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ASSEMBLY, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Bed Model:
VGTLB-HS 425
© 2008 Vitalgo Systems Ltd. All rights reserved. Vitalgo, the Vitalgo logo, Total-Lift Bed™, Joy Bath, Joy Spa, Total-Lift Armchair and Total-Lift Toilet Seat are trademarks of Vitalgo Systems Ltd.
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  • Page 1 © 2008 Vitalgo Systems Ltd. All rights reserved. Vitalgo, the Vitalgo logo, Total-Lift Bed™, Joy Bath, Joy Spa, Total-Lift Armchair and Total-Lift Toilet Seat are trademarks of Vitalgo Systems Ltd. Other names are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 2: Warning

    THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Vitalgo products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Vitalgo accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Vitalgo and are not recommended for use with Vitalgo products.

  • Page 3: Meaning Of The Safety Symbols

    COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. • POWER AND WIRED HAND SET CORD MUST BE ROUTED AND SECURED PROPERLY TO ENSURE THAT THE CORD DOES NOT BECOME ENTANGLED AND EVENTUALLY SEVERED DURING USE. MAKE SURE ELECTRIC CORDS DO NOT GET TANGLED AROUND THE BED, SIDE RAILS OR LEGS DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF THE BED.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    NOTICE ................................. 2 WARNING /CAUTION SUMMERY ........................2 MEANING OF THE SAFETY SYMBOLS ......................... 3 PREFACE ................................7 ABOUT THE VITALGO TOTAL-LIFT BED™ ......................8 UNPARALLELED SAFETY ........................8 GENERAL GUIDELINES & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................9 OPERATING INFORMATION ......................9 ENTRAPMENT WARNING .........................
  • Page 5 WIRED HAND SET ........................... 20 CONTROL FUNCTIONS ............................21 MANUAL FUNCTIONS ............................21 ADJUSTMENT OF THE BACK REST ........................21 RAISING & LOWERING LEG-REST ....................21 RAISING & LOWERING THE BED HORIZONTALLY ................22 FOR LOWEST SLEEPING POSITION ....................22 WHEELS POSITION ..........................
  • Page 6 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS USED ON THIS DEVICE ..............35 MAIN FEATURES OF THE VG-TLB-LALM4..................36 SUPPORT SURFACE (MATTRESS / OVERLAY) ................. 36 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......................37 INCLINOMETER – ANGLE SENSOR ....................39 LIMITED WARRANTY ............................40 ABOUT VITALGO SYSTEMS LTD........................41...

  • Page 7: Preface

    These instructions provide information for the operator and user regarding the convenient handling and safe operation of the bed. We hope that the VitalGo Total-Lift Bed™ alleviates any problems that you or your caregiver experience in get- ting in and out of bed.

  • Page 8: About The Vitalgo Total-Lift Bed

    Assessment Guidance to Reduce Entrapment. UNPARALLELED SAFETY Safety is the top priority of all Vitalgo products. The Total-Lift Bed™ incorporates numerous safety features and mechanisms and meets or exceeds the highest standards for medical electric beds. The Total Lift Bed is FDA and CE Registered. The Total Lift Bed has been tested and conformed with EN\IEC 60601-1:1996, EN\IEC 60-601-2-38:1996 and UL 60601-1:2003.

  • Page 9: General Guidelines & Safety Instructions

    VitalGo products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with VitalGo accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by VitalGo and are not recommended for use with VitalGo products. Use ONLY VitalGo’s Total-Lift Bed™ supplied mattress and connect it to the bed frame according to the instruc-...

  • Page 10: Electrical Guidelines

    Variations in bed side rail design, width and thickness or firmness of the mattress could cause/contribute to entrapment. Use only authorized VitalGo replacement parts and/or accessories otherwise the warranty is void. VitalGo will not be responsible for any damage or injury that may result.

  • Page 11: Radio Frequency Interference

    This applies also to the accessories. The VitalGo Total-Lift Bed™ complies with all requirements of the guidelines for medical products. It is classi- fied as a Medical Equipment Electrical Operated Hospital Bed in accordance with standard IEC60601(US) and EN60601-2-38(EU).

  • Page 12: Definitions Of Involved Persons

    • After relocating/moving and before plugging in the power cable. • During prolonged operating by the user. Do not use the area under the Total-Lift Bed™ as a “parking spot” for any utensils. Lower the bed to sleeping positions (see Page 24) and lift side rails if present when leaving the patient unat- tended.

  • Page 13: Safety Instructions For Users And Caregivers

    Do not put multiple electrical outlets under the nursing bed. Leaking liquids can be a fire hazard. Pay special attention to securely locating all wiring, cables, tubes, etc. For further information please contact the dealer or person from which you purchasedhte bed or VitalGo Sys- tems directly.

  • Page 15: Product Description

    Product description Take the bed out of operation if damage or a malfunction is suspected: Immediately unplug the elec- trical plug from the wall outlet; Call a qulified technician. do not use the bed until a technician has innspected the bed and approved it for use. NORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURE The Total Lift Bed, Hereafter called bed, is a, one of its kind, lifting Bed which can take the user to a standing position, seating position with legs down and up and many other positions as described in this manual.

  • Page 16: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Bed Dimensions: • Length: Overall Length (in regular position)......83.5” (212 cm) Overall Length – Fully extended (Foot lifter out)..87.5” (222cm) • Width: Overall Width – With Side -Rails........40.5” (103 cm) Overall Width – Without Side- Rails......39” (99cm) • Height: Low Position –...

  • Page 17: Structural Design

    40.5” (103cm) 3.95” (10cm) 39” 7.90” (20cm) (99cm) 18” (45.7cm) 83.5” (212cm) 29” (75cm) 1.25” (3.18cm) 5” (12.5cm) 35.4” (89cm) 77.5” (197cm) 80” (203.20cm) 87” (221cm)
  • Page 18 22” (56cm) • Maximum user weight: 425 lb.(193kg) • Maximum Safe loading capacity – 616 lb (280kg) • Casters/ brakes: Electrically controlled and individual mechanical break on each caster. • Electronic Wired hand set: Integrated 12 functions + caregiver function •...

  • Page 19: Description Of Materials

    DESCRIPTION OF MATERIALS The bed is mostly constructed out of steel sections, their surfaces are mostly powder coated and some are painted. Some steel parts have black oxyde coating and chrome-nickel coating. There is also use of aluminum. The Washable HPL are made of HPL (High Pressure Laminate). Foot-Lifter™...

  • Page 20: Operation

    OPERATION CAUTION Allow a slight pause between adjustments and avoid pressing multiple buttons at the same time unless indicat- ed. If wired hand set buttons are depressed too rapidly or wrong button combinations are pressed at the same time, the desired feature may not activate. Simply release the wired hand set button, permit a slight pause and then activate the next operation.

  • Page 21: Control Functions

    Control Functions Please Note: At the end of the movement of each function (un- less stated differently) two beeps will be heard. All Functions should be pressed continuously. The Total-Lift Bed™ has a state of the art program system which is controlling 5 actuators in perfect synchronization in order to achieve safe and comfortable movements and positions.

  • Page 22: Raising & Lowering The Bed Horizontally

    • RAISING & LOWERING THE BED HORIZONTALLY: Pressing Button (5) will raise the Bed horizontally up to a maximum height of 29.5”(75 cm) (Without Mattress). Pressing Button (6) will lower the bed Horizontally to a minimum height of 18”(46 cm) (Without Mattress). Special Automatic Movements –...

  • Page 23: Sleeping Position

    D. When reaching the end position of the function, two beeps will be heard as a confirmation. E. For Seating with legs up, bring the backrest and largest to the desired posiotn using buttons 1 to 4 and than memorize the position, so next time you press button 7, the bed will go this this last position.

  • Page 24: Side Rail Control Panel Operation

    . The configurations described below are VitalGo’s recommendations for ambulatory patient, with no risk of knee buckling and for Non-Ambulatory patient who can hardly walk and is in danger of getting his knees buck- led.

  • Page 25: Non Ambulatory Patient Strapping System

    Non Ambulatory Patient Strapping System This patient is a patient who’s lower extremities are weak, it is recommended to use the strapping system with the supervision of a caregiver, in order to avoid any risk of rolling out of bed, knee buckling and falling when in upright position.

  • Page 26: Mattress Attachment

    Mattress Attachment The Velcro straps(1) are tied on the hooks at the two ends of the bed. There are four straps at each side, make sure that the Velcro is attached firmly, to avoid movement of the mattress. The Velcro straps(2) should be at- tached on the PVC slates to prevent lateral movement.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Maintenance WARNING! All repair and maintenance work should be performed only by a qualified technician. VitalGo will accept liability for the bed safety and functional efficiency only when: • Delivery maintenance and repair were carried out by VitalGo’s authorized personal.

  • Page 28: Maintenance Checklist

    All moving parts and lifting gear are permanently lubricated during manufacture. As these parts do not need to be re-lubricated in normal use, the bed has no lubrication points. MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST Vitalgo recommends the following maintenance and cleaning procedures be conducted between users and at least once every year. •...

  • Page 29: Cleaning And Disinfecting

    • If battery capacity is under 50% a “beep” sound is given for 2 seconds, when a handset key is pressed. • If the system is activated and the mains plug is pulled out, the system will stop. In the opposite case, if the system is running using battery power and the mains plug is then plugged in, the system will continue run- ning.

  • Page 30: Total-Lift Bed™ Accessories (Optional)

    Total-Lift Bed™ Accessories (Optional) SIDE RAILS one or two sides. 24.5” x 9.5” (616mm x 245mm) IV POLE TRAPEZE BEDSIDE TABLE Low Profile Base Low /High Adjustment...

  • Page 31: Total Lift Bed - Combination Weighing System

    Total Lift Bed – Combination Weighing System Vitalgo’s Total Lift Bed brings the first and only true “Weight Bearing Control” ever. The combination weighing systems comprises a Bed Scale and Foot-Lifter Scale. The display connected to the gooseneck is displaying three measurements –...
  • Page 32 For the main display – 1. Press “Foot Board” button “5”. The pressure on the Foot-Lifter will be displayed. 2. Press second time for the Percentage between the pressure on the foot-lifter and the patient weight. The arrow on % (“7” on the display) will show. 3.

  • Page 33: Tlb - Bed Scale Patient Weight System

    TLB – Bed Scale Patient weight system OPERATION – Patient Weigh - 1. Place bed on its legs (load Cells) and be sure the bed is not on casters. 2. If scale is off, press button “1” –On/ Off . 3.

  • Page 34: Foot-Lifter Scale (Pressure Sensor)- (Optional)

    Note – If arrow of “weight change” “7” is On – weight will not show. Press “Total Weight” Button “3” for returning to weight feature and check that arrow Of weight change is Off. Foot-Lifter Scale (Pressure Sensor)– (Optional) IMPORTANT –...

  • Page 35: Low Air Loss Mattress System - (Optional)

    Low Air Loss Mattress System – (Optional) NOTE - A FULL INSTRUCTION MANUAL OF THE VITALGO LAL SYSTEM MATTRESS IS GIVEN SEPARATELY. BELOW IS ONLY THE MAIN INSTRUCTION OF USE FOR THE MATTRESS AND DOES NOT REPLACE THE FULL IN- STRUCTION MANUAL AS FOR INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, WARNINGS AND TROUBLESHOOT- ING.

  • Page 36: Main Features Of The Vg-Tlb-Lalm4

    Indicates the point of attachment of the equip- ment to earth (Grounding Point). Attention: Instructs end user / care giver / opera- tor to refer to the manual. Indicates that the degree of protection against electrical shock is TYPE BF Not for use in presence of flammable anesthet- ics.

  • Page 37: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS the first half of the DYNAMIC cycle and visa versa for the second half of the cycle, and continue back and forth. Make sure the CPR Tag (CT) {if present} insert connec- tor is securely connected into the mattress manifold body connector on the side of the mattress.
  • Page 38 sacral region of the patient’s body. There should be or Patient cleaning it is recommended to set the a minimum of 3 to 4 finger width clearance between mattress pressure to MAX by pressing (W) “MAX the bottom of the patient and the safety foam base, FLOW”...

  • Page 39: Inclinometer - Angle Sensor

    Inclinometer – Angle Sensor The Inclinometer (angle Sensor) is used to show the angle between the floor and the fowler position, which can be the angle of the Backrest or the Tilting of the bed. OPERATION – Press On/Off – Button “1” and the angle will be displayed. The reading shots off automatically after a while to save battery.

  • Page 40: Limited Warranty

    This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser who purchases this product when new and unused from Vitalgo or a dealer. This warranty is not extended to any other person or entity and is not transferable or assignable to any subsequent purchaser or owner.

  • Page 41: About Vitalgo Systems Ltd

    VitalGo product delivers the maximum levels of safety, comfort, functionality and reliability. At VitalGo, we are convinced that working to the highest standards is the only way; and every member of our team is proud to stand behind every one of our products.

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