Direct Supply Panacea 1000 User manual

Please keep and refer to this Owner’s Manual.
Thank you for purchasing Siderails and Assist Device for Direct Supply®Panacea®1000 Adjustable-
Height Low Beds from Direct Supply Equipment & Furnishings®. Please read this entire guide carefully
and keep it for future reference. This guide will provide you with instructions, warnings, warranty
information and other important information about your Direct Supply Panacea Siderails and Assist
Device. Share this information with your housekeeping, nursing and maintenance staff to help ensure
the bed is cared for properly.
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Siderails and Assist Device for Direct Supply®
Panacea®1000 Adjustable-Height Low Beds
Owner’s Manual

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Bed System Entrapment Information
In April 1999, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in partnership with representatives
from the hospital and post-acute bed industry, national healthcare organizations, patient
advocacy groups, and other federal agencies formed the Hospital Bed Safety Workgroup
(HBSW).The workgroup’s goal is to improve the safety of bed frames for residents and patients
in all health care settings who are most vulnerable to the risk of entrapment.The efforts of
the FDA and the HBSW culminated in the FDA’s release of recommended guidelines intended
to reduce the risk of entrapment, including dimensional limits for critical gaps and spaces
between bed system components and clinical guidance for assessment and implementation of
bed siderails in various health care settings.
Entrapment zones involve the relationship of bed components often directly assembled by the
healthcare facility rather than the manufacturer.Therefore, compliance is the responsibility of
the facility.
Please keep and refer to this Owner’s Manual.
Introduction
Definitions and Symbols
NOTE: Indicates a tip.
CAUTION: Indicates correct operating or maintenance procedures in order to prevent
damage to or destruction of the equipment or other property.
WARNING: Calls attention to a potential danger that requires correct procedures or practices
in order to prevent personal injury.
DEVICE: Direct Supply®Panacea®Siderails and Assist Device.
YOU and YOUR: The facility, community or other entity that has purchased the device.
WE, US and OUR: Direct Supply Manufacturing, Inc.
• Attention. Consult accompanying drawings.
Table of Contents
Bed System Entrapment Information ............................................................................ 2
Assist Device Installation .............................................................................................3-4
Half-Rail Installation......................................................................................................5-6
Maintenance/Inspection Information..........................................................................7-8
Warnings ......................................................................................................................9-10
Limited Warranty ........................................................................................................... 11
Customer Service ........................................................................................................... 12

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Assist Device Installation
Attaching the F025P Assist Device to your Panacea 1000 Bed
Parts List
Item Part Number Description Qty
1 Assist Handle 1
2 12523167 Bolts 2
3 11012033 SpaceTubes 2
4 12673105 Lock Nuts (5⁄16" - 18 Hex) 2
5 12843788 3⁄8" Flat Washers 2
6 12843789 5⁄16" Flat Washers 2
SuggestedTools: 7⁄16” Deep Well Socket with ratchet, 1⁄2” Socket Wrench, 3⁄8” Torque Wrench
1. Remove the plugs from positions A and B on the mattress deck.
A B
Remove plugs as shown, and
attach the siderails or assist
device in holes A and B on the
head end of the bed.

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Assist Device Installation (cont.)
2.Place the bushings (Item 3) in the large mounting holes (Figure 2).
3.Place bolts (Item 2) along with 5⁄16" washers (Item 6) through holes in assist handle (Item 1)
(Figure 3).
4.Put bolts through the bushings (Item 3). Place 3⁄8" washer (Item 5) over the bolt (Item 2) and
thread nut (Item 4) on the bolt (Item 2) and torque to 17 lbs-ft. Refer to Figures 3 and 4.
Figure 2
Figure 4
Figure 3
2
1
6
3 5 4
1
2
63 5 4
2
1
6
3 5 4
1
2
63 5 4
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2
6
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Half-Rail Installation
Attaching the F14SCP Siderail to your Panacea 1000 Bed
1. Remove the plugs from positions A and B on the mattress deck
2. Insert the siderail in holes A and B.
3. Attach mounting clips from the bed to the siderail
A B
A B
Remove plugs as shown, and
attach the siderails or assist
device in holes A and B on the
head end of the bed.
When mounted to the bed, the latch must always face the center of the bed

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Maintenance/Inspection Information
Visually inspect the assist handle and mounting bracket, and check for loose hardware on a
monthly basis.Tighten loose hardware as stated in the installation instructions.
NOTE: Assist devices are made for right or left side of bed as viewed from the foot of
the bed.The latch on both assist devices must face toward the center of the bed, so they
operate properly.

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Warnings
• WARNING: Risk of Serious Injury or Death.These products are intended only for use with
the Direct Supply Panacea 1000 Adjustable-Height Low bed. Never use these products on any
other bed; the use of this product with any other bed could result in an unproven or unsafe
configuration, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
• WARNING: Risk of Serious Injury or Death. Use a properly sized mattress in order to
minimize the gap between the side of the mattress and the Direct Supply Panacea assist device
or siderail.This gap must be small enough to prevent a resident from getting his/her head or
neck caught in this location. Make sure that raising or lowering the bed, or adjusting the sleep
surface, does not create hazardous gaps. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or
death.
• WARNING: Risk of Serious Injury or Death. Properly locate the mounting brackets.The gap
between the head/foot panel and the Direct Supply Panacea assist device or siderail must be
small enough to prevent a resident from getting his/her head or neck caught in this location
(see the installation instructions for more information, if applicable). If multiple assist devices
are needed, position them such that the gap between them is large enough that the trunk and
hips can easily pass through. Make sure that raising or lowering the bed, or adjusting the sleep
surface, does not create hazardous gaps. Direct Supply Panacea assist devices or siderails should
not be used if ANY openings within the bed system allow a resident to get his/her head or neck
lodged within these openings. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.
• WARNING: Risk of Serious Injury or Death. Do not use the Direct Supply Panacea assist
device as an assist until you have verified that it is up AND locked. Injury to resident or
caregiver may result if this procedure is not followed.
• WARNING: An optimal bed system assessment should be conducted on each resident
by a qualified clinician or medical provider to ensure maximum safety of the resident.The
assessment should be conducted within the context of, and in compliance with, the state
and federal guidelines related to the use of restraints and bed system entrapment guidance,
including the Clinical Guidance for the Assessment and Implementation of Side Rails published
by the Hospital Bed Safety Workgroup of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Further
information can be obtained at the following web address: http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/
ProductsandMedicalProcedures/GeneralHospitalDevicesandSupplies/HospitalBeds/default.htm
NOTE:The Direct Supply Panacea assist devices are intended for use as an aid in entering or exiting
the bed sleep area, as well as a stable handhold during self positioning within the sleep area.
NOTE:The Direct Supply Panacea siderails are intended to provide a physical indication of the
bed edge, as well as a stable handhold during self positioning within the sleep area.
Direct Supply Panacea assist devices or siderails are designed to be used with specific Direct
Supply Panacea bed frames. Once mounted on the appropriate bed frame, assist devices or
siderails become an integral part of the Direct Supply Panacea bed system. As such, these
mounted assist devices or siderails can handle the same safe working load, within normal use
conditions, of the appropriate bed to which they are mounted.

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A licensed healthcare provider should investigate the potential risk for entrapment on an
individual basis. When assessing the risk for entrapment, consider your bed, mattress,
head/foot panels, assist devices and other accessories, as a system. It is also extremely
important to review the resident’s physical and mental condition and initiate an appropriate
individual care plan to address entrapment risk.
Direct Supply Panacea Siderails and Assist Devices should be assembled, installed, utilized
and maintained in the manner described in their accompanying Direct Supply Panacea User/
Service Manual. Read this manual and the accompanying bed manual in full prior to using this
product.The instructions for use of these devices also list the bed type or model with which
they may be used.
•WARNING: Some states may prohibit siderails or consider siderails to be patient restraints.
Always assess whether restraints are necessary on a case-by-case basis and document the
need for any patient restraint. Contact your state
surveyor for further guidance regarding siderails and restraints.
This product is only one part of your healthcare bed system. Proper combinations of mattress,
head/foot panels and assist devices are needed to minimize the risk of entrapment.
Warnings (cont.)

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Limited Warranty
We offer to you, as the original purchaser, a warranty for the Direct Supply Panacea
Siderails and Assist Device. Our warranty applies for the limited warranty period stated
below. If any device or device part listed below is defective in material or workmanship
during the applicable limited warranty period, we will repair or replace it at our cost.
Please note that the decision to repair or replace a device or device part will be at our
discretion. Our warranty applies only if the device is properly maintained by the original
purchaser for normal, indoor use and does not cover normal wear and tear, modification
of the device or damage caused by abuse, improper use, failure to maintain, use which
exceeds the published device limitations or the combination of any device with another
product. In addition, our warranty does not cover fading, colorfastness, stains, spills or
exposure to chemicals, odors, heat or light. In certain cases, we may provide you repair
or adjustment instructions and/or replacement parts, and ask you to perform a repair or
adjustment or replace a defective part.
Our warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which
vary, from state to state. Please note that our limited warranty period begins when
we ship the device to you. The limited warranty period and our obligations under the
warranty end once you transfer the device to someone else, or at the end of the applicable
limited warranty period identified below, whichever is earlier.
Warranty Period
(Parts Only)
Anticipated Usable
Device Life
Siderails and Assist Device 3 years 3 years
Anticipated Usable Device Life is based on normal use with proper maintenance, cleaning and
storage. You should still inspect, monitor and care for the device as described in this guide, as
the device may need to be replaced sooner than anticipated in particular situations.
DIRECT SUPPLY MANUFACTURING, INC. MAKES NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE; THESE AND ALL OTHER
IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT
ALLOWED BY LAW, DIRECT SUPPLY MANUFACTURING INC. WILL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR LOST
PROFITS THAT MAY RESULT FROM THE DEVICE OR YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO
USE THE DEVICE EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. OUR
TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU, IF ANY, IS LIMITED TO THE PRICE OF THE DEVICE OR SERVICE
GIVING RISE TO YOUR CLAIM. Some states do not allow an exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages or how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. If implied warranties are not excluded,
and to the extent allowed by law, we limit any and all implied warranties to the applicable
warranty period identified above. Except for rights under any applicable state law, the
remedies provided under this warranty are your sole and exclusive remedy for any breach
of our warranty and state the entire limit of our responsibilities.

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Date of Printing: December 2012
6110145 RevA • 12-2092
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Customer Service
Our promise to you is that you will have a convenient and easy ordering experience, receive
quality Direct Supply®Panacea®Siderails and Assist Device for Direct Supply Panacea 1000
Adjustable-Height Low Beds, and enjoy outrageous customer service. If you have any questions
about the equipment you have purchased or would like to request warranty service, please contact:
Direct Supply Equipment & Furnishings at 1-800-634-7328, 6767 North Industrial Road, Milwaukee,
WI 53223, [email protected].