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1. BRK oe at F k H yi i x Wier h Pe J Ba a To avoid injury read user s manual before using Pt ae Se FS _ mm A a j iN leading bed evolution Joerns Bed Frames 39 and 42 CareWide Extension Important Precautions Warning Possible Injury Or Death Joerns CareWide Extension Kit is designed specifically for the Joerns EasyCare and Care 100 model beds Use of this product on any bed for which it was not designed could result in an unproven or unsafe configuration potentially resulting in serious injury or death For questions regarding compatibility contact your Joerns representative Warning Possible Injury Or Death Use a properly sized mattress in order to minimize the gap between the side of the mattress and the assist device rail This gap must be small enough to prevent a resident from getting his her head or neck caught in this location Make sure that raising or lowering the bed or contouring the mattress support platform does not create hazardous gaps Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death Warning Possible Injury Or Death Bed safe working load is 500 pounds This is total weight counting resident patient mattress bedding accessories and any other equipment or persons likely to be on bed Do not exceed 500 pound safe working load Exceeding the safe working load could result in property damage injury or death Warning Possible Shock Hazar2. 4 Locate the detent pins Each extension requires two detent pins Insert pins through the slot in the bracket and then through the hole Figure 2 A Warning Ensure that each pin is properly seated Figure 3 Figure 2 Figure 3 Joerns Bed Frames 39 and 42 CareWide Extension 5 Once the extensions are fully assembled you will need to install the mattress stops provided with the extension kit Note If this is an extension replacement service kit no mattress stops were provided Use the existing mattress stops that were included in the original kit 6 Install the mattress stops on the Head and Foot ends of the mattress support platform Aligning the stop as shown in Figure 4 will ensure that the mattress stop will engage the inside of the mattress support platform as shown 7 You will then need to press the sides of the mattress stop inward to allow clearance past the sides of the mattress support platform Figure 5 8 Lower the stop Once the mattress stop has come to rest on the top of the mattress support platform Figure 6 allow the stop to take its place around the tubes of the mattress support platform as shown in Figures 6a and 6b 9 Replace standard width panels with wide panels Warning Use properly sized head foot panels when used with assist devices to prevent entrapment issues Note Figures 4 5 and 6 depict the mattress stop for the 39 extensions Location for the mattress stop is
3. the same for the 42 extensions Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Joerns Bed Frames 39 and 42 CareWide Extension CareWide Kit Includes 39 Service Kits KIT EXTENSIONS 39 80 LH KIT EXTENSIONS 39 80 RH KIT EXTENSIONS 39 76 LH KIT EXTENSIONS 39 76 RH For permanent attachment of extensions 42 Service Kits Part Number KIT EXTENSIONS 42 80 LH KIT EXTENSIONS 42 80 RH KIT EXTENSIONS 42 76 LH KIT EXTENSIONS 42 76 RH For permanent attachment of extensions Specifications Pp Standard 39 Ext 42 Ext Width of mattress support platform 39 25 Weight of Extensions 23 Ibs 25 Ibs Maintenance Maintenance Inspection Information Visually inspect the CareWide Extensions for loose or missing hardware on a monthly basis Worn or broken parts need to be replaced immediately i e replace detent pin if ring and or spring loaded ball are missing or damaged Joerns Bed Frames 39 and 42 CareWide Extension Joerns Healthcare Warranty Program for Joerns CareWide Extensions Joerns CareWide Extensions are guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the date of delivery against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service Steel structural components and welds are covered under warranty for a period of five years from the date of delivery This warranty does not apply to damage or defects caused by misuse incorrect handling or inst
4. to its lowest positions This CareWide Extension Kit is only one part of your healthcare bed system Proper combinations of bed mattress head foot panels and assist devices are needed to minimize the risk of entrapment For more information contact your Joerns Healthcare representative Bed System Entrapment Information In April 1999 the U S Food and Drug Administration FDA in partnership with representatives from the hospital and post acute bed industry including Joerns Healthcare national healthcare organizations resident advocacy groups and other federal agencies formed the Hospital Bed Safety Workgroup HBSW The workgroup s goal is to improve the safety of bed frames for residents and patients in all health care settings who are most vulnerable to the risk of entrapment The efforts of the FDA and the HBSW culminated in the FDA s release of recommended guidelines intended to reduce the risk of entrapment including dimensional limits for critical gaps and spaces between bed system components and clinical guidance for assessment and implementation of bed side rails in various health care settings Joerns Bed Frames 39 and 42 CareWide Extension Entrapment zones involve the relationship of bed components often directly assembled by the healthcare facility rather than the manufacturer Therefore compliance is the responsibility of the facility As the leading manufacturer of long term care beds and a frontrun
5. ached to the Important Precautions ccccccececccccececccececcesuecneaues 2 top of each extension The labels identify the Entrapment Information cccccccseeceeeseeeeaeeeaees 3 attachment location for each extension Figure 1 Installation INStrUCTIONS cc ccccccccceescecessceceeseeeeseees 4 Note Figure 1 depicts 39 extensions Labels are Service AIS vsdcicccubcn carnwntannusnuneetwaladewsiowandancummauintnavaectedss 7 the same as used for the 42 extensions oo 3 Place the extensions on the mattress support SDE CINICALONS cis nesses siecsnpndonsikinadaddusanmenslenaecesasdnanskncaeianees 7 platform by aligning the U shaped brackets over Maintenance c ccecececececececececeaceeeeacuseeeeecueeaeaeees T the mattress support platform sides ensuring that Warranty oe eeeceseeseescesseecceceessereceesaeeeseeesvarenteseeenrerens 8 the brackets are aligned with the wire grid sections as illustrated in Figures 1a 1b and 1c Note Figures 1a 1b and 1c depict 39 Installation Instructions extensions Locations on the bed frame are the same as for the 42 extensions Note The CareWide Extension Kit is designed Caution Failure to properly align as indicated in specifically for the EasyCare and Care 100 model Figures 1a 1b and 1c can result in injury or damage beds 39 and 42 width available for both 76 and 80 length beds Joerns Bed Frames 39 and 42 CareWide Extension
6. allation by a non authorized installer Damage caused by use in unsuitable environmental conditions or failure to maintain the product in accordance with user and service instructions is not covered Any alteration modification or repair unless performed or authorized in writing by Joerns Healthcare will void this warranty Use of the CareWide Extension Kit on any Joerns bed model other than Joerns EasyCare or Care 100 will also result in voiding of Bed Frame and CareWide Extension Kit warranties respectively The product contains various parts that wear from normal use These parts such as detent pins are not covered under the 12 month warranty but are covered for 90 days after purchase of product Joerns Healthcare s obligation under this warranty is limited to supplying replacement parts servicing or replacing at its option any product which is found by Joerns Healthcare to be defective Warranty replacement parts are covered by the terms of this warranty until the product s original warranty period expires When requested by Joerns Healthcare parts must be returned for inspection at the customer s expense Credit will be issued only after inspection Service Most service requests can be handled by the facility Maintenance Department with assistance from the Joerns Healthcare product Service Department Most parts requested can be shipped UPS next day air at the customer s expense Should a technician be required
7. at our discretion one will be provided by Joerns Healthcare Only the Joerns Healthcare Product Service Department can dispatch authorized technicians Post Acute Acute HomeCare 5001 Joerns Drive Stevens Point WI 54481 P 800 826 0270 F 800 457 8827 SE ia G F g i x K a i www joerns com email info joerns com VA Government 19748 Dearborn Street Chatsworth CA 91311 P 800 966 6662 F 800 232 9796 Canadian Office 1000 Clarke Road Suite 6 London ON Canada N5V 3A9 P 866 546 1151 F 519 451 8662 2011 Joerns Healthcare 6110093 RevC 11 0024
8. ce including the Clinical Guidance for the Assessment and Implementation of Side Rails published by the Hospital Bed Safety Workgroup of the U S Food and Drug Administration Further information can be obtained at the following web address http www fda gov MedicalDevices ProductsandMedicalProcedures GeneralHospitalDevicesandSupplies HospitalBeds default htm Warning Possible Injury or Death Use properly sized head foot panels with the CareWide Extension Kit Gap between head foot panel and assist device mounted to the extension accessories must be small enough or large enough to prevent resident patient from getting his her head or neck caught in this location see specific assist device installation instructions for more information For questions regarding compatibility contact your Joerns Healthcare Representative Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death A Warning Possible Injury Or Death If using accessories not manufactured marketed or provided by Joerns Healthcare for Joerns beds consult with the manufacturer for compatibility and limitations prior to use Failure to do so may result in injury or death A Caution Use of this bed results in a wider bed surface Ensure the bed surface is free of obstacles before contouring or raising lowering the bed Caution Possible Injury Possible pinch points may exist between the extension bracket and the UltraLock when the bed is adjusted
9. d Unplug power cord from wall outlet before performing any maintenance cleaning or service to the bed Failure to do so could result in injury or death Note In case of unexpected movement unplug bed from any outlet Warning Possible Injury Or Death Use a mattress that is properly sized to fit mattress support platform which will remain centered on mattress support platform relative to State and Federal guidelines Joerns Healthcare recommends the use of a mattress with minimum dimensions of 39 for 39 extensions and 42 for 42 extensions Length should match mattress support platform Use of an improperly fitted mattress could result in injury or death A Warning Possible Injury or Death Possible pinch points may exist throughout the contouring of the mattress support platform if assembly instructions are not followed Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death Warning Possible Injury Or Death Use a properly sized mattress in order to minimize the gap between the side of mattress and assist device This gap must be small enough to prevent resident patient from getting his her head or neck caught in this location Make sure that raising or lowering bed or contouring the mattress support platform does not create any hazardous gaps Excessive gaps may result in injury or death Warning Possible Injury Or Death Locate mounting brackets for assist devices strictly according to instructions Gap be
10. ner in addressing this critical issue Joerns Healthcare can offer you the expertise assistance and products to bring your facility into compliance Joerns Compliance Solutions Matching the right bed components in order to meet regulatory guidelines can be complex That is why Joerns offers a wide array of compliance options We assist customers in selecting compliant accessories recommended for their specific bed model Creating a Safer Care Environment While the guidelines apply to all healthcare settings hospitals nursing homes and at home long term care facilities have particular exposure since serious entrapment events typically involve frail elderly or dementia patients For More Information To learn more about compliance options with Joerns products visit our website at www joerns com or contact our Customer Care representatives at 800 826 0270 and ask for free informational publications To learn more about entrapment zones assessment methods and guidelines concerning entrapment contact Joerns Healthcare 800 826 0270 or consult the FDA website http www fda gov MedicalDevices ProductsandMedicalProcedures GeneralHospitalDevicesandSupplies HospitalBeds default htm Label Symbol Definition A Attention Consult accompanying documents Joerns Bed Frames 39 and 42 CareWide Extension Table of Contents 1 Remove existing head and foot end mattress stops 2 Reference the location labels att
11. tween head foot panel and assist device must be small enough or large enough to prevent resident patient from getting his her head or neck caught in this location see specific Assist Device Installation Instructions for more information If multiple assist devices are used position each so that gap between them is large enough for trunk and hips to pass through easily Make sure raising or lowering bed or contouring mattress support platform does not create any hazardous gaps Failure to do so could result in injury or death Important Note Powered air mattress surfaces may pose a risk of entrapment Prior to use ensure the therapeutic benefits outweigh the risk of entrapment A Warning Possible Injury or Death Ensure proper seating of the detent pins used to mount the extensions to the mattress support platform Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death Warning Possible Injury Or Death Do not use any replacement parts not manufactured marketed or provided by Joerns Healthcare on any Joerns bed Use of unapproved replacement parts may result in injury or death A Warning An optimal bed system assessment should be conducted on each resident by a qualified clinician or medical provider to ensure maximum safety of the resident The assessment should be conducted within the context of and in compliance with the state and federal guidelines related to the use of restraints and bed system entrapment guidan
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