Page 1
PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL DRAFT: May 18, 2018 Hill-Rom® 900 User Manual LI900B0, LI900B2 and LI900B3 *171051* 171051 Rev.009...
Page 2
Hill-Rom reserves the right to make changes to the design, characteristics and models without prior notice. The only warranty Hill-Rom makes is the express written warranty extended on the sale or rental of its products. To order copies of this manual, refer to the last page, identify your national Hill-Rom representative and order the article with the part number 171051.
HELP WITH SAFETY CARE For every type of use, Hill-Rom beds provide patients with optimal comfort and greater independence for a feeling of well-being that is conducive to a swift recovery. They are also easy to use for caregivers. 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual...
• This symbol indicates that the failure to follow the associated recommendation can result in damage to the equipment. Risk of falling Caught hazard warning Risk of crushing an upper limb Chemical Hazard Warning Electric Shock Hazard Page 2 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual...
PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL DRAFT: May 18, 2018 Applications The Hill-Rom® 900 medical beds with emergency Trendelenburg / Reverse Trendelenburg are beds for intensive care for adult patients (the emergency Trendelenburg function remains operational in the event of a power cut: SHOCK) (EN60601-2-52 application environment 1).
The many sources and types of accessories, hardware, or medical devices that may be used together with this bed do not enable Hill-Rom to guarantee both the safety and conformity of all the combinations thus created. The operator who creates these device combinations must therefore ensure that security and conformity requirements are met.
• never leave the bed in the Trendelenburg position. Never modify the bed without Hill-Rom's prior written consent. Alterations could result in injury to the patient or damage to the bed. Only use manufacturer's parts and accessories.
Page 12
(e.g., straps). Recommendations for the mattresses Hill-Rom shall not be held liable for any problems occurring if the mattress used is not included in the list of equipment recommended by Hill-Rom (see “References of recommended mattresses”...
Page 13
It is thus the responsibility of the nursing staff to authorize the patient to use certain bed functions, including the HiLow. The "Shock"*, Trendelenburg, Reverse Trendelenburg, chair* and return to flat* functions must only be accessible to caregivers. 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual Page 7...
The battery backup must never be left in direct contact with fire, placed in liquid, or discarded in a refuse bin. In the event of the battery being damaged, see “De- commissioning” page 82. Page 8 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual...
- moving the bed along slopes of over 10° (with or without a patient). Climatic restrictions Service temperature 10° and +40° Service humidity 30% - 85% Working atmospheric pressure 700 hPa to 1,060 hPa 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual Page 9...
-30° and +50° Transport/storage hygrometry 20% - 85% Transport/storage atmospheric pressure 700 hPa to 1,060 hPa During shipment or storage, beds should not be stacked one on top the other. Page 10 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual...
PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL DRAFT: May 18, 2018 Technical specifications Hill-Rom has an ongoing continuous improvement policy. Therefore specifications are liable to be altered without notice. LI900B2 with long siderails 65° 28° LI900B0/LI900B2/LI900B3/LI900B2 with half-siderails Features Value Maximum width (W)
Page 18
SWL 250 kg / the maximum patient weight varies according to the mattress and accessories used - 185 kg as per EN60601-2-52 (acute care) - 215 kg as per EN60601-2-52 (other environments). l. LI900B2 models with half-siderails Page 12 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual...
Page 19
Conditions required to connect the nurse call system For more information about the connections required to use the nurse call function, please refer to the SideCom® Communication System Design and Application Manual (DS059). 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual Page 13...
Head section angle indicator Bilateral HiLow pedal with caregiver mode HRP and identification label Night light a. Equipment varies depending on bed model b. Incompatible with the 250 kg SWL version Page 14 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual...
Page 21
Foot control pendant Night light Control unit on a flexible arm Lateral caregiver unit Maintenance indicator a. Equipment varies depending on bed model b. Incompatible with the 250 kg SWL version 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual Page 15...
Page 22
LI900B2 Bed with half siderails Name Item Item Name Control pendant Patient siderail keypad HRP and identification labels Caregiver siderail keypad Head section “CPR” control a. Equipment varies depending on bed model. Page 16 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual...
Page 23
Head section “CPR” control Ø150 double-band casters Head section angle indicator Bilateral HiLow pedal with caregiver mode Night light HRP and identification labels a. Equipment varies depending on bed model. 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual Page 17...
Patient height 146 cm Atmospheric pressure Hygrometry limits limits Temperature limits Maximum patient weight Safety earth Safe working load (SWL) Do not store in the place No oxygen tents shown Page 18 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual...
Head section CPR Information page 33 Information page 33 Siderail assembly lock* Siderail lock* Information page 54 Information page 55 Siderail release* Electric functions lockout* Information page 7 Information page 54 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual Page 19...
Page 26
Information page 44 Caster control Endboard lock label* Information page 33 Information page 73 Values of ground continuity and leak current Bed label of the 250 kg SWL version* Information page 11 Page 20 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual...
Page 27
Autocontour* Lower thigh Lower section* Autocontour* Raise HiLow Patient egress Lower HiLow Trendelenburg* Chair position Return sleep Reverse surface to flat Trendelenburg* Lock control Control pendant* (LI900B3) Nurse call 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual Page 21...
Page 28
Lock/unlock HiLow Lock control Control unit on a flexible arm* (LI900B0/LI900B2) Lock control 1. Functions available only to the caregiver 2. Incompatible with the 250 kg SWL version Page 22 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual...
Page 29
Fault indicator light. Maintenance required. Night light* Electric emergency Lock control Trendelenburg* (Shock) (1) (2) 1. Functions available only to the caregiver 2. Incompatible with the 250 kg SWL version 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual Page 23...
Page 30
Fault indicator light. Maintenance required. Night light* Lock control Electric emergency Trendelenburg* (Shock) (1) (2) 1. Functions available only to the caregiver 2. Incompatible with the 250 kg SWL version Page 24 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual...
Page 31
Initialization status light Activation of the patient detection system “Do not touch the bed “Suspend Setting the alerts during initialization” light Mode”alert volume 1. Functions available only to the caregiver 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual Page 25...
Page 32
PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL DRAFT: May 18, 2018 Page 26 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual...
In case of doubt, the bed’s functions must be locked. Mattress** For the Hill-Rom® 900 bed, Hill-Rom recommends the mattresses listed below, which are compatible with the safety recommendations (see “Risk prevention” page 5): Matress label 171051(9) - Hill-Rom®...
Page 34
Users must check the compatibility of the patient's weight and the accessories placed on the bed and the mattress system in view of the specifications of the medical bed and the mattress system. Page 28 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual...
Page 35
P280 MRS mattress base (198 x 85 x 17 cm) P005987A P280 Overlay (203 x 90 x 10 cm) According to P005856A main mattress NP140 Overlay (197 x 86 x 8 cm) According to UPH023 main mattress 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual Page 29...
PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL DRAFT: May 18, 2018 Accessories Using accessories that are not recommended by Hill-Rom may result in damage or accidents for users. References of recommended accessories AD810A Patient helper AD811A Adjustable patient helper AC953A Chrome-plated IV hook AC959A Oxygen cylinder holder model B5 (Ø140)
Page 37
Recommended part numbers for overbed tables TA270 Overbed table TA519 Overbed table TA529 Overbed table 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual Page 31...
The Afssaps headboard and footboard meet the demands stipulated by the AFSSAPS in the "Decision dated 26/04/2010" (article 2) for use with children measuring less than 146cm in height. Page 32 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual...
(e.g., IV poles, helpers, etc.) can incur risks for the patient. The headboard can be removed for easier access to the patient’s head. Endboard fastening system* System locked System unlocked System locked 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual Page 33...
Located at the head of the bed, the extractible wall stop protects the bed against impacts with walls or headwalls. Store the wall stop before moving. Take out the wall stop Store the wall stop Page 34 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual...
They are placed inside the head half-siderails on either side of the bed. They are to be used by caregivers LI900B0 LI900B2 LI900B3 1. Remember to specify the model of the unit. 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual Page 35...
If the bed was not originally fitted with a control unit on a flexible arm*, they can be ordered as an accessory with the P/N AD280B Page 36 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual...
- the elevation arms do not hit the chassis of the Viking XL patient hoist if the bed is equipped with 125 mm diameter casters*. Use the HiLow feature of the sleep surface to adjust the bed to the required height when the patient must be moved. 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual Page 37...
An intermittent beep sounds when one of the bed’s movements is hindered. When the thigh section is fully raised, the foot section is inclined at an angle of approximately -6° from the sleep surface. Page 38 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual...
• Reverse Trendelenburg (the foot end in low position). Fixed head version* Mobile head version* The maximum Reverse Trendelenburg movement is obtained when the sleep surface is positioned between mid-height (~ 615 mm) and the raised position. 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual Page 39...
Page 46
This function is mandatory for intensive care beds. To activate the emergency Trendelenburg, press the yellow button and release the button when the required angle is reached. 1. Incompatible with the 250 kg SWL version. Page 40 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual...
Place sleep surface flat This function flattens the sleep surface and descends the bed into the lowered position by pressing a single button. 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual Page 41...
The foot section can be placed in four different positions and is held in place by mechanical notches. To raise the foot section: CLICK To lower the foot section: CLICK Page 42 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual...
Safe working load: 75 kg The adjustable patient helper can be placed in three positions. 1. The safe working load specifications for normal use allow for a substantial safety margin. 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual Page 43...
Page 50
• position 1 (blue): tuck-away position, • position 2 (blue): normal (egress) position, • position 3 (yellow): patient transfer aid position, • position 4 (red): “incorrect”, risk of bed tipping. Page 44 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual...
Page 51
If the bed is equipped with both an adjustable patient helper (AD081D - AD811A) and an IV Pole (AD165A, AD148A, AD298A or AD299A), do not use the patient helper “tuck-away” position as this may interfere with the IV pole. 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual Page 45...
Incompatible with half-siderails. If the bed is fitted with AD272B siderails (see “AD272B* siderails” page 54), the articulated section to which the handle is fixed must be raised before maneuvering the siderail. Page 46 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual...
P/N AD290B (foot section) and AD296B (head section). Incompatible with half-siderails. Patient position monitor half-siderail control* The control is on the exterior of the right foot half-siderail. They are to be used by caregivers. 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual Page 47...
Page 54
(and in particular the head section) and that no traction is applied to the parts installed above and below the sleep surface (e.g., power cable and air mattress pipes). Headboard Correct position Incorrect position Page 48 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual...
Page 55
PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL DRAFT: 18 May 2018 Install the mattress (only mattresses recommended by Hill-Rom (See table on page 28), cushions, sheets and blankets, and all other accessories that must remain on the bed. The weight of these additional articles must not exceed 65 kg or 45 kg, depending on the destination of the product and the maximum patient weight (see “Technical specifications”...
Page 56
5 minutes (see “Selecting the duration of the alert suspension” page 51). NOTE: If a load weighing more than 9 kg is added or removed, it is necessary to proceed with an initialization. Page 50 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual...
Page 57
• The light also goes out if the caregivers confirm reception of the alert. If the bed detects a connection fault (cable not connected or fault), a discontinuous signal sounds when the bed exit alert is raised. 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual Page 51...
PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL DRAFT: 18 May 2018 NaviCare® system NaviCare™ is a system used to connect and check Hill-Rom beds and mattresses. It sends alerts to caregivers. Refer to the NaviCare™ system User Manual for more detailed information about the use of this system.
PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL DRAFT: May 18, 2018 Securing the patient Siderails The Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed is fitted with long detachable metal or integrated half-siderails. If the bed was not originally fitted with siderails, the long siderails can be ordered as an accessory with the P/N AD271B or AD272B.
The AD272B siderails meet the demands stipulated by the AFSSAPS in the "Decision dated 26/04/2010" (article 2) for use with children measuring less than 146 cm in height. Siderail in low position Siderail in high position Raising a siderail CLICK Page 54 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual...
PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL DRAFT: May 18, 2018 Lowering a siderail Removing the long siderails Installing the the long siderails CLIC CLIC 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual Page 55...
"Decision dated 26/04/2010" (article 2) for use with children measuring less than 146cm in height. Raising a half siderail CLIC Lowering a half siderail 1. Incompatible with the fixed head version. Page 56 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual...
In order to mitigate the risks incurred by patient egress through the gaps at the foot of the bed, between the half-siderails and the foot panel, Hill-Rom has developed a kit of two detachable panels, one for each side, designed to block this gap.
1. Only to be used in compliance with local regulations. Page 58 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual...
Page 65
Never use restraining straps for the ankles when the bed is in the seated position or the foot section is lowered. Adjust the restraining systems and articulations so as to prevent any risk of the patient slipping or moving. 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual Page 59...
(e.g. for patients with hip replacements, disable the adjustable thigh section function). Locking out a function does not affect the CPR. Page 60 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual...
• orange: bed not in low position. Never allow a non-qualified person to operate this function and check that no obstacles (e.g., limbs, accessories, objects, power cables) or persons are under the head section. 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual Page 61...
• The light goes out if the caregivers confirm reception of the call. If the bed detects a connection fault (cable not connected or fault), a discontinuous signal sounds if the nurse call control is activated. Page 62 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual...
Ensure that the IV pole is positioned facing towards the bed and not outwards as shown in the following illustrations. Using the IV pole (AD298A) To adjust the height or angle of the IV pole: 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual Page 63...
The linen holder must not be used to support luggage or as a seat, even for young children. Do not sit or climb on the linen holder. Safe working load: 15 kg 1. The safe working load specifications allow for a substantial safety margin. Page 64 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual...
PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL DRAFT: May 18, 2018 Drainage bag holder pins LI900B2 half-siderails 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual Page 65...
(remember to put the holder in its normal position after moving the bed). 1. The safe working load specifications allow for a substantial safety margin. Page 66 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual...
If the bed is in Trendelenburg or Reverse Trendelenburg, any devices must be placed on the monitor stand. To fit a monitor stand: 1. The safe working load specifications allow for a substantial safety margin. 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual Page 67...
Failure to do so could cause injury or equipment damage. • Do not wrap the power cord or communication cable around the line manager. 1. The safe working load specifications allow for a substantial safety margin. Page 68 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual...
Raise the sleep surface or raise the head section in order to insert the cassette. Unhook the buckle of the right strap from its storage hook. Pull on the left strap to extract the cassette support. 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual Page 69...
Page 76
11. Position the patient on the bed with their hips by the marker on the siderail. 12. Adjust the height of the sleep surface and incline the head section as required. Page 70 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual...
Page 77
Raise the retaining bar and take out the cassette. Pull on the right strap to insert the cassette support. Hook the buckle of the right strap on its storage hook. 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual Page 71...
Page 78
PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL DRAFT: May 18, 2018 Page 72 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual...
• “STOP” to prevent the bed from moving, • “NEUTRAL” to move the bed in all directions, • “STEERING” for easier movement in a straight line. STOP NEUTRAL STEERING Label 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual Page 73...
Page 80
The wheel can be released by returning the brake bar to the “NEUTRAL” position. Foot Head NOTE: Before moving the bed sideways, check that the brake and steer bar is in the “NEUTRAL” position. Page 74 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual...
Page 81
73), • after having moved the bed for a short distance to align the casters, raise the brake and steer bar to the “STEER” position. 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual Page 75...
The power cable must be hooked in place before moving the bed. Attachment with cable tie AD292A Removable frame (AD270B) The detachable tube helps to guide the bed when transferring. Page 76 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual...
Clean the bed with a lightly dampened cloth and ordinary disinfectant. Do not use excessive liquid. This bed is designed for easy cleaning and optimal hygiene. 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual Page 77...
Page 84
Decontamination Record A decontamination record should be kept for each bed, mentioning: • month, ward and room number, bed reference number. • cleaning frequency, materials and products used. Sleep surface. CLICK Page 78 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual...
Page 85
To remove tough stains, use standard household cleaners and a soft bristle brush. To loosen heavy, dried-on soil or excreta, you may first need to saturate the spot. 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual Page 79...
Page 86
• prevent water and steam from getting into connectors that are not in use, • do not brush and use reduced pressure on labels and markings, • carefully dry and test the bed before reuse. Page 80 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual...
A service manual and a catalog of spare parts are supplied on delivery, but can also be obtained on demand from Hill-Rom After-Sales. Hill-Rom guarantees that the original functional parts or parts performing equivalent functions will remain available for 7 years after the corresponding range goes out of production.
(e.g., electric parts, plastics, metal). At the end of the bed’s life, Hill-Rom recommends that you contact a specialist in the dismantling of beds or, if the bed can still be used, to donate the bed to a charitable organization so that it can be used again.
• The LI900B0, LI900B2 and LI900B3 beds meet the "NF Environnement - Ameublement" standard - Institut Technologique FCBA 10, rue Galilée 77420 Champs-sur-Marne FRANCE www.fcba.fr - The NF ENVIRONNEMENT marking guarantees performance and ecology: •Quality / Durability •Health / Safety •Environment 171051(9) - Hill-Rom® 900 Electric Bed User Manual Page 83...
The Hill-Rom® 900 bed must not be used close to or on top of other items of equipment. If this is necessary, the Hill-Rom® 900 bed must be tested to confirm that it functions properly in the required configuration.
Page 91
PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL DRAFT: May 18, 2018 Manufacturer's guide and declaration – electromagnetic emissions The Hill-Rom® 900 is designed for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. Users must ensure that the bed is used in this environment. Emission test...
PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL DRAFT: May 18, 2018 Compliance with electromagnetic immunity Manufacturer's guide and declaration – electromagnetic immunity The Hill-Rom® 900 is designed for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. Users must ensure that the bed is used in this environment. Immunity test...
Page 93
RF transmitters. If the field level measured in the working environment of the Hill-Rom® 900 is greater than the above applicable levels of compliance, the operation of the Hill-Rom® 900 must be checked. If any anomalies are detected, additional measures must be taken, such as redirecting or relocating the reference equipment.
The Hill-Rom® 900 is designed for use in an electromagnetic environment in which interference due to radiated RF is monitored. The user of the Hill-Rom® 900 can contribute to the prevention of electromagnetic interference by keeping the Hill-Rom® 900 bed at the recommended distances from portable and mobile RF equipment (transmitters) as shown below, according to the maximum power output of the communication equipment.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the 900 Series and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers