Owner's Manual | REV 001 1 Choice Model #15901C Elite Model #15902C Full Electric Long Term Care Bed Owner's Manual Elite, #15902C Choice, #15901C * Beds Shown with Optional Assist Rails This manual must be given to the Owner/User of this bed and should be read carefully before putting this product into use. Keep manual in an accessible location for future reference.
Owner's Manual | REV 001 TABLE OF CONTENTS Standard Symbols……………………………………………………………. Warning Labels…………………………………………………………..…… Features and Technical Specifications...…………………………….…. General Safety……………………………………………..………………… Compliance…………………………………………….………………….… Unpacking and Assembly…………………………………………………. Wall Bumper……………………………………………….…..…… Mattress Retainer…………………………………………….….… Head/Foot Board Installation……………………………….…… Assist Bar (option)………………….…………………………….
Owner's Manual | REV 001 3 STANDARD SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL This manual includes important information about safety of personnel and equipment. As you read through this manual be aware of the Symbols and their meaning. Note: The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
Owner's Manual | REV 001 4 WARNING LABELS The following warning labels are placed on specific areas of the bed to help alert you to conditions that can damage the bed or cause injury. Labels should not be removed from the bed under any circumstances. Item # 15901C Choice Long Term Care Bed CAUTION Drive Medical Design & Manufacturing 99 Seaview Boulevard Port Washington, NY 11050 Ph: 1-877-224-0946 Fax: 516-998-4601 204 KG (450LBS) www.drivemedical.
Owner's Manual | REV 001 FEATURES AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MODELS #15901C & #15902C Standard Features ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Roll at Any Height Design Locking System: o Roll-at-any-Height Caster Lock Mechanism o Roll-at-any-Height Foot Pad Lock Mechanism (if equipped) IV pole holder Slat Sleep Deck Heavy Duty Casters Mattress Retainer Heel Lift Ratchet Welded frame Accessories and Options ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Pressure Reduction Mattress Air Flotation Mattress Cushion Fall Ma
Owner's Manual | REV 001 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ITEM ............................................................................................. SPECIFICATION Overall Length (with wall bumper) (X) ................................................ 91.5" (2310 mm) Overall Length (without wall bumper) (X1) ........................................ 86.5" (2195 mm) Overall Width (15901C)* (Z) ..................................................................
Owner's Manual | REV 001 7 General information This medical bed is a class II type B IP54 medical device.
Owner's Manual | REV 001 8 DECLARATION - ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSIONS Guidance and manufacturer's declaration - Electromagnetic emissions The Drive Medical #15901C, #15902C is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of this bed should ensure that it is used in such an environment.
Owner's Manual | REV 001 9 The Drive Medical #15901C/15902C is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the Drive Medical #15901C/15902C should ensure that it is used in such an environment.
Owner's Manual | REV 001 10 GENERAL SAFETY NOTE: DO NOT operate this product without first reading and understanding this user manual. Damage or injury may result from improper use of this product. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. The Drive Medical roll-at-any-height beds are intended for use within an institutional healthcare environment. Drive Medical recommends compliance to Application Environment 3 (i.e.
Owner's Manual | REV 001 11 DO NOT plug anything into housing components of bed (pendants or actuators) while power cord is plugged into the wall outlet. Any cords or medical tubing used on or with this bed MUST be routed and secured properly to ensure that they DO NOT become entangled, kinked or severed during normal operation of the bed. Possible Injury or Death may occur if accessories are not provided by an Authorized Distributor.
Owner's Manual | REV 001 12 WARNING No modification of this equipment is allowed. Only items that have been specified as part of this bed or that have been specified as being compatible with this bed shall be connected to it. ENTRAPMENT WARNING Accurate assessment of the resident and monitoring of correct maintenance and equipment use are required to prevent entrapment.
Owner's Manual | REV 001 13 COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Matching the correct bed components to meet regulatory specifications can be complicated. Drive Medical offers a wide variety of compatible options and an Authorized Distributor can assist your facility in selecting correct components or accessories recommended for the specific bed model.
Owner's Manual | REV 001 14 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS Tools needed: wire cutters or pliers CAUTION DAMAGE to the equipment may occur if the incorrect zip ties are removed. • • • • • • • • • If the carton is in an upright position, slowly lower to the floor and position with casters down. It may be necessary for two or more people to help in lowering the bed. Cut black strapping around box; remove box ends and plastic surrounding bed frame.
Owner's Manual | REV 001 15 ASSEMBLY WALL BUMPER INSTALLATION The wall bumper is designed to prevent damage to facility walls by keeping the head end of the bed spaced off the wall. • Locate the wall bumper assembly over the two sets of holes in the top of the caster truck closest to the center of the bed. • Install the (4)1/4” bolts and washers as shown below, using the included Allen wrench.
Owner's Manual | REV 001 16 MATTRESS RETAINER INSTALLATION (No tools required) Mattress Retainers are designed to keep the mattress in place on the sleep surface. Please read this important information on Mattress Retainers and follow instructions on installation. • Insert 2 ends of retainer into holes on the deck • • Rotate mattress retainers outward. • In total, 6 retainers are required for a bed.
Owner's Manual | REV 001 17 HEADBOARD AND FOOTBOARD INSTALLATION • Attach the headboard to the headboard bracket (A) using 3 bolts (IV holder facing the outside), Repeat for 2nd bracket. Attach the footboard to the footboard bracket (B) using 3 bolts (NO IV holder), Repeat for 2nd bracket.
Owner's Manual | REV 001 18 ASSIST BAR/RAIL INSTALLATION (OPTION) • Slide Assist bar/rail tubes into holes on the side of the head deck. • Ensure tubes go through the 2nd plate toward the center of the bed. • Insert the retaining pin through the hole in the assist bar/rail and through the hole in the head deck. (Rotating rails have left and right sides. If you cannot insert the retaining pin into the deck, you may have the wrong side.
Owner's Manual | REV 001 19 ASSIST BAR ASSIST BAR / SIDE RAIL WARNING Other manufacturers assist bars and side rails may not be compatible and can lead to entrapment issues or harm to patients. Only compatible Drive Medical assist bars and rails may be used on this bed. Make sure mattress is the correct size for bed frame and the assist bars are properly secured to frame to decrease the risk of entrapment.
Owner's Manual | REV 001 20 SLEEP SURFACE (DECK) WIDTH EXTENSION ASSEMBLY (OPTION) (Tool free Assembly) • • • • • Determine if you will be making the bed frame a 39” or 42” bed frame. Use only (1) Width Extension if a 39” bed frame is required. Use both Width Extensions if a 42” bed is required. Remove the deck width extension assemblies from their packaging. There are three (3) sections to each side of the Width Extension.
Owner's Manual | REV 001 21 HEEL LIFT RATCHET ADJUSTMENT • With the knee-foot section set at the preferred position, you can raise the manual foot lift section. • There are six fixed stops on the manual foot lift adjustment that can be set at varying heights. The manual foot lift section must be raised slowly to properly engage each stop. The foot lift section will not lower past the nearest engaged stop.
Owner's Manual | REV 001 22 BATTERY BACK-UP *(Option for #15902C only) Tool List: Phillips Screw Driver and 9mm wrench and socket/driver • Mount the plastic battery mounting bracket to the steel battery plate using the 6 #8 screws and nuts included. • Install the battery mounting plate to either side of the center of the bed frame using the 4 3/8" bolts and washers included. • • • Slide the battery into place; make sure it is secure into the mounting bracket.
Owner's Manual | REV 001 23 BED FUNCTIONS CRUSH HAZARD Danger Crush hazard. Stay clear of this area during operation Crush point exists due to LOW BED CLEARANCE. Do NOT place feet or other limbs under the frame when lowering the bed. When lowering the bed, be aware this may cause INJURY if limbs or personal items interfere with bed movement. Stay clear of the frame and ensure children or pets are not under the bed before lowering the bed.
Owner's Manual | REV 001 24 EMBEDDED STAFF CONTROL PANEL OPERATION (OPTION, #15902C only) 4 Function • • • • • • This controller is located on the footboard Locking buttons can be engaged to not allow specific movements. The 1st button controls the raising and lowering of the head section. o While in the locked position, this panel feature will not work. The 2nd button controls the raising and lowering of the foot section.
Owner's Manual | REV 001 25 NOTE: Disconnect the main power cord from the wall outlet and store the power cord when the bed is not in use. Ensure the power cord is placed on the sleep deck and not hanging off the bed where it may be damaged. Secure the power cord to the head of the bed when moving the bed.
Owner's Manual | REV 001 26 BED MOBILIZATION AND STABILIZATION WARNING Involuntary bed movement may take place if the floor lock or bed casters are left unlocked. Involuntary bed movement may lead to property DAMAGE or resident INJURY. Never leave a bed unattended while the floor lock is not engaged. Floor Lock Operation (#15902C) • • • Press the red side of the floor lock lever to engage. Press the green side of the floor lock lever to disengage.
Owner's Manual | REV 001 27 CARE AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION If improperly performed, equipment or property DAMAGE or resident INJURY is possible during maintenance. Cleaning Instructions • • • • • • • • If possible, remove resident before cleaning bed. Unplug power supply cords prior to cleaning. Ensure all electrical parts (motors, control boxes, pendant and cables) are not broken and all housing components are unplugged.
Owner's Manual | REV 001 28 SEMI-ANNUAL INSPECTION • Perform all Quarterly inspections plus: Control Box • Check power cord for chafing, cuts or wear. • Ensure all attachment hardware and brackets are tight. • Check electrical connections for wear or fractures. • Verify that all actuator connections are tight. Actuators • • Check actuator cords for chafing, cuts or wear. Check to make sure actuators do not bind at any point throughout their full range of motion.
Owner's Manual | REV 001 29 Casters • Check that locks on casters lock properly (if equipped). • Check that all casters roll properly. • Check Floor Brake mechanism for proper function (roll at any height model). • Check head end caster alignment (Bale) mechanism to verify proper function (roll at any height model). NOTICE TO MAINTENANCE STAFF • Carry out all adjustment and cleaning procedures as specified.
Owner's Manual | REV 001 30 Replacing Actuators • Unplug power supply cord from the wall outlet • Identify the actuator to replace • Tip bed on its side to remove the Hi/Lo actuators • Unplug actuator cord from control box • Actuator is held in place by (2) clevis pins • Remove bowtie clips from clevis pins • Slide the clevis pins out of the holes • You can now replace the actuator • To reassemble bed, reverse previous steps, and make sure to: - Assemble clevis pins as o
Owner's Manual | REV 001 31 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE WARNING Before doing any repairs or maintenance to the bed frame, read all instructions, cautions, and warnings. The repairs should be done by a skilled technician.
Owner's Manual | REV 001 Faulty pendant. Check pendant cord connection, power supply, Hi/Lo lockout is off and pendant is not functioning. Disconnect pendant cord connection with a functioning pendant if available. Connect and test functions. 32 Contact an Authorized Distributor or Drive Medical for assistance.
Owner's Manual | REV 001 33 Drive Medical Warranty Drive Medical’s #15901C , #15902C Long Term Care Beds are guaranteed for a 3 year period from the date of delivery. This guarantee is against defects in materials and craftsmanship, under normal use and service. This 3-year warranty includes electrical and mechanical parts and components. Bed mounted accessories and Head/Foot boards are covered for 1 year.
Owner's Manual | REV 001 34 PARTS Long Term Care beds contain a variety of parts that wear from normal use. Some products are not covered under the 3-year warranty but do fall under the 90-day warranty, such as DC batteries. Drive Medical’s responsibility under this warranty is limited to supplying replacement parts, servicing or replacing, at its option, which is found to be faulty by Drive Medical.
Owner's Manual | REV 001 35 APPENDIX SPECIAL NOTE For your convenience, we have provided the January 2008 addition of the FDA’s guide to bed safety. This information from the FDA’s brochure, published by Hospital Bed Safety Workgroup, is replicated verbatim; the latest version is available at http://www.fda.gov. A Guide to Bed Safety Bed Rails in Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Home Health Care: The Facts Bed Rail Entrapment Statistics Today there are about 2.
Owner's Manual | REV 001 36 Meeting Resident’s Needs for Safety Most residents can be in bed safely without bed rails. Consider the following: • Use beds that can be raised and lowered close to the floor to accommodate both resident and health care worker needs. • Keep the bed in the lowest position with wheels locked. • When the resident is at risk of falling out of bed, place mats next to the bed, as long as this does not create a greater risk of accident.
Owner's Manual | REV 001 Developed by the Hospital Bed Safety Workgroup • AARP • ABA Tort and Insurance Practice Section • American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging • American Health Care Association • American Medical Directors Association • American Nurses Association • American Society for Healthcare Engineering of the American Hospital Association • American Society for Healthcare Risk Management • Basic American Metal Products • Beverly Enterprises, Inc.
