Hälsa 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 frame ...........................8 Remove the platform ........................
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Hälsa Bed Owner’s Manual Install half side rails ..........................25 5 – Install the platform .......................... 27 6 – Install the headboard and footboard ..................28 7 – Finish the assembly ......................... 31 Install bumpers ............................ 31 Tidy wires ............................... 31 Prepare to install the mattress .......................
Permobil Hälsa Bed Owner’s Manual Design and Functions Introduction Design and Functions The Hälsa Bed is an electric adjustable bed with Trendelenburg & reverse Trendelenburg capabilities. The Hälsa Bed includes • frame • platform • headboard and HEADBOARD footboard • electrical systems •...
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 Bed Owner’s Manual Overview Assembly Overview The Hälsa 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 frame...
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Permobil Hälsa Bed Owner’s Manual 1 – Unpack the bed 1 – Unpack the bed The frame and platform are shipped in 4 pieces in the same box: • Head support • Foot support • Head frame with motors and electrical systems attached •...
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Permobil Hälsa Bed Owner’s Manual 1 – Unpack the bed 3 - From the side of the packing skid, unscrew and remove the 2 red-handled knobs on each side of the head and foot frame assemblies to unfasten the bed from the packing bracket.
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Permobil Hälsa Bed Owner’s Manual 1 – Unpack the bed 6 - 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 frame to release the foot frame from the packing bracket.
Permobil Hälsa Bed Owner’s Manual 2 – Assemble the frame 2 – Assemble the frame The Hälsa Bed frame is provided in 4 pieces. You will lie the head and foot supports on the floor and then attach the head frame assembly to the head support and the foot frame assembly to the foot support.
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Permobil Hälsa Bed Owner’s Manual 2 – Assemble the frame 3 - Place the head frame assembly above the head support, lining up the lock pins on the head frame assembly with the slots on the head support. HEAD FRAME...
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Permobil Hälsa Bed Owner’s Manual 2 – Assemble the frame 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. PULL DOWN ON...
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Permobil Hälsa Bed Owner’s Manual 2 – Assemble the frame 8 - Lift the head and foot decks so that you can align the locking inserts on the foot deck to the locking slots on the head deck. 9 - Ensure that each locking insert is fully in the corresponding locking slot.
Permobil Hälsa Bed Owner’s Manual 2 – Assemble the frame Remove the platform To access the electrical connections and motors, you must first temporarily move the platform out of the way. Tool required: cable tie snipper STEPS 1 - Remove all cable ties from the 4 platform segments. Note that one of the platform segments is cable tied underneath the frame.
Permobil Hälsa Bed Owner’s Manual 3 – Connect the electrical systems 3 – Connect the electrical systems To connect the electrical systems, 5 cables must be connected to the central motor. All connections (except the battery backup) are color-coded. Overview...
Permobil Hälsa Bed Owner’s Manual 3 – Connect the electrical systems 3.1 - Access the central motor Cut the cable tie holding the hand pendant and power cord to the central motor. www.permobil.ca...
Permobil Hälsa Bed Owner’s Manual 3 – Connect the electrical systems 3.2 - Temporarily remove the cable separator To make the electrical connections, you must temporarily remove the cable separator from the bed’s central motor. The cable separator is snapped in on each end of the underside of the motor.
Permobil Hälsa Bed Owner’s Manual 3 – Connect the electrical systems 3.3 - Connect the foot hi-low motor STEPS 1 - Remove the packaging from the foot hi-low motor. 2 - Run the green color-coded cable under the frame and through the first hook.
Permobil Hälsa Bed Owner’s Manual 3 – Connect the electrical systems 3.4 - Connect the head hi-low motor STEPS 1 - Remove the packaging from the head hi-low motor. 2 - Plug the blue plug into the blue location on the central motor, making sure that the arrow is on top.
Permobil Hälsa Bed Owner’s Manual 3 – Connect the electrical systems 3.6 - 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. STEPS 1 - Run the wire from the battery backup through the hook as shown.
Permobil Hälsa Bed Owner’s Manual 3 – Connect the electrical systems 3.7 - Connect the leg/knee motor STEPS 1 - Remove packaging on all motors. 2 - Plug the red plug into the red location on the central motor, making sure that the arrow is on top.
Permobil Hälsa Bed Owner’s Manual 3 – Connect the electrical systems 3.8 - Cut remaining cable ties on bed frame Cut the remaining 5 cable ties on the bed frame, making sure that the tool does not scratch the bed or paint during cutting.
Permobil Hälsa Bed Owner’s Manual 3 – Connect the electrical systems 3.9 - 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 Bed Owner’s Manual 3 – Connect the electrical systems 3.10 - Replace the cable separator STEPS 1 - Ensure that the correct color-coded wires are connected to the central motor with the arrow on each cable facing up.
Permobil Hälsa Bed Owner’s Manual 4 – Install optional side rails 4 – Install optional side rails If you are using full or partial side rails with your Hälsa Bed, they should be installed after the electronic components have been connected, before the platform is installed. Side rails are shipped in a separate box.
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Permobil Hälsa Bed Owner’s Manual 4 – Install optional side rails 3 - Position one of the side rails next to the bed so that it will swing away from the head end. Turn the red adjustment knob to loosen the rail to allow enough play to align the rail with the bed.
Permobil Hälsa Bed Owner’s Manual 4 – Install optional side rails Install half side rails Tool required: ratchet set STEPS 1 - Open the half side rail box and remove the side rails. 2 - Remove the packaging from the side rails. You will find two half rails with all necessary hardware.
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Permobil Hälsa Bed Owner’s Manual 4 – Install optional 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 Bed Owner’s Manual 5 – Install the platform 5 – Install the platform After the electrical systems have been connected and you have installed any optional side rails, you can install the platform. STEPS 1 - Retrieve the platform segments that you put aside earlier. Remove all remaining packaging.
Permobil Hälsa Bed Owner’s Manual 6 – Install the headboard and footboard 6 – 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 Bed Owner’s Manual 6 – Install the headboard and footboard 4 - Use the hand pendant to reposition the bed frame out of the way. Slide the footboard over the footboard support so the side with pre-drilled holes faces in/away from the installer.
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Permobil Hälsa Bed Owner’s Manual 6 – Install the headboard and footboard 8 - 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 Bed Owner’s Manual 7 – Finish the assembly 7 – Finish the assembly The final steps in the assembly include placing bumpers by the casters, and tidying the wires. 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 Bed Owner’s Manual Inspect the bed before use Usage The Hälsa Bed is an electric adjustable bed with Trendelenburg & reverse Trendelenburg capabilities. (shown here for reference with a 5 Minds Mobility mattress – not included in Hälsa...
Permobil Hälsa 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 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 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 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.