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ASSEMBLY, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Bed Model:
VG-TLBB- 1004
© 2008 Vitalgo Systems Ltd. All rights reserved. Vitalgo, the Vitalgo logo, Total-Lift
Ltd. Other names are the property of their respective owners.
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Elevating Patient Care to a New Level
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Bariatric Bed, Joy Bath, Joy Spa, Total-Lift
Bariatric Bed
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to the user of the product.
USER: BEFORE using this product, read
this manual and save for future reference.
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VitalGo products, parts, and services,
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  • Page 1 ™ ™ ™ © 2008 Vitalgo Systems Ltd. All rights reserved. Vitalgo, the Vitalgo logo, Total-Lift Bariatric 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

    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. • WHEN USING NASAL OR MASKED TYPE ADMINISTERING EQUIPMENT, OXYGEN OR AIR TUBING MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE AND DURING THE NORMAL OPERATION OF BED.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    NOTICE ............................................2 WARNING /CAUTION SUMMERY ..................................2 MEANING OF THE SAFETY SYMBOLS ................................3 PREFACE ............................................6 ABOUT THE VITALGO TOTAL-LIFT™ BARIATRIC BED ..........................7 UNPARALLELED SAFETY ................................7 GENERAL GUIDELINES & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................8 OPERATING INFORMATION ................................. 8 ENTRAPMENT WARNING ................................
  • Page 5 TLB – BED SCALE PATIENT WEIGHT SYSTEM ...............................35 FOOT-LIFTER SCALE (PRESSURE SENSOR) ..............................36 LOW AIR LOSS MATTRESS SYSTEM ..................................37 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ..............................39 INCLINOMETER – ANGLE SENSOR ...................................41 ITHE TOTAL DRIVE (TDR) ......................................42 LIMITED WARRANTY ......................................52 ABOUT VITALGO SYSTEMS LTD..................................53 OUR MISSION ...........................................53 FLAGSHIP PRODUCT ......................................53...

  • Page 6: Preface

    We hope that the VitalGo Total-Lift™ Bariatric Bed alleviates any problems that you or your caregiver experience in getting in and out of bed.

  • Page 7: About The Vitalgo Total-Lift™ Bariatric Bed

    UNPARALLELED SAFETY Safety is the top priority of all Vitalgo products. The Total-Lift™ Bariatric Bed incorporates numerous safety features and mecha- nisms and meets or exceeds the highest standards for medical electric beds. The Total-Lift™ Bariatric Bed is FDA and CE Registered and conform with EN\IEC 60601-1:1996, EN\IEC 60-601-2-38:1996 and UL 60601-1:2003.

  • Page 8: General Guidelines & Safety Instructions

    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™ Bariatric Bed supplied mattress and connect it to the bed frame according to the instructions in this manual (see page 37)

  • Page 9: 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 10: Radio Frequency Interference

    Proper working order and free of defects, and be aware of the instruction manual. This applies also to the accessories. The VitalGo Total-Lift™ Bariatric Bed complies with all requirements of the guidelines for medical products. It is classified as a Medical Equipment Electrical Operated Hospital Bed in accordance with standard IEC60601(US) and EN60601-2-38(EU).

  • Page 11: Definitions Of Involved Persons

    When in home use the Total-Lift™ Bariatric Bed should only be used by users who read and understood thoroughly the opera- tion manual. Make sure that representatives are also familiar with the operation of the VitalGo Total-Lift™ Bariatric Bed. During long term use it is recommended that the Total-Lift™ Bariatric Bed be inspected for function and visible damage at regular intervals (Recommendation: yearly) (see Maintenance Checklist - Page 28).

  • Page 12: Safety Instructions For Users And Caregivers

    Pay special attention to securely locating all wiring, cables, tubes, etc. For further information please contact the dealer or person from which you purchased the bed or VitalGo Systems directly. Take the bed out of operation if damage or a malfunction is suspected: Immediately unplug the electrical plug from the wall...
  • Page 15 Power Supply Side Rail Connectors Controller Battery Backup Mattress Blower...

  • Page 16: Product Description

    Product description NORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURE The Total-Lift™ Bariatric 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. The Total-Lift™...

  • Page 17: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Bed Dimensions: • Length: Overall Length (in regular position)......88” (223 cm) Overall Length –Extended Headboard ..94.5” (240cm) • Width of Bed: The TLBB has 3 position of Side rails: Position 1 – (for transporting bed) Bed Width – 40” (101.6cm) External dimensions. Position 2 –...
  • Page 18 53.25” (135.25cm) 43” (110cm) 40” (101.6cm) 6” (15.25cm) 11.8” (30cm) 17.7” (45cm) 89” (226cm) 31” (79cm) 5.1” (13cm) 0.4” (1cm) 48” (122cm) 66” (167.6cm) 88” (223.5cm) 85.25” (216.5cm) 94” (238.5cm)

  • Page 19: Total-Lift™ Bariatric Bed Side Rails

    Total-Lift Bariatric Bed Side Rails ™ Two sides. 24.5” x 9.5” (616mm x 245mm) Position 1 - Place the side rail this way for transportaing the bed and easy enterance through narrow doorway. WARNING NEVER USE BED WHEN SIDE RAIL ARE IN INNER POSITION POSITION 1 – THIS IS ONLY FOR TRANSFERRING THE TLBB THROUGH NARROW DOORWAYS.

  • Page 20: Label Locations

    LABEL LOCATIONS...

  • Page 21: Operation

    OPERATION CAUTION Allow a slight pause between adjustments and avoid pressing multiple buttons at the same time unless indicated. 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.

  • Page 22: Control Functions

    Control Functions Please Note: At the end of the movement of each function (unless stated differently) two beeps will be heard. All Functions should be pressed continu- ously. The Total-Lift™ Bariatric Bed has a state of the art program system which is controlling 6 actuators in perfect synchronization in order to achieve safe and comfortable movements and positions.

  • Page 23: Raising & Lowering The Bed Horizontally

    using the buttons (1)-(2) & (3)-(4). D. When reaching the end position of the function, two beeps will be heard as a confirmation. • RAISING & LOWERING THE BED HORIZONTALLY: Pressing Button (5) will raise the Bed horizontally. Pressing Button (6) will lower the bed Horizontally. •...

  • Page 24: Memory Function

    • MEMORY FUNCTION: BUTTON 7: The Bed is able to save a memory positions. The Memory position can be any position. Flat, Seating legs down /up, backrest up/down. The Bed default memory position is seating with legs down. In order to save a new position, use the manual functions 1 to 4. After reaching the desired position, press but¬tons (8) -(M) and within 3 seconds followed by button 7 until a beep is heard (3 seconds).

  • Page 25: Initialization Of The Bed

    The Strapping System is modular and should be used according to the patient’s condition and instructions given by the proper medical authority. The configurations described below are VitalGo’s recommendations for Non-Ambulatory patient who can hardly walk and is in danger of getting his knees buckled.

  • Page 26: Retractable Head Board

    Retractable Head Board The Head Board can be removed quickly by simply pulling it. It is especially designed for removal during CPR operations. 26 26...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Bed does not function at all Power Cord not connected to Check connection of both sides of Socket or to Controller Power cable. Check if Socket has electric power Actuator plugs are not connected to Check that all Actuator plugs are con - controller nected well in the controller socket.

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    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 29: Cleaning And Disinfecting

    • 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: How To Extend The Bed

    HOW TO EXTEND THE BED 1. Remove power drive Joystick pole. 2. Take out head board and rotate position to extend. 3. Remove mattress straps. 4. Extend the frame. Position 2- For use without Position 3 - Extended Frame extending the bed frame ENTRAPMENT WARNING WHEN SIDE RAIL IS IN POSITION 3 HEADBOARD MUST BE IN POSITION 2.

  • Page 31: Cable Arrangement For Transferring Bed

    Connection of mattress to headboard side Extended position of mattress 6. Connect the Total Drive Joystick pole and secure. Folded Mattress position - Bolsters are folded and straped When bolsters are folded, tie with straps and disconnect the Blue hose connection CABLE ARRANGEMENT FOR TRANSFERRING BED...

  • Page 32: Mattress Attachment

    MATTRESS ATTACHMENT Back-I Back-II Rear Front Blower connection to Mattress 32 32...

  • Page 33: Total-Lift™ Bariatric Bed - Weight Bearing Control System

    Total-Lift™ Bariatric Bed – Weight Bearing Control System Vitalgo’s Total-Lift™ Bariatric 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 34 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.

  • Page 35: 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 36: Foot-Lifter Scale (Pressure Sensor)

    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 37: Low Air Loss Mattress System

    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 INSTRUCTION MAN- UAL AS FOR INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, WARNINGS AND TROUBLESHOOTING.
  • Page 38 Indicates the point of attachment of the equipment to earth (Grounding Point). Attention: Instructs end user / care giver / operator to refer to the manual. Indicates that the degree of protection against electri- cal shock is TYPE BF Not for use in presence of flammable anesthetics. Risk of electrical shock, do not remove back cover.

  • Page 39: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Make sure the CPR Tag (CT) {if present} insert connector is PATIENT COMFORT CONTROL LEVEL (K) securely connected into the mattress manifold body con- nector on the side of the mattress. 1. The VG-TLB-LALM4 system is designed for patients weighting between 50 ≈...
  • Page 40 UPRIGHT (U) CPR FUNCTION When upright (fowler) mode is chosen, the pres- 1. To deflate the mattress / overlay pad or for a CPR pro- sures in the entire mattress will be increased to max comfort cedure, press the quick release buttons on both the setting (Optional: approximately 15 ~ 25 % higher than the coupling bodies (R), and simultaneously pull the hose set comfort pressure level or max 9 level).

  • Page 41: 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 42: Ithe Total Drive (Tdr)

    The Total Lift Bariatric Bed is design to treat up to 1,000lb (454kg) patients and as the bed can be heavy to move/ transport, Vitalgo has developed and integrated a Total-Drive The unique Total Drive systems allows a friendly, easy and safe movement of the TLBB to all direction, front , back side and a very sharp turn of 180 degrees.
  • Page 43 THE JS BUTTONS AND FUNCTION. 1. Power Button When pressing the Power button the TDR will go “On” or “Off”. When going “On” from “Off” position, all light indications will briefly go on. The Power should be turn “On” only when the JS is untouched and in natural position. Otherwise a fault will be displayed.
  • Page 44 TDR should be charged by connecting it to power socket. TRANSPORTING THE BED & PATIENT To transport a patient on the Vitalgo TLBB bed with the Total Drive System: 1. Adjust head and leg support elevation to the desired position for patient comfort.
  • Page 45 CAUTION: Check the bed width and side rail adjustment for doorway clearance to prevent dam- age to the bed and door frames. CAUTION: Keep hands and feet clear of wheels during bed movement. Move the bed only at a slow walk. WARNING: Moving bed down inclines or excursion off a ledge (such as moving into an elevator or across a threshold) can result in damage to the bed and injury to persons.
  • Page 46 FULL SPEED LEFT TURN FULL SPEED RIGHT TURN GRADUALLY BACK TOWARD THE RIGHT GRADUALLY BACK TOWARD THE LEFT In an emergency or a “Quick-Stop” situation, you may pull straight back on the control knob momentarily to cause the motors to apply reverse current and stop quickly. Use extreme caution, as this may cause the patient to pitch forward in the bed.
  • Page 47 AGM and gel cell batteries do not require water and they have no danger of spillage. NOTICE The battery charger provided is specially designed for use with Vitalgo TLBB equipment. In the unlikely event of failure it should be replaced only with a Vitalgo approved charger to assure proper performance of the charger...
  • Page 48 INTRODUCTION TO FEATURES OF THE CHARGER The Charger works with line voltage from 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 HZ. It is fully automatic and has a 24-volt/ 2 -ampere constant current output. This creates a constant charging output until the batteries are fully charged. It also provides true float to maintain full charge.
  • Page 49 Battery Size 2 x 12V 20 amp hour sealed lead acid deep cycle Speed: Adjustable 2.5 mph / 4.02 kph Range: 5-7 miles / 8-11.27 km (Varies with weight) Turning Radius: 50” / 127 cm (Approximate) Ground Clearance: 1.5” / 3.8cm Maximum Obstacle Climbing Height: 1.5”...
  • Page 50 DIAGNOSTICS & FAULTS Flash codes indicate the nature of an abnormal condition directly from the TDR Information Gauge. Without the use of any servicing tools, the condition can be simply diagnosed. CODE DESCRIPTION CORRECTION Possible stall time-out or user error. User Fault Release the joystick to neutral and try again.
  • Page 51 CAUTION Do not hose down, high pressure spray, or place the bed in a shower as this may cause damage to the electron- ics system and void the warranty. If any bed electrical components should become wet, disconnect the bed from the wall outlet until the device is thoroughly dry.

  • Page 52: Limited Warranty

    Vitalgo warrants the mechanical and electrical components of this product when purchased new and unused to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from date of purchase from Vitalgo or a dealer, with a copy of the seller’s invoice required for coverage under this warranty.

  • Page 53: About Vitalgo Systems Ltd

    FLAGSHIP PRODUCT VitalGo’s flagship product, the innovative Total-Lift™ line of beds, which sets a new standard patient care in user and caregiver safety for use in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities and in private homes, the Total-Lift™ Bed is the only bed that can raise the user from a lying position to a full standing position and all inbetween positions.

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