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1. Maintenance Inspection Information Visually inspect the assist handle and mounting bracket and check for loose hardware on a monthly basis Tighten loose hardware as stated in the installation instructions Warning In the event worn or broken part s are identified remove the device from service until repairs are made or Figure 1 Ns Nylon insert face down eS SER GA TTT TT het an Ill maces I PT TT ET TT Ssh A L t ff aorpeg EEL TTT aa See Tt ft Ly SSCI ft il Ee WJI love J Lt ee I Lt Tt ft ee ici EET BEER BABS pcre OE Go z WENE SS D ee Figure 2 Joerns Assist Handle Two Position FO26 FO26 Assist Handle Operation Instructions 1 Insert the assist handle into the mounting bracket as shown in Figure 4 The assist handle must be perpendicular to the sleep surface Note Insert the bushing completely into the mounting bracket until the flange is resting upon the bracket Failure to ensure proper installation may lead to damage to the bushing a reduced product life and or poor function of the assembly 2 After the assist handle is inserted it can be rotated 90 degrees towards the head or foot section of the bed 3 Lock the assist handle by engaging the latch pin into the latch Item 6 as shown in Figure 5 4 Verify that the2. 2010 Joerns Healthcare 6110023 RevF 10 1175
3. assist handle is locked prior to leaving any resident unattended 5 To remove the assist handle orient the assist handle perpendicular to the sleep surface as shown in Figure 6 Pull straight up on the assist handle to remove Warning In the event worn or broken part s are identified remove the device from service until repairs are made Figure 7 Kit Latch Pin Includes all parts shown Joerns Assist Handle Two Position Model FO26 Joerns Healthcare Warranty Program for all Joerns Assist Devices and Side Rails Joerns assist devices and side rails 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 ten years from the date of delivery This warranty does not apply to damage or defects caused by misuse incorrect handling or installation 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 by or authorized in writing by Joerns Healthcare will void this warranty The product contains various parts that wear from normal use These parts such as plastic bushings are not covered under the 12 month warranty but are covered for 90 days after purchas
4. the gap between them is large enough for the trunk and hips to easily pass through Make sure that raising or lowering the bed or articulating the sleep surface does not create hazardous gaps Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death Warning Risk Of Serious Injury Or Death Do not use this assist device if any openings within the assist device body will allow a resident to get his or her head or neck lodged within these openings Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death Warning Risk Of Serious Injury Or Death Do not use this assist device until you have verified that it is locked in place Injury to resident or caregiver may result if this procedure is not followed AWarning 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 guidance 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 ntm Warning In the ev
5. Joerns Healthcare User Service Manual Joerns Assist Handle Two Position Model FO26 To avoid injury read user s manual before using leading bed evolution Joerns Assist Handle Two Position Model FO26 Important Precautions Warning Risk Of Serious Injury Or Death This product is intended for use with the Joerns U770 U790 U795 and UCXT beds Use of this product on any bed it was not designed for could result in an unproven or unsafe configuration potentially resulting in serious injury or death For questions regarding compatibility contact your Joerns Healthcare Representative Warning Risk Of Serious Injury Or Death Use a properly sized mattress in order to minimize the gap between the side of the mattress and the assist device 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 articulating the sleep surface does not create hazardous gaps Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death Warning Risk Of Serious Injury Or Death Properly locate the mounting brackets for the assist device The gap between the head foot panel and the assist device must be large enough to prevent a resident from getting his ner head or neck caught in this location see the installation instructions for more information If multiple assist devices are needed position them such that
6. e 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 at our discretion one will be provided by Joerns Healthcare Only the Joerns Healthcare Product Service Department can dispatch authorized technicians For prompt warranty inspection and service contact your local authorized representative or Joerns Healthcare Customer Service at 800 826 0270 Post Acute Acute HomeCare 5001 Joerns Drive Stevens Point WI 54481 P 800 826 0270 F 800 457 8827 Joerns Healthcare 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
7. ent worn or broken part s are identified remove the device from service until repairs are made Note The assist device is intended for use as an aid in entering or exiting the bed sleep area as well as a stable handhold during self positioning within the bed sleep area This assist device 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 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 Entrapment zones involve the relationship of bed components often directly assembled by the
8. 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 frontrunner in addressing this critical issue Joerns Healthcare can offer you the expertise assistance and products to bring your facility into compliance Table of Contents Important Precautions ccccceceseeceeeeeeeeeeeeeees Entrapment Information cccccecceseeceeeeeeeeeeeees Assist Handle Installation Instructions 0 Assist Handle Operation Instructions MAG seach acer once goeteciee eon eee ced etic AA Joerns Assist Handle Two Position FO26 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 reps 800 826 0270 and ask for free informational publication
9. s 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 ntm Joerns Assist Handle Two Position Model FO26 FO26 Assist Handle 1 Determine where you want the assist handle to be mounted Figure 2 Installation Instructions 2 Orient the mounting channel Item 2 with the bed as shown in Figure 3 on page 5 Suggested Tools 1 2 Socket Wrench 3 8 Torque 3 When mounting to an 80 head section line up Wrench 9 16 Socket holes A amp E and holes B amp G For a 76 head section line up holes A amp E and holes B amp F Parts List The mounting bracket is attached to the foot em Qty section on either 76 or 80 beds using holes Assist Handle PN 31008850 a C amp H and holes amp D Figure 2 Please note the same mounting bracket is used in all mounting Mounting Channel PN 31008848 ceal ised Gove 5 16 18 Bolt PN 12523751 2 4 Insert nuts into nut retainers Figure 1 Lock Nuts 5 16 18 Hex PN 12673107 5 Insert 9 16 bolts Item 3 through holes of e 4110132 7 mounting channel and holes on sleep surface Nut Retainers PN 11013270 2 Figure 3 on page 5 and fasten securely with 5 16 Service Parts nuts in retainers Item 4 6 Latch PN 11012007 Latch Pin Kit PN 39000820
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