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USER MANUAL
CareAssist™
Bed
From Hill-Rom
Product No. P1170
USR116 REV 4

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL CareAssist™ From Hill-Rom Product No. P1170 USR116 REV 4...
  • Page 2 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. Hill-Rom reserves the right to make changes without notice in design, specifications, and models.
  • Page 3 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 Pages Affected...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Document Symbols ..............5 Intended Use .
  • Page 6 Scale Display On/Off ............24 Zero the Scale .
  • Page 7 Disinfecting ..............35 Preventive Maintenance .
  • Page 9: Document Symbols

    Document Symbols This manual contains different typefaces and icons designed to improve readability and increase understanding of its content. For a list of symbols used on the product, see “Product Symbols” on page Note the following examples: • Standard text—used for regular information. •...
  • Page 10: Intended Use

    This manual provides the information required for normal operation of the CareAssist™ Bed from Hill-Rom. Before operating the CareAssist™ Bed, be sure that you have read and understood in detail the contents of this manual. It is important that you read and strictly adhere to the aspects of safety contained in this manual.
  • Page 11: Features

    Features Item Description Item Description Speaker 6" (152 mm) caster Head siderail Trendelenburg/Reverse Trendelenburg Line-of-Site® Angle Indicator Foot siderail Caregiver siderail controls Footboard Siderail release mechanism Equipment socket Headboard Wall guard Patient control pendant Brake/steer bar Line-of-Site® Head Angle Indicator Scale control pod (B model and newer beds)
  • Page 12: Standard Features

    Standard Features Emergency CPR Control The Emergency CPR control handles are located at the head end of the bed, under each corner of the sleep deck. When activated, the CPR release allows the head section to lower. The CPR release function is gas- assisted to cushion the movement and can be used when power is not available.
  • Page 13: Lockout Control

    The following caregiver controls can be activated without activating the Enable control: Bed Up/Down, Head Up/Down, Knee Up/Down, Nurse Call, Chair Positioning, Foot Up/Down, and Bed Flat. Chair Positioning, Foot Up/Down and Head Knee Nurse Call Bed Flat Up/Down Up/Down Up/Down Lockout Control The Lockout control, located on the caregiver siderail control panel, disables the bed...
  • Page 14: Head Up/Down Control

    • To disable the Bed Up/Down control activate its Lockout control. NOTE: When the bed is not in the low-low position, an indicator next to the Up/Down control illuminates. WARNING: When raising the bed, ensure there is sufficient room above the IV pole/ISS pole if installed. Failure to do can result in patient injury.
  • Page 15: Knee Up/Down Control

    Knee Up/Down Control The caregiver can raise or lower the knee section by using the Knee Up/Down controls. The knee section has a maximum travel of 35°. To Activate • Press and hold the Knee Up control to raise the knee section. •...
  • Page 16: Dining Chair™ Position

    Dining Chair™ Position The Dining Chair™ Position control allows the caregiver to put the bed in an upright position. The Dining Chair™ Position controls are located on the outside of the head siderails. When activated, the bed will articulate to a maximum of 65° for the head section, 20° for the knee section, and -23° for the foot section.
  • Page 17: Vascular Position

    Vascular Position The Vascular Position allows the caregiver to place the patient’s legs above the level of the patient’s sternum without placing the bed in the Trendelenburg position. To Activate • Raise the knee section to 20° or more. • Press the Foot Up control.
  • Page 18: Brake And Steer Control

    NOTE: Siderails are intended to be a reminder to the patient of the unit's edges, not a patient-restraining device. When appropriate, Hill-Rom recommends that medical personnel determine the proper methods necessary to ensure a patient remains safely in bed. The CareAssist™ Bed siderails have been designed for one-step operation.
  • Page 19: Headboard

    Siderails in the lowered position, below the patient surface, facilitate a patient’s entry or exit from the bed. This design feature also facilitates unobstructed access to the patient. The head siderails contain the Line-of-Site® Head Angle Indicators and the foot siderails contain the Line-of-Site®...
  • Page 20: Footboard

    Footboard The footboard is located at the foot end of the bed. It attaches to the articulating foot section and remains perpendicular to the surface of the foot section at all times. The footboard protects the patient during transport and room docking. A caregiver can quickly remove or attach the footboard in a single step without the use of tools.
  • Page 21: Foot Extension

    Foot Extension The foot extension allows the foot section to extend 4" (10 cm). To Extend the Foot Section • Grasp the control bar located under the bed frame, below the footboard. • Push up on the control bar. • Pull the foot section out, then release the control bar.
  • Page 22: Patient Restraint

    Patient Restraint The CareAssist™ Bed facilitates the use of vest, wrist, waist, and ankle restraints. Hill-Rom makes no recommendation regarding the use of physical restraints. Caregivers should refer to legal restrictions and appropriate facility protocols before physical restraints are used.
  • Page 23: Optional Features

    Optional Features SideCom® Communication System The SideCom® Communication System provides the A Model Bed following controls: Nurse Call, Entertainment, and Lighting. The SideCom® Communication System connector is located at the head end of the bed. When not connected to the facility, install the dummy plug onto the bed SideCom®...
  • Page 24: Bed Exit System (Beds Without Scale)

    Bed Exit System (Beds without Scale) WARNING: The Bed Exit System is not intended as a substitute for good nursing practices. The Bed Exit System must be used in conjunction with a sound risk assessment and protocol. The Bed Exit system is designed to be a reminder to the patient to stay in bed.
  • Page 25: Bed Exit Alarm System (C Model And Newer Beds)

    When 30 lb (14 kg) are added to the bed, a warning tone sounds. When 30 lb (14 kg) are removed from the bed, a local alarm sounds. If the Nurse Call system is operational, a signal is sent to the nurse station. The Bed Exit system must be turned off at the bedside to cancel the nurse call signal.
  • Page 26 Bed Exiting Mode The Bed Exiting Mode alarm comes on when a patient moves away from the center of the bed towards an egress point. This mode should be used when a caregiver wants to be alerted when a potential egress is attempted. When the system is armed and it detects patient movement towards an exit point, these occur: •...
  • Page 27 To Adjust the Alarm Volume 1. make sure the patient must be on the bed and the system is armed. 2. Press the Enable control until the indicator illuminates. 3. Press and release the Volume control until the applicable indicator illuminates next to the volume setting.
  • Page 28: Scale (B Model And Newer Beds)

    Scale (B Model and Newer Beds) The scale system for the CareAssist™ Bed has an accuracy of 1% or 2.2 lb (1 kg), whichever is greater and an operating range of 0 lb to 400 lb (0 kg to 181 kg). The scale display and controls are located on head end siderails.
  • Page 29: Changing Items On The Bed

    Changing Items on the Bed The Change Items control lets you add or remove items from the bed. The control is active for 5 minutes once pressed. 1. Press the Change Items control until the Hands Off indicator flashes. The bed takes a reference weight reading.
  • Page 30: Volume Control

    Volume Control The volume control allows the patient to adjust the volume of the television or radio in the room. Channel Control The channel control allows the patient to change channels on the television or stations on the radio in the room. Music Control The music control allows the patient to turn on and off the radio in the room.
  • Page 31: Accessories

    Accessories Part Number Description P2217 IV Pole P734EA1 Mattress foot pad extender P158 Infusion Support System (ISS) transfer pole P731EA3 Mattress P27601 Oxygen tank holder, E-size P163 ISS socket adapter P1181 Traction frame support P1180 Patient helper support IV Pole (P2217) CAUTION: Do not exceed the 25 lb (11 kg) load capacity of the IV pole.
  • Page 32: Mattress Foot Pad Extender (P734Ea1)

    Mattress Foot Pad Extender (P734EA1) The mattress pad extender is used to fill in the gap between the mattress and the footboard when the foot section is extended to its full length. To Install Insert the extender between the footboard and mattress after the foot section is extended.
  • Page 33: Oxygen Tank Holder, E-Size (P27601)

    Oxygen Tank Holder, E-Size (P27601) WARNING: If the oxygen tank holder is placed at the foot end of the bed, ensure the Knee Up/Down controls are locked out. Failure to do so can result in caregiver, patient, or visitor injury if the foot section fully lowers and the holder becomes dislodged from the bed.
  • Page 34: Safety Tips

    NOTE: Siderails are intended to be a reminder to the patient of the unit's edges, not a patient-restraining device. When appropriate, Hill-Rom recommends that medical personnel determine the proper methods necessary to ensure a patient remains safely in bed. Siderails may serve several beneficial uses including providing an edge reminder, bed egress assist, and access to caregiver interface and patient controls.
  • Page 35: Electricity

    Gently pull on the siderail once the click is heard to make sure the siderail is latched in position. Siderails are intended to be a reminder, not a patient restraining device. Hill-Rom recommends that the appropriate medical personnel determine the level of restraint necessary to ensure a patient will remain safely in bed.
  • Page 36: Parts And Accessories

    Parts and Accessories Only use parts and accessories from Hill-Rom. Do not modify the bed system without authorization from Hill-Rom. Operating Bed/Surface Precautions WARNING: Do not operate the bed in the presence of flammable gas or vapors.
  • Page 37: Sleep Surface/Mattress

    NOTE: Hill-Rom recommends the use of Hill-Rom surfaces that have been designed and tested specifically for the CareAssist™ Bed. Customers electing to purchase replacement surfaces from other manufacturers should confirm that the replacement surface, when used in conjunction with the CareAssist™ Bed, meets applicable regulations, regulatory guidance and technical standards and does not create unacceptable risks of injury to patients or caregivers.
  • Page 38: Bed Articulations

    Bed Articulations Do not operate system controls until all persons and equipment are clear of mechanisms. To stop a function do any or all of the following: • Release the control. • Activate the opposite function. • Immediately unplug the power cord. Observe lines closely during articulations.
  • Page 39: Cleaning

    Cleaning WARNING: Follow the product manufacturer’s instructions. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage. SHOCK HAZARD: Unplug the unit from its power source. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage. SHOCK HAZARD: Do not expose the unit to excessive moisture.
  • Page 40: Preventive Maintenance

    Preventive Maintenance WARNING: Only facility-authorized personnel should service the CareAssist™ Bed. Servicing by unauthorized personnel could result in personal injury or equipment damage. The CareAssist™ Bed requires an effective maintenance program. We recommend that you perform annual preventive maintenance (PM) and testing for Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).
  • Page 41: Product Symbols

    Product Symbols The following symbols are used on the CareAssist™ Bed: Symbol Description Type B applied part according to IEC 60601-1 (UL 60601-1). According to IEC 60529, Rating for protection against fluid ingress and identified as equipment that is protected against spraying and IPX4 splashing water.
  • Page 42 Symbol Description Head Up/Down control—Raises and lowers the head section of the bed. Knee Up/Down control—Raises and lowers the knee section of the bed. Battery control—Activates the battery. Indicates battery charge. Enable control—Enables the Trendelenburg and Reverse Trendelen- burg functions on the bed. (Located on the caregiver control panel) Enable control—Only enables the Bed Exit System control pod func- tions.
  • Page 43 Symbol Description Bed Exit control—Arms and disarms the Bed Exit function on the bed. (Beds without scale) Nurse Call control—Sends a Nurse Call to the nurse’s station when activated. Hip Location—Indicates optimal patient placement on the bed. Dining Chair™ Position control—Enables the Dining Chair™ Position function on the bed.
  • Page 44 Symbol Description Reading Light control—Turns the reading light on and off. (Patient control pendant only) Music control—Turns the radio on and off. (Patient control pendant only) Television control—Turns the television on and off. (Patient control pendant only) Volume control—Raises or lowers the volume of the television or radio.
  • Page 45 Symbol Description Brake Indicator—Indicates the position needed for the brake/steer bar to be located in for the brakes to be set. Do not store items in this area. Recycle—Indicates an item that is a recyclable item. Do Not Throw Away—Indicates the need to recycle the item. Do Not Use with Oxygen Tents—Indicates that oxygen tents are not to be used.
  • Page 46 Symbol Description Battery present—Indicates the presence of a battery in the bed. Shows the head end IV poles do not change height when the sleep surface is raised or lowered. Bed Exit control—Arms and disarms the Bed Exit function on the bed.
  • Page 47 Symbol Description Local Alarm Tone control—B model beds with scale only. Zero control—Beds with scale Hands Off indicator—Beds with scale Patient Position Mode/Patient Movement Mode alarm—Comes on when a patient moves towards either siderail or moves away from the head section such as by sitting up in bed (C model and newer beds). Bed Exiting Mode alarm—Comes on when a patient moves away from the center of the bed towards an exit point (C model and newer beds).
  • Page 48 Symbol Description Empty bed—Reminder to make sure the patient is not on the bed when you zero the scale. Bed Exit Alarm System Zero control—Zeroes the Bed Exit Alarm System on beds without a scale. (C model and newer beds only) Bed Exit Alarm System Deactivation Instruction—Shows the sequence to deactivate the Bed Exit Alarm System.
  • Page 49: Specifications

    Specifications Product Identification Product Number Description P1170 The CareAssist™ Bed Dimensions Feature Dimension Total length 100" (254 cm) Maximum width (siderails stored) 40" (102 cm) Maximum width (siderails up) 40" (102 cm) Recommended Mattress dimensions: Mattress width 36.25" (92.1 cm) Mattress length 80.0"...
  • Page 50 Nurse Call Connection Requirements For information about the Nurse Call connection requirements, refer to the SideCom® Communication Sys- tem Design and Application Manual (DS059). Environmental Conditions for Use Condition Range Temperature 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) ambient temperature Relative humidity range 30% to 85% non-condensing Atmospheric Pressure 70 kPa to 106 kPa...
  • Page 51 Classification and Standards The CareAssist™ Bed is designed and manufactured according to the following equipment classifications and standards: Technical and Quality Assurance Standards UL 60601-1 CSA® C22.2 No. 601.1 IEC 60601-2-38 IEC 60601-1 IEC 60601-1-2 EN ISO 9001 and EN 13485 Equipment Classification per IEC 60601-1 Class equipment, internally powered equipment...
  • Page 52 Electromagnetic Immunity Guidance Guidance and Manufacturer's Declaration - Electromagnetic Emissions The CareAssist™ Bed model P1170 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the model P1170 should make sure it is used in such an environment. IEC 60601 Electromagnetic Environment—...
  • Page 54 Fax: +33 (0)2 97 50 92 00 Fax: +34 (0)93 666 5570 Ireland Italia Nederland Hill-Rom Ltd. Hill-Rom S.p.A. Hill-Rom Medical Services BV Via Ambrosoli 6 Hagenweg 1c Unit 1 - Kilcarberry Business Park Nangor Road 20090 Rodano Postbus 173...

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