Invacare®IVC™Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed User Manual For more information regarding bed rail safety, refer to the Bed Rail Entrapment Risk Notification Guide at www.invacare.com. 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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CONTENTS 1 GENERAL 2 Symbols .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Limited Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
CONTENTS 9 Receiving ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 27 Unpacking ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
1 GENERAL 1 General 1.1 Symbols Warnings 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 WARNING CAUTION ! Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
1 GENERAL 1.2 Limited Warranty PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser who purchases this product when new and unused from Invacare or a dealer. This warranty is not extended to any other person or entity and is not transferable or assignable to any subsequent purchaser or owner.
2 OVERVIEW 2 Overview 2.1 Label locations Serial number label located here. CAUTION All cable connections MUST be aligned properly. Align locking levers with locking tabs for proper connection. Mis-alignment of cable connections will cause permanent product damage.
2 OVERVIEW NOTE: Labels located on bed frame.
2 OVERVIEW 2.2 Typical Product Parameters IVC BARIATRIC BED FOOT END MINIMUM: MAXIMUM: 26.25 inches (66.7 cm) 33.75 inches (85.7 cm) DECK HEIGHT* MINIMUM (DOWN POSITION): MAXIMUM (UP POSITION): 14 inches (35 cm) ± 2 inches 22 inches (55 cm) ± 2 inches BED OVERALL LENGTH: WIDTH: 88 inches (223.5 cm) 42 inches (106.7 cm) SPLIT SPRINGS TO ENDS HEAD: FOOT: 43 inches (109.2 cm) 45 inches (114.
3 SAFETY 3 Safety 3.1 General Guidelines WARNING Do not use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner’s manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this product or optional equipment.
3 SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using the bed, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all the instructions before using the bed. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. Always unplug the bed from the electrical outlet before cleaning. WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons: 1. Unplug from the outlet before servicing. 2.
3 SAFETY Operating Information WARNING Check all parts for shipping damage and test before using. In case of damage, DO NOT use. Contact a qualified technician for further instruction. After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely. Close supervision is necessary when the manual/electric bed is used by or near children and physically challenged individuals.
3 SAFETY WARNING NEVER operate the unit if the cords are damaged. If the unit is not working properly, call a qualified technician to examine the unit and repair it. Keep all moving parts, including the main frame, mattress deck (head and foot springs/sections) and all drive shafts, free of obstruction (i.e. blankets/sheets, heating blankets/pads, tubing, wiring, etc.
3 SAFETY Replacement Parts/Accessories WARNING Use masked or nasal type oxygen administering equipment only in conjunction with the manual/electric bed. The use of any other type of oxygen administering equipment can result in a fire hazard. When using nasal or masked type oxygen administering equipment, the oxygen or air tubing MUST be routed and secured properly to ensure that the tubing does not become entangled and/or severed during normal operation of manual/electric bed.
3 SAFETY Electrical DANGER When using an extension cord, use only a three wire extension cord having at least 16 AWG (American Wire Gauge) wire and the same or higher electrical rating as the device being connected. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. Three prong to two prong adapters should not be used. Use of three prong adapters can result in improper grounding and present a shock hazard to the user.
3 SAFETY Grounding Instructions WARNING Electric beds are equipped with three-prong (grounding) plugs for protection against possible shock hazards. Where a two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact a qualified electrician and have the two-prong receptacle replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
3 SAFETY Pendant Operation WARNING A safety feature of this product includes protection against overheating caused by excessive or extended periods of operation. Depending on the duration, this includes multiple or repeated adjustments or the use of multiple functions at one time. To ensure trouble free operation, ALWAYS allow a slight pause between multiple adjustments and avoid pressing more than one function button at a time.
4 OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT 4 Operation and Adjustment 4.1 Operating Bariatric Bed WARNING NEVER operate if the unit has a damaged cord or plug. If it is not working properly, call a qualified technician for examination and repair. Keep all electrical cords away from heated or hot surfaces. Ensure all cables and cords are routed such that they will not become entangled or pinched. Otherwise, damage or injury may result. DO NOT place pendant under or between objects.
4 OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT Raising and Lowering Head UP Button Entire Bed 1. To raise the entire bed, press the Bed UP button. 2. To lower entire bed, press the Bed DOWN button. Head and Foot Sections 1. To raise the head of the bed, press the Head UP button. 2. To lower the head of the bed, press the Head DOWN button. 3. To raise the foot of the bed, press the Foot UP button. 4. To lower the foot of the bed, press the Foot DOWN button.
4 OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT WARNING Bottom of bed shown. The emergency crank MUST be removed before the bed is used. Failure to remove the crank may cause damage or personal injury. Foot Section Head Section Emergency Crank Motor Shaft End (Foot Section) Motor Shaft End (Head Section) FIGURE 3 Emergency Crank 4.
5 MAINTENANCE 5 Maintenance 5.1 Washing Bed Ends CAUTION DO NOT wash head or foot section. AC motors and electronics are not water proof. To protect flooring, ensure bed ends are completely drained and dry before placing on flooring. Otherwise, remaining dirty water may damage or stain flooring. Avoid spraying water directly into the gear box ends. Otherwise, damage to the gear box may occur. 1. Stand or prop each bed end in an upright position on its legs. 2.
5 MAINTENANCE 5.2 Cleaning Head and Foot Sections 1. Unplug the power cord of electric beds before performing maintenance. 2. Wipe down the bed with disinfectant. Allow it to dry completely. 5.3 Maintenance and Cleaning Checklist Invacare recommends the following maintenance and cleaning procedures be conducted between uses and at least once every three years. This form is provided as a guide to help with documentation.
5 MAINTENANCE ❑ Check all functions: A. Head raises and lowers properly. B. Foot raises and lowers properly. C. Bed ends raise and lower properly. PASS/FAIL ❑ PASS: ❑ FAIL: Bed, or any component, has failed any of the preceding inspection criteria. Tag the bed or component with a complete description of the failure(s) and have the bed serviced. Bed and all components have passed all of the preceding inspection criteria, and the bed is ready for placement into a client’s home.
6 TROUBLESHOOTING 6 Troubleshooting 6.1 WARNING Read all general guidelines, warnings and cautions before performing any repair/maintenance on the bed. All repair and maintenance on the bed should be performed by a qualified technician. Troubleshooting: Electrical SYMPTOM Bed section does not move. PROBABLE CAUSE End of stroke reached. Operate opposite button. Bed not plugged in. Ensure power cord is plugged into power source. Pendant not functioning.
6 TROUBLESHOOTING 6.2 Troubleshooting: Mechanical SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTIONS Bed does not stay in place. Locking casters not locked. Lock casters. Bed sections do not move. Pull tube Check pull tube(s) for binding. Call dealer for repairs. Bed ends move in opposite directions (electrical or manual bed). Drive shaft connected to wrong gear box shaft. Call dealer. Hi/Lo function does not work. Drive shaft disconnected. Call dealer.
7 ASSEMBLY, MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT SECTIONS - FOR DEALERS ONLY 7 Assembly, Maintenance and Adjustment Sections - For Dealers Only 7.1 WARNING The procedures in the following sections MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
8 PACKAGING, HANDLING AND SET-UP 8 Packaging, Handling and Set-Up 8.1 Receiving 1. Count cartons before signing shipping papers. 2. Designate someone at the facility to receive and inspect all merchandise. Use the master order acknowledgment to check off items as they are received. 3. Compare the number of cartons shipped with the number of cartons actually received and note such on the consignee copy of the freight bill. Make sure to have the truck driver sign the copy acknowledging the count. 4.
8 PACKAGING, HANDLING AND SET-UP Unpacking Bed Ends 1. Drive Shaft For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 1 on page 28. The bed end carton includes: • Two bed ends. • Four casters (two locking and two non-locking casters). • One drive shaft assembly in two pieces. Bed Ends Casters (Located in Lower Carton Insert) Carton FIGURE 1 Unpacking Bed Ends Unpacking Foot and Head Sections 1. 2. For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2 on page 29.
8 PACKAGING, HANDLING AND SET-UP Foot Section Head Section Shipping Carton Shipping Carton Not shown - Packing inserts, junction box with cord, motors with cables attached, pendant, emergency crank handle, and owner’s manual. FIGURE 2 Unpacking Foot and Head Sections 8.3 Inspecting Examine each item carefully for scratches, nicks, dents or any other apparent damage. Check all parts for shipping damage. In case of shipping damage, DO NOT use. Contact Dealer/Carrier for further instruction. 1.
8 PACKAGING, HANDLING AND SET-UP 8.4 Set-Up Assembling/Disassembling Head and Foot Sections WARNING DO NOT attempt to operate bed controls prior to completion of assembly as damage to bed components or personal injury may occur. For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4 on page 33. Assembling 1. Remove the head section of the bed from the packing carton. Place the head section on a flat surface so that the motor guards on the bottom of the frame are supporting the head section. 2.
8 PACKAGING, HANDLING AND SET-UP Tie Wrap Tie Wrap FIGURE 3 Remove Tie Wraps 4. Align the inside of the head section with the inside of the foot section. Locking pins are located on the foot section frame and will make an audible click when properly engaged with the head section frame. 5. Push the head section towards the foot section so that the head section frame slides into the foot section frame and the locking pins engage. 6.
8 PACKAGING, HANDLING AND SET-UP Disassembling 1. Lower the head and foot sections completely. Refer to Raising and Lowering on page 19. 2. Lower the bed to the lowest height. Refer to Raising and Lowering on page 19. 3. Remove the drive shaft. Refer to Assembling/Installing/Removing Drive Shaft on page 40. 4. Disconnect the crossover cable. For the crossover cable definition, Refer to Connecting Crossover Cable on page 37. 5. Remove both bed ends. Refer to Installing/Removing Bed Ends on page 34.
8 PACKAGING, HANDLING AND SET-UP Foot Section (Inside) Motor guards located on underside of frame sections.
8 PACKAGING, HANDLING AND SET-UP Installing/Removing Bed Ends WARNING DO NOT place your hand between the head section and the bed end while assembling. Otherwise, injury may occur. Reverse this procedure to remove the bed ends. 1. Stand one bed end as close to the head section as possible. 2. With one hand, grasp the head section and raise it until the corner plate head rivets of the section are high enough to place into the corner locks on the bed end. 3.
8 PACKAGING, HANDLING AND SET-UP Installing Casters WARNING Ensure that the locking casters are installed diagonally from each other and are locked. Otherwise, damage or personal injury could occur. The proper casters are provided with the Bariatric Bed. DO NOT use any other casters with the Bariatric Bed. Otherwise, damage or personal injury could occur. Ensure that casters are locked and that the bed does not move before transferring. DO NOT transfer occupant if bed is not stable.
8 PACKAGING, HANDLING AND SET-UP Bed End Caster Socket Caster Shaft Non-Locking Caster Caster Socket Caster Shaft Locking Caster Unlocked Locking Caster Locking Caster Locked FIGURE 6 Installing Casters Invacare®IVC™Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed 36 Part No 1123842
8 PACKAGING, HANDLING AND SET-UP Connecting Crossover Cable WARNING Ensure that the crossover cable does not hang loosely below the side channel. Otherwise, the cable could present a tripping hazard. Crossover Cable Definition - The crossover cable is defined as the cable that connects the junction box to the head motor actuator. If the crossover cable is 43 inches long, refer to Short Crossover Cable on page 37. If the crossover cable is 84 inches long, refer to Long Crossover Cable on page 37.
8 PACKAGING, HANDLING AND SET-UP Connection of Crossover Cable to Head Actuator SHORT CROSSOVER CABLE Junction Box Bottom View of Bed Head Actuator Foot End of Bed Head End of Bed CAUTION All cable connections MUST be aligned properly. Align locking levers with locking tabs for proper connection. Mis-alignment of cable connections will cause permanent product damage.
8 PACKAGING, HANDLING AND SET-UP Motor Guard Loops (Hidden by Motor Guards) Motor Guard LONG CROSSOVER CABLE Side Channel Bottom View of Bed Slack in Crossover Cable Junction Box Connection of Crossover to Head Actuator Foot End of Bed Head Actuator Head End of Bed CAUTION All cable connections MUST be aligned properly. Align locking levers with locking tabs for proper connection. Mis-alignment of cable connections will cause permanent product damage.
8 PACKAGING, HANDLING AND SET-UP Assembling/Installing/Removing Drive Shaft For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9 and FIGURE 10 on page 43. Reverse this procedure to remove the drive shaft. The drive shaft for the Hi/Lo function consists of two sections that are shipped unassembled. The inner shaft has a positioning spring button, and the outer shaft has three positioning holes, one storage position hole and a telescoping end. 1. Remove the plastic caps from each end of the drive shaft. 2.
8 PACKAGING, HANDLING AND SET-UP Foot End Head End Head End Gear Box Foot End Gear Box Drive Shaft (Under Side, Center of Bed) Positioning Holes Inner Shaft First Second Storage Third Spring Loaded End Spring Button Plastic Caps FIGURE 9 Assembling/Installing/Removing Drive Shaft 6. Locate the Hi/Lo motor output shaft spring-loaded coupler. 7. If necessary, shift the bed end to the right or left to align the Hi/Lo motor output shaft spring-loaded coupler with the foot end gear box.
8 PACKAGING, HANDLING AND SET-UP 8. Release the Hi/Lo motor output shaft spring-loaded coupler by pushing in against the Hi/Lo motor output shaft spring-loaded coupler and turning clockwise. 9. The coupling will release and engage the foot end top gear box output shaft cross pins. Ensure that all components are securely installed. WARNING Close the drive shaft covers over all drive shafts that are not in use before placing the bed in service. Otherwise, damage or injury may occur.
8 PACKAGING, HANDLING AND SET-UP Locked Position Drive Shaft DETAIL “A” Hi/Lo Motor Output Shaft (Full Electric Only) Hi/Lo Motor Output Shaft Spring-Loaded Coupler Bed End Unlocked Position Drive Shaft Hi/Lo Motor Output Shaft (Full Electric Only) Top Gear Box Output Drive Shaft Hi/Lo Motor Output Shaft Spring-Loaded Coupler Hi/Lo Motor Output Shaft Spring-Loaded Coupler Input Side Output Side Top Gear Box Output Drive Shaft Hi/Lo Motor Bottom Gear Box Output Drive Shaft (Covered) Input Driv
8 PACKAGING, HANDLING AND SET-UP Inspecting the Bed WARNING The removal and installation of cables are to be performed by a qualified technician. Before installing the connector into the junction box, be sure the side with the locking tab is facing downward - otherwise, injury or damage may occur. CAUTION All cable connections MUST be aligned properly. Align locking levers with locking tabs for proper connection. Mis-alignment of cable connections will cause permanent product damage.
8 PACKAGING, HANDLING AND SET-UP DETAIL “A” JUNCTION BOX CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION Pull Tube Power Cord CAUTION All cable connections MUST be aligned properly. Align locking levers with locking tabs for proper connection. Mis-alignment of cable connections will cause permanent product damage.
9 MAINTENANCE 9 MAINTENANCE 9.1 Washing Bed Ends CAUTION DO NOT wash head or foot section. AC motors and electronics are not water proof. For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 1. 1. Stand or prop each bed end in an upright position on its legs. 2. Using a mild soap/detergent and soft bristle brush or sponge, scrub all exterior surfaces. 3. Using a hose and nozzle attachment, rinse bed ends thoroughly with plain cold or warm water. DO NOT exceed a water temperature of 110° F.
9 MAINTENANCE Bed End Gear Box FIGURE 1 Washing Bed Ends 9.2 Cleaning Head and Foot Sections 1. Unplug the power cord of electric beds before performing maintenance. 2. Wipe down the bed with disinfectant. Allow it to dry completely. 9.3 Maintenance Checklist Invacare recommends the following maintenance and cleaning procedures be conducted between users or as needed. This form is provided as a guide to help with documentation.
9 MAINTENANCE ❑ Inspect all bolts and rivets to ensure that they are securely tightened and functioning properly. ❑ Inspect bed ends for proper operation. ❑ A. Adjust bed ends to the lowest position. B. Remove bed ends from head or foot spring. C. Remove bed end caps and plastic cover. D. Inspect cables and pulleys for wear. E. Inspect Acme screws for lubrication. Apply a light lithium based grease if necessary. F. Reinstall the plastic cover and end caps.
9 MAINTENANCE Pass/Fail ❑ PASS: ❑ FAIL: Bed, or any component, has failed any of the above inspection criteria. Tag the bed or component with a complete description of the failure(s) and have the bed serviced. Bed and all components have passed all of the above inspection criteria and the bed is ready for placement into a client’s home.
10 TROUBLESHOOTING 10 Troubleshooting WARNING Read all general guidelines, warnings and cautions before performing any repair/maintenance on the bed. All repair and maintenance on the bed should be performed by a qualified technician. 10.1 Troubleshooting: Electrical SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTIONS Bed section does not move. End of stroke reached. Operate opposite button. Full Electric Bed: Hi/Lo function does not work. Bed not plugged in. Ensure power cord is plugged into power source.
10 TROUBLESHOOTING 10.2 Troubleshooting: Mechanical SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTIONS Bed does not stay in place. Locking casters not locked. Lock casters. Refer to Installing Casters on page 35. Bed sections do not move. Pull tube Ensure pull tubes are properly connected. Refer to FIGURE 11. Check pull tube(s) for binding. Call dealer for repairs. Bed ends move in opposite directions (electrical or manual bed). Drive shaft connected to wrong gear box shaft. Reinstall drive shaft.
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