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EVALO Bed
User Guide

Contents
1. Introduction
2
2. Clinical Applications
3
3. General Layout
4
4. Operation
5
5. Cleaning
10
6. Maintenance/ Troubleshooting
11
7. Accessories
14
8. Warranty & Service
15
9. Dimensions and Data
16
10. Transportation and Storage
18
11. Risk Assessment
19
12. Parts List
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Warnings, Cautions and Notes
This user guide is designed to enable the reader to competently and responsibly operate
the EVALO®Bed.
This manual must be read in its entirety prior to operating the EVALO®Bed.
This manual must be kept in an easily assessable area for future reference.
All warnings, cautions and notes must be strictly adhered to. Failure to comply with this guide
may result in harm to either patient or caregiver.
ArjoHuntleigh product specialists can provide training in addition to this handbook if required.
Please contact 1800 072 040 to arrange an appointment.
Warnings given in this manual identify possible hazards in procedures or conditions, which if
not correctly followed, could result in death, injury or other serious adverse reactions.
Cautions given in this manual identify possible hazards in procedures or conditions, which if
not correctly followed, could result in equipment damage or failure.
Notes given in this manual (indicated by ) are used to explain or amplify a procedure or
condition.
General Warnings
WARNING
Do not use accessories that have not been designed or approved for use
with the bed.
Electrical equipment can be hazardous if misused.
Do not use electrically powered beds in the presence of flammable gases
such as anaesthetic agents.
Do not use electrically powered beds in operating theatres.

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1. Introduction
The EVALO®Bed is an ultra low height (Floorline) electric adjustable bed suitable mainly for
aged care use where there is a risk of falling out of bed, however, owing to its versatile design, it
is also suitable in acute care environments where the Trendelenburg/Reverse Trendelenburg
position is required and can be used to simulate a recliner position as well.
Self-lubricating Nylon rollers ensure smooth and quiet operation.
Materials used are non-porous for ease of cleaning. It is ergonomically designed and addresses
various OH&S issues by reducing the amount of manual handing required.
STANDARD FEATURES
Electric Hi-Lo.
Electric Backrest with Splined Actuator for safety.
Electric Knee break with Splined Actuator for safety.
Electric Trendelenburg/Reverse Trendelenburg (Head/Foot tilt)
Integrated Mattress Platform Extension.
Toe Brake Total Lock Castors - 75mm.
Head & Foot boards.
Smooth and contoured surfaces powder coated for infection control
Backlit Handset with Auto contour function.
OPTIONAL FEATURES
King Single width extension
Emergency Release (CPR) Backrest
Battery Backup
Under-bed Light
OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS
IV Pole Socket
Assist Bar / Egress Handle / Half Side Rail
Wall Buffer

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2. Clinical Applications
Area of use
Private, nursing and convalescent homes.
Indications
The use of the bed is to assist in patient positioning whilst
reducing lifting and handing stresses for the carer.
The four section deck allows the patient to be moved to an
upright sitting position with the knees supported or legs
elevated
Contra-indications
The total safe working load
of the bed is 200 kg.
(Combined weight of patient,
mattress and accessories)

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3. General layout
A
Backrest Frame
B
Hip Frame
C
Thigh Frame
D
Calf Frame
E
Head / Foot Panels
F
Castors
G
Mattress Platform Extension
H
Control Handset
D
G
E
F
Fig. 1
C
B
A
H
E

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4. Operation
Pre- Operation Check
Move the bed into the position where it is going to be in operation. Allow for a 50mm to
75mm gap between bed head end and the wall. Connect the mains plug to the 240V
supply.
Take up the excessive length of the power supply cable and attach the excess cord to
the head end bar with a cable tie if necessary.
WARNING
Ensure the cord has enough slack when connected so that it is not stretched when the
bed is operated or moved to enable cleaning under it
Prevent the cord from getting under the bed or the wheels or entangling in the moving
parts of the bed as damage to the mains cord may cause the bed to become live.
Safety
Always use a mattress of the correct size and type. A range of suitable
pressure reducing and pressure relieving mattresses is available from
ArjoHuntleigh.
When the bed is operated, make sure that obstacles such as bedside
furniture do not restrict movement.
Before operating the bed, make sure that the patient is safely positioned to
avoid entrapment or imbalance.
Before moving the bed, make sure that the bed is at a suitable height for
the attendants to move the bed without stooping or straining.
WARNING
When the patient's condition could lead to patient entrapment, the mattress
support platform should be left in the flat position whilst unattended.
Always apply the brakes when the bed is stationary. When operating the
bed in tilt mode, apply the brakes at one end only.
WARNING
Lower the bed to minimum height when the patient is left unattended to reduce
the risk of injury due to falls whilst getting into or out of the bed, or whilst lying
on the bed
WARNING
The clinically qualified person responsible should consider the age, size and
condition of the patient before using the bed or accessories.

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WARNING
Always ensure that all hospital lines and power cables are free from possible
entanglement with mechanical parts of the bed.
Always ensure that attendant and patient limbs are free from potential
entrapment areas before operating any functions.
Do not expose the equipment, especially the mattress, to naked flames
such as cigarettes etc.
Use only ArjoHuntleigh accessories designed or approved for use with the
bed.
Keep these instructions handy for reference.
Brakes
To operate braking, push down on the brake lever on each castor.
Power Operation
Backrest Raise
Knee Break Raise
Auto Contour Raise
Bed Height Raise
Backrest Lower
Knee Break Lower
Auto Contour Lower
Bed Height Lower
Reverse
Trendelenburg
Tilt –Head up
Trendelenburg
Tilt –Head down
Lock Indicator
Magnetic Key
FREE
BRAKE
Fig. 2
WARNING
Brakes should be activated at all times whilst bed is stationary.
Fig. 3

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The bed height, backrest angle, Trendelenberg tilt angle and leg elevation functions are
all electrically operated using control handset. To operate a function, press and hold the
appropriate pushbutton until the desired position is achieved. To stop at the required
position release the button. The Auto-contour button operates both backrest and leg
elevation simultaneously.
WARNING
Some functions may cause injury to the patient if unintentional movement occurs.
ArjoHuntleigh strongly recommends that handset is locked out when no
movement of bed functions is required by activating Magnetic handset lockout
feature.
To operate the bed press and hold the desired function button. Adjustment will stop
when the button is released, or the movement selection reaches the end of its range of
adjustment.
WARNING
If the Handset sustains any damage or suspected damage in any way,
immediately stop using the Handset, apply magnetic lockout function and
perform the full Handset Checks as detailed in Section 7 - Maintenance.
Backrest Angle Adjustment
Pressing the button with the arrow pointing up, raises the backrest. Pressing the arrow
down button lowers the backrest back to a flat position.
Mattress Platform Height Adjustment
Press the button with the arrow pointing up to raise the mattress platform height. Press
the arrow down button to lower the mattress platform.
Auto Contour Adjustment
Pressing the Auto Contour arrow up button raises the backrest and thigh sections
simultaneously to provide upright patient profiling. The raised thigh section prevents
the patient from sliding down the bed.
Pressing the arrow down button returns the platform back to a flat position.
Knee Break Adjustment
Pressing the arrow up button raises the thigh section.
When the thigh section is first raised from the flat position, the calf section will be in
the Fowler position (angled downwards)
To change the calf section to the vascular (horizontal) positon, refer to Calf
Adjustment section on page 8.
Pressing the down button returns the thigh section back to a flat position.
Mattress Platform Tilt Adjustment
Pressing the arrow down button lowers the head end of the mattress platform
(Trendelenburg position)
Pressing the arrow up button lowers the foot end of the mattress platform (reverse
Trendelenburg position)

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WARNING
Platform Extension Safe Working Load is 20kg.
Adjusting the bed to a Reverse Tilt (foot-down tilt) position with the mattress
platform extended can potentially create a foot trap.
Always install a suitable mattress extension (bolster) when bed is extended
UNDER BED LIGHT (night light) if fitted
To turn ON simultaneously press the top two buttons.
To turn OFF repeat the above.
Each time the electricity supply is disconnected the Function Lock engages by default
rendering all functions inactive. To re-enable the functions, swipe the magnetic key
past the lock icon on the handset (Fig 3) and the indicator light will reflect the status.
If it becomes necessary to deactivate bed functions, swipe the magnetic key past the
lock icon again.
The Magnetic key should remain in the possession of the carer or supervising staff if the
occupant of the bed is not in control of all their faculties.
WARNING
Depending on the clinical condition of the patient, it is strongly recommended that
the Trendelenburg function is locked out via magnetic handset lockout feature
Calf Adjustment
When the thigh section is raised via the handset, the calf section can be manually
changed to the vascular (horizontal) position.
Holding the Calf frame by both foot-end corners, lift the panel upwards and allow it to
lock at the various intervals the catch allows it to.
To return the Calf section back to the Fowler position, lift the panel to its full extension
and then lower slowly.
NOTE: Always return Calf section back to Fowler position prior to lowering Knee Break
adjustment.
Mattress Platform Extension
If the bed is tilted use the bed hand control to level
the mattress platform, prior to carrying out this operation.
Refer to Power Operation section on page 6.
Adjustment is possible by means of two
knobs located behind the foot panel on the
upper side of the Extension slide tubes.
To extend the mattress platform:
Applying finger pressure, simultaneously press down on both red coloured knobs and
slowly pull the foot panel towards you. Once the frame begins to slide out, release both
knobs and extension frame will click lock in position at 180mm fully extended.
To retract the mattress platform:
Repeat the above procedure, however push the extension in rather than pulling it out.
Always check that lock has engaged correctly once adjustment is made.
PRESS
to release

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Pull to
Release
Acute Care Bed model
Emergency Release Backrest. (CPR Function)
This bed is fitted with an emergency release lever so that the backrest may be quickly
lowered to the horizontal position in the event of a requirement to perform CPR. The bed
is fitted with a gas strut to cushion the descent.
To operate the emergency release when the backrest is in the upright position, grasp
the backrest panel and gently but firmly pull the red Emergency Release lever
(positioned below the backrest) outwards which will disengage the actuator. The
backrest will descend to its resting position.
The quick release lever is located on both sides of the bed so as to enable it to be
operated from either side of the bed.
Once in the lowered position, the back rest may be operated normally using the hand
control.
Patient Transfer
If the patient is to be transferred by means of a patient hoist, the bed will need to be raised
enough to allow hoist access underneath the bed.
WARNING
Bed functions, particularly Hi-Lo are NOT to be used during patient transfer.

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5. Cleaning
WARNING
Disconnect the bed from the mains power supply before cleaning.
Gloves and protective clothing should always be worn when carrying out
cleaning procedures.
These instructions also apply to accessories but not to mattresses.
Wipe all surfaces with a soft cloth moistened with hot water and mild detergent (or the
hospital’s recommended cleaning solution). Take extra care with areas that may harbour
dirt or dust.
Rinse with clean water and dry with paper towels.
To remove potentially infectious material such as body fluids, or when the bed has been
used by someone with a known infection, clean afterwards with NaDCC (e.g. Presept,
Actichlor) at 10,000 ppm of available chlorine. Rinse and dry.
Allow the cleaned parts to dry before replacing the mattress.
Caution
Do not use abrasive compounds or pads.
Do not use hypocarbonate or phenolic cleaning solutions.

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6. Maintenance / Troubleshooting
The following preventive maintenance procedures should be carried out at intervals of 6
and 12 months.
All service or repair activities must only be performed by properly qualified and trained
persons who are approved by ArjoHuntleigh.
Disposal of product and components should be compliant with local regulations.
WARNING
Disconnect the bed from the mains power supply before starting any
maintenance activity.
Avoid skin contact with lubricants.
General 6 month Routine Maintenance

Examine flexible cables for cuts, abrasions, kinking or other deterioration. Make
sure that the electrical supply cable plug is not damaged.

Check that wiring is secure and not interfering with bed movement.

Wipe external actuator shafts to remove dust and lint. (Do not wash)

Check that all bed functions are operating correctly.
General 12 Routine Maintenance

Examine the bed for obvious signs of damage. All aspects of the equipment should
operate as intended.

Make sure all nuts, bolts and other fastenings are tight and are not missing. Check
all pivot points for significant wear or any damage.
Castors and Brakes

Apply the brakes and push the bed forwards. If any of the castors braking is
inefficient then they should be replaced.

Check that castors swivel and rotate freely.

Remove any fluff or threads picked up by the castors.

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HANDSET Checks
Between each patient, ArjoHuntleigh strongly advises that the Handset is visually
inspected for obvious damage before each use if practicable and that Preventative
Maintenance checks are conducted on the handset. When using a specific function staff
should be aware of, and checking for, any of the symptoms listed in point 3 below.
Preventative Maintenance Checks
ArjoHuntleigh recommends that the full check and testing regime is conducted between
each bed use or worst case during annual Preventative maintenance. This should take
no more than one (1) minute to complete.
1. Visual inspection of handset casing
1.1 Inspect the outer plastic casing for any obvious cracks or damage.
1.2 Inspect for damage to the front cover (outer label) particularly over the buttons
where the label may be torn or indented.
If any damage is identified while conducting checks 1.1 and 1.2, immediately quarantine
the bed and report the damage to maintenance staff or replace the Handset.
2. Visual inspection of the cable and Cable insulation:
2.1 Inspect the cable for any nicks or cuts in the insulation
2.2 Inspect for any evidence that the cable may have been squashed or flattened.
Front Cover Outer
Label
Look for tears or
indentations over the
buttons
WARNING
Although preventative maintenance checks may identify damaged or
faulty handsets which could lead to unintentional bed movement,
ArjoHuntleigh strongly recommends that handset is locked out when no
movement of the bed functions is required. This is done by swiping
magnetic key over lock icon on handset. (Operation page)

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Squashed or flattened cables may indicate a possible break in the internal conductors or
insulation causing conductors to short together which could cause unwanted movement
of the bed. Any handsets are found with obvious damage to the cable insulation,
immediately report the damage to maintenance staff or replace the Handset.
3. Tactile inspection of the buttons:
All buttons and magnetic locking function should be operated and response tested.
Depress each button on the handset. Each button should have a positive audible click
that is also felt. The function being pressed should also operate.
If the button:
does not have a click feel
does not have an audible click sound
does not immediately operate the function
feels soft offering no resistance
feels different to the rest of the buttons
travels further when depressed
Immediately quarantine the bed and report the damage to maintenance staff or replace
the Handset, otherwise contact an ArjoHuntleigh approved Technician.
CONTROL BOX SAFETY FEATURE
The electric system has a 10% duty cycle i.e. 2 minutes of operation followed by 18
minutes of rest. If either the rated load or the duty cycle is exceeded, the self-resettable
fuse will activate.
Repeated activation of the self-resettable fuse will result in relay failure.
The actuator will slowly retract under load to a rest position if it is deprived of low
electrical resistance which enhances the braking power.
This slow retraction is meant to avoid a catastrophic failure in the event of overload.
If any of the functions are seen to be slowly creeping down, contact a trained technician.
Symptom
Possible Cause
Action
All actuators fail to work
Handset is locked
Swipe magnetic key across handset
to activate.
Control box and handset
plugs disconnected
Check the plugs are fully inserted in
the control box.
Blown fuse
Contact ArjoHuntleigh Service
Department on 1800 072 040.
Damaged handset cable
Replace handset
One actuator fails to work
Actuator plug disconnected
Check that actuator plug is fully
inserted in control box.
Damaged actuator cable
Contact ArjoHuntleigh Service
Department on 1800 072 040.
Brakes not affective
Wear or damage
Clean or replace castor.
Troubleshooting

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7. Accessories
A full range of accessories, including mattresses, are available from ArjoHuntleigh.
Details are available on request.
The following list of available accessories may be used on the Evalobed range:
DESCRIPTION
PRODUCT CODE
USER MANUAL
REFERENCE
SAFE WORKING
LOAD (NOT TO
BE EXCEEDED)
IV Pole Socket
EL164-EV8385
10kg
IV Pole
93011755
UMIV01
10kg
Wall Buffer
EL164-EV8380
UMWB01
N/A
WARNING
Do not use accessories that have not been designed or approved for use
with the bed.
ArjoHuntleigh reserves the right to change accessory details and availability without
notification.

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8. Warranty and Service
ArjoHuntleigh’s standard terms and conditions apply to all sales. A copy is available on
request. These contain full details of warranty terms and do not limit the statutory rights
of the consumer.
For service, maintenance and any questions regarding this, or any other ArjoHuntleigh
product, please contact:
ArjoHuntleigh
78 Forsyth Street,
O’Connor, Western Australia
Free Call: 1800 072 040
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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9. Dimensions and Data
Dimensions
Overall length
Overall length extended
210 cm
228 cm
In-bed length
In-bed length extended
200 cm
218 cm
Overall width
Overall width - King Single
90 cm
103 cm
Height to mattress platform
16.4cm to 69.5cm
Trendelenburg tilt
0 to 16°
Reverse Trendelenburg tilt
0 to 16°
Deck angles (max.)
Any mattress used on this bed must be
within the following dimensions:
Width
Width – King Single
900mm
1010mm
Length
1980mm
Depth
150mm
Product weight (approx.)
Product weight – King Single
80kg
92kg
Transport Dimensions
210cm x 90cm x 22cm
Safe working load
200 kg
73
20°
38°

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Electrical Data (230V)
Power in
Power out
100-240V~50/60Hz. 3,15A max.
29V DC constant
Duty rating
Intermittent 10%, Max. 2min. / 18 min.
Electrical Safety Standard
EN 60601-1 / EN60635 / norm UL, cUL
Electric shock protection
Class 2
SYMBOLS
Liquid ingress protection
IPX6
Refer to User Manual
Safe Working Load - Bed
Double insulated

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10. Transportation and Storage
Handle with care. Do not drop. Avoid shock or violent impact.
The equipment should be stored in a clean, dry and well ventilated area.
The following limits apply during transport and for a storage period of up to 15 weeks:
Ambient temperature -25°C to +70°C
Relative humidity 10% to 75%
Air pressure 50 kPa to 106 kPa
The following limits apply to Normal Operating Conditions OR periods of storage longer
than 15 weeks:
Ambient temperature +10°C to +40°C
Relative humidity 30% to 75%
Air pressure 70 kPa to 106 kPa