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  • BS 2838-2:1991

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    Examination and general treatment couches Specification for variable height couches

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  30-04-1991

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    Foreword
    Specification
    1 Scope
    2 Definitions
    3 Design
    4 Performance and safety
    5 Test report
    6 Marking
    Appendices
    A Recommendations for the information to be provided by
       a purchaser
    B Static load test
    C Impact energy test
    D Cyclic loading test
    E Static load test for the head section
    F Durability test for the head section
    G Durability test for the frame
    H Determination of the reliability of tilt-adjustment
       mechanism
    J Determination of structural strength and performance
       of height-adjustment mechanism
    K Determination of reliability of height-adjustment
       mechanism
    L Static load test for adjustable body section
    M Durability test for adjustable body section
    Tables
    1 Test methods and requirements for the durability of
       the finish on wood
    2 Test methods and requirements for the durability of
       the coatings
    Figures
    1 Locations for load tests
    2 Views of carrier
    3 Positioning of carrier on head section

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    Materials, design and performance of couches constructed of metal and wood.

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    This Part of BS2838 specifies requirements for materials and for the basic design and performance of examination and general treatment couches of variable height and of metal and/or wood construction. It is applicable to couches fitted with an adjustable head section that are suitable for use in hospitals, clinics, consulting rooms, sick bays and for massage and similar physiotherapy treatment.

    This Part of BS2838 is not applicable to couches for use with short-wave diathermy and high-frequency electrical equipment.

    This Part of BS2838 is not applicable to electrically operated examination and treatment couches. It is also not applicable to couches for use in conditions of high humidity and high temperature such as Turkish baths and swimming pools.

    Recommendations for information to be provided by the purchaser to the manufacturer or supplier are given in Appendix A. Relevant methods of test are given in Appendix B to Appendix M.

    NOTE The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on page 14.

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    Committee CH/100
    Development Note Supersedes 89/50659 DC (06/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, October 2012. (09/2012)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current

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