Summary of Contents for Stryker Bertec FL13E Series
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1 800 428-5025 (Service in English in Canada) 1 800 361-2040 (Service in French in Canada) 1 800 327-0770 (In the United States) E-Mail (Service in Canada): service@bertec.strykercorp.com May 2000 Manufactured by Stryker Bertec Medical Inc 7200-008 R5.0 Printed in Canada...
DEFINITIONS OF SYMBOLS AND TERMS USED IN THIS GUIDE Warnings MANOEUVRES TO AVOID RECOMMANDATIONS Technical Specifications RECOMMENDED USE MODEL IDENTIFICATION DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL PARTS STANDARD EQUIPMENT, OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES BED POSITIONS Operation SWITCHING ON POWER CHECKLIST STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL PREPARATION PRIOR TO USE 1 - 1...
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STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MEDICAL 1 - 2 PREPARATION PRIOR TO USE...
This product is built to last a long time. It is important that you check it over periodically and, above all, that you make adequate use of it. Stryker Medical/Bertec Médical afford special attention to product improvement and reserve the right to change specifications without notice.
Refers to operating procedures or care which must be taken to avoid damage to material. Additional information to improve operating efficiency or to highlight important information. Instructions on how to raise or lower mobile parts. Rotation clockwise. Rotation counterclockwise. PREPARATION PRIOR TO USE STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MEDICAL 1 - 4...
Warning: In no way do these barriers replace restraining devices. Side-rails are designed to prevent patients from rolling or falling off bed; they are not designed to restrain a confused or agitated person confined to bed. STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL PREPARATION PRIOR TO USE 1 - 5...
189 kg (420 lb.) 247 kg (545 lb.) 192 kg (425 lb.) 194 kg (430 lb.) * Measured with half-length safety side-rails on model FL13E78OB and full-length safety side-rails on all other models. PREPARATION PRIOR TO USE STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MEDICAL 1 - 6...
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Bumpers (2) Nursing Openings for controls restraint belts (6) Drainage bag hooks (4) Casters (4) Clutch lever for Trendelenburg and reverse Trendelenburg BED BASE positions Nursing control centre BED FRAME STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL PREPARATION PRIOR TO USE 1 - 7...
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Telescopic bumpers ACCESSORIES I.V. rods Emergency crank handle Trapeze mounting BED POSITIONS HEAD SECTION REVERSE TRENDELENBURG ELEVATION POSITION THIGH SECTION ELEVATION TRENDELENBURG POSITION CONTOUR VASCULAR POSITION POSITIONING (OPTIONAL) CARDIAC CHAIR POSITION PREPARATION PRIOR TO USE STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MEDICAL 1 - 8...
Refer to Bed Elevation and Elevation of Sections of Sleeping Surface section, page 2-3. TRENDELENBURG POSITIONS Made sure that the mechanism setting Trendelenburg positions is operating correctly. Refer to Trendelenburg and Reverse Trendelenburg Positions section, page 2-4. STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL PREPARATION PRIOR TO USE 1 - 9...
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INSTANT CPR RELEASE (optional) If your bed is equipped with this release, make sure that it operates properly and mechanism resets automatically. Refer to Instant CPR Release section, page 2-12. PREPARATION PRIOR TO USE STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MEDICAL 1 - 10...
CHAPTER 2 USER GUIDE Bed Elevation and Elevation of Sections of Sleeping Surface NURSING CONTROL CENTRE Trendelenburg and Reverse Trendelenburg Positions TRENDELENBURG POSITION REVERSE TRENDELENBURG POSITION Sleeping Surface Foot Section Angle Moving the Bed UNIVERSAL BASE WITH CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM BASE WITH TOTAL BRAKING CASTERS SYSTEM BASE WITH DIRECTIONAL STEERING AND TOTAL BRAKING CASTERS SYSTEM...
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STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL 2 - 2 USER GUIDE...
Angle indicators are located on both sides of the bed. To set angle, lower sleeping surface to minimum height before pulling clutch lever out. Raise bed. Pull lever towards you and slightly down. A stricture in the slot will maintain lever position. Lower bed. USER GUIDE STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL 2 - 4...
Lift foot section and place rod in safety catches attached to bed frame. It is always possible to change the angle of the thigh section at a later time, no matter what position the foot section is in. STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL USER GUIDE 2 - 5...
Engage the caster equipped with a directional brake (identified on bed base by an “AXIAL” sticker). Caster will no longer pivot, but will roll. DANGER Always lock casters once the bed has reached its destination. USER GUIDE STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL 2 - 6...
The screw must be taken out to remove board at a later date. Do not permanently install boards on a bed used by a pa- tient requiring resuscitation or any other emergency treatment. STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL USER GUIDE 2 - 7...
Never hit sides of bed on walls or furniture, particularly during transportation. Wall bumpers located at the head of the bed will not prevent damage to side-rails caused by blows to side of bed. USER GUIDE STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL 2 - 8...
Never hit sides of bed on walls or furniture, particularly during transportation. Wall bumpers located at the head of the bed will not prevent damage to side-rails caused by blows to side of bed. STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL USER GUIDE 2 - 9...
Slide the safety net from top to bottom onto the side-rail and zip zipper underneath. Fold centre flap of the net around side-rail bars and zip in place. Snap the two sides of the safety net together. USER GUIDE STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL 2 - 10...
Set the patient control foot section switch located at the foot of the bed to the “ON” position. The contour positioning mechanism is identified by a sticker located near controls on beds equipped with this option. STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL USER GUIDE 2 - 11...
CPR. TO IMMEDIATELY LOWER HEAD SECTION Grasp the handle located at the corner of the head section under the sleeping surface. Pull handle upwards and completely out. USER GUIDE STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL 2 - 12...
Lower bed to lowest possible position to clear casters from floor level and ensure that the bed is supported by the immobilizer legs. Care should be taken to make sure that casters clear floor level before beginning any type of operation. STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL USER GUIDE 2 - 13...
Plug in control making sure wire hangs along the exterior side of the safety side rail: locate the receptacle under the central section of the sleeping surface, align prongs with holes and screw plug onto socket. USER GUIDE STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL 2 - 14...
In use, the upper section is centered over the patient. The mounting may be stored to one or the other side of bed between uses. INSTALLATION OF MOUNTING Insert fixed section. IMPORTANT: slide the 2 stop pins into tenons. STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL USER GUIDE 2 - 15...
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Make sure trapeze straps are secure before completing adjustment. CAUTION Do not exert more than 175 lb. of traction on trapeze. Do not use trapeze as a patient lift. The trapeze may be stored to the side between uses. USER GUIDE STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL 2 - 16...
CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE GUIDE Cleaning and Maintenance CLEANING MAINTENANCE BOLTING LUBRICATION ROUTINE INSPECTION Operating Problems CHECK LIST ADJUSTMENTS 3-11 Warranty on Parts and Labour DURATION AND STIPULATIONS 3-12 Parts Ordering PARTS ORDERING PROCEDURE...
HI-LO LEVERS Check for tightness of following parts on levers. Stabilizer screws Stabilizer screws Hi-Lo lever clamp bolts Hi-Lo harness bolts SLEEPING SURFACE Check tightness of hinges connecting sleeping surface sections. STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL MAINTENANCE GUIDE 3 - 3...
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The side-rail must drop only when lever is used to release and lower ACME NUT FORKS Check tightness of shoulder screws and bolts connecting ACME nut forks to sleeping surface head and foot section levers. MAINTENANCE GUIDE STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL 3 - 4...
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Fill holes (A) on lower side of nylon sliders to ensure an extra supply of grease. HALF-LENGTH SAFETY SIDE-RAILS Lightly lubricate the plonger (B) and shafts (C). SLEEPING SURFACE Lightly lubricate hinges connecting sleeping surface sections. STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL MAINTENANCE GUIDE 3 - 5...
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Clean caster, adjust brake and transmission bars or replace caster if it shows signs of wear or excessive use. SAFETY SIDE-RAILS Check side-rail operation periodically. Adjust side-rails so they pivot easily and latch in position immediately. MAINTENANCE GUIDE STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL 3 - 6...
Control commands or PC board are Unplug bed and have a qualified defective. technician replace parts. A running motor stops The automatic thermal protection switch Let motor cool off. suddenly. has turned motor off after intensive use. STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL MAINTENANCE GUIDE 3 - 7...
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Trendelenburg and The clutch rod nuts are improperly Adjust clutch rod nuts. reverse Trendelenburg adjusted. Refer to instructions on adjustment, page positions are difficult to 3-10. obtain. MAINTENANCE GUIDE STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL 3 - 8...
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Loosen jam nut (A). Use a 3/16 Allen key and tighten nut (B) one quarter of a turn. Check to see how mechanism works and retighten nut (B) if necessary. Tighten jam nut (A). STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL MAINTENANCE GUIDE 3 - 9...
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In the middle of the bed, locate fork (A) connecting clutch rod (B) to clutch coupling (C). Adjust position of nuts (E) to allow fork to move freely, as fork must push back clutch coupling to free spring pin (D). MAINTENANCE GUIDE STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL 3 - 10...
Bertec’s. The Bertec Médical name is indicated on the serial number and product number plates. Division de Stryker Corporation SERIAL NO. 3 8 7 6 4 2 9 8 3 8 7 6 4 2 9 8 3 8 7 6 4 2 9 8 NO SÉRIE...
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Parts Ordering Contact our Customer Service department: Stryker Medical/Bertec Médical In the United States: In Canada: Toll Free: 1 800 327-0770 1 800 428-5025 6300 Sprinkle Road 70, 5e avenue, c.p. 128 Kalamazoo, MI 49001-9799 L'Islet (Québec) Canada G0R 2C0...
CHAPTER 4 PARTS REPLACEMENT Sleeping Surface Sections Half-Length Safety Side-Rail REPLACING THE ENTIRE SIDE-RAIL MECHANISM REPLACING THE UPPER SECTION OF THE SIDE-RAIL ONLY Full-Length Safety Side-Rail REPLACING THE ENTIRE SIDE-RAIL MECHANISM REPLACING THE UPPER SECTION OF THE SIDE-RAIL ONLY REPLACING THE LEVER OR RELEASE ROD Motor 4-10 Head Section Translating Screw 4-13 Thigh Section Translating Screw...
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STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL 4 - 2 PARTS REPLACEMENT...
Replace and tighten head bolts serving as a hinge (3). Replace and tighten central section bolts (4). Replace nylon washers and bolt section lever back onto ACME nut fork (2). Replace protective cover. STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL PARTS REPLACEMENT 4 - 3...
Use a hammer and blunt-ended tool to push protection caps out of other end of axles. Remove retaining rings using a pair of pliers. Remove the upper section and replace with new part, repeating above instructions in reverse order. PARTS REPLACEMENT STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL 4 - 4...
Remove bolt attaching upper arm to side-rail, from either the head or foot end. Steady side-rail when removing the last screws. Remove pivot rod (A) carefully to avoid damage to its finish. Replace with identical part, repeating above instructions in reverse order. STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL PARTS REPLACEMENT 4 - 5...
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Pull each rod toward each end of bed to remove from case and release lever. Keep release spring and nylon washer. Replace lever or rods and repeat above instructions in reverse order to reassemble. PARTS REPLACEMENT STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL 4 - 6...
Lift and tilt over foot section. SECURE SLEEPING SURFACE IN THIS POSITION. Disconnect bed electric cord from wall receptacle. Insert the tip of a screwdriver between the bed frame and protective cover to pop nylon fasteners holding cover down. STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL PARTS REPLACEMENT 4 - 7...
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12. Install new motor in space and reinstall nylon bushings (F). 13. Replace nylon washer between translating screw and motor, slide supple coupling back in place and align holes to insert clevis pins. PARTS REPLACEMENT STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL 4 - 8...
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Use a pair of pliers to turn translating screw to the point where sleeping section is completely horizontal when bed is in lowest position. Couple motor. 20. Replace foot plate at foot of bed frame. STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL PARTS REPLACEMENT 4 - 9...
Remove head screw bracket (C) and bearing plates (D) holding bearing in place. PARTS REPLACEMENT STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL 4 - 10...
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The side which locks must face the foot end of the bed (see circled diagram). Insert 2 spring pins to keep bearing in place. Insert one bearing plate on each end of the translating screw. STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL PARTS REPLACEMENT 4 - 11...
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Follow steps 13 to 20 in the Motor section to finish installa- tion. Grease the threaded section the ACME nut moves over. Activate mechanism to spread grease over entire thread. Use a synthetic teflon lubricant available at Bertec Médical’s Parts Department. PARTS REPLACEMENT STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL 4 - 12...
Push translating screw towards head end of bed so its non-threaded end can be taken out of nylon coupling (E). Pull motor from socket. Keep nylon washer placed between motor and translating screw. STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL PARTS REPLACEMENT 4 - 13...
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(see circled diagram). 10. Use 4 spring pins to hold bearing in place on translating screw. Insert second bearing plate on same non-threaded end of translating screw. PARTS REPLACEMENT STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL 4 - 14...
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Follow steps 13 to 20 in the Motor section to finish installa- tion. Grease the threaded section the ACME nut moves over. Activate mechanism to spread grease over entire thread. Use a synthetic teflon lubricant available at Bertec Médical’s Parts Department. STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL PARTS REPLACEMENT 4 - 15...
Insert cable through same opening on drive pulley (C). Slide in sheath until it reaches the control handle (D). Make sure the copper retaining ring on cable is inserted between the 2 drive pulley disks (C). PARTS REPLACEMENT STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL 4 - 16...
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Tighten lock nut. 12. Replace protective cover on bed frame. 13. Try mechanism 3 or 4 times, while applying pressure to the upper 2 mm (1/16") right hand corner of sleeping surface. STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL PARTS REPLACEMENT 4 - 17...
Contour positioning Head section Thigh section Reconnect wires to the correct terminal blades on micro-switch. Make sure that the connectors are solidly attached. If necessary, use a pair of pliers to pinch connectors. PARTS REPLACEMENT STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL 4 - 18...
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Make sure that the connectors are solidly attached. If necessary, use a pair of pliers to pinch connectors. Replace protective cover on bed frame. 10. Plug bed into wall receptacle and check mechanism operation carefully. STRYKER MEDICAL/BERTEC MÉDICAL PARTS REPLACEMENT 4 - 19...
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