AC SERIES BEDS USER MANUAL Code Model BEB045900 Single – 3 Function BEB045905 King Single – 3 Function BEB045901 Single – 2 Function...
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Thank you for choosing this Aidacare AC Series Bed. This product has been specifically designed to offer comfort, support and safety. It is important that you read this user manual carefully before using your new bed. www.aidacare.com.au...
1. INTRODUCTION The Aidacare AC Series Bed is an electrically operated Care Bed. It has a range of functions and positional movements that assist caregivers and provide for patient comfort. Ease of use, functionality, serviceability and cleaning practicality are key features of the bed.
It is recommended that the User Manual be kept in an easily accessible place for quick reference. If required Aidacare product specialists can provide additional training. All warnings and cautions within this manual should be strictly adhered to.
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• ALWAYS use a mattress of appropriate size and type. A range of suitable pressure reducing and pressure relieving mattresses are also available from Aidacare. • ALWAYS make sure that the patient is safely positioned to avoid entrapment before operating the bed.
3. ELECTRONIC FUNCTIONS WARNING • Ensure that the patient, caregivers and or other equipment is not positioned to become either trapped or crushed during bed adjustment. • Ensure that the coiled power lead is not stretched excessively. • Ensure that the handset and electrical supply cables cannot become entangled with moving parts of the bed.
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The period of use on battery is dependent on a number of variables including weight of the user, range of movement used and age of the battery. In new condition the battery would allow for a minimum of ten to fifteen full lift cycles. Optional Battery Back-up Unit www.aidacare.com.au...
4. GENERAL BED OPERATION 4.1 CASTOR SYSTEM - BRAKES & STEERING 4.1.1 Central Locking Castors AC3 Series beds have a central locking castor system that is operated with a full width foot pedal. • With the pedal in the down Brake position, the brakes are applied to three castors of the bed simultaneously and the bed is immobilised.
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WARNING: The bed extension is designed for use as a bed extension only and is not meant to support the body weight of a person sitting. The extra length of the bed with extra load can also make the bed unstable potentially resulting in injury to the user and patient. www.aidacare.com.au...
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4.3 FOLD DOWN SIDE RAILS (OPTIONAL) Bed rails (optional) are easily fitted by clamping to the bed frame. When fitted correctly, AC Series bed rails meet the requirements of Medical equipment international standard IEC 60601-2-52, which includes specific rail requirements. 4.3.1 Fitting the Side Rails NOTE: The rails are a left and right hand set and when fitted correctly fold down towards the foot end of the bed.
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WARNING: After adjustment of the side rail visually check the locking pin location. There should be no yellow shaft on the locking pin visible if locked correctly. DO NOT use other manufacturer’s side rails on AC Series beds. www.aidacare.com.au...
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4.4 King Single Extendable Foot End Mattress Retainer AC Series beds can be ordered with a two position extendable foot end mattress retainer that is used in conjunction with the bed extension. This feature is included for use when a foot board is not required on the bed and should be removed when a foot board is in place.
230V AC 50Hz, Max current 1A Power Input Interruption 10%, Max 2 minutes / 18 minutes Rate Load Leakage Protection Class 1 Type B IP54 Waterproof Grade Standard Aidacare AC Series beds are designed and manufactured in compliance with International Standard IEC 60601-2-52. www.aidacare.com.au...
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230V AC 50Hz, Max current 1A Power Input Interruption 10%, Max 2 minutes/ 18 minutes Rate Load Leakage Protection Class 1 Type B IP54 Waterproof Grade Standard Aidacare AC Series beds are designed and manufactured in compliance with International Standard IEC 60601-2-52.
The following preventative maintenance procedures should be carried out every 12 months. Electrical test & tag – where lifters are in use in a commercial environment then the testing regime applied should align with the risk assessment made by the owner for safety and other compliance requirements. www.aidacare.com.au...
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If the red shaft is visible when the side rail is in the raised and locked position, contact Aidacare for service advice. Check that the rails pivot axles are securely fitted to the bed. The pivot axles are locked...
9. ACCESSORIES A range of AC Series accessories are available. In addition to the below listed accessories, Aidacare specializes in other complimentary products such as foam mattresses, pressure care surfaces, over bed tables, side lockers and adjustable day chairs. Please contact Customer Service on 1300 133 120 for further information.
– Handsets and Cable: 1 year Consumer Warranty Against Defects: Aidacare is bound by Australian Consumer Law in respect to Warranty Against Defects. A copy of the Aidacare Warranty Against Defects statement is available on the Aidacare homepage at www.aidacare.com.au. All warranty matters should be directed to Aidacare Customer Service on 1300 133 120.
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