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Invacare BAR600IVC User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Manual For more information regarding bed rail safety, refer to the Bed Rail Entrapment Risk Notification Guide at www.invacare.com. This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference.
  • Page 2 © 2011 Invacare Corporation. All rights reserved. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. Trademarks are identified by ™ and ®. All trademarks are owned by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Maintenance and Cleaning Checklist ....................................... 22 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting: Electrical..........................................24 Troubleshooting: Mechanical ..........................................25 ASSEMBLY, MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT SECTIONS - FOR DEALERS ONLY Overview of Procedures ............................................ 26 PACKAGING, HANDLING AND SET-UP ® ™ Part No 1123842 Invacare Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed...
  • Page 4 Storing the Beds ..............................................45 MAINTENANCE Washing Bed Ends ............................................... 46 Cleaning Head and Foot Sections ........................................47 Maintenance Checklist ............................................47 10 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting: Electrical..........................................50 Troubleshooting: Mechanical ..........................................51 ® ™ Invacare Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed Part No 1123842...

  • Page 5: General

    Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage or minor injury or both. IMPORTANT Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in damage to property if it is not avoided. Gives useful tips, recommendations and information for efficient, trouble-free use.  ® ™ Part No 1123842 Invacare Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed...

  • Page 6: Limited Warranty

    Invacare warrants the mechanical and electrical components of this product when purchased new and unused to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from date of purchase from Invacare or a dealer, with a copy of the seller’s invoice required for coverage under this warranty.

  • Page 7: Overview

    Only" or "Hospital Grade". be securely connected to the bed with metal screws and spacer provided or electrical Rev D (1) 02/00 P/N 034059 shock could occur. 1108103 Rev.A(1) - 08/01 ® ™ Part No 1123842 Invacare Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed...
  • Page 8 2 OVERVIEW NOTE: Labels located on bed frame. ® ™ Invacare Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed Part No 1123842...

  • Page 9: Typical Product Parameters

    700 lbs (Including accessories, matress, occupant and any other objects positioned on the bed) *NOTE: Height from floor to bed deck. Bed Components: • Head spring with one motor (BAR5000IVC) • Foot spring with two motors (BAR5490IVC) • Bed Ends (BAR5301IVC) ® ™ Part No 1123842 Invacare Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed...

  • Page 10: Safety

    Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Check all parts for shipping damage and test before using. In case of damage, DO NOT use. Contact Invacare/Carrier for further instruction. ® ™...
  • Page 11 9. Risk of electric shock - Connect this bed to a properly grounded outlet only. Refer to Grounding Instructions on page 16. 10. Risk of injury to persons - DO NOT place video equipment such as televisions or computer monitors on bed. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ® ™ Part No 1123842 Invacare Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed...
  • Page 12 Make sure head and foot springs/sections are connected securely to the bed ends before use. The pendant and power cords MUST be routed and secured properly to ensure that the cords DO NOT become entangled, pinched and/or severed during operation of the electric bed. ® ™ Invacare Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed Part No 1123842...
  • Page 13 Entrapment Warning WARNING Refer to the Bed Rail Entrapment Risk Notification Guide at www.invacare.com for additional safety information. Mattress MUST fit bed frame and bed rails snugly to reduce the risk of entrapment. After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely.
  • Page 14 ALWAYS test to make sure that the side rails are properly and securely in place before using the manual/electric bed. Invacare recommends that the mattress be centered on the bed frame. Otherwise, individuals may become entangled between the bed rail and the bed frame.
  • Page 15 Damage to cord will result. CAUTION All cable connections MUST be aligned properly. Align locking levers with locking tabs for proper connection. Mis-alignment of cable connections will cause permanent product damage. ® ™ Part No 1123842 Invacare Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed...
  • Page 16 DO NOT, under any circumstances, cut or remove the round grounding prong from any plug used with or for Invacare products. In addition, Invacare has placed RED warning tags on some equipment. DO NOT remove these tags.
  • Page 17 Depending on severity of the initial overheating, this could take up to 30 minutes. The emergency crank MUST be removed before the bed is used. Failure to remove the crank may cause damage or personal injury. ® ™ Part No 1123842 Invacare Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed...

  • Page 18: Operation And Adjustment

    A six-function pendant is used for all bed operations. An emergency crank allows operation in the event of a power outage. FIGURE 1 Operating Bariatric Bed ® ™ Invacare Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed Part No 1123842...

  • Page 19: Emergency Crank

    Attach the emergency crank to the motor shaft end of the head section or the motor shaft end of the foot section. Crank clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the bed.  Push in the emergency crank while turning it the desired direction. Remove the emergency crank. ® ™ Part No 1123842 Invacare Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed...

  • Page 20: Optional Bed Rails

    DO NOT install the optional bed rails without reading and understanding the Bed Rail Risk Notification Guide that accompanies this manual and is included with each bed rail kit. The Bed Rail Risk Notification Guide can also be found at www.invacare.com. ® ™ Invacare Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed Part No 1123842...

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Thoroughly towel dry bed end and all components. Repeat drying process until all components are dry.  Ensure that the bed end is completely dry before Gear Box storing. FIGURE 1 Washing Bed Ends ® ™ Part No 1123842 Invacare Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed...

  • Page 22: Cleaning Head And Foot Sections

    Wipe down the bed with disinfectant. Allow it to dry completely. Maintenance and Cleaning Checklist Invacare recommends the following maintenance and cleaning procedures be conducted between uses and at least once every three years. This form is provided as a guide to help with documentation.
  • Page 23 FAIL: Bed, or any component, has failed any of the preceding inspection criteria. Tag the bed or component with a complete description of the failure(s) and have the bed serviced. ® ™ Part No 1123842 Invacare Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed...

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Bed Spring does not stop Pendant Check for depressed/stuck buttons. If button is stuck, call dealer for moving. repair. Bed Hi/Lo movement does Check cables. If damaged, call dealer. not stop. ® ™ Invacare Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed Part No 1123842...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting: Mechanical

    Hi/Lo function does not work. Drive shaft disconnected. Call dealer. Pressing function on pendant results in motion Motor cable connections to junction Call dealer. other than that intended. box incorrect. ® ™ Part No 1123842 Invacare Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed...

  • Page 26: Assembly, Maintenance And Adjustment Sections - For Dealers Only

    Installing/Removing Bed Ends ❑ Installing Casters ❑ Connecting Crossover Cable. Refer to Set-Up - Connecting Crossover Cable on page 37. ❑ Assembling/Installing/Removing the Drive Shaft ❑ Inspecting the Bed Storing ® ™ Invacare Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed Part No 1123842...

  • Page 27: Packaging, Handling And Set-Up

    Unpacking The bed is contained in three cartons. Check bed components for any obvious damage to the carton or its contents. If damage is evident, contact your local Invacare dealer. Remove any loose packing from the cartons. Carefully remove all components from the cartons.
  • Page 28 One foot section (including pendant, junction box with power cord and foot and hi/lo motors with cables). • One emergency crank handle. The head section carton includes: • One head section. ® ™ Invacare Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed Part No 1123842...

  • Page 29: Inspecting

    Inspect the power supply cord and cables for cuts or damage to the cord and/or plug. Inspect the junction box for any damage to the connectors. Ensure that the motor plugs are plugged into the junction box and fit properly. ® ™ Part No 1123842 Invacare Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed...

  • Page 30: Set-Up

    Remove tie-wraps securing the cables for shipping (FIGURE 3 on page 31).  Place the foot section on a flat surface so that the motor guards on the bottom of the frame are supporting the foot section. ® ™ Invacare Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed Part No 1123842...
  • Page 31 Connect the crossover cable. Refer to Connecting Crossover Cable on page 37. Assemble and install the drive shaft. Refer to Assembling/Installing/Removing Drive Shaft on page 40. 10. Activate the bed functions. Refer to Inspecting the Bed on page 44. ® ™ Part No 1123842 Invacare Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed...
  • Page 32 Starting with one side of bed, pull the release pin and pull the head section so that it starts to separate slightly from the foot section. On the opposite side of bed, pull the release pin. Separate the head section from the foot section. ® ™ Invacare Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed Part No 1123842...
  • Page 33 8 PACKAGING, HANDLING AND SET-UP Foot Section (Inside)  Motor guards located on underside of frame sections. Head Section (Inside) Foot Section Locking Pin Head Section FIGURE 4 Assembling/Disassembling Head and Foot Sections ® ™ Part No 1123842 Invacare Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed...
  • Page 34 If necessary, install the casters. Refer to Installing Casters on page 35. Bed End Corner Plate Corner Plate Rivets Bed End Rivets Head Rivets Head Rivets Foot Section Head Section Corner Locks Corner Locks FIGURE 5 Installing/Removing Bed Ends ® ™ Invacare Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed Part No 1123842...
  • Page 35 Position the two locking casters so that they will be diagonally opposite from one another when the bed is assembled. If two locking casters are not included with the bed, contact an Invacare dealer. To install casters, lay the bed ends flat on the floor.
  • Page 36 8 PACKAGING, HANDLING AND SET-UP Bed End Caster Socket Caster Shaft Caster Caster Non-Locking Caster Socket Shaft Locking Caster Locking Unlocked Caster Locking Caster Locked FIGURE 6 Installing Casters ® ™ Invacare Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed Part No 1123842...
  • Page 37 Connect the crossover cable to the short cable from the head actuator. Gently pull the crossover cable toward the junction box so that any slack in the cable is taken up near the junction box. ® ™ Part No 1123842 Invacare Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed...
  • Page 38 Mis-alignment of cable connections will cause permanent product damage. Locking Lever Locking Tab Crossover Head Motor Cable Cable P/N 1171770 Rev A FIGURE 7 Connecting Crossover Cable ® ™ Invacare Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed Part No 1123842...
  • Page 39 Mis-alignment of cable connections will cause permanent product damage. Locking Lever Locking Tab Crossover Head Motor Cable Cable P/N 1171770 Rev A FIGURE 8 Connecting Crossover Cable ® ™ Part No 1123842 Invacare Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed...
  • Page 40 Attach the inner shaft to the bottom gear box output shaft on the head end of the bed. Push in on the spring loaded end of the drive shaft and attach to the Hi/Lo motor output shaft facing the head end of the bed. ® ™ Invacare Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed Part No 1123842...
  • Page 41 If necessary, shift the bed end to the right or left to align the Hi/Lo motor output shaft spring-loaded coupler with the foot  end gear box. Ensure the Hi/Lo motor output shaft spring-loaded coupler is properly aligned with the foot end gear box as shown in Detail “A” of FIGURE 10. ® ™ Part No 1123842 Invacare Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed...
  • Page 42 Ensure that all components are securely installed. WARNING Close the drive shaft covers over all drive shafts that are not in use before placing the bed in service. Otherwise, damage or injury may occur. ® ™ Invacare Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed Part No 1123842...
  • Page 43 Top Gear Box Output Drive Shaft Hi/Lo Motor Bottom Gear Box Output Drive Shaft (Covered) Input Drive Shaft (Covered) Drive Shaft Cover Gear Box Gear Box FIGURE 10 Assembling/Installing/Removing Drive Shaft ® ™ Part No 1123842 Invacare Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed...
  • Page 44 If equipped with a crossover cable, plug in crossover cable (See caution label in Detail “A” in FIGURE 11). Before placing bed into use, test the bed by operating it through all phases of operation. ® ™ Invacare Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed Part No 1123842...

  • Page 45: Storing The Beds

    WARNING DO NOT place other objects on top of the cartons. If bed is not being assembled immediately, retain the cartons and packaging for storage until ready for assembly. Store the Invacare homecare bed in a dry area. ® ™...

  • Page 46: Maintenance

    Thoroughly towel dry bed end and all components. Repeat drying process until all components are dry.  For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 1. Ensure that the bed end is completely dry before storing. ® ™ Invacare Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed Part No 1123842...

  • Page 47: Cleaning Head And Foot Sections

    Wipe down the bed with disinfectant. Allow it to dry completely. Maintenance Checklist Invacare recommends the following maintenance and cleaning procedures be conducted between users or as needed. This form is provided as a guide to help with documentation. Mechanical Inspection and Maintenance ❑...
  • Page 48 If these conditions are present, the bed MUST not be used until the damaged component/wiring is replaced. Modification  or other forms or repair including electrical or similar tape MUST NEVER be used. ® ™ Invacare Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed Part No 1123842...
  • Page 49 FAIL: Bed, or any component, has failed any of the above inspection criteria. Tag the bed or component with a complete description of the failure(s) and have the bed serviced. ® ™ Part No 1123842 Invacare Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed...

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    Bed Spring does not stop moving. Pendant Check for depressed/stuck buttons. If button is stuck, call dealer for repair. Bed Hi/Lo movement does not stop. Check cables. If damaged, call dealer. ® ™ Invacare Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed Part No 1123842...

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting: Mechanical

    Reinstall drive shaft. Refer to Assembling/Installing/Removing Drive Shaft on page 40 . Pressing function on pendant results in Motor cable connections to junction Verify connections. Refer to FIGURE 11. motion other than that intended. box incorrect. ® ™ Part No 1123842 Invacare Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed...
  • Page 52 Invacare Corporation Canada One Invacare Way 570 Matheson Blvd E Elyria, Ohio USA Unit 8 44036-2125 Mississauga Ontario 800-333-6900 L4Z 4G4 Canada 800-668-5324 www.invacare.com Part No 1123842 Rev H - 4/11...

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