential exists for patient entrapment, particularly in agitated or disoriented patients, patients
who have cognitive disability or have uncontrolled body movement as well as patients who lack the
physical strength to extract themselves, if they get entrapped.
Users should carefully evaluate the need for Safety Side Railings and periodically check patients in
accordance with facility protocols for safe positioning.
The Safety Side Railings should always be in raised position when attaining lowest height position
or when attaining Trendelenburg / Reverse Trendelenburg Tilt positions.
If these safety measures are not observed, injuries can be caused to hands, knees, fingers, feet,
legs or other body parts of patient due to unintended and unintentional entrapment. In
children or weak patients who are less than 146 cms tall, non-observance of these guidelines
may even lead to death.
Electrical Adjustments
1. Power ON/OFF Button: Press the power button to put the system ON. With this button the
system is alive. Press again the power button to put the system OFF. Once you OFF the
system, side rail Embedded system will also turn OFF.
2. Feature Lock Button: Press the feature lock button to lock the required clinical positions at
any given time. Once you lock any clinical positions and if you try to change it, LED light placed
at top right of the lock feature button will blink indicating that feature is locked by user. Once
feature is locked, same feature cannot be accessed from embedded system in side rails. Press
again the feature lock button to unlock the feature.
4. CPR: Single continuous press the button will enable the bed to become flat and height of the
bed goes to its lowest for nursing staff to perform emergency activities.
6. Upper Leg Section Buttons: Press button to raise the upper leg section. Press
Button to lower the upper leg section.
7. Auto-Contour Buttons: Press button to raise back section and upper leg section
Simultaneously. Press button to lower back section and upper leg section
8. Bed Height Buttons: Press button to raise the height of bed. Press button to lower the
height of bed.
10. Sequential Chair Buttons: Press button to attain the chair position in sequential mode.
Press button to attain the flat position of bed sequentiat.
2. Press the button to lower back section, upper leg section, bed height, anti-clockwise
lateral tilt and sequential flat bed. First select the clinical position through embedded
panels, then press 2 button.
3. Press to select the back section. Press 1 to raise and 2 to lower the back section.
4. Press to select the upper leg section. Press 1 to raise and 2 to lower the upper leg section.
5. Press to select auto contour position. Press 1 to raise back section and upper leg section
simultaneously. Press 2 to lower the back section and upper leg section simultaneously.
6. Press to select TR/RTR position. Press 1 to lower the leg side (Reverse Trendelenburg).
Press 2 to lower the back section (Trendelenburg).
7. Press to select Bed height function. Press 1 to raise the bed height. Press 2 to lower the
bed height.
8. Press to select sequential chair function. Press 1 to attain a sequential chair position. Press
2 to flatten the bed sequentially.
10. Press to switch ON the under bed light. Press again to switch OFF the under bed light.
11. Press to activate nurse call. For nurse assistance call, the hospital should be equipped with
nurse assistance facility compatible with bed.
12. Single continuous press the button to lower the head section of the bed for emergency
cases.
13. Press the power button to put the system ON. With this button the system
is alive. Press again the power button to put the system OFF. Once you OFF the system
from side rail embedded system, HANDSET will also turn OFF.
14. It is battery level indicator. It shows the battery level remaining in the battery. Green color
indicates that battery is full. Red color indicates that battery is drained.
Battery
The Bed is equipped with battery to allow emergency operation of the electric drive system. This ensures that
all the power requirements can still be supplied in the event of power failure. The battery also has inbuilt fuse
protection for the safety of battery as well as users.
• Green indicator of battery symbol on embedded panels shows that the control
elements arerunning on battery and battery is at full charge condition.
• Orange indicator of battery symbol indicates that control elements are running on
the battery and battery is at medium charge condition.
• Red indicator indicates that the battery is fully discharged and no further function is possible
on battery.
It is necessary to fully charge the battery at least once a month, especially when
the Bed has not been in use for a long time. Otherwise the battery could get
permanently discharged and/or damaged.
Always keep the Bed in charging condition for any emergency use.
Always keep the Bed connected to the main supply to get a fully charged battery.
Operations of the Bed on battery should be only as per its duty cycle (refer
Electrical Specifications given above)
All the functions are in satisfactory working condition before the Bed is allotted to the next patient.
Unplug the mains supply before carrying out any maintenance activity.
Lubrication of all the mechanical joints / pins / moving parts / tightening of the bolts should be carried
out at least once in three months, to avoid unnecessary sound and wear & tear of the Bed.
At regular intervals carry out a visual inspection and check for any mechanical damage (e.g. loose
/missing rivets, Screws, etc.)
If any damage or malfunction is observed, immediately report this matter to the operator.
If the Bed is not in use, it should be stored in a dry and flat indoor environment which is rodent free
with gradient not more than 5 degrees.
If the Bed is not in use for long term, it is necessary to conduct a test to check for functioning and any
electrical or mechanical damage that may have been caused.
Depending on the usage, certain moving parts may require replacement due to wear & tear. We
recommend timely replacement with genuine Midmark spares for safety and trouble free operation.
Lubricating the moving parts and tightening of the bolts should be carried out periodically.
Start by cleaning the upper sections of the Bed & work along all horizontal surfaces. Work
methodically towards the lower sections of the Bed. Take extra care to clean areas that may trap dust
or dirt. All detachable accessories and its component can be cleaned separately.
Do not expose the Bed to excessive moisture as corrosion may cause personal injury or equipment
damage.
Disposal:
Product and its defective parts especially elements made of plastic, steel, rubber and electrical /A electronics
(including battery) material should be disposed off in accordance with the statutory rules and regulations
prevailing for such disposal. The user is advised to contact ‘Midmark India’ for further assistance.
Troubleshooting Guide
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDY
Embedded panels system • Main cables not plugged in • Plug in the main cable
not functioning • No main voltage at main supply/ no • Check in the supply current
current supply • Fix in the embedded panels
• Embedded panels cable not fixed • Rep lace the embedded panels unit
properly to the control unit
• Error in embedded panels unit
Beeping sound from the •. Overload on the bed • Reduce the load on the battery
control unit • Internal or external fuse blown off • Replace the fuse
• Battery run down • Recharge the battery
No functions are • Main cable loosened • Tighten the main cable firmly
operating • Error in control unit • Replace or repair the control unit
No function via embedded • Embedded panels is defective • Replace or repair the embedded
panels panels
Manual emergency • Bowden cables are set with too • Readjust on release lever or adjust
operation not functioning much slack or have become the wire by loosening the wire
unhooked • Replace the Bowden cable
• Breaking in the Bowden cable • Lubricate the Bowden cable by
• Squeaking in Bowden cable oiling
Midmark India Pvt. Ltd. warrants solely to the end-users of this Stanchion Motorized bed that for a
period specified in the warranty certificate, such Stanchion Motorized bed shall perform as per its
intended use. The foregoing warranties shall not apply if the Product has been subjected to:(a)
physical abuse, misuse, abnormal use, or use not consistent with Midmark India Pvt. Ltd.'s published
directions, (b) any modification by anyone other than Midmark India Pvt. Ltd., or third parties
designated by Midmark India Pvt. Ltd., or (c) fraud, tampering, negligence or accidents, depending
upon the nature of the products.
Limitation Of Liability: In no event shall Midmark India Pvt. Ltd., be liable or obligated to the end-user
in any manner for any special, non-compensatory, consequential, indirect, incidental, statutory or
punitive damages of any kind. Including, without limitation. For injury or loss of life, lost profits lost
sales. Lost revenue, loss of any software or data. or loss of use of any hardware, software or data,
regardless of the form of action, whether in contract, tort, negligence, strict product liability, or
otherwise, even if Midmark India Pvt. Ltd., has been informed of or is aware of the possibility of any
such damages in advance. Midmark India Pvt. Ltd.’s total aggregate liability under this agreement
and in relation to anything which Midmark India Pvt. Ltd., has done or not done in connection with
this agreement shall be limited to the price of the products purchased and paid for by the end-user
during the period in which such liability arises. The limitations set forth above shall be deemed to
apply to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law and notwithstanding the failure of the
essential purpose of any limited remedies.
In order to maintain functional safety and right to claim under the warranty only original 'Midmark'
replacements parts may be used for ordering replacement parts, customer service request and
further question, please contact our technical support department.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this user manual is valid. Midmark
India Pvt. Ltd., reserves the right to change the information in this document without prior notice."
MANUFACTURER’S ADDRESS
Corporate Office:
Midmark India Pvt. Ltd.
Art Guild House, ”A” Wing, Unit No.15 & 16, Lower Ground Floor, Phoenix Market City, LBS
Road, Kurla(West), Mumbai, 400070
Toll Free: 1800 22 8020 | Tel: .:+91 22 4915 3000
Registered Office:
Midmark India Pvt. Ltd.
Janak House, Opp. IOC Depot, Shaikh Misry Road, Wadala (E),
Mumbai – 400037, India
Tel: + 91 22 2413 0407