Introduction Intended Use This manual is designed to assist you with the operation of the Model 2030 Epic II ® and Epic II ® PLUS Critical Care Beds. Read it thoroughly before using the equipment Note Epic II PLUS and Epic II + are interchangeable terms within this manual.
Note This provides special information to make maintenance easier or important instructions clearer. Before operating the Model 2030 Epic II and Epic II PLUS Critical Care Beds, it is important to read and understand all information in this ®...
Refer to your local distributor for return and/or collection systems available in your country. Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
• Due to the weight the battery back-up option adds to the bed (approximately 50 pounds), additional force is required to move a bed equipped with the Epic II PLUS Option. Caution should be used when transporting this ®...
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Safety Tips and Guidelines WARNING (CONTINUED) • Service only by qualified personnel. Refer to the maintenance manual. Verify the power cord is unplugged and the battery power switch (Epic II PLUS option) is turned to the off position before servicing. ® •...
Awareness as the display information to troubleshoot the bed will be lost. • If the optional iBED Awareness system is being used; use of accessories that cover the alert light are not recommended. Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
Raise the Back up to approximately 60°. Squeeze the CPR release handle and ensure the Back and Knee will drop with minimal effort. • If the bed is equipped with the Epic II ® PLUS battery backup option, unplug the power cord from the wall socket.
WARNING To avoid entanglement, possibly resulting in frayed power cords and risk of electrical shock, wrap the bed power cord around the head board of the bed during transport. Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
Injury to the patient could occur if proper patient monitoring protocol is not observed. • Due to the weight the battery back-up option adds to the bed (approximately 50 pounds), additional force is required to move a bed equipped with the Epic II ® PLUS Option. Caution should be used when transporting this bed.
(B) of the pole and raise it to the desired height. Turn knob (A) clockwise to tighten the telescoping portion in place. Caution The weight of the I.V. bags should not exceed 40 pounds. Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
The standard Foley bag hooks are found at two locations on both sides of the bed, under the frame rail below the seat section and at the extreme foot end of the bed. The patient weight reading on the bed scale system will not be affected when the Foley bag hooks are used. Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
The nurse call indicator light on the siderails helps ensure the patient understands where the button is for contacting the nurse station. Turning this light off will compromise this ability, especially in a darkened room. Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
When attaching equipment to the bed, ensure it will not impede normal bed operation or patient injury could occur. For example: hooks on hanging equipment must not actuate control buttons, equipment must not hide the nurse call button, etc. Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
When attaching equipment to the bed, ensure it will not impede normal bed operation. For example: hooks on hanging equipment must not actuate control buttons, equipment must not hide the nurse call button, etc. Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
When attaching equipment to the bed, ensure it will not impede normal bed operation. For example: hooks on hanging equipment must not actuate control buttons, equipment must not hide the nurse call button, etc. Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
Head Board Control Panel Operation Guide (Applies to Non-iBED Awareness Option Beds) Operating the Optional Epic II ® PLUS Head End Control Panel DOWN PLUG BED IN TO CHARGE Press and hold to raise the litter. If your bed is equipped with the enhanced height option, continue to hold the button an additional 5 seconds after the first stop.
For example: hooks on hanging equipment must not actuate control buttons, equipment must not hide the nurse call button, etc. Because individual beds may have different options, foot boards should not be moved from one bed to another. Mixing foot boards could result in unpredictable bed operation. Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
The lockout buttons on the foot board lock the Fowler, Gatch and Bed Up/Down functions and prevent motion of the bed. It is the responsibility of attending medical personnel to determine whether these functions should be locked and to use the buttons accordingly. Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
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52° and the bed will tilt to approximately –12° reverse Trendelenburg (foot end down) or –14° if the bed has the enhanced height option. Release the button to stop bed movement: hold the button until movement stops to complete the function. Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
XPRT, do not initialize (“arm”) bed exit with Percussion, Vibration, Rotation or Turn-Assist active. The patient motion and position resulting from a dynamic therapy mattress may adversely affect bed exit system performance. Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
XPRT, do not initialize (“arm”) bed exit with Percussion, Vibration, Rotation or Turn-Assist active. The patient motion and position resulting from a dynamic therapy mattress may adversely affect bed exit system performance. Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
If the patient’s center of gravity moves from the original location more than 1 inch to either side or 1 inch toward the head or foot, an alarm will sound. NOTE All zone dimensions are ± .5 inches. Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
Do not zero bed scales or weigh patient with Percussion, Vibration, Rotation or Turn-Assist active. Patient motion and position resulting from the dynamic therapy mattress may adversely affect scale system performance. Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
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Converting the Patient’s Weight - page 31 Displaying the Weight Log - page 32 Viewing Patient Weight In Gain/Loss Mode - page 33 Changing the Numerical Value Of Displayed Weight - page 34 Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
Unplug the bed power cord from the wall socket and plug it back in. If the problem continues, call a service technician. Activating the Scale System and Displaying Patient Weight • Press and release The scale monitor will read: “LET GO FOR SCALE” “WEIGHING” “XXX.X LB” Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
45 seconds the monitor will read: “HIT CH. EQ. TO END” • Press The scale monitor will read: “RELEASE TO FIN.” • Release The scale monitor will read: “DO NOT TOUCH BED” “XXX.X LB” Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
The scale monitor will read: “WEIGHT NOW KGS” “XXX.X KG” • Repeat the procedure to return to pounds. The display will read: “WEIGHT NOW LBS” “XXX.X LB” • If the unit of measurement has been locked, the display will read: “UNITS ARE LOCKED” A service technician must be called to unlock the unit of measurement. Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
The first weight reading displayed (1.) is the most recent. If the change in the patient’s weight since the last reading was taken is less than .2 pounds, the log will not update. Zeroing the scale system clears the weight log. Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
Menu Mode. The scale monitor will read: “ FOR OPTIONS” • Press to scroll through the menu options. The scale monitor will read: “QUIT GAIN/LOSS” “PUSH ENTER” • Press The scale monitor will read: “XXX.X LB Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
The scale monitor will read: “XXX.X LB” NOTE If one of the load cells is malfunctioning or overloaded, the scale monitor will read: “Scale Sys. Error” “Call for service” Call a service technician. Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
Press to decrease the Press to turn on volume of the TV/Radio reading light Press to raise Press to raise knee section head section Press to lower Press to lower head section knee section Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
Patient Gatch Lock Gatch Up Patient Bed Up/ Gatch Down Menu Down Lock Trend Cardiac Chair Menu Up Reverse Trend CPR Drop Menu Down Exit Bed Up Bed Exit Arm/Disarm Enter Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
Cardiac Chair approximately 52 degrees and the bed will tilt to approximately -12 Reverse Trendelenburg (foot end down). Activates electronic CPR function; flattens litter and puts bed in low CPR Drop height. Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
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Cancel operations. Enter Selects menu item; also used to Save and/or Cancel operations. Note iBED Awareness options populated with Chaperone Bed Exit features without Zone Control will not have button 17. Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
Zone 3 LED: LED is illuminated when Bed Exit is “On” and Zone 3 activated. AMBER Note iBED Awareness options populated with Chaperone Bed Exit features without Zone Control will not have items M or N. Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
Siderail LED: LED is illuminated if iBED Awareness system is “On”. The LED AMBER will blink when siderail state has changed. Power LED: LED is illuminated when bed has power. GREEN Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
If this screen is inactive for 60 seconds, the Backlighting will be reduced. • Figure 2 shows an example of the “Status” Screen: Figure 2 Message Screen • As required message screens are provided during alarm conditions and user interaction with the bed. Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
• NOTE: Refer to Figure 6 • If the Gain or the Loss exceeds 99.9 lb, then the system will display ‘---’ instead of a value. Figure 6 Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
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- Press “Exit/X” to cancel operation. • If “Enter/ ” is pressed, the message “Do Not Touch Bed” will flash on the display. • If “Exit/X” is pressed, “Patient Weight Changed” message will display. Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
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Scroll through the 10 Tone Patterns listed in the menu. A sample alarm will sound for each Tone Pattern highlighted. • Select desired Tone Pattern and Press “Enter/ ” • “Save Successful” message will be displayed. Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
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Select “On” to Enable or “Off” to disable and then press “Enter/ ” • “Save Successful” message will be displayed. 8. Exit Menu Exits Main Menu screen and returns display to the default Status Screen. Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
The following message will be displayed on the screen: “Bed Status On”. Turning off the iBED Awareness system Press and hold the iBED On/Off button. The following message will be displayed on the screen: “Bed Status Off”. Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
The siderail LED on the dashboard blinks and the display screen flashes between Figure 17 message and Figure 18 message. Figure 18 Figure 17 Note The arrow pointing to the siderail in Figure 17 and 18 will change depending on the siderail position in alarm. Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
If bed is put in CPR position manually or by pressing the CPR button, Figure 24 will be displayed. Figure 21 Figure 22 Lock Violation, Turn Off Lock or Raise Fowler Figure 23 Figure 24 Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
If the Patient Control lock button is pressed Figure 25 as shown above will be displayed. • If the Patient Control lock button is pressed when already “on” then Figure 26 as shown above will be displayed. Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
Preventative Maintenance WARNING Service only by qualified personnel. Refer to the maintenance manual. Verify the power cord is unplugged and the battery power switch (Epic II ® PLUS option) is turned to the off position before servicing. Nurse Call Battery •...
_____ Optional accessories intact and working properly. _____ Check labels, as specified in the Operations and Maintenance manuals to ensure legibility, proper adherence and integrity. Bed Serial Number: Completed by: _______________________________________ Date: _________________ Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
Hand wash all surfaces of the bed with warm water and mild detergent. DRY THOROUGHLY. Do not steam clean or hose off the Epic II Bed. Do not immerse any part of the bed. Some of the internal parts of the bed are electric and may be damaged by exposure to water.
Stryker’s obligation under this warranty is expressly limited to supplying replacement parts and labor for, or replacing, at its option, any product which is, in the sole discretion of Stryker, found to be defective. If requested by Stryker, products or parts for which a warranty claim is made shall be returned prepaid to the factory. Any improper use or any alteration or repair by others in such manner as in Stryker’s judgment affects the product materially and adversely...
Stryker authorized parts used Service during regular business hours (8−5) * Does not include maintenance due to abuse or for any disposable items. Stryker reserves the right to change options without notice. Stryker Medical also offers personalized service contracts. Pricing is determined by age, location, model and condition of product.
Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration - Electromagnetic Immunity The Epic II Critical Care Bed is suitable for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the Epic II Critical Care Bed should assure that it is used in such an environment. Electromagnetic...
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EPIC II CRITICAL CARE BED (CONTINUED) Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the Epic II Critical Care Bed. Bed is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF Epic II Critical Care disturbances are controlled.
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EPIC II CRITICAL CARE BED (CONTINUED) The Epic II Critical Care Bed is suited for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the Epic II Critical Care Bed should assure that it is used in such an environment. Compliance...
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The Epic II Critical Care Bed is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the Epic II Critical Care Bed should assure that it is used in such an environment. Emissions Test...
Recycling Passport Assembly Part Number: 2032-402-105 & 2032-402-205 (Reference Only) Recycling Passport - 2032-402-105 & 2032-402-205 (Reference Only) Item Recycling/Material Code Important Information Printed Circuit Board 2 per bed Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
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Recycling Passport Assembly Part Number: 2032-402-105 & 2032-402-205 (Reference Only) Item Recycling/Material Code Important Information Printed Circuit Board 2 per bed Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
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Recycling Passport Footboard Module Item Recycling/Material Code Important Information Printed Circuit Board Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
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Recycling Passport Assembly Part Number: Reference Only 2030-201-210 ( Item Recycling/Material Code Important Information Printed Circuit Board Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
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Recycling Passport Assembly Part Number: 2030-201-210 (Reference Only) Item Recycling/Material Code Important Information Batteries Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
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Recycling Passport Assembly Part Number: 2032-231-010 (Reference Only) Item Recycling/Material Code Important Information Printed Circuit Board 9V Battery Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
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Recycling Passport Assembly Part Number: 2032-231-010 (Reference Only) Item Recycling/Material Code Important Information Power Cord Printed Circuit Board Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
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Recycling Passport Assembly Part Number: 2030-031-210 (Reference Only) Display Housing Assembly Item Recycling/Material Code Important Information Printed Circuit Board Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
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Recycling Passport Assembly Part Number: 2030-031-210 (Reference Only) Item Recycling/Material Code Important Information Printed Circuit Board Return To Table of Contents www.stryker.com 2030-509-001 REV AA...
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