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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com IVC™ Bariatric Bed en Model BAR600IVC User Manual This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com IVC™ Bariatric Bed 1 General 1.1 Symbols Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage. See the information below for definitions of the signal words. DANGER! –...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Overview 2.2 IVC Bariatric Bed Specifications For houshold/residential or public occupancy use per UL 962. BED END HEIGHT Bed is NOT for hospital use and was not designed to meet MINIMUM: 26 inches hospital standards.
– If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions Bed accessories designed by other manufacturers have or instructions, contact a healthcare professional, NOT been tested by Invacare. Use of NON-Invacare dealer or technical personnel before attempting to bed accessories may result in injury or death.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Safety Operating Information DANGER! Risk Of Death, Injury, Or Damage DANGER! To reduce the risk of shock: Risk Of Death, Injury, Or Damage – Unplug from the outlet before servicing. To avoid injury or damage when operating product: –...
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LOCKED position. entrapment. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Monitor patient frequently. Read and understand the User Manual prior to using the Invacare bed and bed rails. User manuals are available at www.invacare.com or your dealer. – After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely.
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Replacement Parts/Accessories To avoid entrapment, product damage, and/or personal injury: DANGER! – Invacare recommends that the mattress be centered Risk Of Death, Injury, Or Damage on the bed frame. Otherwise, individuals may become To avoid fire hazards and tubing entanglement: trapped between the bed rail and the bed frame.
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– When used with a manual/electric bed, the bed rails incompatible with Invacare beds. – To avoid injury, ensure that only Invacare mattresses DO NOT fall under any weight limitations. Bed rails are used with Invacare beds at all times.
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– Disconnect pendant when not in use and store out round grounding prong from any plug used with or of reach of children. for Invacare products. – Junction box MUST be securely connected to the bed with metal screws and the spacer provided for proper grounding.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com IVC™ Bariatric Bed Radio Frequency Interference Weight Limitations Use of portable and mobile RF communications equipment DANGER! can affect medical electrical equipment Risk Of Death, Injury, Or Damage To avoid bed collapse and resulting injury or damage: WARNING! –...
– Refer to the user manuals for beds and rails for additional product and safety information. – Patient entrapment from use of bed side rails may cause injury or death. The Invacare mattress MUST fit firmly against the bed frame AND bed side rails to prevent patient entrapment. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com IVC™ Bariatric Bed 3.3 Disposal Follow local governing ordinances and recycling plans regarding disposal of the product or components normally used in operation. The product does not generate waste or residue in operation. Any accessories not part of the product MUST be handled in accordance with the individual product marking for disposal.
In case of by qualified technicians only. damage or if the product is not working properly, contact a qualified technician or Invacare for repair. Count cartons before signing shipping papers. Designate someone at the facility to receive and inspect all Remove any loose packing from the cartons.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com IVC™ Bariatric Bed Unpacking Bed Ends The bed end carton A includes: • Two bed ends B • Four casters C (two locking and two non-locking casters) • One drive shaft assembly in two pieces D Unpacking Foot and Head Sections Not shown —...
Risk Of Injury Or Damage head section. To avoid injury or damage, inspect the following and contact a qualified technician or Invacare if any of the Remove the foot section of the bed from the packing carton. following issues are present: Remove tie-wraps A securing the cables for shipping.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com IVC™ Bariatric Bed Install the bed ends. Refer to 4.6 Installing/Removing Bed Ends, page 22. Connect the crossover cable. Refer to 4.7 Connecting Crossover Cable, page 23. Assemble and install the drive shaft. Refer to 4.8 Assembling/Installing/Removing Drive Shaft, page 25.
If two locking casters are not included with the bed, contact Risk of Injury or Damage an Invacare dealer. DO NOT assemble the bed. To avoid injury or damage from instability or falling: – Ensure that the locking casters are installed diagonally from each other and are locked.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com IVC™ Bariatric Bed 4.6 Installing/Removing Bed Ends WARNING! Risk of Injury or Damage To avoid injury or damage while assembling: – DO NOT place your hand between the head section and the bed end. Reverse this procedure to remove the bed ends.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Set-up 4.7 Connecting Crossover Cable CAUTION! Risk Of Product Damage Mis-alignment of cable connections will cause permanent product damage. – To avoid product damage, all electric cable connections MUST be aligned properly. Align locking levers with locking tabs for proper connection.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com IVC™ Bariatric Bed Crossover Cable Definition—The crossover cable is defined as the electric cable that connects the junction box A to the head motor actuator. Reverse this procedure to disconnect the crossover cable. Connect the crossover cable B to the cable from the head actuator C located on the head end of the bed.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Set-up 4.8 Assembling/Installing/Removing Drive Shaft Reverse this procedure to remove the drive shaft. The drive shaft for Hi/Lo function consists of two sections that are shipped unassembled. The inner drive shaft has a positioning spring button, and the outer drive shaft has multiple holes and a spring-loaded end.
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– DO NOT open assemblies such as the motors, pendant, junction boxes or gear boxes. No user serviceable parts are inside. Contact dealer or Invacare for repair/replacement. – Ensure gear box cover and all other assemblies are closed. – Unplug the power cord from its power source before performing any maintenance on the product.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Set-up 4.9 Inspecting the Bed C = Pendant Cord Connector D = Hi/Lo Motor Connector All connectors will arrive plugged into the junction box. E = Power Cord Connector Check all electrical connections on junction box A at foot end F = Head Motor Connector to ensure that all motors are plugged into the correct locations.
– Disconnect pendant when not in use and store out of reach of children. If bed is not being assembled immediately, retain the cartons and packaging for storage until ready for assembly. Store the Invacare homecare bed in a dry area. 1123842-I-05...
If any problems arise during the test, recheck all electrical If the product is not working properly, contact a connections and mechanical hook ups. qualified technician or Invacare for repair. A six-function pendant is used for all bed operations. WARNING!
Risk Of Injury Or Damage – Unplug bed from electrical outlet and contact qualified Due to a power outage or an electronic malfunction, an technician or Invacare for repair if any malfunction emergency crank is provided. is detected. – DO NOT use the emergency crank to raise the bed.
Do not use for restraint purposes. Push in the emergency crank while turning it the desired – Invacare recommends the use of two sets of half length direction. bed rails: one set at the head end of the bed, and one Remove the emergency crank.
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Fall hazard exists due to incorrect installation of bed rails injury: – To avoid injury, ensure that the Invacare bed rails are – When used with a manual/electric bed, the bed rails installed correctly and securely attached to the bed DO NOT fall under any weight limitations.
Invacare reserves the right to ask for any item back that has an – Perform all maintenance according to the alleged defect in workmanship. See the Warranty that shipped with recommended schedule in this manual.
– Keep the product away from sparks, flame, and open CAUTION! heat sources. Risk of Damage – Contact your dealer or Invacare for repair. To protect flooring from damage or staining, perform the following: WARNING! – Ensure bed ends are completely drained and dry Risk Of Injury Or Damage before placing on flooring.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Maintenance 6.4 Cleaning Head and Foot Sections QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN ONLY WARNING! Risk Of Injury Or Damage The electric motors, control box and pendant are NOT protected against the entrance of dust and water. –...
IVC™ Bariatric Bed 6.5 Maintenance and Cleaning Checklist Electrical Inspection and Maintenance Invacare recommends the following maintenance/cleaning procedures Inspect all electrical bed components for damage or excessive be conducted initially, between users, or as needed. This form is wear (i.e., cracked or broken housings, or worn components).
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Troubleshooting 7 Troubleshooting 7.1 Troubleshooting: Electrical USER/DEALER: Read this manual (including all general guidelines, warnings, and cautions) before servicing this product. SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE DEALER SOLUTION USER SOLUTION Bed section does not move End of stroke reached Operate opposite button.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com IVC™ Bariatric Bed SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE DEALER SOLUTION USER SOLUTION Hi/Lo Motor Ensure Hi/Lo motor cable is Ensure cables are not entangled correctly connected. or pinched. Ensure cables are not entangled Ensure drive shaft is correctly or pinched.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Troubleshooting 7.2 Troubleshooting: Mechanical SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE DEALER SOLUTION USER SOLUTION Bed does not stay in place. Locking casters not locked. Lock casters. Refer to 4.5 Lock casters. Installing Casters, page 21. Bed sections do not move. Pull tube.
Invacare or a dealer, with a copy of the seller’s invoice required for coverage under this warranty. Invacare warrants all welds of this product when purchased new and unused to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years from date of purchase from Invacare or a dealer, with a copy of the seller’s invoice required for coverage under this warranty.
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