floorline 600 Instruction Manual July 2010

Floorline® 600-True Floor Level - folding electric bed

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Floorline® 600 ABS Head & Footboards

Nominal Specifications (mm/inches-kg/lbs/ stone) Length between Head/Foot boards* (Standard)

Electric Backrest

Length between Head/Foot boards* (Fully Extended)

2175/86”/7’2”

Platform Width (excluding mattress retainers)

900/35”/2’11½”

Overall Bed Width (including mattress retainers if fitted)

905/36”/3’0”

Standard Overall Bed Length *

2150/85”/7’1”

Extended (with Option Kit) Overall Bed Length

2325mm/91½”/7’7½”

Mattress Length (All 900mm/35”/2’11½” wide)*

2000mm /79”/6’6”

Lowest Mattress Platform Height

Steering Castor Directional Lock (1) Green Left Hand side of bed head

Mattress Retainers (4)

Self Help & IV Pole fittings must be factory fitted

Braked Castors Red pedal (3)

Platform Countersunk Screws & Nuts (Fixing Bolts) (4)

Mattress Platform pins

2000mm/79”/6’7”

95mm/3¾”

Highest Platform Height

700mm/27½”/2’3½”

Overall Weight**

101kg /222lbs /16stone

Bed Operating Voltage

Max. 24 volts DC

Mains input Voltage

240 volts

Mains power Amps

1.5 Amps

Operating DBS (Linak)

45 DBS

Panel Angles: Backrest Angle Thigh Angle Knee Angle Calf Angle Trendelenburg/Reverse Trendelenburg

70° 45° 110° 25° 18°

Maximum Operating Loads Mattress Base Corner or Side of Backrest

200kg/440lbs/31stone 5lbs 25kg/55lbs/3stone 9lbs

*Beds are shipped normally in standard length (sleeping space 2000mm/79”/6’7”) but can be extended to 2175mm/86”/7’2”) with the addition of an Optional Extension Kit and Bolster. **Not including accessory weight Maximum Lifting Capacity when raising or lowering bed base 200kg/440lbs/31stone 5lbs and on corner edge of backrest when adjusting angle 25kg/55lbs/3stone 9lbs. All measurements are subject to commercial manufacturing tolerances. E&OE. It is the policy of the company to constantly improve the products to meet and exceed clients expectations.

Note; Not all options or features are on all beds

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Serial No: Serial Number is located on the lower beam at the headrest end and is required when requesting Service.. LiftCare. A MEMBER OF THE HUMAN CARE GROUP. Floorline® 600 INSTRUCTION MANUAL JULY 2010

LiftCare. A MEMBER OF THE HUMAN CARE GROUP. Floorline® 600 INSTRUCTION MANUAL JULY 2010

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EC Declaration of Conformity

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.

We, The LiftCare Bed Company A Division of Gerontic & General Products Pty. Ltd. Unit 9, 271 Wells Road, Chelsea Heights, Victoria 3196, Australia hereby declare that the product in the version named below Floorline® 600 Folding Electric Bed with its mechanical and electrical adjustment devices complies with the regulations of the EC Directive 93/42/ EEC for Medical Products

CONTENTS Foreword······················································ 4 General Information ········································· 5 Safety Advice ·················································· 6-7 Product Description ········································· 8 Accessories ·················································· 10-11 Putting bed into Service ··································· 12 Checklist······················································ 13 Operation ···················································· 14 Battery Backup ·············································· 14 Castors ······················································· 14 Handset Controls ··········································· 15 Assembling & Unfolding the Bed ·························· 16-17 Folding for Storage/Transport ····························· 18-19 Extending the Bed ··········································· 20-21 Declaration of Conformity ································· 22 General Specifications ······································ 23 Warranty ····················································· 24

This bed is categorised as a Class 1 Medical Product. THIS BED GOES DOWN TO THE FLOOR-DO NOT PUT ANYTHING UNDERNEATH IT AT ANY TIME

Applied Harmonised Standards AS/NZS 3200.2.38:2007 EN 60601-2-38:1998 Medical Electrical Equipment-Part 2 Particular Requirements For The Safety Of Electrically Operated Hospital Beds.

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Melbourne, 2010

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allow any cables, cords, or other obstructions to interfere with bed movement which must be unimpeded at all times. run over toes. pull or push the bed towards persons moving the bed. [Proper footwear should be worn.] lower bed to minimum height if feet or any object is under mattress base. place feet on castor support frames (outrigger) at any time. move the bed until brakes are unlocked open or tamper with any part of the bed as this may be dangerous and invalidate the warranty.

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the assembled bed is only lifted under castor support and lower cross beam beneath head and footboard ends. that there is no restriction on any part of the mattress platform operation at any time no parts of any person's body are located beneath mattress base, backrest, kneebreak (where fitted) or castor outrigger when operating. self-help and IV poles are lowered or removed if moving under low doorways or near equipment or low lights. All bolts and other fasteners are fully engaged and correctly tightened before use.

DO NOT USE FORKLIFTS OR MECHANICAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT TO LIFT THIS BED UNLESS IN ITS ORIGINAL CARTON

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FOREWORD Figure 1

LiftCare would like to thank you for the confidence you have placed in us and our products in deciding to purchase this Floorline® 600 bed. We are sure your investment in this high quality and durable product will provide you with many years of excellent cost effective service.

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Figure 7

LC600 has 2 bolt holes per bracket for pivot pin & counter sunk screw

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Each bed has been tested for safety and functionality and has left our factory in perfect condition. Bolts (5mm allen key & 13mm spanner/wrench)

This Instruction Manual informs you, as the operator, and your users, about all the functions necessary to ensure ease of operation and safe handling of this healthcare bed in its normal expected environment.

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You should therefore also regard this Instruction Manual as a practical reference book to be kept near the bed and readily available at all times, for anyone involved in its use or operation.

Figure 9

Pivot bolt & counter sunk screw

We wish you and those using the bed every success in looking after your patients, residents or guests in a safe and comfortable, multifunctional bed.

The LiftCare Bed Company

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EXTENDING THE BED EXTENDING OR REDUCING THE BED LENGTH

bed foot end bracket). (see figure 4) The bed is normally supplied at its 6. Move foot end of bed to safe standard length of 2000mm (6’7”) position, away from work area. measured internally between head (see figure 5 ) and footboard. 7. Place spacer wood under frame. (see figure 6) The bed is designed to be extended 8. Remove 4x attachment bolts on to 2175mm (7’2”) to accommodate each side of frame to allow taller people by the addition of an removal of standard brackets. optional Extension Kit measuring (see figure 7) 175mm which is fitted to the top 9. Refit the extension bracket. beam of the mattress platform. The Keep tabs on brackets to under lower beam has a built in adjustment side of frame. (see figure 8) (“saddle & pins” - see pic 1 Page 2). 10. Tighten all bolts to extension Extending or reducing the bed length brackets. (note: Travel latch requires two people and circlip should be moveable by hand but pliers to remove the pivot pins. not loose). (see figure 9) 11. Place extension platform on NOTE: Some beds have pivot pin and extension brackets and tighten Circlip and require needle point Circlip pliers all 4 bolts. (see figure 10) 12. Replace pivot bolts to foot end FITTING EXTENSION KIT of bed. (see figure 10) 1. Check contents of the kit. (see 13. Reconnect foot end actuator figure 1) cord. (see figure 10) 2. Lower bed to ground. (see figure 14. Unfold foot end to upright 2) position and replace lock bolts. 3. Fold foot end of bed down(see figure 10) Remove left & right hand lock bolts & nuts (5mm allen key, 13 mm spanner). (see figure 2) 4. Disconnect foot end lift actuator cord. (see figure 3) 5. Remove 2x pivot bolts (4mm allen key) (note: Nylon washer goes between frame & bracket &

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GENERAL INFORMATION The Floorline® 600 bed, referred to as the Instructions for the operator: ‘bed’, is manufactured in different versions. Any piece of technical equipment, electrical or This Instruction Manual has been issued to otherwise, can prove hazardous if not cover the different versions and accessories properly operated. which are available for fitting to the bed. It is possible that certain functions or features may be described which your model does not Explanation of the groups of persons incorporate. Please check your order names: Operator-(eg: clinic, hospital, hospital information if in doubt. management, nursing home), is every natural or legal person with property rights over the BEFORE PUTTING THIS BED bed (including when subject to hiring, rental INTO SERVICE FOR THE or lease arrangements). FIRST TIME: Responsibility for the safe operation of this bed lies with the operator. • Read through this Instruction Manual from start to finish to prevent damage or injury due to User- (eg: specialist medical staff, nurses doctors, attendants, care staff) are persons incorrect operation. who, on the basis of their training, experience • Clean and disinfect the bed prior to or thorough instruction, are entitled to first-time use. operate the bed on their own responsibility It is recommended that the bed is checked to or to carry out work on it, or who have be fully functioning and in perfect working received instruction in the handling of this bed. Furthermore, they are able to recognise order before allocating for service. and avoid possible hazards as well as assess the clinical condition of the patients.

This bed fulfils the requirements of the IEC60601-2:38:2007 for Class 1 Medical Patient, Resident or Guest Devices and is CE complianced.

In this manual a patient is described as any person being ill, infirm, disabled or in need of Please also pay attention to your obligations care, occupying this bed. as the operator in order to ensure the Each time the bed is allocated, it is permanently safe operation of this bed with recommended that the patient is instructed in no risk to the patient, user and/or third the functions important for him/her by the parties. operator or the user. This Instruction Manual contains safety advice which must be followed. All those involved with the bed must acquaint themselves with the contents of this Instruction Manual and follow the safety advice provided.

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SAFETY ADVICE At the time of leaving the factory, this bed and/or third parties. represents state of the art technology and If the bed is in long-term use, it is important innovation. The most important objective of after a reasonable period of time to test the the safety advice is to prevent injury. functions and check for visual damage (see Safety Symbols In this manual the following safety symbol is used as: 1. Warning of injury to persons This symbol warns about the hazard of electrical voltage. There is danger to life.

the pins are secure when transporting & storing the bed, unless wheeling the bed short distances when the bed should be pushed in the direction shown in the photo below.

page 13) • Only allow this bed to be used by persons Fwho have been instructed in its safe operation. • Make sure that stand-in staff are sufficiently well instructed in the safe operation of the bed. • Only allow LiftCare trained and authorised service personnel to service the bed and always use LiftCare supplied parts or warranty can be voided.

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2. Warning about general hazards This symbol warns about general hazards. There is danger to life and health and warns about possible damage to property. It is Safety Advice for the User possible that damage to persons, bed, materials or the environment may be incurred. Make sure that the operator instructs you in

the safe operation of this bed. The safety symbol cannot replace the THIS BED GOES DOWN TO THE written safety advice. You are, therefore, FLOOR-DO NOT PUT ANYTHING instructed to read the safety advice and UNDERNEATH IT AT ANY TIME. THIS BED SHOULD BE LEFT IN IT’S follow it precisely. LOWEST POSITION WHEN THE PATIENT IS UNATTENDED. Safety Advice for the Operator: • Each time before using the hospital bed, With the aid of this Manual, which must be check that it is in perfect working order handed over together with the bed, you must (see page 13) ensure that every user is instructed in the safe • If any damage or a malfunction is suspected, operation of the bed before it is put into immediately unplug from the mains power service for the first time. supply, mark the bed clearly as being “OUT OF ORDER” and take it out of service. Draw every users attention to the possible Report this to the operator immediately. hazards that can arise if the bed is not used properly. This applies in particular to using the electrical components and the side rails (if Make sure that there are no obstacles eg: bedside lockers, chairs, hoists, etc which fitted). • Pay attention to your obligations in order to could impede the adjustment of the bed. ensure the permanently safe operation of this bed with no risk to the patient, user

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NEVER ATTEMPT TO PUSH TO BED ALONG ITS LONG (FOLDED) SIDE AS THIS WILL MAKE THE BED UNSTABLE. •

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Take care when pushing the folded bed on carpet as extra resistance can cause instability. Always push along narrow dimension. • Never lie or store the bed flat on it’s head or footboards as this may damage the ABS covers and other parts, unless it is laid on a suitable form of protective material for short periods only and has no other article or weight on top of the bed. Take care if self help pole fittings are attached as these protrude from behind headboard and may require extra protection when transporting or storing to avoid accidental injury. Always remove Self Help Pole, IV Pole or Side rails for storage.

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For transportation, fully folded, the bed can easily be moved on its castors and does not need a separate transport frame. By use of vehicle ramp or stair climber and other equipment the bed can be safely moved with less risk of occupational injury than the straining and forces required to ‘pull apart’ and reassemble a traditional multi-sectional bed design, especially as these type of beds often suffer from their ‘tube insert’ attachments being distorted with wear and then requiring exceptional effort to detach or reattach. CLEANING The bed can be safely cleaned with all commonly used dilutions of normal hospital cleaning agents. • The bed is not intended for use with high pressure steam or jet-stream washing procedures. • Do not pour liquids on any part of the bed end panels etc. which could damage the electronics. • Cleaning the bed is simply accomplished by wiping over the surfaces with appropriate hygienic cloth moistened with normal hospital disinfectant.

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FOLDING BED FOR STORAGE/TRANSPORT ENSURE BED IS FULLY LOWERED and the mattress platform flat. (This procedure is the reverse of the Assembly)

• Raise the bed’s mattress platform to its highest position and remove all bedding and accessories eg; Self Help Pole, Side Rails, IV Pole etc.

• Lock the castors at one end and align them parallel to the side of the bed (ie not under the outrigger), leaving other end brakes off.

• Remove the pins from the hinges on both the bed while the bed is still raised.

• Lower the bed to approximately 50mm from floor

• Carefully support the corner of the ABS headboard and gently lower it down onto the mattress platform.

• Refit the counter sunk screws and repeat above at other end. • Secure handset and mains cable and plug and ensure they are protected (ideally with padded plastic bag taped under the seat section) from accidental pressure on handset buttons w h ich m a y damage the bed.

• With one person standing at either side of the centre section, lift the mattress platform by the centre seat section whilst moving towards the brake locked end of the bed.

• One person should then hold the now • Remove the counter sunk screws. • Do not use any other buttons on handset from this stage onward or damage may occur.

• Remove the power cord from the mains power supply and ensure the cord does not get caught in the bed whilst being folded.

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folded bed in place vertically while the other person locks the remaining castors and ensures the counter sunk screws are tightened.

• Secure the stability latch situated on one beam near the castors (now the bed is folded) to securely hold the two beams together.

• Always ensure all castors are locked and

When using external electrical components, • such as patient hoists / lifts, reading lamps etc, make sure that the mains cables of this • equipment cannot get caught up in or damaged by moving parts of the bed. The safe function of the bed and the external components must be • guaranteed.

children are left in the room with the bed unsupervised The adjustments may then only be carried out by or in the presence of a person instructed in the proper operation of the bed. At regular intervals carry out a visual inspection of the mains cable to check for mechanical damage (scuffing, bare wires, kinks, pressure points etc.)

Route the mains cable in such a way that when operating the bed it cannot get pulled, This check should be performed: be driven over or damaged by moving parts. • whenever the cable has been subjected to Before moving the bed, it is any mechanical load (eg: has been driven important to always unplug it from over by the bed itself or by an equipment the mains. Stow the mains cable trolley or hoist, has been bent, stretched or safely to make sure that it cannot violently pulled due to the bed being pulled trail on the floor. away while still plugged into the wall • When not is use, stow the handset in such a socket). way that it cannot inadvertently fall onto the • whenever the bed has been moved or floor (hang it on the mattress retainer at the relocated before plugging it back into the side of the mattress platform) and make sure mains power supply. that the cable cannot get damaged by moving • where the bed is in constant operation at parts of the bed. least once a week • Always make sure that the mattress platform has travelled to • check the strain relief of the mains cable regularly to make sure the screws are tight its lowest position before leaving a and secure. patient in the bed unattended. In this way you greatly reduce the risk of patient injury as a result of falling from bed. • To safeguard the patient, and particularly THIS BED GOES children, against initiating power adjustments of the bed inadvertently, place the handset DOWN TO THE beyond their reach (eg: at the foot end or FLOOR-DO NOT lock out the adjustment options on the PUT ANYTHING handset if: ( See page 15) UNDERNEATH IT • the patient is unable to operate the bed AT ANY TIME safely or free themselves from potentially dangerous positions • the patient could be placed at risk THIS BED SHOULD BE LEFT IN IT’S through inadvertent adjustment of the LOWEST POSITION WHEN THE electric actuators. PATIENT IS UNATTENDED. • the side rails are raised (risk of limbs getting trapped or crushed on adjusting •

the back and leg rests).

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Designated use This bed is designed for use in aged care, Application Environment: (IEC 60601-2-38 community care and private homes for the 201.3.203 and 201.3.204) purposes of providing comfort and care for Application 3 Long-term care in a medical area any adult person being ill, frail, disabled or in where medical supervision is required and need of care. In accordance with monitoring is provided if necessary and ME IEC 60601-2-38:2007, the LiftCare EQUIPMENT used in medical procedures may Floorline® 600 bed is suitable for be provided to help maintain or improve the Environments 3 - long term care condition of the PATIENT. and Environment 4 - care provided Application 4 Care provided in a domestic are where ME EQUIPMENT is used to alleviate or in a domestic area. compensate for an injury, disability or disease. The safe working load (SWL) of this bed is 200kg/440lbs/31stone 4lbs. Due allowance must be made for the mattress, bedding, attached accessories and also visitors or carers sitting or putting weight on the bed. When considering normal patient weight It is not recommended to use this bed for patients over 150kg/330lbs/ 23stone 6lbs for which LiftCare has other suitable beds up to 455kg/1003lbs/71stone 6lbs SWL.

Materials in the bed The bed is built for the most part from steel, or stainless steel, the surface of which has been finished with an electro-coated powder-coating. The head and foot end covers of the bed are ABS plastic.

All the surfaces are non-harmful on coming into contact with the skin.

Structural Design Mattress Platform: The mattress platform is divided into a back rest, a split seat section, and on some models a thigh (kneebreak) and calf lift section. This bed may only be operated by persons who have received instruction in its safe The mattress base can be horizontally operation and under the conditions of duty adjusted in height. The bed can be adjusted to a head-low or feet-low (Trendelenburg & described in this manual. reverse / Tilt) position. A N Y O T HE R U S E S HA L L B E REGARDED AS NON-COMPLIANT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS.

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Erecting the Head & Footboard ends • At either end of the bed, loosen and remove the countersunk screws and nuts (fixing bolts) (see Pic 1 page 2) at beam end. • At the same end, lift the headboard frame into the vertical position and re-fit the countersunk screws and nuts (fixing bolts). • Repeat for other end of bed RAISING & SECURING THE MATTRESS PLATFORM

NOTE: The pins will be a tight fit and you will need to gently raise the centre section of the platform to get the pins in. The platform is designed to have a small positive camber in the centre.

Before using the bed after unfolding TEST ALL BED FUNCTIONS FOR CORRECT OPERATION:

• Unpack the handset and mains plug. Plug into the mains power socket (check correct voltage for country). Raise bed to its highest position.

With assembly completed, check: • the bed is stable, • the counter sunk screws and nuts (fixing

bolts) are VERY tight • headboards and footboards are fully vertical • Both pins are inserted correctly

ONLY USE THE ‘RAISE’ BUTTON CAUTION: Use of any other button on the handset at this stage may damage bed. At the headboard end first, tighten the fixing bolts whilst holding the headboard and ensuring it is in fully vertical position. Then repeat for other end. Secure the beams by replacing centre locking pins.

Take handset and test all operations of bed including kneebreak operation (if kneebreak is fitted.) If battery backup is fitted, the bed should be plugged into the mains power supply and left for 24 hours to fully charge the battery before further use.

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ASSEMBLING AND UNFOLDING THE BED REQUIRES TWO PEOPLE Hint-assemble near mains power and use protective surface to ensure bed paintwork or floor is not damaged during assembly. UNPACKING THE BED (Packing method is dependent upon destination). Ensure the bed has been delivered with carton in correct upright position as marked on the outside of the carton. Some beds are delivered without cartons. Check no external damage is visible. UNFOLDING & ASSEMBLING Make sure there is enough clear floor space for the bed when it is unfolded and assembled. It is recommended that the bed is placed on a protected floor surface which will not damage the floor, paintwork or head and footboards. Unfolding the Bed • Start with the bed standing upright in its folded position, resting on all four castors. • Remove any packaging materials

Remove the transport locking pins at the hinge point on top of the bed, ensuring the bed does not unfold itself.

Open the beams to about 200mm at the bottom (remember to keep the brakes on). Drop the power cable down through the middle of the bed and take it out between the head end cover and the lower U tube end. Drop the handset and cable down through the middle of the bed and take it out between the beams. •

Pull out the unlocked end of the bed carefully so the bed is flat on the floor, holding both sides of the split centre section of the mattress platform on either side of the bed (two people) ease it to the floor. Take care not to trap fingers when unfolding.

• Lock the two castors at one end only .

Remove the transport latch, (if this is not done the hinge pins cannot be removed).

Ensure that the mains power cable and the handset are clear and safely stored.

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Chassis: The chassis is constructed of welded steel and features four individually locking cas- • tors (3 brake (red) and 1 Directional- usually green)

which work on a safe low voltage of 24V. Battery backup (if fitted) allows for off -mains emergency operation (for a limited period of time).

Electrical adjustment system: The electric adjustment system of this bed comprises: • a handset for use by the patient or authorised persons. The handset consists of a robust, easy-care, washdown plastic casing with membrane keypad. • motors for controlling the backrest and thigh rest (kneebreak or kneegatch) adjustments and the height of the bed. • the central control box unit (and battery backup, if fitted) are located underneath the mattress platform at the head end of the bed. Here a transformer generates a safe low voltage of 24V which is non-harmful for both the patient and user. • connected to the central control unit via dust and moisture proof plugs are all the electric motors and the handset

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HANDSET CONTROLS

ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS LiftCare’s beds are designed to be fitted with various accessories and options to assist with the care and comfort of patients. It is important that only LiftCare accessories are fitted to these beds as any incompatible accessories could cause damage and/or injury. Self Help Pole: The self help pole when fitted is intended to assist a patient moving within the confines of the bed. It is not to be used for any other purpose. The self help pole provided by LiftCare has a safe working load of 75 kg’s.

IV Pole: An adjustable IV Pole can be fitted to the self help pole brackets (see picture above). It is important to only use LiftCare IV Pole

Extension Kits: LiftCare’s beds can be extended to provide extra comfort for taller patients. The kit comes complete with instructions and requires tools for fitting. The sleeping space of the bed is extended by 175mm with the addition of this kit. (See page 20 for fitting instructions) Side Rails: LIFTCARE STRONGLY RECCOMENDS AGAINST THE USE OF SIDE RAILS AS THEY CAUSE DEATH AND INJURY. LiftCare is aware that, in some cases, side rails can be required for care but only authentic LiftCare side rails should be fitted to floor level beds as any incompatible side rails could cause damage and/or injury.

as any incompatible IV poles could cause damage and/ or injury. The safe working load of LiftCare’s IV pole is 7kg.

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Note: The standard handset is similar to that shown but does not have ‘lockout’ function. Lockout handsets are an optional extra. The remote handset, connected to the control box, operates all electric functions. The functions and operation of the handset should be explained to the patient. The basic function of the buttons is to raise and lower the different functions/parts of the bed.

Fourth button operates the hi/lo mattress platform- press the raise or lower key to adjust up or down Fifth button operates the Trendelenburg and reverse-press the raise or lower key to adjust

Kneebreak (option-second button) Ensure a LiftCare recommended mattress is used as other mattresses may cause damage or supplied injury, particularly if kneebreak is fitted.

When lockout handset is (optional): The handset provided with the bed may have a small blue plastic ‘lock out key’. To lock any function on the bed, insert the key into the two holes in the button's) you wish to lock out and turn gently from the ‘green / 12 o’clock position toward the lock or unlock position- (ie: 11 or 1 o’clock). Use only sufficient pressure to turn the lock on the button otherwise the tab on the key may break. Handset Buttons Top button operates the backrest-press the raise or lower key to adjust

Second button operates the Kneebreak (if fitted) - press the raise or lower key to adjust Third button raises and lowers the Kneebreak & backrest simultaneously (called ‘auto-contour’) -press the raise or lower key to adjust

Note: Handsets supplied have buttons for kneebreak which are inactive if the kneebreak mechanism is not fitted. When the bed has reached the desired position release the button to stop movement. • When not in use, the handset is designed to clip over the mattress retainers at the side of the mattress platform. • When maximum raised or lowered positions of mattress base or backrest are reached, a built-in limit switch will automatically override the handset button and movement will stop. DO NOT CONTINUE TO PRESS BUTTON. Movement in the opposite direction will be resumed when the appropriate button is pressed. RELEASE THE HANDSET BUTTON TO IMMEDIATELY STOP MOVEMENT AND/OR FUNCTIONS OF THE BED.

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ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS

OPERATION Battery Backup (optional) Battery Backup is recommended to ensure continuous operation of the beds even in the event of mains power supply • failure or interruption.

brakes on all castors and the bed will move freely then re-engage the directional brake to assist with steering. If brakes are not released and the bed is forcibly moved when the wheels are locked, the treads may be damaged.

• If the battery back-up option is fitted, the • If leaving the bed for any time ensure castors

bed can operate without mains power supply for a number of cycles before the batteries will become flat. • If batteries become flat because the mains power supply has inadvertently been disconnected, raising and lowering functions will slow down or will not operate and batteries may need replacing. • Batteries in good condition will normally recharge overnight when the mains plug is properly reconnected to the power source. Extended periods without connection to mains power supply will make the batteries unable to be recharged or operate at all. A replacement unit will need to be ordered.

are turned inwards, and locked.

Kneebreak:

When fitted with a kneebreak, the Floorline® 600 bed combines comfort & functionality for patient and carer. Kneebreak allows the Floorline® 600 to be positioned as a cardiac chair even when the bed is at it’s lowest position.

Directional Lock The Directional Lock on one castor at the head end, should be engaged to the “ON” position at all times.

WARNING: Incompatible mattresses can cause hazards.

To control movement forwards or backwards only, orient this wheel so it is parallel with the side edge of the bed, depress the Lock “ON” Lever, with your foot. This will engage a lock on this wheel which will permit the bed to run straight forward or backward when being moved. The wheel itself can be positioned towards the front or the back of the castor outrigger, but is recommended to point down the bed’s length.

Castors & Brakes • The bed is fitted with 3 red braked castors & 1 green (usually) steering or directional castor. • Castors are braked and To disengage the Directional locked by depressing the front of the pedal depress the “OFF” lever. on each castor lever. This is done by foot pressure when wearing appropriate protective shoes. • Brakes are re lease d by depressing the top of the castor lever until it unlocks. Do not attempt to set or release the brakes using your hands or fingers.

Mattresses: This bed is designed for use with mattress(es) of specific dimension and type. See labelling on bed. LiftCare’s beds are designed for mattresses measuring 1980mm long by 900mm wide and 125mm deep. It is imperative to use this size mattress to reduce the risk of entrapment and falls.*

Battery Backup:

Battery Backup, when fitted, allows for continues operation of the bed should mains power fail or if the bed is being operated temporarily away from mains power. To ensure long life, beds fitted with battery backup must remain connected to mains power at all times.

Lock,

Care Assist Rail:

Designed to assist patients safely in and out of bed. Ergonomically designed and low profile to avoid feeling restricted or restrained.

The LiftCare range of mattresses provide superior support and comfort as well as possessing intrinsic anti-bacterial properties. LiftCare mattresses contain no latex. Our mattresses are covered in fabrics designed for health care which are: • Fluidproof • Flame retardant • Stain & Tear resistant • Cover impregnated with antibacterial and anti-fungal agents • Antistatic • Comfortable • Durable solid construction • Flexibility *When fitted with Extension Kit a matching bolster is available measuring 175mm long by 900mm wide by 125mm deep.

• When moving the bed, first release the

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PUTTING BED INTO SERVICE Before putting the bed into service for • Bed is permanently connected to the the first time. mains power supply. (Only then can you 1. Remove all transport securing be sure that the bed’s battery backup (if devices and packaging material. fitted) is adequately charged and ready for 2. Fully assemble & test the bed (See operation.) page 17) • There are no obstacles, eg: bedside 3. Clean and disinfect the bed prior to cabinets, chairs, wall fixtures, etc which first time use. could impede the adjustment of the bed. Each time before putting the bed back into service, the user much check that: Provided the above has been complied with, the bed may now be put into • Bed castors are locked • Electricity supply is compatible with the service. bed • Insert the plug into the power point. • Mains power supply is OFF. (Australian • Turn ON the switch at the power point. socket shown but • Test all the adjustment functions are suitable electrical working properly. See Checklist on page systems are supplied as appropriate to 13 client’s markets). • Secure all pins, bolts and fasteners. • Mains power supply cable is connected and routed so that it • The bed should be connected to the mains power supply which is switched on at all cannot be damaged • Mains power supply, actuator and handset times. cables cannot get damaged on the bed moving parts

CHECK LIST-INSPECTION BY THE USER Inspection should be carried out every 6 months for the life of the bed Care should be taken when performing the maintenance check Checked

OK

Description of fault

Visual check of the electrical components ACT

Damage

Control

Damage

Handset

Damage

Visual check of the mechanical components Cables

Damage, Routing

Nuts and Bolts

Secure

Chassis

Damage, deformations

Mattress Platform, covers,

Damage

Castors

Locking, release, steering

Bed Extension

Adjustment, secure fastenings

Performance check of the electrical components Backrest

Adjustment, secure retention

Kneebreak

Adjustment, secure retention

Platform Hi/Lo

Adjustment, secure retention

Handset

Adjustment, secure retention

Accessories (eg: Self Help Pole, IV Pole, side rails)

Fastening, damage

Signature of the Inspector:

Name of Inspector:

Inspection result:

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NOT OK

Date:

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