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Critical Care Bed
Model 2030/2031
OPERATIONS MANUAL
For Parts or Technical Assistance
1–800–327–0770

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  • Page 1 Critical Care Bed Model 2030/2031 OPERATIONS MANUAL For Parts or Technical Assistance 1–800–327–0770...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Specifications ................Warning / Caution / Note Definition .
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Battery Voltage (Optional) 24 V, 31 Ah Noise Level > 65 Decibels Stryker reserves the right to change specifications without notice. WARNING / CAUTION / NOTE DEFINITION The words WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE carry special meanings and should be carefully reviewed. WARNING The personal safety of the patient or user may be involved.
  • Page 4: Ul Classification

    Introduction Warning, Refer to Service/Maintenance Manual Alternating Current Type B Equipment: equipment providing a particular degree of protection against elec- tric shock, particularly regarding allowable leakage current and reliability of the protec- tive earth connection. Class 1 Equipment: equipment in which protection against electric shock does not rely on BASIC INSULATION only, but which includes an additional safety precaution in that means are provided for the connection of the EQUIPMENT to the protective earth con- ductor in the fixed wiring of the installation in such a way that ACCESSIBLE METAL...
  • Page 5: Safety Tips And Guidelines

    Introduction SAFETY TIPS AND GUIDELINES Before operating the Critical Care Beds, it is important to read and understand all in- formation in this manual. Carefully read and strictly follow the safety guidelines listed on this page and on page 5. To ensure safe operation of the bed, methods and procedures must be established for educating and training hospital staff on the intrinsic risks associated with the usage of electric beds.
  • Page 6: Safety Tips And Guidelines

    Introduction SAFETY TIPS AND GUIDELINES (CONTINUED) WARNING If large fluid spills occur in the area of the circuit boards or motors, immediately unplug the bed power cord from the wall socket. Remove the patient from the bed and clean up the fluid. Have maintenance completely check the bed.
  • Page 7: Set-Up Procedures

    Set–Up Procedures SET–UP PROCEDURES It is important that the Critical Care Bed is working properly before it is put into service. The following list will help ensure that each part of the bed is checked. Plug the bed into a properly grounded, hospital grade wall receptacle. WARNING Critical Care Bed is equipped with a hospital grade plug for protection against shock hazard.
  • Page 8: Bed Operation Guide Base Pedal Operation

    Operation Guide BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION WARNING Always apply the caster brakes when a patient is getting on or off the bed. Push on the bed to ensure the brakes are securely locked. Always engage the brakes unless the bed is being moved. Injury could result if the bed moves while a patient is getting on or off the bed.
  • Page 9: Cpr Emergency Release Usage

    Operation Guide CPR EMERGENCY RELEASE USAGE If the Back and/or Knee is raised and quick access to the patient is needed, squeeze one of the two red emer- gency release handles, located under the litter top at the head section on either side of the bed, and the Back and Knee will lower to a flat position.
  • Page 10: Siderail Operation Guide

    Siderail Operation Guide POSITIONING SIDERAILS NOTE The head end siderails can be locked at two heights (intermediate & full). The foot end siderails lock in the full up position only. The siderails can be tucked away under the bed when not in use. To remove the rail from the tucked position, grasp the handle on the siderail panel and pull outward.
  • Page 11: Siderail Function Guide

    Siderail Operation Guide OUTSIDE SIDERAIL FUNCTION GUIDE Beds With All Options (Including DMS Mattress) Beds With All Options (Including StryKair Mattress) 1. Press to raise back section. 2. Press to raise knee section. 3. Press to lower back section. 4. Press to lower knee section. 5.
  • Page 12 Siderail Operation Guide INSIDE SIDERAIL FUNCTION GUIDE Beds with All Options (Including Standard TV/Radio) 1. Press to raise knee section. 2. Press to raise back section. 3. Press to lower knee section. 4. Press to lower back section. " The following functions are optional equipment. 5.
  • Page 13 Siderail Operation Guide INSIDE SIDERAIL FUNCTION GUIDE Beds with All Options (Including Smart TV) 1. Press to raise knee section. 2. Press to raise back section. 3. Press to lower knee section. 4. Press to lower back section. " The following functions are optional equipment. 5.
  • Page 14: Foot Board Operation Guide

    Foot Board Operation Guide FOOT BOARD CONTROL PANEL GUIDE 1. Press repeatedly for low, medium and high settings for the siderail control lights. Continue to press this switch to turn off the siderail control lights and the nurse call indicator light (see page 9). 2.
  • Page 15 Foot Board Operation Guide FOOT BOARD CONTROL PANEL GUIDE (CONTINUED) Led Display Panel Guide The LED Display Panel is located at the foot end of the bed, below the Control Panel. ”POWER” – will light when the bed is plugged into the wall receptacle or the battery power switch is on. Will blink if the 9V Nurse Call battery needs to be replaced.
  • Page 16 Foot Board Operation Guide FOOT BOARD CONTROL PANEL GUIDE (CONTINUED) 1. Press to raise back section. 2. Press to raise knee section. 3. Press to lower back section. 4. Press to lower knee section. 1. Press to activate the emergency CPR drop function. The bed will level from Trendelenburg/reverse Tren- delenburg, the Fowler will lower to flat, the Knee will lower to flat and the litter will lower to full down.
  • Page 17 Foot Board Operation Guide FOOT BOARD CONTROL PANEL GUIDE (CONTINUED) 1. Press to arm the Bed Exit function. 2. Press to disarm the Bed Exit function. 3. “BED EXIT ON” LED – will light when the BED EXIT function is armed. Serves as the Bed Exit indicator light when the foot board lid is closed.
  • Page 18: Weigh System Control Panel Guide

    Foot Board Operation Guide WEIGH SYSTEM CONTROL PANEL GUIDE 1. LCD – displays patient weight. Trendelenburg angle is displayed when the scale is not active. 2. Press to zero bed (see page 18). Also press to scroll while Menu Mode is active. 3.
  • Page 19: Weigh System Usage

    Weigh System Usage PREPARING THE BED FOR PATIENT STAY Prepare bed for patient stay by adding/removing linens, pillows, etc. Press and release The scale monitor will read: “LET GO FOR SCALE” “WEIGHING” “XXX.X LB” Press and hold The scale monitor will read: “HOLD TO ZERO WT.”...
  • Page 20: Adding Or Removing Items During A Patient's Stay

    Weigh System Usage ADDING OR REMOVING ITEMS DURING A PATIENT’S STAY If it is necessary to add or remove items (monitors, pumps, etc.) during the patient’s stay, press and re- lease to activate the weigh system. After the scale monitor reads: “XXX.X LB”, press and hold The scale monitor will read: “HOLD TO START”...
  • Page 21: Displaying Trendelenburg Or Fowler Angle

    Weigh System Usage DISPLAYING TRENDELENBURG OR FOWLER ANGLE If scale system is on, press and hold The scale monitor will read: “EXIT SCALE” “TREND ANGLE X_” “FOWLER ANGLE X_” If scale system is not active, press and hold The scale monitor will read: “LET GO FOR FOWL”...
  • Page 22: Viewing The Patient's Weight In Gain/Loss Mode

    Weigh System Usage VIEWING PATIENT WEIGHT IN GAIN/LOSS MODE To view the patient’s weight and to begin totaling the amount of weight the patient has gained or lost, press to activate the weigh system. The scale monitor will read: “LET GO FOR SCALE” Press to enter the Menu Mode.
  • Page 23: Changing The Numerical Value Of Displayed Weight

    Weigh System Usage CHANGING THE NUMERICAL VALUE OF DISPLAYED WEIGHT To decrease the numerical value of the displayed weight, press to activate the weigh system. The scale monitor will read: “LET GO FOR SCALE” “XXX.X LB” Press to enter the Menu Mode. The scale monitor will read: “YB FOR OPTIONS”...
  • Page 24: Optional Pendant Operation

    Optional Pendant Operation...
  • Page 25: Optional Epic+ Head End Control Panel Operation

    Operation Guide OPERATING THE OPTIONAL EPIC+ HEAD END CONTROL PANEL KNEE BACK DOWN PLUG BED IN TO CHARGE 1. Press and hold to raise the litter. If your bed is equipped with the enhanced height option, continue to hold the button an additional 5 seconds after the first stop. The litter will raise an additional 2 inches. 2.
  • Page 26: Battery Charging And Operation (Epic+ Option)

    Operation Guide BATTERY BACKUP OPERATION AND BATTERY CHARGING (EPIC+ OPTION) 1. A unit equipped with the Epic+ option has two 12 volt batteries to provide back–up power to the unit func- tions if the power cord is unplugged from the wall socket. The unit functions will not operate properly with the power cord unplugged if the batteries are not sufficiently charged.
  • Page 27: Operating I.v. Poles

    Operation Guide OPERATING I.V. POLES To use the 2–Stage Permanently Attached I.V. pole: NOTE The 2–stage permanently attached I.V. pole is an option and may have been installed at either the head, foot or both ends of the stretcher. The choice was made at the time the stretcher was pur- chased.
  • Page 28: Preventative Maintenance

    Preventative Maintenance WARNING Service only by qualified personnel. Refer to the maintenance manual. Ensure the power cord is unplugged and battery power switch (Epic+ option) is turned to the off position before servicing. NURSE CALL BATTERY To prevent a low battery condition when the bed is not plugged in, position the cord out switch at the head end of the bed to the off position.
  • Page 29: Cleaning

    Preventative Maintenance MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST All fasteners secure Engage brake pedal and push on the bed to ensure all casters lock securely Optional locking steer caster engages and disengages properly Siderails move, latch and stow properly All functions on siderails working properly (including LED’s) Head End Control Panel working properly (including LED) –...
  • Page 30 If these types of products are used to clean Stryker patient handling equipment, measures must be taken to insure the stretchers are rinsed with clean water and thoroughly dried following cleaning. Failure to properly rinse and dry the stretchers will leave a cor- rosive residue on the surface of the stretcher, possibly causing premature corrosion of critical components.
  • Page 31: Limited Warranty

    If requested by Stryker, products or parts for which a warranty claim is made shall be returned prepaid to Stryker’s factory. Any improper use or any alteration or repair by others in such manner as in Stryker’s judgement affects the product materially and adversely shall...
  • Page 32: Return Authorization

    Claim will be limited in amount to the actual replacement cost. In the event that this information is not received by Stryker within the fifteen (15) day period following the delivery of the merchandise, or the damage was not noted on the delivery receipt at the time of receipt, the customer will be responsible for payment of the original invoice in full.
  • Page 33 European Representative Stryker France Phone: 33148632290 BP 50040–95946 Roissy Ch. de Gaulle Fax: 33148632175 Cedex–France 6300 Sprinkle Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49001–9799 USA (800) 327–0770 ww.strykermedical.com DH 10/00 2030–100–4 REV F...

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