User's Manual

OKIMAT 8 Safety notices
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2. Safety notices
2.1 Proper and intended usage
The OKIMAT 8 drive is meant to be installed in beds.
• It provides motor adjustment capabilities for movable reclining bed parts. It should be used in
conjunction with suitable fittings and mechanics:
CAUTION
Risk of accident
This drive should only be used for the applications described above. Any other use is forbidden.
Improper usage can lead to accidents or destruction of the unit. Such non-approved applications
will lead immediately to the expiration of all guarantee and warranty claims on the part of the
end-product manufacturer against the manufacturer.
Improper usage
Be sure to follow the notices below concerning improper usage. You should include them in your
product manual in order to inform the users of your end product.
The OKIMAT 8 drive should not be used:
• in any environment where combustible or explosive gases or vapours (e.g., anaesthesiology)
may be present,
• in a moist environment,
• outdoors,
• in any application that will be cleaned with an automated washing system,
• for raising and lowering loads in industrial or technical applications.
• with forces which exceed those specified on the ratings plate.
The OKIMAT 8 drive can be used by children of 8 years and older, persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or persons with lack of experience or knowledge when they are su-
pervised or instructed concerning the safe use of the device and when they understand the result-
ing risks. Do not allow children to play with this device. The cleaning and user maintenance must
not be carried out by children without supervision.
 You should only use spare parts which have been manufactured or approved by DewertOkin.
Only these parts will guarantee a sufficient level of safety.