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USER MANUAL and Assembly Instructions Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed Product No. P3930 147730 REV 2...
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Torx® is a registered trademark of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC. The UL logo is a registered trademark of Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Hill-Rom makes no commitment to update or keep current, the information contained in this manual.
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For countries not listed on the back cover, contact your distributor. NOTE: The back cover is a comprehensive list of Technical Support contact information for Hill-Rom. The product discussed in this manual may not be available in all of the countries listed. Revision...
– A CAUTION identifies special procedures or precautions that persons must obey to help prevent equipment damage. • CAUGHT HAZARD WARNING • CHEMICAL HAZARD WARNING • ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD WARNING Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed User Manual (147730 REV 2)
Intended Use The Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed is a general-purpose bed for use with low to medium acuity patients in long-term care and home care environments. Introduction This manual gives instructions for normal operation of the Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed.
Contact Hill-Rom Technical Support or your account representative for the latest offerings. Accessories The Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed can be used with these items and accessories: • Urinal devices • Sling scale devices • Foley-type bags •...
Siderails are intended to be a reminder to the patient of the unit’s edges and as an aid for getting in and out of bed. Siderails are not a patient-restraining device. When appropriate, Hill-Rom recommends that medical personnel determine the proper methods necessary to make sure a patient remains safely in bed.
3. Pull on the siderail to make sure it is tightly latched. Lower 1. Push the 1 and 2 buttons on the release knob. 2. Rotate the siderail down to the lowered position. Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed User Manual (147730 REV 2)
• Hi/Low Up/Down • Head Up/Down • Knee Up/Down If a caregiver has locked out a bed function at the foot end, that same function is locked out on the control pendant. Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed User Manual (147730 REV 2)
Use caution when you lower the bed. To prevent injury, keep extremities (arms, legs, and head) from under the bed frame and head/footboard while it comes down. Keep feet from under the end panels to avoid possible foot crush. Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed User Manual (147730 REV 2)
Lock out the patient controls to reduce the possibility of unintentional movement. If a patient’s condition is such that injury could occur from unintentional movement, lock out the patient controls. Failure to do so could cause injury or equipment damage. Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed User Manual (147730 REV 2)
WARNING: The Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed is not a transport device. Do not move the bed from room to room with a patient on the bed. Injury or equipment damage could occur. Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed User Manual (147730 REV 2)
Battery Backup The Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed has a battery backup as a standard feature. The battery lets the hi/low, foot, and head motors continue limited operation when AC power is not available.
Only control boxes of powered mattresses listed in the “Mattresses” section are recommended to be hung on the footboard. If you hang other accessories on the headboard or footboard, equipment damage could occur. Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed User Manual (147730 REV 2)
When there is visible soil and also between different patient use, we recommend that you disinfect the unit with an EPA registered (US only), tuberculocidal, disinfectant, or a weak household bleach solution. Dilute and use the disinfectant as specified on the manufacturer's label. Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed User Manual (147730 REV 2)
Bed Disposal When the Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed has reached the end of its usable life, discard it according to local and federal standards (If the bed is paid for by Medicare, check with them for their reimbursement requirements or restrictions before you do this.). Remove the batteries, and recycle as much as possible (motors, cables, etc.).
Safety Tips Bed Position WARNING: The Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed is not a transport device. Do not move the bed from room to room with a patient on the bed. Injury or equipment damage could occur. WARNING: We recommend that the unit be in the low position when the patient is unattended.
WARNING: The Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed is not designed for use with oxygen tents and their accessories. Injury or equipment damage could occur. Use oxygen administering equipment of the nasal, mask, or ventilator type only. Do not hang oxygen tanks or accessories on the bed frame or headboard/footboard.
Patients often use the bed for support when they exit the bed and could be injured if the bed unexpectedly moves. After you set the brakes, push and pull the bed siderails to make sure the bed does not move. Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed User Manual (147730 REV 2)
The battery backup power comes from a gel-cell lead acid battery, which must be discarded correctly and according to your local regulations. If you need to discard the battery and need help or advice, contact your local authorities or Hill-Rom. Use the contact information supplied on the back cover.
Injury or equipment damage could occur. Replacement Parts WARNING: Use only authorized Hill-Rom replacement parts for the 100 Low Bed. Failure to do so could cause injury or equipment damage, and will void your warranty. Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed User Manual (147730 REV 2)
The Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed motors are thermally protected against overload. To help make sure thermal overload does not occur, do as follows: • Do not run the motors more than necessary.
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– Fully raise, then lower to make sure it is operating correctly and level. • If the problem persists, call Hill-Rom Technical Support. Use the contact information supplied on the back cover of this manual. Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed User Manual (147730 REV 2)
Recycle in accordance with local regulations Functional earth (ground) Manufacturer or distributor complies with the Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC. Recycle the item in accordance with local regulations. Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed User Manual (147730 REV 2)
Bed lift capacity (maximum safe working 450 lb (204 kg) load) Headboard/footboard weight 15 lb (7 kg) Environmental Conditions for Transport and Storage Condition Range Temperature -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed User Manual (147730 REV 2)
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24 hours minimum operated and the bed unplugged from its power source Time necessary to recharge a fully dis- 18 hours maximum charged battery Battery Fuse Replacement 10 A, 32 V DC Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed User Manual (147730 REV 2)
CSA® is a registered trademark of Canadian Standards Association, Inc. Electromagnetic Interference Check the Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed for proper operation when it is used near other electronic devices. Portable and mobile radio frequency (RF) communications equipment can affect medical electrical equipment.
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Warning and Caution Labels Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed User Manual (147730 REV 2)
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Safety knife (box opener) Wire cutter–diagonal Pliers (optional) #10 Torx® bit (optional) Reference documents: Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed User Manual (147730) Setup Before you begin, do as follows: • Read and understand all of these instructions. • Make sure you have all of the packing containers shown on your packing list.
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Bushing Deck bolt 12 minimum; 16 with full-length siderail F (optional) Short clocking siderail bolt Finial/cover screw Refer to the attaching parts list above when they are referenced in this procedure. Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed User Manual (147730 REV 2)
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NOTES: Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed User Manual (147730 REV 2)
9. Attach the pendant (P) to the bed. WARNING: We do not recommend the use of extension cords with the Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed. To do so could cause death, injury, or equipment damage. 10. Plug the bed into a standard wall socket.
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Base Frame and Towers Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed User Manual (147730 REV 2)
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14. Press the Knee Up button on the control pendant until the rollers stop moving. 15. Attach the thigh section (Q) with the bolts (E), snap rings (C), bushings (D), and nuts (B), and tighten. Thigh Section Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed User Manual (147730 REV 2)
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Push the gatch as far as it will go through one side, then put the gatch through the bracket on the other side of the sleep deck foot section. c. Center the foot gatch (AC) between the two brackets (AD). Foot Gatch Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed User Manual (147730 REV 2)
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19. If you assembled the base frame for an 84" mattress (see step 13), remove the mattress stop (S), slide it to align with the outer mounting holes, and re-attach. If not, go to the next step. Foot Section Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed User Manual (147730 REV 2)
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(U), slide it to align with the outer mounting holes, and re-attach (same as the foot section–see figure on page 34). If not, go to the next step. Figure 1. Head Section Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed User Manual (147730 REV 2)
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(W) with the screws (E or F) and nuts (B), and tighten. CAUTION: Make sure the clocking siderails rotate toward the head of the bed. Failure to do so could cause injury or damage. Short Siderails Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed User Manual (147730 REV 2)
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27. Pull on the siderail (X) to make sure it is securely installed in the brackets. 28. To operate the siderail, see (see “Full Length Clocking Siderail” on page 5). Full-Length Siderail Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed User Manual (147730 REV 2)
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Do not overtighten the finial screws. Damage to the finials could occur. 29. Install the finials (AA) with the screws (G). 30. Install the headboard/footboard (AB). 31. Install the mattress. Finials and Headboard/Footboard Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed User Manual (147730 REV 2)
– Refer to the Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed Service Manual (147731) for additional troubleshooting. – If you can not solve the problem, call Hill-Rom Technical Support (see the back cover). 3. Install the pendant into the siderail or hanger (see “Control Pendant” on page 6).
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