Aspire Community & Homecare Bed Range User manual

USER MANUAL
Community & Homecare Bed Range

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Thank you for choosing this bed from our
Aspire Community and Homecare bed range.
This product has been specifically designed
to oer comfort, support and safety.
It is important that you read this user manual
carefully before using your new bed.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction
2. Safety Precautions
3. Product Overview
4. Unpacking & Inspection
5. Assembly Instructions
6. Operation
7. Accessories
8. Transport & Storage
9. Troubleshooting
10. Cleaning
11. Service & Maintenance
12. Specifications
13. Technical Information
14. Warranty
15. Spare Parts List
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1. INTRODUCTION
The Aspire Community & Homecare Bed is an electrically operated bed for the
community or homecare environment. The bed has a fabricated steel frame with a
powder coat finish and utilises plastic components of various material specifications.
Clinical Applications and Area of Use
The bed is appropriate for adult patient care and should only be used under the
instruction of a carer or health professional where concerns exist around patient
safe use.
Key Features
• Maximum safe working load (SWL) of the bed is 220kg with a maximum user
weight of 180kg.
• Electrically adjusted height range of 220-710mm.
• Total lock foot operated castor wheels.
• Four section electrically operated mattress platform with independent adjustment
of backrest angle (maximum 60°) and knee section angle (maximum 30°).
• Trendelenburg / Reverse Trendelenburg angle of 10.5°
• Removable mattress retainer handles.
• Integrated bed extension at foot end extends the bed by 100mm in total.
• Removable bed end sections and transportation kit facilitates easy relocation
and storage.

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2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
It is important that this User Manual is read in its entirety prior to operating the
bed. The manual is designed to ensure that users are equipped with the information
required to competently and responsibly operate the bed and its accessories.
It is recommended that the User Manual be kept in an easily accessible place for
quick reference. If required, Aspire product specialists can provide additional
training.
All warnings and cautions within this manual should be strictly adhered to. Failure to
do so could result in harm to the patient or operator.
Warnings highlighted throughout this manual identify possible hazards in
procedures or conditions which if not followed correctly could result in serious
injury or fatality.
Cautions highlighted throughout this manual identify possible hazards in
procedures or conditions, which if not followed correctly could result in equipment
damage or failure.
GENERAL
• Electrical equipment can be hazardous if used incorrectly.
• Residual current devices (RCD) are not supplied with the Aspire Community
& Homecare Beds. Please consult with your Biomedical Engineer/Advisor
concerning RCD requirements.
• The clinically qualified person responsible should consider the age, size and
condition of the patient before using the bed and its accessories.
• The maximum safe working load of the Aspire Community & Homecare Bed is
220kg including the mass of the patient, mattress and any accessories fitted to
the bed.
• The maximum user weight is 180kg.
• Suggested Maximum mattress thickness that can be used on the Aspire
Community & Homecare Beds is 150mm.
• Side rails must only be used with a mattress of appropriate size, which is
approved for use with the bed.
• If a patient’s condition could lead to possible entrapment risk the mattress
support platform should be left in the flat position whilst unattended.

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• ALWAYS position the bed at its lowest height when unattended by
caregivers to minimise the risk of patient injury.
• ALWAYS use a mattress of appropriate size and type. A range of suitable
pressure reducing and pressure relieving mattresses are also available from
Aidacare.
• ALWAYS make sure that the patient is safely positioned to miminise the risk of
entrapment before operating the bed.
• ALWAYS ensure that attendant and patient limbs are free from potential
entrapment areas before operating any functions.
• ALWAYS ensure that the bed is at a suitable height to avoid stooping or
straining before transporting.
• ALWAYS apply the brakes when the bed is stationary.
• ALWAYS store the handset when not in use to avoid accidental operation of the
beds functions. The handset can be stored by hooking it on to the side rail of the
bed.
• ALWAYS ensure that all drips, drains and power cables are free from possible
entanglement with mechanical parts of the bed.
• DO NOT place the handset, or power cord across the mattress surface of the
bed when the bed is not connected to mains power. Always store the power
cord within the power cord fixtures fitted to the bed.
• DO NOT use electrically operated beds in operating theatres.
• DO NOT use electrically operated beds in the presence of flammable gases.
• DO NOT use the bed to support more than one patient. Community and
Homecare beds are intended for single person use and may become unstable if
used incorrectly.
• DO NOT use accessories that are not designed, or approved for use with
Community and Homecare beds.

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3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The Community and Homecare Bed range is
designed specifically for the community and aged
care environment. Please take the time to familiarise
yourself with the key components shown below:
HEAD END
Marked for ease of
identification
SELF HELP POLE
Handle mount with
locator mechanism
HEAD SECTION
Raises the patient’s
upper torso to a
sitting position
FOOT END
Marked for ease of
identification
MATTRESS
PLATFORM
(mattress
surface)
TIMOTION
ELECTRONICS
LIFT ACTUATOR
EASY MOVE
LOCKING CASTORS
Locking with foot lever
MATTRESS
PLATFORM
INTERSECTION
Note extension is done
at foot end by extending
bed end by 100mm.
NOT at central point.
LIFT ACTUATOR
HANDSET

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4. UNPACKING & INSPECTION
Community and Homecare Beds come packaged in 3 boxes for maximum
protection. Check box contents to ensure no components are missing and
contact Aidacare if this occurs on 1300 133 120.
(Accessories supplied separately)
Box 1 of 3
A Head End with lift
actuator
B Foot End with lift
actuator both clearly
marked with stickers as
“HEAD” and “FOOT”.
Box 2 of 3
C Mattress Platform -
head section
D Mattress Platform -
foot section (including
connector rods)
E TiMotion Electronics
F Removable Mattress
Guides
G Handset
A
C & D
G H
E
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x4
Box 3 of 3
H Self Help Pole

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5. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Find a clear space and ensure
bed end castors are locked for
easier assembly.
Step 1.
Lay the two mattress
platforms on a flat surface.
Step 2a
Insert connector rods into mattress
sections.
Step 2b
Position the frame on its side and
insert fastening hand wheels.
Step 3a
Align platform section ends so
they are flush together.
Step 3b
Firmly tighten fastening hand
wheels.

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Step 5
Repeat the same process at the head
end of the bed.
Step 4a
Align foot end (identified by
sticker) with the foot end of
the mattress platform.
Step 4c
Tighten hand wheels.
Step 4b
Loosen the fastening hand wheels and insert
exposed connectors into the platform frame.