8 – 12 Castor System Bed Extension Side Rails Operation (if fitted) 4.3.1 Side Rail Safety Lock Indicator CS8 SINGLE BED SPECIFICATIONS CS8 KING SINGLE BED SPECIFICATIONS CLEANING MAINTENANCE 15 – 16 TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE 10. CS8 BED ACCESSORIES 11. WARRANTY AND SERVICE 11.1 Limited Warranty...
1. INTRODUCTION The CS8 bed is an electrically actuated care bed with a range of functions and positional movements that assist caregivers and provide for patient comfort. Ease of use, functionality, serviceability and cleaning practicality are key features of the bed. The bed has a fabricated steel structure with a powder coated finish.
Residual current devices (RCD) are not supplied with the CS8 bed. Consult with your Biomedical Engineer/advisor concerning RCD requirements. • The safe working load of the CS8 bed is 250Kg. This includes the mass of the patient, mattress and any accessories fitted to the bed. •...
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• When side rails are in use, the maximum mattress thickness to be used on the CS8 bed is 170mm. The minimum mattress thickness is 100mm. Compliance to International Standard IEC60601-2-52 requires a minimum of 220mm from top of mattress to top of side rail. The minimum is for compliance to the entrapment gap between bottom rail and mattress surface.
3.1 Handset & Foot Panel Touch Pad Operation The CS8’s bed adjustments are powered by four electric actuators, which are controlled by the buttons on the handset and by the touch pad located on the foot end panel of the bed.
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3. ELECTRONIC FUNCTIONS – Continued WARNING • Ensure that the patient, caregivers and, or other equipment is not positioned to become either trapped, or crushed during bed adjustment. • Ensure that the handset and electrical supply cables cannot become entangled with moving parts of the bed.
2-3 minutes. 3.2 Battery Back-Up (Optional) The CS8 bed, if fitted with a battery back-up unit (located beneath the backrest of the bed) will automatically switch to battery power in the event of a power failure, or the bed being unplugged from mains power.
4. GENERAL BED OPERATION 4.1 Castor System The CS8 bed uses eight Tente 75mm castors for easy manoeuvrability (four braking castors and four free-wheeling castors). Operating the Brakes To activate and release the braking castors use the pedals at each side and end of •...
4. GENERAL BED OPERATION – Continued 4.2 Bed Extension The integral bed extension is easily extended to add an extra 195mm of length to the mattress platform. Extending the Bed Extension from the Closed Position 1. The bed extension is mechanically locked in the closed, or fully open positions. To extend the bed simply pull up on the extension release lever and pull the foot panel towards you.
4. GENERAL BED OPERATION – Continued 4.3 Side Rail Operation (if fitted) The optional factory fitted ¾ length side rails have two positions, either fully raised, or folded down closed. When the side rail is raised to its full height position it will automatically lock in the positioning hole on the rails clamp plate.
After adjustment of the side rail visually check the locking pin location. There should be no yellow shaft on the locking pin visible if locked correctly. • DO NOT use other manufacturer’s side rails on the CS8 bed. Page | 11...
100-240V AC 50/60Hz,Max current 3.9A Rate Load interruption 10%, Max 2 minutes / 18 minutes Electric Shock Protection Class 2 Type B Waterproof Grade IPX4 Standard CS8 beds are designed and manufactured in compliance with International Standard IEC 60601-2-52 where applicable. Page | 12...
Before cleaning always disconnect the bed from the mains power source. • Note: It is strongly recommended that protective clothing be used when carrying out cleaning processes on the CS8 bed. Note: The following procedure also applies to the beds accessories, but does not include mattresses.
Note: Other than general maintenance activities all other service, or repair work must be performed by qualified and trained persons who are approved by Invacare. WARNING The bed must be disconnected from the mains power supply before starting any maintenance activity.
9. TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE Handle With Care. The CS8 bed should be stored in a clean, dry, well ventilated area. Do not drop and avoid shock, or violent impact when transporting. The following limits apply during transport and during a storage period of up to...
10. CS8 BED ACCESSORIES There are a range of accessories to suit the CS8 bed available from Invacare. As well as the below listed equipment, Invacare specialises in static foam and air pressure mattresses. Please contact Invacare for details. Accessories that may be used on the CS8 bed:...
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser who purchases this product when new and unused from Invacare Australia Pty Ltd (IAPL), or a dealer of IAPL. This warranty is not extended to any other person, or entity and is not transferable, or assignable to any subsequent purchaser, or owner.
11. WARRANTY & SERVICE - Continued 11.2 Service and Maintenance For service, maintenance and any questions regarding this, or any other Invacare product please contact: Invacare Australia Pty Ltd Address 1 Lenton Place Suburb North Rocks City Sydney State New South Wales...
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