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1. 1 Joerns Healthcare User Service Manual Joernse Assist Device and Side Rails Vari Care models To avoid injury read user s manual before using E leading bed evolution Joernse Assist Devices and Side Rails Vari Care models Important Precautions A Warning Risk of Serious Injury or Death These products are intended for use with Joernse bed models B530 B330 B784 B694 B684 B684DC B624 B675 B40 B40E B41 and B41E Use of these products on any bed they were 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 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 Vari Care assist device or side 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 articulating the sleep surface does not create hazardous gaps Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death AWarning Risk of Serious Injury or Death Properly locate the mounting brackets The gap between the head foot board and the Vari Care assist device or side rail must be small enough to prevent a resident from getting his her head or neck caught in this location see the installation in2. mount assembly Item 1 to bed frame using carriage bolt 3 8 x 3 4 and hex nut 3 8 16 nylock Items 2 and 3 as shown Tighten securely Install side rail not shown into side rail mount and install rail retaining clips Note Side rails are made for both left and right sides of the bed as viewed from the foot of the bed The latch on both sides must face the foot end of the bed PAINING LI K Joernse Assist Devices and Side Rails Vari Care models N820 Assist Device Mount Kit Models F14AC and F14SC 3 For Joerns Bed Models B40 B40E B41 B41E N l a AG Item Description Ve E E 2 Rail Mount PN 31007937 e se P EEA 2 5 16 18 Lock Nuts PN 12523155 bar AAA L lt rarere lene 2 Clamp Plate PN 11009326 ee LTT L ee 2 5 16 18 Carriage Bolts PN 12673105 KT a 5 ENE 4 Retaining Clip PN 24005271 Suggested Tools 9 16 socket wrench Figure 3 Installation Instructions 1 Position mounting brackets item 1 onto deck Mount tubes will mate with themselves when second mounting bracket is positioned on other side of bed Note Position the edge of the mounting bracket item 1 approx 10 from the outside edge of the sleep surface tube as shown in the figure below 2 Insert carriage bolt item 4 through bracket put clamp plate item 3 over bolt and tighten with lock nut item 2 za 3 Install assists into mounts on back or foot section of bed
3. with latch towards center of bed Insert retaining clips item 5 onto pivot shafts 4 The head board needs to OT EA be mounted 3 4 from the wiles eg e pa oe outside plane of the sleep ie gg surface when the bed is in R the raised position amp 5 Test operation lt a L LOCEN Figure 4 www joerns com info joerns com Joernse Assist Devices and Side Rails Vari Care models N821 3 4 And Full Length Side Rail Mount Kit Models F1580C F1576C FO580C FO576C F16C FO6C For Joerns Bed Models B40 B40E B41 B41E Item Description I E 2 Small Mounting Brackets PN 24005543 P AO AAE 1 Large Right Hand Mounting Bracket PN 31007930 Sere 1 Large Left Hand Mounting Bracket PN 31007929 ee 4 Bushings PN 11009312 E A E 2 3 8 Clevis Pin PN 12793108 Dei 2 Hair Clip Pins PN 12751211 Installation Instructions Full side rails and 3 4 side rails are shipped with special mounting brackets made for any model FreeStyle bed Side rails and mounting brackets are made for right and left sides as viewed from the foot end of the bed The brackets attach to the bed using two sockets built into each side of the bed 1 Elevate the bed to high position Insert the large bracket using the colored dots for alignment into the socket near the head of the bed Figure 5 3 Insert small bracket into the socket near the foot end of the bed by aligning the flat surfaces of the bushing w
4. fe working load within normal use conditions of the appropriate bed to which they are mounted When assessing the risk for entrapment you need to consider your bed mattress head foot boards assist devices and other accessories as a system It is also extremely important to review the resident s physical and mental condition and initiate an appropriate individual care plan to address entrapment risk All Joerns bed systems are evaluated for compliance to the FDA CDRH Hospital Bed System Dimensional and Assessment Guidance to Reduce Entrapment Joerns Side Rails Assist Devices should be assembled installed utilized and maintained in the manner described in their accompanying Joerns User Service Manual The instructions for use of these devices also list the bed type or model with which they may be used This product is only one part of your healthcare bed system Proper combinations of mattress head foot boards and assist devices are needed to minimize the risk of entrapment For more information call Customer Care 800 826 0270 Save These Instructions Thank you and congratulations for choosing Joerns Vari Care assist devices and side rails Joerns Assist Devices are developed with safety comfort and convenience of both residents patients and Caregivers in mind Advanced ergonomic design will provide years of reliable service in your facility Joernse Assist Devices and Side Rails Table of Contents Importa
5. for 80 beds eee 19 50 s O e y S 11 25 4 41 LARGEST GAP IN RAIL BODY p Sd 2 al F1580C APPROX RIGHT SIDE SHOWN WHEN MOUNTED TO THE BED 4 30 TO TOP LATCH MUST ALWAYS FACE THE OF SLEEP DECK FOOT END OF THE BED THERE IS A RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE RAIL wvwvw joerns com info joerns com Joerns Assist Devices and Side Rails Vari Care models Matching Assist Device Options to your Beds F14SC WHEN MOUNTED TO THE BED THE LATCH MUST ALWAYS FACE THE CENTER OF THE BED 4 44 LARGEST GAP IN BODY i APPROX 2 50 TO TOP OF SLEEP DECK 21 38 F14AC 4 00 LARGEST GAP Y IN BODY 9 00 WHEN MOUNTED TO THE ear BED THE LATCH MUST TJ S ALWAYS FACE THE CENTER tI le OF THE BED 4 63 H APPROX 2 50 TO TOP OF SLEEP DECK www joerns com info joerns com Joernse Assist Devices and Side Rails Vari Care models Choosing the right Vari Care Product Vari Care Products Model F14SC Description Assist Device B530 B330 B784 B694 B684 B684DC B624 B675 F14AC Assist Device F158 76C FO580C 76C F16C FO6C F168 3 4 Rail 3 4 Rail Full Rail Full Rail Full Rail gt gt gJ D O B40E Z Z Z Z ae Z Z A B41E Y Recommended Combination N Not Recommended Combination For older model beds contact product service Joerns Healthcare recommends the use of a support surface with minimum dimensions of 35 in width by 6 in depth Suppo
6. he location of the assist mount relative to the end of the sleep surface is important relative to mitigating the risk of entrapment between the assist and the head foot board 3 Use two 1 4 20 carriage bolts and elastic lock nuts to fasten the assist mount assembly to the sleep surface Do not tighten the hardware 4 Slide the cross member element Figure 2 onto the assist mount assembly installed in Step 2 above then slide the remaining assist mount assembly onto the opposite end of the cross member element Figure 4 Make sure the orientation of the cross member element is as shown in Figure 5 The cross member element fits between the inside rails of the sleep surface When installed correctly there will be a small gap between the cross member tube and the sleep surface rails Figure 6 5 Attach the second mount assembly to the sleep surface using the two 1 4 20 carriage bolts and elastic locknuts Tighten all loose hardware Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 6 www joerns com info joerns com Joerns Assist Devices and Side Rails Vari Care models Notes www joerns com info joerns com Joernse Assist Devices and Side Rails Vari Care models Notes www joerns com info joerns com Joerns Assist Devices and Side Rails Vari Care models Notes www joerns com info joerns com Joernse Assist Devices and Side Rails Vari Care models Joerns Healthcare Warranty Program for all Joe
7. i Care models Joerns Compliance Solutions Matching the right bed components in order to meet regulatory guidelines can be complex That s 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 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 at 800 826 0270 or consult the FDA website www fda gov cdrh beds www joerns com info joerns com Joernse Assist Devices and Side Rails Vari Care models Matching Side Rail Options to your Beds F16C and FO6C 67 00 4 41 LARGEST GAP IN RAIL BODY APPROX 4 30 TO TOP OF SLEEP DECK F168 4 4 LARGEST GAP IN BODY 4 63 APPROX 2 10 TO TOP OF SLEEP DECK F1576C and FO57C for 76 beds 58 00 11 25 4 41 LARGEST GAP IN RAIL BODY APPROX 4 30 TO TOP OF SLEEP DECK F1580C and FO580C
8. ing 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 next day air at the customer s expense Should a technician be required one will be provided by Joerns Healthcare at our discretion Only the Joerns Healthcare Product Service Department can dispatch authorized technicians This warranty is extended to the original purchaser of the equipment
9. ith the flat sides of the socket Figure 6 The bracket will turn freely when fully inserted Once inserted turn both the large and the small brackets so the 3 8 clevis pin can be inserted to join the two brackets Install the hair pin cotter to retain the clevis pin Figure 7 4 Install right or left side rail to assembled brackets noting that the proper side rail will have a latch that faces the foot end of the bed Install the retainers on the end of the shafts of the side rail Figure 8 5 Repeat steps 2 3 and 4 for the opposite side of the bed 6 Place the bed in low position wvwvw joerns com info joerns com SOCKET HEAD END LEFT HAND MOUNTING BRACKET Figure 5 SULKET BUSHING Figure 6 SMALL BRACKET LARGE BRACKET LEFT SHOWN SMALL BRACKET ba SER CLEVIS PIN Figure 7 RETAINER ee SHAFT OF SIDE RAIL Figure 8 Joerns Assist Devices and Side Rails N832 Full Rail Mount Kit Model F168 For Joernse Bed Models B530 B330 Item Description a ennen ne 4 Rail Mount PN 31008989 E eiai 4 Rail Mount Guide PN 24006274 SEERE 16 5 16 18 Hex Hd Bolts PN 12543183 ee 16 5 16 18 Hex Nuts PN 12673101 E ee F168 Not included in N832 Full Rail Mount Kit Shown for reference only Suggested tools 2 wrench or socket Vari Care models Installation Instructions 1 3 Raise bed completely Completely raise head and foot sections P
10. lace mounting bracket on bed frame under the head end sleep surface Loosely attach mounting bracket assembly Locate head end bracket so the inside rail mount guide touches the cross tube member of the bed frame as shown in the illustration Tighten head end bracket to bed frame Attach foot end bracket on frame under knee section Leave nuts and bolts loose Install rail in both brackets and adjust the spacing of the foot end bracket so that the rail rotates up and down smoothly After the brackets are aligned properly tighten nuts and bolts on the foot end brackets Attach rail retaining clips Repeat all steps on the opposite side of the bed for the second set of brackets www joerns com info joerns com Joernse Assist Devices and Side Rails Vari Care models N840 Assist Device Mount Kit Model F14SC For Joernse Bed Models B330 B530 Item Description a PETT 4 1 4 20 Elastic Lock Nuts PN 12672503 A essare 4 Carriage Bolt PN 12522584 lt ee 2 Asm Assist Mount Kit N840 PN 31008969 Figure 1 EEE 1 Wid Assist Mount Cross Member N840 PN 24006259 Figure 2 Suggested tools 2 sockets Installation Instructions 1 Articulate bed so head and knee sections are raised to a position where access to the underside of the sleep surface section is possible 2 Position one assist mount assembly Figure 1 under the head or foot section of the bed in the location Figure 3 Note T
11. nt Precautions aicetiudeedcstexicetteceetharncetednciness Entrapment Information cccceceseeeeeeeeeeeeees Assist Device Side Rail Options ceee Bed COMM ANON xtcsteossuteeereuseteeieeteeseetocdactontecdeess Installation Instructions cc cec cece eeee eee eeeeeees AE Y a cc ee meee enn se ene oe ere Bed System Entrapment Information Although essential in the practice of long term care bedside rails in recent years have also been a subject of regulatory review and evolution in design and use That focus includes not only the challenge of achieving an appropriate balance between resident security and unnecessary restraint but also the additional safety issue of entrapment The U S Food and Drug Administration FDA working with our company and other industry representatives has addressed the potential danger of entrapment with new safety guidelines for medical beds These guidelines recommend dimensional limits for critical gaps and spaces between bed system components Entrapment zones involve the relationship of 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 frontrunner in addressing this critical issue Joerns Healthcare can offer you the expertise assistance and products to bring your facility into compliance Var
12. ote Align with square holes Finger tighten two 1 4 20 elastic lock nuts Item 1 7 Tighten all nuts securely 8 Install both assist devices to the mounting brackets and install retaining clip onto pivot shafts from bottom Suggested Tools 7 16 socket wrench Note Assist devices are made for right or left side of bed as viewed from the foot of the bed The latch on both assist devices must face toward the LATCH TOWARDS center of the bed so they operate properly mie a d a i n Ba i i l iE i i h j i if i al L ae ay Pen PR FSA tay L Th Ae an ot 7 Vt sg SAR if O o SA A X D l P OMA um H ie AGES RL i 7 P AX OSS Le dt a a ate oar al E Fx M L T a a Tra i a E rener r z p Ea vr G Y LA Ale a D Me l Sio og Figure 1 www joerns com info joerns com Joernse Assist Devices and Side Rails Vari Care models N831 3 4 And Full Length Side Rail Mount Kit Models F1580C F1576C FO580C FO576C F16C FO6C for 80 beds only For Joernse Bed Models B784 B694 B684 B684DC B624 Item Description ER 4 Side Rail Mount Assembly PN 31008011 ERN 8 Carriage bolt 3 8 x 3 4 PN 12523709 Opies 8 Hex Nut 3 8 16 Nylock PN 12673718 Suggested Tools 9 16 socket wrench wvwvw joerns com info joerns com Installation Instructions 1 2 Figure 2 Position side rail mount assembly Item 1 as shown Fasten side rail
13. rnse 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 10 years from the date of delivery Damage caused by use in unsuitable environmental conditions abuse 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 Parts 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 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 purchase of product Joerns Healthcare Inc 5001 Joerns Drive Stevens Point WI 54481 P 800 826 0270 F 800 457 8827 wvww joerns com email info joerns com 2008 Joerns Healthcare Inc Part 6110015 Rev E DCO 08 0314 Joerns Healthcare s obligation under this warranty is limited to supplying replacement parts servic
14. rt surfaces used in conjunction with beds should be properly evaluated relative to state and federal guidelines Instruction Guide Vari Care Installation Instructions Frec Siae Rai Font Dewe Pass Paen F06C Side Rail Fon Standard Pases Paen F168 Side Rai FullDeuxe Pn I Vari Care Mounting Kit Installation Instructions no Assist Device fre meafar eo Neso AssistDevice rager nest farm fee S nea2 Ramon P OOOO S www joerns com info joerns com Joernse Assist Devices and Side Rails Vari Care models N830 Assist Device Installation Instructions Mount Kit 1 Articulate bed as shown below 2 Locate one mount assembly Item 3 under the head section of the bed 3 Slide two 1 4 20 carriage bolts Item 2 through the square holes in the bed into the mount assembly Item 3 Note Align with square holes Finger tighten two 1 4 20 elastic lock nuts Item 1 4 Slide the cross tube Item 4 over the end of Miodels F14AC and F14SC For Joernse Bed Models B784 B694 B684DC B624 B675 Item Description PON 4 1 4 20 Lock Nuts PN 126772503 AE a E P ONEA 4 1 4 20 Carriage Bolts PN 12522584 5 Slide the second ane neers Item 3 into ae 2 Assist Mounts PN 31008488 at beta acne a HEAD sities 1 Connecting Tube PN 11009704 a eee ania vali ec ae eles 6 Slide two 1 4 20 carriage bolts Item 2 through the square holes in the bed into the mount assembly Item 3 N
15. structions for more information if applicable If multiple assist devices are needed position them such that the gap between them is large enough that the trunk and hips can easily pass through Make sure that raising or lowering the bed or articulating the sleep surface does not create hazardous gaps Vari Care assist devices or side rails should not be used if ANY openings within the bed system allow a resident to get his her head or neck lodged within these openings Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death AWarning Risk of Serious Injury or Death Do not use the Vari Care assist device as an assist until you have verified that it is up AND locked Injury to resident or caregiver may result if this procedure is not followed Note The Vari Care assist devices are 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 sleep area VAVAVAVAVAVAN L l 1 gale ere aa info joerns com Note The Vari Care side rails are intended to provide a physical indication of the bed edge as well as a Stable handhold during self positioning within the sleep area Joerns assist devices or side rails are designed to be used with specific Joerns bed frames Once mounted on the appropriate bed frame assist devices or side rails become an integral part of the Joerns bed system As such these mounted assist devices or side rails can handle the same sa
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