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SW Low Boy®
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Rev. 10.0 #8020
SIZEWISE
02.26.2021
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  • Page 1 User Manual SW Low Boy® Rev. 10.0 #8020 SIZEWISE 02.26.2021 User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Manual Definitions ......................... 3 Warnings and Cautions ........................3 Important Safety Instructions ......................5 Device Information ......................... 9 Description of the SW Low Boy® ....................9 Specifications ..........................10 Unpacking and Set-Up Instructions ....................12 Unpacking/Parts Breakdown ......................12 Bed Set-Up ............................ 12 Headboard and Footboard Set-Up ....................
  • Page 3 Laundry Instructions ........................43 Optional Accessories ........................44 Maintenance ..........................46 Fasteners ............................47 Storage and Disposal........................47 Troubleshooting ..........................48 Warranty Information ........................49 Sizewise Rentals™, LLC (Sizewise) Limited Warranty .............. 49 Manufacturer Disclaimer ......................50 User Assistance Information ......................51...

  • Page 4: Definition Of Symbols

    Definition of Symbols Manual Definitions Throughout this manual different type fonts and icons are used to aid user readability and understanding of the content. Below are some examples. Standard Text Used for regular information. Bold Face Text Emphasizes a word or phrase. NOTE SETS APART SPECIAL INFORMATION OR IMPORTANT INSTRUCTION CLARIFICATION.
  • Page 5 For user and patient safety, read and follow all warnings and instructions that apply to use of the SW Low Boy®. Before using this bed, the user must know what to do to ensure safety. Put the patient at ease. The care provider should communicate with the patient by telling them what they are planning to do.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    Bed rail entrapment is a serious health risk that can result in serious injury or even death. Sizewise recommends the care provider be mindful of the FDA guidelines relevant to bed rail entrapment, as serious injury can result. These guidelines can be found on the FDA website.
  • Page 7 Bed rail entrapment is a serious health risk that can result in serious injury or even death. Sizewise recommends the care provider be mindful of the FDA guidelines relevant to bed rail entrapment, as serious injury can result. These guidelines can be found on the FDA website.
  • Page 8  Bed rail entrapment is a serious health risk that can result in serious injury or even death. Sizewise recommends the care provider be mindful of the FDA guidelines relevant to bed rail entrapment, as serious injury can result. These guidelines can be found on the FDA website.
  • Page 9  Many of the screws and bolts used in the bed are special high-strength fasteners. Contact an authorized Sizewise technician to assist if finding the correct fasteners. If improper fasteners are used, they could result in patient and/or user injury as well as damage to equipment or other property.

  • Page 10: Device Information

    Device Information Description of the SW Low Boy® The SW Low Boy® is an electric bed. Its purpose is to assist the care provider by reducing the chance or fall or serious injury without the use of physical or chemical restraints.

  • Page 11: Specifications

    Specifications Quality Assurance Standards ............. CSA C22.2 No. 601.1 IEC/EN 60601-2-38 IEC/EN 60601-1 IEC 60601-1-2 Degree of Protection Against Electric Shock ............Type B Degree of Protection Against Ingress of Water ............IPX4 Electrical Rating............120VAC 60Hz, 4 amps (US model) 230VAC 50/60Hz, 4 amps (non-US models) Duty Cycle ............
  • Page 12 Weight Capacity -Bed ................. 850 lbs. / 385 kg Optional IV Pole ..............50 lbs. / 22 kg Optional Trapeze ............850 lbs. / 385 kg (Exceeding these limits will void the warranty) With Optional Trapeze Attached to Bed Height from Floor ............67.5” – 90.5” / 171.5 cm – 230 cm WARNING: Exceeding the weight capacity and/or working load listed in the specifications could result in patient or user injury as well as damage to equipment or other property.

  • Page 13: Unpacking And Set-Up Instructions

    Unpacking and Set-Up Instructions Unpacking/Parts Breakdown Inspect for any signs of freight damage. If obvious damage is detected, contact the freight company and file a damage complaint. It may be necessary to take pictures of the damage. After visual inspection make sure all of the proper components have been received. Items enclosed in the box: Headboard Footboard...
  • Page 14 2. To assemble the bed, place the head section and foot section facing each other. To put the two sections together, lift up on the foot section and place on the shoulder bolt that is connected to the head section. WARNING: During set-up, DO NOT remove the shoulder bolt on the center joint of the frame.
  • Page 15 6. Attach the two sections with a 3/16” Allen wrench. Put the bolts in through the sections with washer between the two sections. Then secure the nuts tightly with the 9/16” wrench. 7. Attach the foot controls to the foot section of the bed. The bolts and nuts are attached to the foot bumper.

  • Page 16: Headboard And Footboard Set-Up

    Bed rail entrapment is a serious health risk that can result in serious injury or even death. Sizewise recommends the care provider be mindful of the FDA guidelines relevant to bed rail entrapment, as serious injury can result.
  • Page 17 To attach the side rails to the bed: 1. Locate the side rail mounts. These are shipped inside a small box. Remove the three bolts and washers from the mount. 2. The holes on the bed deck have been pre-drilled to make the alignment of the mount easier to put in place.

  • Page 18: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Foot Controls The foot controls are located at the foot end of the bed. The controls have individual lock out functions as well as a master lock out switch. Locking out the specific function or all functions will disable the function on the hand control and foot controls. If a button is pushed while the function is locked out, a beep will sound for notification that an unauthorized operation has been selected.

  • Page 19: Operation Of Bed

    The buttons perform the following operations: A. Raises the head section B. Lowers the head section C. Raises the bed D. Lowers the bed E. Latches the knees F. Lowers the knees G. Trendelenburg (feet higher than head) H. Reverse Trendelenburg (head higher than feet) Operation of Bed WARNING: Failure to heed the warnings pertaining to the operation of the bed...
  • Page 20 This bed is not intended for use in high moisture areas (e.g. showers, pool therapy), or extreme temperature environments. Use only parts, accessories and adapters authorized by the manufacturer. DO NOT use the bed with any unintentionally missing or abnormal parts. Remove the hand control when the patient is unattended.

  • Page 21: Proper Use Of The Bed

    Proper Use of the Bed WARNING: Follow the instructions for assisting patients in and out of the bed to avoid a fall or injury to the patient and/or care provider. To get in the bed, position the bed at the proper height by following these steps: 1.

  • Page 22: Side Rails

    Bed rail entrapment is a serious health risk that can result in serious injury or even death. Sizewise recommends the care provider be mindful of the FDA guidelines relevant to bed rail entrapment, as serious injury can result.

  • Page 23: Transfers

    The side rails are not designed to bear the full weight of the patient. The safe working load for each side rail has been determined to be 150 lbs. (68 kg). The side rails were tested to 60601-2-38 (28.4.102 and 28.4.103). These rails also have been tested and comply with patient entrapment rules and regulations (23.101).

  • Page 24: Features

    Features Casters Steer Casters At the foot section there are lock and steer casters. When locked the bed can still maneuver but the casters will not swivel, this makes them the steering casters. Press down on the pedal to lock and lift up on the pedal to unlock. When one pedal on the head section caster is pressed or lifted both head section casters will be activated.

  • Page 25: Emergency Battery Backup

    Emergency Battery Backup In case of power failure the emergency battery backup will operate the bed. Use only in emergency situations, the battery backup is not designed for continuous use. The battery will recharge itself while the bed is plugged into a hospital grade or grounded outlet. This bed is equipped with two 5 amp 12V sealed lead-acid (gel) batteries (total 24V).

  • Page 26: Serial Number Location

    Serial Number Location The bed has a manufacturer serial number, and a Sizewise Rentals LLC serial number. The serial numbers are located at the foot of the bed.
  • Page 27 2. Slide wings onto deck. The wings should be placed on the deck so the mattress clip is on the bottom side of the wing. 3. Place end-plate on the ends of the wings. 4. Secure end-plate with the Self-Tapping Torx head screw using #30 Torx Bit.

  • Page 28: Iv Pole

    User Manual, Technical Manual, and Work Instructions. If you do not understand these instructions, or documents referenced, contact Sizewise at 1-800-814-9389. WARNING: Do not attempt to install, repair, or remove the trapeze, single pole patient assist, or any other overhead components/devices while bed is occupied.
  • Page 29 Tools required for assembly: 2-9/16” wrenches 1. Attach the end posts into the appropriate brackets on the head and foot sections of the bed. 2. Place the overhead beam into the slots on top of each end post. NOTE: Be sure to place the holes facing upward on the overhead beam. 3.

  • Page 30: Seven Zones Of Bed Rail Entrapment

    If the patient would have any clinical conditions that could result in risk of falling or improperly lying in bed, the bed should be left at its lowest setting and in flat position when not attended. Sizewise recommends the use of bed rails if they are available. There are seven zones of bed rail entrapment.
  • Page 31 This bed complies with IEC 60601-2-38 standard for bed rail entrapment. Below are the specifications of that standard. This was taken from the 60601-2-38 Amend. 1 IEC 1999. DESIGNATOR DESCRIPTION DIMENSION ≤ 120 mm Smallest dimension between elements inside the perimeter of the SIDE RAIL in its raised/locked positions or perimeters created between the SIDE RAIL and fixed parts of the BED.

  • Page 32: Safety Tips

    Emissions The SW Low Boy® has been type tested and has passed the requirements of CISPR 11. Observe the following recommendations to minimize radio frequency emissions in this section and the Electromagnetic Interference section.
  • Page 33 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) The SW Low Boy® has been tested and is intended for safe use with other components compliant to IEC 601 standards for medical devices. The bed can cause interference with non- 601 regulated equipment and/or other non-601 regulated equipment can cause interference with the bed.

  • Page 34: Electromagnetic Interference (Emi) From Radio Wave Sources

    SW Low Boy®. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) from Radio Wave Sources The SW Low Boy® has been tested and is intended for safe use with other components compliant to IEC 601 standards for medical devices. The bed may be susceptible to...
  • Page 35 Table 201 Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration – Emissions Equipment and Systems that are NOT Life-Supporting The SW Low Boy® is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer, or user, of the bed should ensure that it is used in such an environment.
  • Page 36 All Equipment and Systems The SW Low Boy® is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer, or user, of the SW Low Boy® should ensure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity Test IEC 60601...
  • Page 37 Table 204 Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration – Immunity Equipment and Systems that are NOT Life-Supporting The SW Low Boy® is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer, or user, of the bed should ensure that it is used in such an environment.

  • Page 38: General Safety

    Communications equipment and bed. Equipment and Systems that are NOT Life-Supporting Recommended Separations Distances for the SW Low Boy®: The SW Low Boy® is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment in which radiated disturbances are controlled. The customer, or user, of the SW Low Boy® can help prevent electromagnetic interference by...

  • Page 39: Pinch Point

    Pinch Point Watch for pinch points on the bed, which are indicated by the pinch point label. HAZARD: Pay close attention to pinch points on the bed to avoid injury to the patient and/or care provider. Pinch points have minimal clearances between two moving parts that fail to maintain a clearance of ≤...

  • Page 40: Transport

    Transport WARNING: During transport, use caution so the bed does not tip or overbalance. Failure to do so could result in patient and/or user injury as well as damage to equipment or other property. CAUTION: The bed needs to be stored, transported and operated in a temperature range of -5°C to 45°C (23°F to 113°F).

  • Page 41: Cleaning Instructions

    Cleaning Instructions WARNING: Before cleaning the bed, be sure to disconnect it from the wall outlet (power source). Failure to do so could result in electrical shock and could result in patient and/or user injury as well as damage to equipment or other property.
  • Page 42 General Patient Room Cleaning/Disinfecting Personal Protective Equipment should always be used as directed by the Material Safety Data Sheet for the disinfectant. Prepare the disinfectant according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Prepare a separate bucket of warm, fresh water to be used for rinsing the equipment after cleaning/disinfecting procedures are completed as instructed.
  • Page 43 Steam Cleaning This product may be steam cleaned to eliminate bacteria and/or bed bug infestations, if desired. When applying steam, avoid areas such as electrical connections and components including scale meters, scale system components, hand and/or footboard controls that may be damaged by being exposed to excessive moisture and/or heat.

  • Page 44: Laundry Instructions

    6. Allow the mattress to remain wet with disinfectant solution for the manufacturer’s recommended contact time. 7. Stains on the mattress may be treated using a mild stain remover, according to the manufacturer’s recommendations, using a soft bristled brush. 8. Rinse all surfaces of the mattress with fresh water and clean cloth to remove chemical and organic residue.

  • Page 45: Optional Accessories

    Air Therapy Internal Mattress Components 1. Prepare the disinfectant according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. 2. Prepare a separate bucket of warm, fresh water to be used for rinsing the equipment after cleaning/disinfecting procedures are completed as instructed. 3. Using a clean cloth dampened with the disinfectant solution, wipe all internal mattress surfaces, including the air cells, and allow to remain wet for the manufacturer’s recommended contact time.
  • Page 46 Rinse the trapeze with a clean cloth dampened with fresh water to remove chemical and organic residue. After cleaning, all surfaces are to be wiped with a clean, dry cloth to remove any moisture or residue. If necessary, the trapeze frame may be steam cleaned. Cleaning Blood and Other Excretions: Blood and other excretions should be wiped up while wet, if possible.

  • Page 47: Maintenance

    Check the items on this chart at the indicated intervals. If any of the items are loose, worn, bent or distorted, immediately have them checked and/or repaired by an authorized Sizewise Technician. Frequent maintenance and servicing will improve performance between each use and extend bed life.

  • Page 48: Fasteners

    If improper fasteners are used, they could result in patient and/or user injury as well as damage to equipment or other property. Improper fasteners may fail. Use only screws and bolts provided by an authorized Sizewise representative.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

     If the bed will not operate off of battery power after completing the above actions, plug the bed into a power source and let charge for 24 hours. NOTE: If the troubleshooting process does not solve the problem please contact a Sizewise representative for service.

  • Page 50: Warranty Information

    2. If a product or part should be returned to Sizewise, a return authorization number (RA#) will be issued. The RA# will be valid for 21 days from the date it is issued.

  • Page 51: Manufacturer Disclaimer

    Manufacturer Disclaimer General Information All specifications, equipment and prices are subject to change without notice. Sizewise reserves the right to make improvements from time to time. Photos and drawings are representative of the products and may vary slightly from actual production models. Some items photographed in this user’s manual may include optional equipment.

  • Page 52: User Assistance Information

    User Assistance Information For questions or assistance with this product, contact Sizewise at: Sizewise 1600 Genessee Suite 950 Kansas City, Missouri 64102 Phone: 1-800-814-9389...
  • Page 53 Kansas City, Missouri 64102 Phone: 1-800-814-9389 sizewise.net Sizewise and Sizewise Rentals are trademarks of Sizewise Rentals, L.L.C. All specifications, equipment and prices are subject to change without notice. Photos and drawings are representative of the products and may vary slightly from actual production models.

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