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FloorLine-i Plus/FloorLine-i User Manual – Part no. 90500-90504, 90300-90303
Product Description Human Care beds are designed & manufactured to provide many years of safe operation and use, when operated in accordance with these instructions. Human Care would like to thank you for the confidence that you have placed in us and our products, in deciding to purchase this FloorLine-i Plus bed. We are sure that your investment in this high quality and durable product will provide you with many years of excellent, cost-effective service. • Each bed has been tested for safety and functionality, and has let the factory in perfect condition. • T his User Manual informs you, as the operator, and your users, about all product features, complete assembly and all operating functions necessary to ensure ease of operation, and safe handling of this bed in its normal and expected environment. • Y ou should therefore also regard this User 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. • W e wish you and those using the bed, every success in looking after your patients, residents or guests in a safe, comfortable and mulifuncional bed.
o is a warning triangle used for situations which require extra care and attention. CAUTION! Do not assemble or operate the bed, before reading this manual, as personal injury or damage to product may occur! Please contact Human Care in the event of any uncertainties or questions.
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Content 1. Symbols
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2. Labels 5 3. Technical Specifications
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4. Product description
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5. Intended Use
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6. Optional Accessories
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7. Safety Advice
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8. Assembly/Disassembly Instructions
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9. Operation Instructions
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10. Maintenance and service
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11. EMC table
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12. Trouble shooting
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13. CE Mark
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14. Recycling
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15. Spare parts
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User Manual (ENG) NOTE! This instruction guide contains important information for the user of the product. All who use the product should review and completely
understand and adhere to the contents of the instruction guide.Remember to keep the instruction guide in a place where it is always available to those using the product.
1. Symbols
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Used in the User Manual, Bed Labels & Packaging Catalogue Number Caution - Consult Accompanying Documents Caution - Pinch Point - Take Care of Hand Placement/Position Class 2 Electrical Protection - Double Insulation Conformity with the essential health and safety requirements of the European Directives Consult - Instructions For Use Date of Manufacture Heat Limitation Humidity Limitation Manufacturer Maximum User Weight Not for General Waste
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1. Symbols
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Product should be kept dry
Safe Working Load Serial Number Type B - Equipment Providing Protection against Electric Shock
2. Labels
ENG Label
(Only sample.) The label is placed on the lower left head end of the bed pointing outwards.
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3. Technical Specifications
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Nominal Specifications (mm/inch - kg/lbs/st) Mattress Platform Length (Standard) *
2000 mm / 78¾”
Mattress Platform Length (with Extension Kit) *
2175 mm / 85½”
Overall Bed Length (Standard-Extended) *
2325 mm - 2500 mm / 91½” - 98½”
Mattress Platform Width
900 mm / 35½”
Overall Bed Width
925 mm / 36½”
Mattress Platform Height Adjustment Range
99 mm / 4” - 799 mm / 31½”
Bed Base Weight
FloorLine-i Plus: 85 kg / 187¼ lbs / 1337 st 7 lbs FloorLine-i: 84 kg / 185 ¼ lbs / 1323 st 3 lbs
Mattress Platform Weight
FloorLine-i Plus: 55 kg / 121¼ lbs / 866 st 1 lbs FloorLine-i: 54 kg / 119 lbs / 8 st 7 lbs
Overall Weight of Bed **
FloorLine-i Plus: 150 kg / 330 lbs / 23 st 8 lbs FloorLine-i: 150 kg / 330 lbs / 23 st 8 lbs
Bed Operating Output Voltage
Max. 24 volts DC
Power Input Voltage / Frequency
- 90500-90503, 90504, 90300-90301,90303: 220-204 V, 50Hz - 90503, 90302: 110-120 V, 60 Hz
Audible Acoustic Energy
< 65dB
Duty Cycle-Operating Time
10% max. 2 min operation / 18 min rest.
Electrical Protection Classification
- 90500, 90502, 90504, 90300, 90301 90303: Class 2 - Double Insulation - 90501, 90503, 90302: Class 1 - Earthed
IP Rating
IPX4
Mains Power Amps
- 90500-90503, 90504, 90300-90301, 90303: Max 2 Amps - 90503, 90302: Max 4 Amps
Mattress Platform Panel Angles: Backrest Thigh Knee Calf Trendelenburg / Reverse Trendelenburg
70° 45° 110° 25° 18°
Safe Working load (SWL): Mattess Base & Bed
250 kg / 550 lbs / 39 st 4 lbs
Maximum User Weight (MUW)
185 kg / 407 lbs / 29 st 1 lbs
* Beds are shipped normally in standard length (sleeping space of 2000 mm/78¾” x 900mm/35½”), But can be extended to 2175 mm / 85½”) with the addition of an Optional Extension Kit and Bolster. ** Not including accessory weight. All measurements are subject to commercial manufacturing tolerances. (E & OE) The bed serial number is located on a silver label, on the side of the top beam, under the backrest panel at the head end of the bed, on the same side as the green castor. This number is required when requesting service, spare parts or ordering additional accessories. Record this number in the space provided, on the Front Cover and Check List.
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4. Product description
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FloorLine-i Plus Removable Head & Foot Boards Electric Backrest CPR Emergency Quick Release Lever
Attendant Control Keypad
Electric Kneebreak
FloorLine-i
Removable Head & Foot Boards
Electric Kneebreak
Electric Backrest Foot End Pedestal
Mattress Retainer - useful to hang handset Head End Hi-Lo Actuator
Grey Steering Castor
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Bed Serial Number located on the Upper Beam - Mattress Platform 7
4. Product description The product contains of:
Patient, Resident or Guest
• bed base
In this manual, a patient is described as any person being ill, infirm, disabled, in need of care, or otherwise occupying this bed.
• mattress platform • head and foot board • hand control • mattress retainers • plastic bag with User manual and allen key
4.1 Instructions for the operator: Please pay attention to your obligations, as the operator, in order to ensure the permanently safe operation of this medical product, minimising risks to the patient, user and/or third parties. Any piece of technical equipment, electrical or otherwise, can prove hazardous, if not properly operated and maintained in accordance with its User Manual. It is recommended that you are informed of all operations and perform regular maintenance on equipment. Definitions:
Operator (e.g.: clinic, hospital, hospital management, nursing home), is every natural or legal person with property rights over the bed (including when subject to hiring, rental or lease arrangements).
Responsibility for the safe operation of this bed lies with the operator. User
(specialist medical staff, nurses, doctors, attendants and care staff) are persons who, on the basis of their training, experience or thorough instruction, are entitled to operate the bed on their own responsibility, or to carry out work on it, or who have received instruction in the handling of this bed. Furthermore, they are able to recognize and avoid possible hazards as well as assess the clinical condition of the patients.
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Each time the bed is allocated, it is recommended that the patient is instructed in all the functions that are important for him/her, by the operator or user.
4.2 Structural Design
Mattress Platform: The mattress platform is a four panel design, divided into a back rest, a seat section and a double panel kneebreak. The mattress base can be horizontally adjusted in height. The bed can be adjusted to head- low (Trendelenburg) or feet-low (Reverse Trendelenburg ) positions. Chassis:
The chassis is constructed of welded steel. It features four individually locking castors that include: 3 grey Brake Castors and 1 black Directional Lock Castor. Electrical Adjustment System:
The electric adjustment system comprises: 1. The Backlit Handset for patient control of the bed’s positions. It is a ‘remote-control’ attached via a curly cord, to the bed’s control box; consisting of a robust, easy-care, washdown plastic casing with a backlit membrane keypad. 2. The Attendant Control Keypad (only for the FloorLine-i Plus bed) (ACK) is located at the foot end of the bed. It is used to lock out and replace the handset, for nurse convenience. It comprises a washdown membrane keypad, with indictor lights. 3. Actuators & Junction Boxes for adjusting and controlling the backrest, kneebreak and the bed heights. 4. T he Linak Open-Bus Central (only for the FloorLine-i Plus bed) Control Box Unit and Battery Backup are located underneath the www.humancaregroup.com
4. Product description Head End Cover. They contain a low-voltage, safe 24V transformer. The electric motors/ actuators, the battery backup, the ACK and handsets (24V) are connected to the Control Box and Junction Boxes via dust and moisture proof plugs and cords/cables. 5. B attery Backup allows for off-mains emergency operation for up to 15 minutes under a normal load. To ensure long battery life, the bed should be connected to mains power, at all possible times. Do not exceed the duty cycle. 6. E lectrical protection of wiring and cords will differ between Class 1 (Earthed) and Class 2 (Double Insulation) Beds.
4.3 Standard features The backrest is a large mattress panel that raises from a supine position to an upright position, convenient for sitting, which allows a patient to enjoy the flexibility of changing to multiple positions for comfort and health. Kneebreak
The kneebreak is a double mattress panel that splits as it electronically lifts or bends the patient’s thigh and calf at the knee, thus combining functionality and comfort for both the patient and carer.
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To ensure long battery life, the bed should be connected to mains power, at all possible times. If the backup battery becomes flat, raising lowering functions will slow down or cease. A replacement should be ordered and fitted. Batteries in good condition will normally recharge in 12 hours or overnight when the bed is plugged back into the mains power supply. Extended periods without mains power will make the batteries unable to be recharged or operate at all. A replacement unit will need to be ordered and fitted. Backlit Handset
The Backlit Handset permits patients to control and adjust their own bed, to different positions, to suit their changing comfort levels throughout their stay in bed. The soft lighting feature allows a patient the convenience of night-time use, without other lights. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Quick Release System (only for the FloorLine-i Plus bed)
Auto-Contour
A Handset feature that uses one button to adjust both Backrest & Kneebreak simultaneously, into a cardiac chair position, even when the bed is in it’s lowest height position. Battery Backup
The Battery Backup allows for operation of the bed, should mains power fail, or if the bed is being operated temporarily away from mains power. The battery can operate for a total time of up to 15 minutes under a normal load. Make sure not to exceed the duty cycle (2 min operation, 18 minutes rest). www.humancaregroup.com
The CPR emergency procedure (combined rescue breathing and chest compressions) is used on a patient in cardiac arrest. Firstly, using either one of the CPR Quick Release Levers, located under either side of the backrest, the backrest can be quickly flattened, mechanically. Secondly, the CPR button on the ACK, will also electrically flatten the bed into the defined (country specific) CPR position. The bed ordered will be country-appropriate!
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4. Product description Attendant Control Keypad (ACK) (only for the FloorLine-i Plus bed)
The Attendant Control Keypad can be used in addition to the Backlit Handset to adjust the bed movements. It allows a nurse/carer to control the bed’s positioning operations and can limit the patient’s control of the bed, improving comfort and safety with it’s handset lock out function. Push Handle (only for the FloorLine-i Plus bed)
Environment 1:
Intensive/critical care provided in a hospital where 24 hour medical supervision and constant monitoring is required and provision of life support system/equipment used in medical procedures is essential to maintain or improve the vital functions of the patient. Environment 2:
Acute care provided in a hospital or other medical facility where medical supervision and monitoring is required and ME EQUIPMENT used in medical procedures is often provided to help maintain or improve the condition of the PATIENT. Environment 3:
A multi position push handle is fitted to the foot end of the bed to assist carers with easy bed manoeuvrability. For the FloorLine-i the push handle is an optional accessory. Patient Egress Light (only for the FloorLine-i Plus bed)
The bed is fitted with two under bed lights located on the under side of the Junction Boxes either side of the bed. Soft illumination around the bed provides extra safety and comfort. Controlled using the backlit handset, the lights do not interfere with other patients and eliminate the need for wall-mounted night lights.
4.4 Application Environments The FloorLine-i bed is applicable to: Environment 2, 3 and 4.
Long-term care in a medical area where medical supervision is required and monitoring is provided if necessary and ME EQUIPMENT used in medical procedures may be provided to help maintain or improve the condition of the patient. Note: This includes use in nursing homes, rehabilitation and geriatric facilities. Environment 4:
Domestic Care: Ergonomic requirements are normative Care provided in a domestic area and ME EQUIPMENT is used to alleviate or compensate for an injury, disability or disease. NOTE :This excludes use in all other application environments (e.g. nursing homes, rehabilitation and geriatric facilities) when a medical bed is purely designed for application environment 4.
Any other use shall be regarded as noncompliant with safe, legal and correct usage and may invalidate warranty.
The FloorLine-i Plus bed is applicaple to: Environment 1, 2 and 3. Explenation of environments: 10
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5. Intended Use These beds are designed for use in hospital care and long -term care facilities, for the purpose of providing comfort and quality care for any person being ill, frail, disabled, or in need of special care. These beds may only be operated by persons who have received instruction in its safe operation. These beds may only be operated under the conditions of duty described in this manual.
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ANY OTHER USE SHALL BE REGARDED AS NONCOMPLIANT WITH SAFE, LEGAL AND CORRECT USAGE AND MAY INVALIDATE WARRANTY. The head and foot end pedestal covers of the beds are ABS plastic. The bed also comprises electrical componentry and cables. All the surfaces are non-harmful, upon coming into contact with the skin.
6. Optional Accessories It is important that only Human Care accessories are fitted to Human Care beds, as any incompatible accessories can create hazards. Mattresses
The medical bed is designed for use with specific mattress types and dimensions measuring 1980mm (78”) long by 900mm (35”) wide and 125mm (5”) deep. It is imperative to use this size mattress to reduce the risk of entrapment and falls.
mattresses can o Incompatible create hazards.
ENG extrusion slot. Push the bracket up inside the slot until there is no further movement. Slide the nut assembly into the extrusion slot from the bottom of the extrusion; push nut assembly to meet the top bracket and firmly tighten with bolt provided. 4. Pic 2. The lower bracket can then be fitted into the slot from the bottom. 5. Slide Self Help Pole Nut plate Bracket up into accessory slot in pedestal extrusion. 6. P ic 3 Tighten the hex head bolts. Only Human Care self help poles will fit the beds Pic 4 shows final position for lower bracket.
Self Help (SH) Pole and how to fit a Self Help Pole
The Self Help Pole 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 has a safe working load of 75kg (165lb). The fittings for the Self Help Pole are fitted into the head end leg extrusion above the green directional castor. 1. The fittings are designed to slide up into the extrusion slot. 2. Pic 1 Identify top fitting as this is placed first. 3. Install using bolt and nut assembly provided. Fit top tab of bracket into the aluminium www.humancaregroup.com
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6. Optional Accessories
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Side Rails and how to fit side rails
Human Care recommends against the use of side rails however Human Care is aware that in some cases, side rails can be expected for care. Only authentic Human Care side rails should be fitted to a Human Care true floor-level bed, as any incompatible side rails may cause damage and/or injury. Picture 3 1. Raise the bed to full height. Install 4 x bed brackets using existing bolts on mattress platform rails. 2. Loosen hand wheel on side rail brackets and fit to bed. 3. E nsure side rail brackets are seated correctly in bed brackets. 4. Tighten side rail hand wheels and test the side rails for correct function. 5. Reverse above steps to remove side rails
Picture 4 Intravenous (IV) Pole and Fitting an IV Pole
Adjustable IV Poles can be fitted to both ends of the bed.
and/or injury.
It is important to only use Human Care IV Poles, as any incompatible IV poles could cause damage and/or injury. The safe working load of the IV Pole is 7kg (15lb).
aware of pinching risk while o Be folding down the side rail.
The bed is fitted with four brackets for IV Poles. They are located at each corner of the bed, behind the head and footboards.
Note: Only Human Care IV Poles will fit the beds. Care Assist Rails
Designed to assist patients safely in and out of bed, it is ergonomically designed and low profile to avoid feeling restricted or restrained. 12
Wall Bumper Bar:
The Wall Bumper Bar protects the head end of the bed. This bumper bar is fitted to the lower cross beam between the castors. Oxygen Bottle Holder
A bracket holds a ‘C-size’ Oxygen Bottle conveniently to the FloorLine-i Plus and FloorLine-i Bed.
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Push handle and how to fit Push Handle
Requirements:
1. Remove footboard, both end caps and the ‘snap latch’ lug 2. Remove the small plastic strips on the inside of both pedestal legs. 3. P osition the push handle using the bottom two screw holes and secure with 3 x 15mm button head screws and washers 4. Secure 1x25mm screw through the ‘snap latch’ lug back into its original position. Replace end caps and footboard.’
1. Two qualified assembly persons 2. A mains power outlet/power-point Tools required:
1. Work bench 2. 3mm, 4mm & 5mm Allen Keys 3. 10mm & 13mm Spanner/Socket Wrench 4. Needlenose Pliers 5. Small flat screwdriver Extension kit contents CONTENTS
• 2 x Extension Brackets • An Extension Mattress Platform Panel (F8) • 4 x Extension Panel Platform Bolts/Nuts • Full instructions to fit the extension. Bed extension stages
1) Preparation 2) Disconnect Cables 3) Remove Mattress Platform from Bed Base 4) Install Mattress Platform Extension Brackets 5) Add Extension Panel to Mattress Platform 6) Extend Bed Base 7) Re-Attach Extended Mattress Platform 8) Re-Connecting Cables 9) Conclude Assembly & Test all Functions.
6.1 Extension Kit- extending the bed The standard length of the FloorLine-i Plus and FloorLine-i bed’s mattress platform is 2000mm (783/4 ”) measured internally between the head and footboards. An optional Bed Extension Kit may be purchased separately, that will lengthen the bed, by 175mm (7 ”) to 2175mm (851/2 ”) to accommodate taller people.
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Preparation
1. Confirm all the kit contents. 2. Remove all bedding and accessories. 3. T est bed functions & complete a visual inspection. Report any faults/damage. 4. Clean the bed thoroughly 5. Ensure sufficient protected floor space for installation. 6. R emove the Head/Footboards, and safely set aside. 7. Connect mains power cable to power outlet. 13
6. Optional Accessories 8. Ensure all castors are locked for safety. 9. Using the handset, flatten/neutralize all the bed positions (backrest, kneebreak, Trendelenburg/reverse). Disconnect cables
1. To allow better access to cables and bolts: • Raise the bed to its maximum height and • Lift backrest and foot-end panels. 2. Release the backrest and kneebreak cables from the plastic retaining clips (1 backrest cable clip/3 kneebreak cable clips) that secure them to inside of the mattress platform frame. 3. D isconnect the kneebreak (long) cable from its mini-fit actuator plug, by first removing the plastic retaining clip with a small flat screwdriver. 4. Set aside the plastic retaining clips and keep the cable safe. 5. Repeat above step for backrest (short) cable.
6.2 Fitting the Extension Kit The lower beam has a built in adjustment, to allow the Extension Kit to be fitted to the top beam of the mattress platform.
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8. Extend the lower beams and replace the 4 pins in the outermost holes, then replace the circlips (Pic 5). 9. Remove the 2 circlips on the head end of the lower beam saddle and then remove all 4 pins (The lower beams are now extended) (Pic 6). 10. Remove the mattress platform locking bolts and fit them to the extension brackets (Pic 7). 11. Remove the mattress platform standard brackets, at the foot end and replace them with the extension brackets. Note that the support tab sits under platform (Pic 8). 12. Fit the extension panel with the button head screws and Nyloc nuts (Pic 9). 13. U sing 2 people, replace the extended mattress platform, foot end first, ensuring that the nylon bushes are in the hooks - Do not over tighten locking bolts (Pic 10). 14. Replace the backrest and kneebreak cables into the actuator connectors. 15. The Mattress and Bolster can now be placed on bed (Pic 11). 16. C heck all bed functions.
NOTE: The standard length beam brackets should be kept, so that the bed can be returned to it’s standard length.
1. Confirm all the kit contents. 2. Remove the Head & Foot Boards. 3. R elease the Backrest & Kneebreak cables from the actuators, by removing the plastic circlip in the connector. 4. Loosen the mattress platform locking bolts with an electric drill (Pic 1). 5. Swing the link brackets away at the head end, then lower the mattress platform onto the lower beams at head end (Pic 2). 6. U sing two people, remove the mattress platform and carefully place it on a work bench or table (Pic 3). 7. Remove the 2 circlips at the foot end of the lower beam saddle, of the bed base, then remove all 4 pins (Pic 4). 14
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6. Optional Accessories
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6.3 Removing the extension kit To remove an Extension Kit from a bed, follow the above instructions in reverse. Remember to keep all the parts, labelling them with the bed serial number, so that it may be fitted again in the future. At the time of leaving the factory, this bed represents state of the art technology and innovation. The most important objective of this safety advice is to prevent injury.
7. Safety Advice 7.1 Safety Symbol In this manual the adjacent safety warning symbol is shown as:
o This safety symbol does not replace all the written safety advice. You are instructed to read the safety advice and follow it precisely. 7.2 Safety advice for the operator
ENG ensure that every user is instructed in the safe operation of the bed before it is put into service for the first time. Draw every user’s attention to the possible hazards that can arise if the bed is not used properly. This applies in particular to using the electrical drives and side rails (if fitted). Human Care strongly advises against the use of side rails.
side rails can o Incompatible create hazards
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7. Safety Advice Pay attention to your obligations in order to ensure the permanently safe operation of this medical product to minimise all risks to the patient, user and/or third parties. If the bed is in long-term use, it is important after a reasonable period of time, to test all of the functions, and to check for functional and visual damage. Regular preventative maintenance is the Operator’s responsibility. Only allow this bed to be used by persons who have been instructed in its safe operation. Make sure that stand-in or temporary staff are sufficiently well instructed in the safe operation of the bed.
7.3 Safety advice for the user Make sure that the operator instructs you in the safe operation of this bed. When a patient’s condition could lead to patient entrapment, the mattress platform must be left in the flat position. Each time, before using the bed, check that it is in perfect working order.
If any damage or a malfunction is suspected, immediately unplug the bed from the mains supply, mark the bed clearly as being “OUT OF ORDER” and take it out of service. Make sure that there are no obstacles (eg: bedside lockers, chairs, hoists, wall mounted fixtures, or equipment etc.) which could impede any adjusting or movement of the bed.
BED GOES DOWN TO THE o THIS FLOOR! DO NOT PUT ANYTHING UNDERNEATH IT,AT ANY TIME!
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7.4 Cables and cord safety To maintain safe function of the bed and any external components, attention to cord and cable placement is extremely important. • R oute the mains cable in such a way that when operating the bed it cannot get pulled, be cut, or be driven over, or be damaged by any moving parts. • W hen using external electrical equipment, such as patient hoists/lifts, reading lamps etc., make sure that the electrical cables cannot get caught in, or get damaged by, parts of the bed. • When not is use, stow the handset in such a way that it cannot inadvertently fall onto the floor; and make sure that the cable cannot get damaged by moving parts of the bed. • B efore moving the bed, it is important to raise the mattress platform to at least 200mm (8”) above floor level, then unplug it from the mains power supply. Stow the mains cable safely on a suitable handset holder on the head end pedestal, to ensure that it cannot trail on the floor.
7.5 To safeguard the patient and particularly children Always inform the patient about safe operation of the bed’s controls. If the patient is unable to operate the bed safely or free themselves from potentially dangerous positions, they could be placed at risk through inadvertent adjustment of the electrical functions. • It is recommended that children are never left unsupervised in a room with the bed. • P lace the handset beyond reach of children or ‘at risk’ patients, to prevent inadvertently initiating power adjustments of the bed. Any adjustments may then only be carried out by or in the presence of a person instructed in the proper operation of the bed. • A lways ensure that the mattress platform has travelled to its lowest position before leaving an ‘at risk’ patient in the bed www.humancaregroup.com
7. Safety Advice unattended. In this way, you greatly reduce the risk of patient injury as a result of falling out of bed. • If a patients’ condition contains a risk of entrapment, then the mattress platform should always be left in a flat position. • T ake care with the use of side rails. If the side rails are raised, there is a risk of limbs
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gettng trapped or crushed on adjusting the backrest or kneebreak. Human Care strongly recommends against the use of side rails.
7.6 Checks and inspections Make sure to follow mainteance instructions to ensure safe use ot the bed..
8. Assembly/Disassembly 8.1 General information Requirements
1. Two qualified assembly persons who are very familiar with this User Manual and all facets of bed assembly and operation. 2. A mains power outlet/power-point since the Backup Battery may not be fully charged at time of delivery. Tools Required
1. 3mm & 5mm Allen Keys 2. 13mm & 17mm spanner/socket wrench Delivery
The bed is delivered, packed in two cartons: 1. Folded Bed Base, Attached Handset, Head/ Foot Boards 2. Folded Mattress Platform Bed assembly stages
1) Pre Assembly 2) Bed Base Assembly 3) Raise The Bed Base 4) Mattress Platform Assembly 5) Attach Mattress Platform to the Bed Base 6) Connecting Cables & Mattress Retainers 7) Conclude Assembly & Test all Functions. www.humancaregroup.com
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1. Confirm power source is compatible. 2. Ensure there is floor space for assembly. 3. A ssemble on a covered surface, to protect both floor and bed surfaces. The packing cardboard is a useful protector. 4. Remove all packaging materials and transport-securing devices from Bed Base box only. (Leave Mattress Platform box until later). 5. The unpacked folded bed base will be resting upright on all four wheel castors.
8.3 Assembly instruction Bed base assembly
Starting position before assembly: Resting upright, the lower saddle is positioned on top. The two bed base lower beams are hinged in half at the saddle and are positioned perpendicular to the floor. Position after assembly: The lower beams must be flattened and pedestal ends vertical and secured with bolts. 1. Ensure all castors are locked for safety.
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8. Assembly/Disassembly 2. Separate out the cables (3 including Handset) and gently fold them, out of the way, over the head pedestal end.
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8. Using the 17 mm spanner, tighten the 8 Nyloc bolts (2 Lower Beam Hinging Bolts and 2 Locking Latch Bolts at each end). Avoid bolts slipping out of place, as tightening is done! Lower Beam Saddle
3. M ake sure the four Nyloc Nuts, at the lower beam brackets near the pedestal ends, are loosen. This is of importance for the procedure of securing the pedestal ends in vertical position.
Foot End Cross Bar
Removing Lanyard Pins from upright saddle. Locking Bolts on outside of Hinging Circlip Pins
4. Using the 5mm Allen Key, remove the 4 Centre Saddle Locking Bolts (early models may have lanyard pins). Two each are located on either side of the saddle. 5. Release the lock on the grey castor at the head end of the bed, leaving the black directional castor locked. 5. Unlatch only the plastic transport latch that holds the beams against the foot pedestal end. Swing away the latch, parallel against the beam. 6. Carefully pull the unlocked pedestal end vertical away from the other pedestal, with one person on each side of the bed to help as the pedestal end moves away from the other end. 7. Standing at the side of the pedestal ends, hold the plastic end cap at the top of the pedestal with one hand, with the other hand reach down and firmly lift the cross bar joining the two lower beams to engage it into its locked position with the pedestal brackets, so that the pedestal remains locked upright.
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Foot End Hinging Bolt (top) Locking Latch Bolt (bottom)
Note: Adjusting the pedestal end or lifting the cross bar assists to lock the pedestal end in an perfectly upright position. Note: ENSURE that all Nyloc bolts are TIGHTENED VERY TIGHTLY, in the upper most position to avoid the latch bolts slipping out of the slots, as the bed in used. 9. Using the 5mm Allen Key, replace and tighten the 4 locking bolts into the same holes on the saddle, locking the lower beams in place. (The outside holes are used with a bed extension kit).
NOTE: The bolts may be a tight fit. Gently lifting the saddle aids fitting each bolt in.
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8. Assembly/Disassembly 10. Confirm that all bolts are tightened at both ends of the bed: • The 4 Saddle Locking Bolts • The 4 Lower Beam Hinging Bolts • The 4 Pedestal Latch Locking Bolts. 11. Whilst unattended, safely lock all castors. Using the junction box (FloorLine-i Plus)
1. Plug the cable with the least amount of coils and the modular plug with coloured wires that comes out of the HB port of the control box into any port of the spare Junction Box. 2. Remove the handset from the mattress platform. (Take note of which port that you removed it from so that you can replace it afterwards) or use an spare handset. 3. Plug the handset into any port of the Junction Box. 4. The bed can now be raised, using the handset, now connected to the Control Box via the Junction Box.
not lower the bed with the o Do handset control at this stage, or
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assembled, remove all packaging materials and transport-securing devices. 3. R emove the two locking lanyard pins from either side of the centre hinge section/upper beam saddle. Folded Mattress Platform Upper Beam Saddle Locking Lanyard Pin
4. Unlatch the metal transport latch. 5. Unfold the mattress platform until the beams are straight. The flat mattress side will be facing down on the cardboard. 6. R e-insert the 2 locking lanyard pins, to lock the mattress platform into a flat position.
NOTE: The pins may be a tight fit. Gently lifting one side aids fitting each pin in. NOTE: The mattress platform has a small centred positive camber; deliberately designed to support the integral strength of the bed. After initial loading and use the camber will decrease slightly.
damage may occur!
Raise the bed
1. Plug the mains power cord into the wall outlet/socket/power point. 2. Using the Handset, (already secured to the bed base and attached to the control box), raise the bed base 300mm (12”), to aid Mattress Platform attachment to Bed Base.
DO NOT LOWER THE BED AT THIS STAGE! DAMAGE TO CHAINS MAY OCCUR! Mattress platform assembly
1. Lay mattress platform box flat on the floor. 2. Open the 3 taped sides and fold out the cardboard box to cover the floor for assembly. As the mattress platform is www.humancaregroup.com
Attach the mattress platform to the bed base
1. With both persons on one side, vertically raise the mattress platform to its side with the beams facing away from the body. 2. One person then brings the bed base (unlocking the castors, first), to the platform. Ensure that the base head end aligns with the platform head end and the platform beams are facing the base. Relock the castors. 3. B oth persons should carefully lift the mattress platform to lie flat on the base.
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8. Assembly/Disassembly ENSURE:
1) The backrest panel (largest panel) is positioned at the head end of the bed base (near the green wheel castor). 2) Beams face down, and panels are up. 3) Both platform upper beams sit over and outside the base lower beams.
Note: Keep the cables and actuators safe that are located inside the bottom of the mattress platform. 4. Lift backrest and foot-end panels, allowing easy upper beam access. 5. At the foot end, lift the beams to slot the 2 Platform Bracket’s Fixing-Bolts (Nylon Bush) into the 2 Pedestal End’s Fixed J-Hooks. Head End Swinging J-Hook (Growth Link Plate) Foot End Fixed J-Hook Platform Nylon Bush Fixing-Bolts Lower Beam - 4 Nyloc Nuts
6. Lift the beams to fully seat the fixing-bolts. 7. Position the nylon bush to the outside, and the thin spacer/washer between the metal brackets. Spacer variations exist on early models. 8. Repeat above steps at the head end. 9. Using the 5mm Allen Key, firmly tighten all 4 Upper Beam Fixing-Bolts, ensuring that each bush is correctly located in its J-Hook. 10.Using the 13mm spanner, confirm that all 4 Fixing-Bolt Nuts are firmly attached to the end of the bolt, with a wide space between the nut and the upper beam bracket.Note: The Head End Swinging J-Hooks must be swung up, then down into the nylon bushes. Also, the head end fixing-bolts have a wider spacer.
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J-Hook (Growth Link Plate) and the additional space between the nuts and the brackets allow for platform flexing and full bed operation particularly for Trendelenburg positions.
Connecting cables (FloorLine-i)
Cables connect the Control Box with: 1. The Mains Power Outlet 2. The Handset 3. T he 4 Actuators (Hi-Lo Head, Hi-Lo Foot, Backrest, Kneebreak). • A ll cables are pre-attached to the Control Box, which is located on the inside of the Head End Pedestal on the Bed Base. • T he two Hi-Lo Actuators are located inside the Head and Foot End Pedestals and cables are pre-attached to their actuators. • T he Backrest & Kneebreak Actuators are located on the underside of the mattress platform. Their respective cables must be attached to their appropriate mini-fit plugs. 1. Attach the mains cable to the mains power outlet, rechecking for damage in transit. 2. To allow better access to the underneath of the mattress platform: • U se the handset to raise the bed to its maximum height • Lift backrest and foot-end panels 3. C onnect the Backrest (short) cable to the short mini-fit plug cable, and lock in the plastic retaining clips, ensuring that the locking tabs sit in the plug’s slots securely, as pictured.
4. Connect the Kneebreak (long) cable to the long mini-fit plug cable and lock in the retaining clips, as pictured. 5. Secure all cables to the inside frame of the mattress platform with the plastic ‘p’ clips.
DO NOT TIGHTEN these Fixing-Bolt Nuts! The Swinging
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