Hälsa Plus Bed Owner’s Manual Table of Contents Introduction Design and Functions ..........................1 Specifications ...............................2 Safety Precautions .............................2 Assembly Overview................................3 Inspection before unpacking .........................3 Damage during transport ........................4 Incorrect shipment ..........................4 1 – Unpack the bed ...........................5 2 – Assemble the platform ........................8 Remove cable ties ..........................
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Hälsa Plus Bed Owner’s Manual 6.3 - Prepare to install the mattress ..................... 25 6.4 - Expand the width of the platform ..................26 Usage Inspect the bed before use ......................... 28 Move the bed into different positions .................... 29 Safe operation ............................
Permobil Hälsa Plus Bed Owner’s Manual Design and Functions Introduction Design and Functions The Hälsa Plus Bed is an electric adjustable bed with Trendelenburg & reverse Trendelenburg capabilities. OPTIONAL HEADBOARD FOOTBOARD SIDE RAILS EXPANDABLE PLATFORM CASTERS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAND (UNDER BED) CONTROLLER The Hälsa Plus Bed includes...
Incorrect assembly or use may injure the user or damage the bed. Permobil is not responsible for personal injuries or property damage resulting from any personʼs failure to follow the warnings and instructions in this manual. Permobil is not responsible for injuries or damage resulting from failure to exercise good judgment.
Permobil Hälsa Plus Bed Owner’s Manual Overview Assembly Overview The Hälsa Plus Bed is designed for easy assembly, disassembly, and transport. Assembly can be accomplished by one person. The general steps are as follows: 1 - Unpack the bed 2 - Assemble the platform...
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Permobil Hälsa Plus Bed Owner’s Manual 1 – Unpack the bed 1 – Unpack the bed The platform is shipped in 4 pieces in the same box: • Head support • Foot support • Head platform with motors and electrical systems attached •...
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Permobil Hälsa Plus Bed Owner’s Manual 1 – Unpack the bed 4 - From the side of the packing skid, unscrew and remove the red-handled knobs on each side of the head and foot platform assemblies to unfasten the bed from the packing bracket.
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Permobil Hälsa Plus Bed Owner’s Manual 1 – Unpack the bed 7 - The head and foot supports are still attached to the packing bracket. Shift the head support higher and the foot support lower so there is clearance off the skid. Undo the locking pins on each side of the foot platform to release the foot platform from the packing bracket.
Permobil Hälsa Plus Bed Owner’s Manual 2 – Assemble the platform 2 – Assemble the platform The Hälsa Plus Bed platform is provided in 4 pieces. You will lie the head and foot supports on the floor and then attach the head platform assembly to the head support and the foot platform assembly to the foot support.
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Permobil Hälsa Plus Bed Owner’s Manual 2 – Assemble the platform 3 - Place the head platform assembly above the head support, lining up the lock pins on the head platform assembly with the slots on the head support. HEAD FRAME...
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Permobil Hälsa Plus Bed Owner’s Manual 2 – Assemble the platform 6 - Place a foot on the head support to hold it steady and then pull down on the head frame assembly to lay it down on the ground.
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Permobil Hälsa Plus Bed Owner’s Manual 2 – Assemble the platform 8 - Lift the head and foot platforms so that you can align the locking inserts on the foot platform to the locking slots on the head platform. 9 - Ensure that each locking insert is fully in the corresponding locking slot.
Permobil Hälsa Plus Bed Owner’s Manual 2 – Assemble the platform Remove cable ties To access the electrical connections and motors, you must remove all cable ties on the platforms. Tool required: cable tie snipper www.permobil.ca...
Permobil Hälsa Plus Bed Owner’s Manual 3 – Connect the electrical systems 3 – Connect the electrical systems To connect the electrical systems, 4 cables must be connected to the central motor. All connections (except the battery backup) are color-coded.
Permobil Hälsa Plus Bed Owner’s Manual 3 – Connect the electrical systems 3.1 - Connect the head and foot motors STEPS 1 - Remove the packaging from the head and foot motors. 2 - Connect the green color-coded cable (foot) to position 4 on the central motor.
Permobil Hälsa Plus Bed Owner’s Manual 3 – Connect the electrical systems 3.3 - Connect the lever bar and lever bar support Underneath the foot end of the platform, there is a lever bar and lever bar support that are used to raise the back of the bed.
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Permobil Hälsa Plus Bed Owner’s Manual 3 – Connect the electrical systems 2 - Line up the holes on the lever bar support, lever bar, and the head connecting tube on the motor. HEAD CONNECTING TUBE ON MOTOR LEVER BAR...
Permobil Hälsa Plus Bed Owner’s Manual 3 – Connect the electrical systems 3.4 - Connect the battery backup The main power to the bed and the battery backup must be plugged in for 48 consecutive hours to charge the battery.
Permobil Hälsa Plus Bed Owner’s Manual 3 – Connect the electrical systems 3.5 - Connect the leg/knee motor STEPS 1 - Plug the grey cable (color-coded red) into position 3 on the central motor. 3.6 - Run wires through hooks under bed STEPS 1 - Run the head motor wire through the hook at the head end of the bed, under the platform.
Permobil Hälsa Plus Bed Owner’s Manual 3 – Connect the electrical systems 3.7 - Test the connections Use the hand pendant to test all bed positions to be sure that all motors are connected properly. The buttons on the left raise, and the buttons on the right lower each section of the bed.
Permobil Hälsa Plus Bed Owner’s Manual 4 – Install optional half side rails 4 – Install optional half side rails If you are using half side rails with your Hälsa Plus Bed, they should be installed after the electronic components have been connected. Side rails are shipped in a separate box.
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Permobil Hälsa Plus Bed Owner’s Manual 4 – Install optional half side rails 3 - Position one of the side rails next to the bed with the corresponding color dot. Locate the holes in the frame where the side rails will be attached.
Permobil Hälsa Plus Bed Owner’s Manual 5 – Install the headboard and footboard 5 – Install the headboard and footboard The headboard and footboard are shipped in a separate box. Tool required: Phillips head screwdriver STEPS 1 - Open the head & footboard box and remove the contents.
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Permobil Hälsa Plus Bed Owner’s Manual 5 – Install the headboard and footboard 5 - Slide the footboard over the footboard support so the side with pre-drilled holes faces in/away from the installer. 6 - Slide the headboard over the headboard support so the side with pre-drilled holes faces in/away from the installer.
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Permobil Hälsa Plus Bed Owner’s Manual 5 – Install the headboard and footboard 9 - Use a Phillips head screwdriver and the cap assemblies to secure the head and footboards to the head and footboard supports through the pre-drilled holes. There are 4 on the footboard and 4 on the headboard.
Permobil Hälsa Plus Bed Owner’s Manual 6 – Finish the assembly 6 – Finish the assembly The final steps in the assembly include placing bumpers by the casters, and tidying the wires. 6.1 - Install bumpers Take the 4 bumpers that were in the bag inside the headboard and insert them into the holes on the bottom of the bed frame near the casters.
Permobil Hälsa Plus Bed Owner’s Manual 6 – Finish the assembly 6.4 - Expand the width of the platform The Hälsa Plus Bed platform can be expanded from 91 cm (36") to 106 cm or 121 cm W (42" or 48" W) if necessary.
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Permobil Hälsa Plus Bed Owner’s Manual 6 – Finish the assembly 4 - Repeat for each section of the bed on both sides until the platform is the desired width. www.permobil.ca...
Permobil Hälsa Plus Bed Owner’s Manual Inspect the bed before use Usage The Hälsa Plus Bed is an electric adjustable bed with Trendelenburg & reverse Trendelenburg capabilities. Inspect the bed before use ü Visually check the bed and its accessories. Ensure that no wires are exposed.
Permobil Hälsa Plus Bed Owner’s Manual Move the bed into different positions Move the bed into different positions Before moving the bed into a different position, ensure that nothing will interfere with the movement of the bed. Use the hand pendant to move the bed into different positions. The buttons on the left raise, and the buttons on the right lower each section of the bed.
Permobil Hälsa Plus Bed Owner’s Manual Safe operation Using side rails Side rails are made to prevent accidental falls. They must not be used to restrain, to keep the user from getting out of the bed, or to help the user to turn. It is the caretaker’s responsibility to use the appropriate restraining means for the user’s safety.
Permobil Hälsa Plus Bed Owner’s Manual Maintenance Maintenance Regular maintenance is essential to maintain the bed’s reliability. A defective bed should not be used. Make sure to support the frame of the bed if you need to work under the platform. This will prevent the bed’s structure from falling accidentally.
Permobil Hälsa Plus Bed Owner’s Manual Returns Permobil reserves the right to substitute equal or superior quality materials during repairs and/or replacements. All repaired or replaced parts are guaranteed for whichever is greater: 1 year from the date of service or the life of the warranty.
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