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DIN EN 1970:2005-10

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ADJUSTABLE BEDS FOR DISABLED PERSONS - REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

01-12-2010

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2005

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General safety requirements
      4.1 Safe working load
      4.2 Maximum mass of knock-down parts
5 Specific safety requirements and related test methods
      5.1 General test conditions
             5.1.1 Preliminary preparation
             5.1.2 Test equipment
             5.1.3 Uncertainty of measurements and
                      conformance with specifications
             5.1.4 Sequence of testing
             5.1.5 Visual inspection
      5.2 Test environment and apparatus
             5.2.1 Ambient conditions
             5.2.2 Floor surface
             5.2.3 Test mattress
             5.2.4 Loading pad
             5.2.5 Impactor
             5.2.6 Cones for determining distances
                      between elements
             5.2.7 Test bed board
      5.3 Stability
             5.3.1 Requirements for stability
             5.3.2 Test methods for stability
      5.4 Strength and durability
             5.4.1 Requirements for downwards static load
                      onto beds/detachable bed boards/bed
                      lifts
             5.4.2 Test methods for downwards static load
                      onto beds/detachable bed boards/bed
                      lifts
             5.4.3 Requirements for the durability of
                      beds/detachable bed boards/bed lifts
             5.4.4 Test methods for the durability of
                      beds/detachable bed boards/bed lifts
             5.4.5 Requirements for vertical impact onto
                      beds/detachable bed boards/bed lifts
             5.4.6 Test methods for vertical impact onto
                      beds/detachable bed boards/bed lifts
             5.4.7 Requirements for the deflection of the
                      bed side
             5.4.8 Test methods for the deflection of the
                      bed side
             5.4.9 Requirements for the height adjustment
                      mechanisms
             5.4.10 Test methods for the height adjustment
                      mechanisms
             5.4.11 Requirements for the strength and
                      rigidity of side rails and grad handles
             5.4.12 Test methods for the strength and
                      rigidity of side rails and grad handles
             5.4.13 Requirements for the lifting pole
             5.4.14 Test methods for the lifting pole
             5.4.15 Requirements for fixation of the bed
                      lift to the bed
             5.4.16 Test method for fixation of the bed
                      lift to the bed
      5.5 Linear and angular dimensions
             5.5.1 Height of bed
             5 5.2 Height of seat section
             5.5.3 Under bed clearance
             5.5.4 Angles of mattress support platform
             5.5.5 Dimensions of side rails and grab
                      handles
             5.5.6 Test methods for determining the
                      distance between any elements of the
                      side rail/grab handle and between any
                      elements of the side rail/grab handle
                      and their supporting structure
             5.5.7 Distances to the handle of the lifting
                      pole
             5.5.8 Dimensions of the control unit
             5.5.9 Dimensions of handles and pedals
      5.6 Operating forces
      5.7 Operating speed and time
      5.8 Additional requirements regarding stand up beds
             5.8.1 Stand-up beds intended for transfer
                      from the bed in up-right position
             5.8.2 Test methods for straps for stand-up
                      beds
             5.8.3 Test methods for the stability of stand
                      up beds
      5.9 Immobilization
      5.10 Test method for immobilization
      5.11 Electrotechnical requirements
      5.12 EMC requirements
             5.12.1 Emission
             5.12.2 Immunity
      5.13 Noise
6 Instructions for use
7 Marking
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
                       addressing essential requirements or
                       other provisions of EU Directives

This standard is included in DIN Handbook 66 and 199. Provides essential requirements and related test methods for non-electrically and electrically operated adjustable beds, including detachable bed boards, bed lifts, side rails, grab handles and lifting poles intended to be used by disabled persons to alleviate or compensate for a disability or handicap.

DocumentType
Standard
Pages
42
PublisherName
German Institute for Standardisation (Deutsches Institut für Normung)
Status
Superseded
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