Contents This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference. 1 General ......... 1.1 Introduction .
All manufacturing faults or defects must be Manufacturer of the product. promptly reported. Invacare® may repair the fault or replace the component. 1.2 Intended Use The warranty provided by Invacare® does not cover additional costs (transport, packaging, labour, sundry The bed has been developed for domestic care and long expenses, etc.
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General • Incorrect assembly or set-up by the purchaser or a third • Unauthorized modifications and/or use of unsuitable party spare parts • Technical modifications 1579562-B...
Invacare® Etude Plus® HC 2 Safety WARNING! Risk of injury or damage to property – Do not roll the castors over the main power 2.1 General safety information cord. – Do not bring main power cord into moving WARNING! parts.
Safety Max. Safe Working Load CLASS II equipment WARNING! Type BF Applied Part Risk of falling The user can fall over the edge and get seriously injured, if the vertical distance A between the WEEE conform top of the mattress and the edge of the side rail/bed end, is too short.
Invacare® Etude Plus® HC 3 Setup Mattress support 3.1 Receiving the bed When you receive the bed, check the packaging. If the bed shows any signs of damage upon delivery, please follow terms of delivery 1. Place the two inserts in the upper half of the mattress support.
Setup • Bed end motor, head end F 4. Run the motors of the bed ends to their top position. • Hand control G 5. Place the motor cable of the foot end on the hook at the foot end. 3.4 Wiring IMPORTANT! –...
Invacare® Etude Plus® HC Tilt function (HB84/HL84) 4 Operating the bed CAUTION! Risk of fatal injury 4.1 General Safety Information Tilting with head end down can have fatal effect on users who are sensitive for increased blood WARNING! pressure in the upper part of the body.
Mounting the Support handles / Swivel handles Castors might make marks on different types of absorbing floor surfaces - such as untreated or badly treated floors. To prevent marks, Invacare® recommends to place a suitable kind of protection between the castors and the floor.
Invacare® Etude Plus® HC 4.6 Operating side rails WARNING! Risk of entrapment or suffocation There’s a risk of entrapment or suffocation between mattress support, side rail and bed end. – Always ensure correct fitting of the side rails. The Swivel handle has to be mounted with the WARNING! movable part towards the center of the bed.
Operating the bed Folding up the side rail 1. Hold the top bar of the side rail and pull up until it locks with a clicking sound. 4.7 Lifting pole WARNING! Risk of injury The bed can tip if the handle is used, while the lifting pole is turned away from the bed.
Invacare® Etude Plus® HC 1. Up: Lift the mattress handle on the leg section. 1. Both persons hold the mattress section. 2. Down: Lift the mattress handle on the leg section right 2. One of them locates the motor in question and pulls up and then lower the leg section.
Important – Use only original accessories and spare parts. Spare parts lists and extra user manuals can be ordered from Invacare. 5.2 Transport brackets 1. Attach both bed ends on the brackets. 2. Attach the mattress support head section.
– Contact service provider if leaks of grease or other residue is detected. A service contract can be made in the countries, where Invacare® has its own sales company. In certain countries Invacare®offers courses in service and maintenance of the 6.2 Inspection after relocation - Prepare for bed.
Maintenance 6.4 Lubrication Metal components Method: Wipe off with a wet cloth or soft brush. Water Lubrication plan may be pressurized, but not high pressure or steam. We recommend lubricating the bed according to the Max. temperature: 40 °C following instructions: Solvent/chemicals: Household detergent or soap and water, •...
Plastic parts must be sent for incineration or recycling. • Steel parts and castors must be disposed of as waste Invacare® is continuously working towards ensuring that the metals. company’s impact on environment, locally and globally, is reduced to a minimum.
Troubleshooting 8 Troubleshooting 8.1 Troubleshooting electrical system Symptom Possible cause Remedy Mains are not connected Connect mains Mains indicator does not light up Fuse in the control unit is blown * Replace the control unit Control unit is defective * Replace the control unit Motor plug is not fully inserted into the Insert the motor plug properly into the control unit.
24.1 kg degrees. All measurements and angles are stated without Mattress support with auto-regression, head 27.9 kg tolerances. Invacare®reserves the right to change the stated Mattress support with auto-regression, head 24.1 kg measurements and angles. end, without actuator and control box Mattress support, foot end 17.4 kg...
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Technical data * IPX6 classification means that the electrical system is The bed has no isolator (main switch). If the bed protected against water projected in powerful jets from any needs to be electrically disconnected, it has to be direction. unplugged from the mains socket.
Invacare® Etude Plus® HC 9.6 Electromagnetic compliance (EMC) Guidance and manufacturer´s declaration – electromagnetic emission The medical bed is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the bed should assure that it is used in such an environment.
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Technical data Immunity test IEC 60601–1–2 test level Compliance level Electromagnetic environment – guidance Radiated RF 80 MHz to 800 MHz 3 V/m 3 V/m IEC 61000-4-3 800 MHz to 2,5 GHz where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts (W) according to the transmitter manufacturer and d is the recommended separation distance in metres...
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