1. INTRODUCTION The symbols below are used throughout this owner’s manual and on the The Aidacare FLX Bed is an electrically operated Floorline Bed offering functions product to identify warnings and important information. It is very important and positional movements that assist caregivers and maximise patient comfort for you to read them and understand them completely.
2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This User Manual outlines the intended use of the Aidacare FLX Bed, the ALWAYS position the bed at its lowest height when unattended intended use constitutes how to achieve full functionality whilst maximising by caregivers to minimise the risk of patient injury from falls when safety and efficiency for care staff and patients alike.
3. OVERVIEW 4. SPECIFICATIONS The Aidacare FLX Bed has been designed specifically for the aged care 0º – 62º environment. Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the key NOTE: Backrest and knee bend 0º – 40º components shown below:...
A range of FLX Bed accessories are available. In addition to the below listed Code Description accessories, Aidacare specialises in other complimentary products such as foam mattresses, pressure care surfaces, over bed tables, side lockers and adjustable day chairs. Please contact Customer Service on 1300 133 120 for further information.
-12º to 12º from horizontal Chair Position ExitSafe Ingress / Exit Height Patient Lock Out: Locks handset out of specific function Underbed Light: Creates a subtle glow on the floor near the bed end for carers and users during the night aidacare.com.au...
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To complete the reset procedure, simultaneously press hi-lo up and hi-lo down buttons for 5 seconds. Continue pressing while the bed moves on its own (and calibrating the system) until the bed stops moving and the handset top LED flashes 3 times. The electronic system is now reset. aidacare.com.au...
WARNING Adjustable Handset Set of 2 Mattress mattress retainer Retainers And Hardware Power Lead Set of 2 Headboard Holders Set of 2 Short Footboard Holders (Mattress Set of 2 Long Footboard Extension 0–100mm) Wall Buffer Holders (Mattress Extension 100–200mm aidacare.com.au...
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(nil, 100mm, 200mm). Insertion may require lightly squeezing the retainer to fit. Lower the retainer to the mattress platform aidacare.com.au...
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6. Test bed through both its hi-lo and backrest movement range and ensure the power lead does not get pinched or crushed by the frame. Any excess and loose power cord remaining between the cable gland and control box must be secured to the frame to prevent unintentional movement aidacare.com.au...
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If necessary, gather and fasten excess ACP or power leads away from encumbrance with moving parts Handwheel Bolt aidacare.com.au...
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Section 5. Insert the bolt through the hole and screw into panel nutsert Section 6. Fasten firmly Knee 7. Repeat for all panels – check to Section ensure all are correctly attached upon completion Section aidacare.com.au...
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The Self Help Pole (SHP) provides an overhead patient support or manoeuvring handle to assist with repositioning. The IV Pole is designed to attach to the Aidacare AC4 and FLX Beds. However, while the AC4 bed already has receiver tubes attached to the bed frame, the FLX The Self Help Pole is designed to attach to the Aidacare AC4 and FLX Beds.
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Leg section 4. Remove the 3 x bolts, bushes and dome nuts from the mounting plate 5. Place the mounting plate onto the bed frame (Head Section) and line up the bolt holes with the bed frame hole aidacare.com.au...
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“TBB” of the splitter cable 7. Close the control box 8. Attach beds’ power lead to power and wait 10 seconds 9. Secure battery backup lead to the frame in same locations as other cables are attached Battery Connection to CB aidacare.com.au...
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9. Secure USB port cable to backrest, bed frame and other cables, ensuring 2. To disengage the total lock, pull up on the red pedal until unlocked enough slack is left to allow cable to adjust with bed movement Locked (Latch Down) Unlocked (Latch Up) Upgrade Kit USB Port aidacare.com.au...
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The following limits apply to normal operating conditions and or periods of storage longer than 15 weeks: No Extension Ambient temperature +10°C – 40°C 100mm Extension Relative humidity 30% – 75% 200mm Extension Air pressure 70 kPa – 106 kPa Long mounting brackets for 200mm extension Handwheel Bolt aidacare.com.au...
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NOTE: Other than general maintenance activities all other service or repair work must be performed by qualified and trained persons who are approved 10. CLEANING by Aidacare. The bed must be disconnected from the mains power supply Before cleaning always disconnect the bed from the mains before starting any maintenance activity.
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Aidacare approved parts. If any faults are detected Brake System is position, but bed does not representative or a qualified upon receipt of this product please phone Aidacare. Any faults that are detected malfunctioning stay in place Aidacare service technician...
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