long term care and low beds
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1. USER MANUAL FOR long term care and low beds 4 MEDICAL DESIGN amp MANUFACTURING www drivemedical com inspection maintenance plan PACKAGING HANDLING INSPECTION INSPECTION OF ALL COMPONENTS Inspect Receipt of shipment 1 Check bed components for obvious damage 2 Inspect power supply cord for cuts and or damage 3 Check that the actuator cords are connected properly into the control box ASSEMBLY INSPECTION MECHANICAL SLEEPING SURFACE FRAME AND BASE ASSEMBLIES Inspect 1 Year 1 Inspect welds on the sleeping surface frame and base assemblies for stress fractures 2 Inspect all fasteners for wear and looseness HEAD FOOT AND HI LO ACTUATOR PULL TUBES Inspect 1 Year 1 Inspect head foot and hi lo torque tube components for excessive wear 2 Inspect head foot and hi lo torque tubes for bends wear or stress damage Clevis pins on head hi lo pull tubes should not be bent 2 Tighten all actuator mounting hardware CASTERS Inspect 1 Year 1 Check locks on both locking casters to ensure they are operational 2 Check casters to ensure they roll properly assembly inspection ELECTRICAL CONTROL BOX Inspect 6 months 1 Check power cord for chafing cuts or wear 2 Make sure all attaching hardware is securely tightened 3 Check electrical connections for wear or fractures PENDANT Inspect 6 months 1 Check pendant cord for chafing cuts or wear 2 Check all2. pendant functions Head raises and lowers properly e Foot raises and lowers properly e Bed raises and lowers properly full electric only NOTE Follow electrical troubleshooting guide if failures are experienced 2 Check to make sure each button and associated function correspond ACTUATORS Inspect 6 months 1 Check actuator cords for chafing cuts or wear 2 Check range of movement on all motors to ensure they do not bind in the FULL UP or FULL DOWN position NOTE Should binding occur adjust the pull tube of the actuator by turning it clockwise or counter clockwise in or out just enough to allow the motor to shut off automatically Failure to do so will damage the head foot hi lo function and the internal gears of the actuator 3 Lubricate acme screws as needed with petroleum jelly WARNING CAUTION Labels applied to the bed apply to hazards or unsafe practices that could result in personal injury and or property damage NOTICE The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice Check all parts for shipping damage and test before using In case of damage DO NOT USE WARNING OPERATING INFORMATION When using nasal or masked type administering equipment oxygen or air tubing MUST be routed and secured properly to ensure that tubing does NOT become entangled and eventually severed during normal operation of Manual Electric bed Keep all moving parts free of obstructio
3. two wood panels 8 Rest footboard on foot section of bed 9 Align the holes in the mounting bracket with the holes in the foot spring section and attach using four bolts 10 If manual bed crank bed up several inches If electric use Hilo button to raise bed several inches T Attach the four resting legs G on the four plates on both sides of bed 12 If side rails are present mount the cross bar in the desired position using the holes on the bed spring frame make sure you have proper clearance from side to side as rails moves in a side ways motion 13 Slide side rail over the cross bar and tighten nut assembly instructions for low beq 1 Lay bed down on all four casters 2 Place the long mounting bracket C on the head board D the larger of the two wood panels 3 Place head board D into the slots on the head section of the bed spring Place long bolts and tighten to secure 4 Assemble the foot board by attaching the two angled mounting brackets E to the foot board F the smaller of the two wood panels 5 Rest footboard on foot section of bed 6 Align the holes in the mounting bracket with the holes in the foot spring section and attach using four bolts 7 If manual bed crank bed up several inches If electric use Hilo button to raise bed several inches OK Lf es Sa CROKE F SSS BSS os S gt Oy ime
4. ent that both the up and down functions are activated simultaneously HEAD UP HEAD DOWN BED UP BED DOWN FOOT UP FOOT DOWN electrical specifications 115 VOLT HIGH LOW MOTOR 115 VOLT HEAD FOOT MOTOR 4 0 Amps maximum 4 0 Amps maximum 115 Volts AC 60 cycles 115 Volts AC 60 cycles Automatic thermal protection Automatic thermal protection 1 10 H P gt 1 10 H P Gear Ratio 19 1 Gear Ratio 19 1 Permanently lubricated internally Permanently lubricated internally Instant reversing e Instant reversing PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS All circuit boards are tested by the board manufacturer and by B A M P assembly department prior to shipping ELECTRICAL CORD AND PLUG Hospital grade U L C S A listed The cord extends 92 from the end of the bed assembly instructions for long term care beds MANUAL amp ELECTRIC LTC BEDS 1 Open carton and check to make sure all parts are there and not damaged 2 Lay bed spring A on one of its sides 3 Place casters B in all four legs Tilt frame slightly to put the casters on when working on the floor side 4 Lay bed down on all four casters 5 Place the long mounting bracket C on the head board D the larger of the two wood panels 6 Place head board D into the slots on the head section of the bed spring Place long bolts and tighten to secure 7 Assemble the foot board by attaching the two angled mounting brackets E to the foot board F the smaller of the
5. enting the patient from rolling climbing out of a bed should be initiated Additional safety measures should be considered for patients identified as high risk for entrapment Such patients include those with pre existing conditions such as confusion restlessness lack of muscle control altered mental status organic or medication related or a combination of these factors Increased risk also occurs when the patient s size and or weight are inappropriate for the bed s dimensions DO NOT use the side rails as push handles for moving the bed long term care beq SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS 80 LTC 80 LTC 80 MANUAL ELECTRIC LOW BED Overall Length Includes 1 2 rubber bumper 85 75 l 85 75 85 5 Overall Width With rails 40 40 40 Overall Width With boards 36 5 36 5 35 Overall Width Without boards 34 5 34 5 34 5 Length of Mattress Surface l 79 5 l 79 5 79 5 Mattress Platform Height Low Position l 15 15 8 Mattress Platform Height High Position 26 26 17 5 Maximum Knee Elevation l 45 45 45 Maximum Head Elevation l 80 l 80 80 patient controls Full electric beds are equipped with a pendant type hand control as standard equipment Each control function head knee and bed has two clearly identifiable switches for up and down travel The controls are designed to prevent damage to the motor in the ev
6. he bed RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE Most electronic equipment is influenced by Radio Frequency Interference RFI Caution should be exercised with regard to the use of portable communications equipment in the area around such equipment If FFI causes erratic behavior shut the bed OFF immediately Leave OFF while transmission is in progress WEIGHT LIMITATION The weight limitation for Manual Electric bed taking into consideration patient size proper positioning realignment transfer and overall care is 450 pounds PACKAGING HANDLING INSPECTION INSPECTION OF ALL COMPONENTS Inspect Receipt of shipment 1 Check side rail components for obvious damage 2 Check hardware package assuring all hardware is available for proper assembly ASSEMBLY INSPECTION MECHANICAL SIDE RAIL ASSEMBLY Inspect 3 months 1 Inspect side rails welds for stress fractures 2 Inspect all fasteners for wear and looseness replace and tighten as needed 3 Bent side rails should be replaced immediately 4 Lubricate all pivot points as needed SAFETY SUMMARY Side rails when used with a Manual Electric bed DO NOT fall within any weight limitations Side rails can be deformed or broken if excessive side pressure is exerted on the side rails These side rails are for the purpose of preventing an individual form inadvertently rolling climbing out of a bed If an individual is capable of injuring himself herself an alternative means of prev
7. ns i e blankets sheets heating blankets pads tubing wiring etc and other types of products DO NOT use the side rails as push handles for moving the bed Trapeze units must be used ONLY in ASSISTING the patient in repositioning or transferring in or out of bed NEVER allow patients to use a trapeze unit as a total individual weight support NEVER permit more than one 1 person on in the bed at any time Body weight should be evenly distributed over the sleeping surface of the bed DO NOT lay sit or lean in such a way that your entire body weight is placed only on RAISED head or foot sections of the bed This includes when assisting in repositioning or transferring in or out of bed safety summary continued ELECTRICAL The bed is equipped with a three pong grounding plug for protection against possible shock hazard DO NOT under any circumstances cut or remove the round grounding prong from any plug used on the bed DO NOT remove caution warning labels applied to bed NEVER operate the bed if a cord or plug is damaged or if it is not working properly contact Qualified Service Personnel for examination and repair REPAIR OR SERVICE INFORMATION Do NOT open assemblies such as the actuators hand control and control box If uncertified individuals perform work on these products the warranty is voided DO NOT use unauthorized parts accessories or adapters Unplug the power cord when performing and maintenance on t
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