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GENDRON BARIATRIC HOMECARE BED Models: 3639 and 3648 Owner’s Operation Manual Gendron, Inc. 520 W. Mulberry Street – Suite 100 Bryan, Ohio 43506 PHONE (800)-537-2521...
HOMECARE BED Contents PARTS LOCATOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS) - WEIGHT LIMIT - POWER REQUIREMENTS INTENDED USE & PRODUCT DESCRIPTION FUNCTION & BASIC OPERATION ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS SETUP INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING THE BED ACTUATORS, CONTROL & HANDSET DIAGNOSTIC & REPAIR CLEANING & MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY...
HOMECARE BED Parts Locator Head Board Siderail Back Rest Leg Lift Foot Board Steering Caster Siderail Release Pin Lift Handle Brake Caster I.V. Socket Warning, Watch for Pinch points Keep fingers, arms, legs, and objects clear of bed when any mechanism is in motion. Make sure all persons and objects are clear of the bed when raising or lowering.
HOMECARE BED Safety Precautions Warnings and Cautions You must follow these warnings and cautions. Failure to observe these safety precautions may result in personal injury or mechanical failure. Read all instructions carefully before using the bed. • Always raise the side rails whenever the patient is lying on the bed. •...
HOMECARE BED Intended Use & Product Description Warnings and Cautions You must follow these warnings and cautions. Failure to observe these safety precautions may result in personal injury or mechanical failure. Read all instructions carefully before using the bed. • Weight Limit: Never exceed the safe working load of 650 pounds. Exceeding weight limit may cause bed to fail.
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HOMECARE BED Intended Use & Product Description 3-Function Homecare Beds are designed for bariatric patients. The bed is ideal for long term use in the home or nursing care centers. It is intended for all age groups with varying medical and physical conditions.
HOMECARE BED Function & Basic Operation The Three-Function Homecare Bed has electric drive actuators to operate the back rest, the leg lift, and to raise and lower the bed. To control the positioning on these beds use the 6- button, 3-function handset. HEAD UP ↑...
HOMECARE BED Assembly Instructions 1. Install the headboard posts in the square sockets provided at the head end with the board closest to the mattress as shown below. 2. Install the footboard posts in the square sockets provided at the foot end with the board away from the mattress as shown below.
HOMECARE BED Setup Instructions To Assemble: Step 1. Lock head & foot end casters parallel to frame & oriented as shown. Step 1 Step 2. Move bed into position as shown and hook foot end frame over head end frame round bar.
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HOMECARE BED Setup Instructions To Disassemble: Step 1. Completely lower bed and all bed sections. Step 2. Lock head & foot end casters parallel to frame & oriented as shown. Step 1 & 2 Step 3. Remove quick release pins on both sides of frame.
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5. Position the side rails. Be sure they slide up and down properly. 6. When you are satisfied that the bed is operating properly, instruct all personnel who may be involved in the bed operation. If problems are found, contact Gendron customer service at 800-537-2521.
HOMECARE BED Operating the bed Steering the bed The bed can be steered in two modes, with the steering locked or with all four casters able to move independently. The two casters on the foot end are the “steer” control type. Foot end: Using the steering lock function Step here to lock The steering lock function allows you to easily steer the...
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HOMECARE BED Operating the bed Upright Back Position The Backrest stops at any angle between 0 degrees (horizontal) position and an upright position of about 50 degrees. Warning Before operating the backrest, always ensure that casters are locked. Otherwise an accident or injury may occur. Leg Position The Leg position stops at any angle between 0 degrees (horizontal) position and an upright position of about 30 degrees.
HOMECARE BED Actuators, control & handset Bottom view of bed Battery (models 3639C & 3648C) Actuator-Short (Port 2) Actuator Actuator-Short (Port 1) Actuator-Long (Port 4) Control Box Actuator-Long (Port 3) Control Module LINEAR ACTUATORS The bed is equipped with 24V DC Linear Actuators designed with built in travel limit switches.
HOMECARE BED Diagnostic & Repair PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION No functions operate No power to unit Check power cord. Is it plugged into receptacle? Green Power-on light Electrical power cord not does not glow properly plugged into Check cord for breaks. control module Power cord plugged Check for power to receptacle.
HOMECARE BED Cleaning & Maintenance Warning: Before cleaning any portion of bed, disconnect power cord from the wall outlet. Do not use a power washer to clean bed. Caution: Before using any cleaning product, test it on the underside of the bed. Never use any volatile or flammable fluid (thinner, gasoline, etc.) that could cause discoloration or deterioration.
HOMECARE BED Specifications Product name: Gendron Bariatric Homecare Bed Models: 3639, 3648 650 LB. CAPACITY Dimensions: Maximum Overall Width 41-1/2” Model: 3639 50-1/2” Model: 3648 Overall Length 90” with headboard and footboard installed Models Pan Width Pan Length 3639 39”...
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HOMECARE BED Specifications Specifications ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Operating Temperature 5° C to 40° C Relative humidity 20% to 90% @ 30° C – not condensing Atmospheric pressure 700 to 1060 hPa Storage and Transport Temperature -10° C to +50° C Relative humidity 20% to 90% @ 30°...
Gendron, Inc. warrants the bed frame to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from date of purchase. Wear items including, but not limited to: casters, actuators, control module, handset, power cord, cables, bearings, pins, release knob, and mattress are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year.
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