Graham-Field Health Products LUMEX Bariatric B600 User manual
Bariatric
User Manual
GF0500006RevD07
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR
OPERATING THE BARIATRIC HOMECARE BED
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE
Full-Electric Homecare Bed
Model B600
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................3
WARNING / CAUTION SUMMARY .............................................................................................3
SERVICE .................................................................................................................................4
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE.................................................................................4
HANDLING ...................................................................................................................................5
GF HEALTH PRODUCTS, INC. FREIGHT POLICY...............................................................5
UNPACKING ...........................................................................................................................5
INSPECTION ..........................................................................................................................5
STORAGE ...............................................................................................................................5
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................................6
ASSEMBLE BED HEAD AND FOOT SECTIONS ..................................................................6
INSTALL CASTERS ................................................................................................................9
ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL DRIVE SHAFT..........................................................................11
CHECK ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ..............................................................................13
BED OPERATION .......................................................................................................................14
PENDANT HAND CONTROL—OPERATE BED FUNCTIONS............................................14
TRENDELENBERG POSITION ............................................................................................15
REVERSE TRENDELENBERG POSITION ..........................................................................15
ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL HEAD RAILS (OPTIONAL) ............................................................16
MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY CHECKS..................................................................................17
CHECK ELECTRONICS.......................................................................................................17
CHECK BED FRAME AND SLEEPING SURFACE..............................................................17
CHECK BED ENDS (HEAD AND FOOT) .............................................................................17
CHECK DRIVE SHAFT .........................................................................................................18
CHECK CASTERS................................................................................................................18
LUBRICATION AND MECHANICAL ....................................................................................18
CLEANING............................................................................................................................18
SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................................19
ELECTRICAL ........................................................................................................................19
SHIPPING WEIGHT (BED ONLY).........................................................................................19
WEIGHT CAPACITY .............................................................................................................19
CONSTRUCTION .................................................................................................................19
FINISH...................................................................................................................................19
DECK HEIGHT, HIGH POSITION.........................................................................................20
DECK HEIGHT, LOW POSITION .........................................................................................20
BED LENGTH .......................................................................................................................20
DECK WIDTH .......................................................................................................................20
SERVICE PARTS ........................................................................................................................21
HEAD AND FOOT SERVICE MOTOR INSTALLATION .......................................................22
WARRANTY................................................................................................................................23
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INTRODUCTION
All information and specications in this manual are current at the time of printing.
Please read this manual, including the following Warning / Caution Summary, in full
before using your homecare bed. Always consult your professional healthcare advi-
sors for their recommendations about safety, and never hesitate to ask for their as-
sistance.
Please heed the signicance of the following special statements used throughout this
manual:
Note: Special helpful information set off from the text.
CAUTION: Damage to equipment is possible.
WARNING: Personal injury could occur.
WARNING / CAUTION SUMMARY
CAUTION: WARNING/CAUTION labels applied to the bed describe hazards or unsafe
practices that could result in personal injury and/or property damage. Do not remove
such labels.
WARNING: Your Bariatric Homecare Bed, engineered to provide you with years of
reliable operation, is for home use only. It is not intended for hospital use.
WARNING: This device is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for protection
against possible shock hazard. Where a two-prong wall receptacle is encountered,
it is the bed user’s responsibility and obligation to contact a qualied electrician to
have the two-prong receptacle replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall
receptacle in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Do not modify the bed's
plug in any way.
WARNING: If an extension cord must be used, use a three-conductor cord with the
same or higher electrical rating as bed cord, with ground, properly wired, in good
electrical condition, and keep it as short as possible.
WARNING: Do not use the bed if the cord or plug is damaged or defective. Use of a
defective cord or plug could result in re or electric shock.
WARNING: Locate all bed cords so that they will not be stepped on, tripped over, or
otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
WARNING: Do not use explosive gases near bed. Possible re hazard exists when
used with oxygen-administering equipment other than nasal or masked type.
WARNING: When using liquids in or around the bed, use caution to ensure that liquids
of any kind are not spilled. If a liquid is spilled in or around the bed, unplug the bed
immediately. Clean up spill and allow bed or area around bed to dry thoroughly before
using the electric controls again.
WARNING: Ensure that patient’s body weight is evenly distributed over the entire
sleeping surface of the bed, and that the patient does not lie, sit, or lean in such a
manner that the entire body weight is placed only on raised head or foot sections
of the bed (this also applies to those providing assistance in repositioning or
transferring the patient into or out of the bed).
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WARNING: Do not move or push the bed while it is in an elevated position; always
lower the bed to its lowest position before moving.
WARNING: Ensure that the casters are unlocked and free from restriction before
moving the bed.
WARNING: Keep hands and feet clear of all moving parts.
WARNING: Never permit anyone under the bed at any time.
WARNING: Do not leave the bed unattended when plugged in.
WARNING: Do not allow small children on or near the bed during operation; do not
allow small children to operate the bed.
WARNING: When operating any of the bed’s movement functions, always ensure
that the patient is positioned properly within the connes of the bed. Do not let any
extremities protrude over the side or between the bed rails when performing any
function.
WARNING: The Bariatric Homecare Bed has been designed to accommodate a
maximum patient weight of 600 lbs. under normal operating conditions.
WARNING: Do not use with bed-mount trapeze or bed-mount traction devices.
WARNING: Do not use bed as a patient transport.
WARNING: Do not use unauthorized side rails, parts, accessories, or adapters other
than those authorized by GF Health Products, Inc.
CAUTION: The pendant hand control cord must be routed and secured properly to
ensure that the cord does not become entangled and eventually severed during use.
Ensure that electrical cords do not get tangled around the bed, side rails or legs
during normal bed operation.
CAUTION: When using nasal or masked-type administration equipment, oxygen or air
tubing must be routed and secured properly to ensure that tubing does not become
entangled and eventually severed during normal bed operation.
CAUTION: Keep all moving parts free of obstructions (i.e. blankets, sheets, heating
blankets/pads, tubing, wiring, and other objects).
Service
WARNING: The bed's electronic system contains no serviceable parts. Do not open
the motors, pendant hand control, or junction box; only an authorized equipment
provider or factory-trained personnel may perform service or adjustments on these
components.
Radio Frequency Interference
WARNING: Most electronic equipment is inuenced by Radio Frequency Interference
(RFI). ALWAYS exercise caution with regard to the use of portable communications
equipment in the area around such equipment.
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HANDLING
GF Health Products, Inc. Freight Policy
For Your Protection, Read Carefully
The carrier accepted this merchandise “in good condition” and is responsible for
safe delivery.
Before signing the freight bill, inspect the shipment carefully for damage or missing
pieces.
Apparent Loss or Damage
Should visual inspection show loss or damage, this MUST be noted on the freight bill
and signed by the carrier’s agent. Failure to do so may result in the carrier failing to
honor the claim. Please contact the carrier to obtain the paperwork necessary to le
a claim.
Concealed Loss or Damage
If damage is discovered after delivery is made, a concealed damage claim must be
entered with the freight carrier. When this occurs, make a written request to the car-
rier for inspection. This request for inspection must be made within 15 days of deliv-
ery. The carrier will provide all paperwork necessary to le a concealed damage or
loss claim, since such damage or loss is the carrier’s responsibility.
Unpacking
Note: Unless the bed is to be used immediately, retain containers and packing materials
for storage until bed use is required.
1. Check for obvious damage to the carton or its contents. If damage is evident,
please notify the carrier and your Graham-Field equipment provider.
2. Remove all loose packing from the carton.
3. Carefully remove all the components from the carton.
Inspection
WARNING: Do not operate bed controls before assembling bed.
1. Examine each item carefully for nicks, dents, scratches or other damages.
2. Inspect all cords for cuts or damage to the cord and/or plug.
3. Inspect the junction box for any damage to the connectors.
4. Ensure that the motor plugs are in good working order and t properly into the
junction box.
Storage
Unless the bed is to be used immediately, retain containers and packing materials
for storage until bed use is required. Store the repackaged bed in a dry area. DO NOT
place anything on top of the repackaged bed.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Bed assembly requires two people because the bed is very heavy.
Assemble Bed Head and Foot Sections
1. Lay the bed foot section on the oor, with head section close by, as shown below.
Foot
Section
Assembly 1
Head
Section
2. Attach the head section to the foot section by inserting the head section rivets
into the foot section hooks as shown below.
Hook
Head
Foot
Rivet
Assembly 2
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3. Rotate the head section down at on the oor as shown in Assembly 3 below, tak-
ing care to keep the rivets and hooks engaged.
WARNING: Before continuing, ensure that the head section rivets are properly seated
in the foot section hooks; otherwise, personal injury and/or property damage may
result.
Lay out the trusses that were packed with the head section to prepare for instal-
lation. Locate shoulder bolts on each side of the frame for mounting each truss
(two shoulder bolts on each side, as shown in Assembly 3 below).
Head
Section
Foot
Section
Truss
Shoulder
Bolt
Shoulder
Bolt
Assembly 3
4. Slide each end
of truss over a
shoulder bolt
on outside of
frame, as shown
in Assembly 4
and Assembly 5
at right.
5. Secure the truss to the frame: Bolt the vertical
truss link to the inside of the frame as shown in
Assembly 6 at right, using the bolt that is loosely
attached to the vertical truss link. Hold the truss
rmly in place and use two 9/16" wrenches to
tighten the bolt.
Assembly 4
Truss
Shoulder
Bolt
Assembly 5
Assembly 6
Vertical
Truss
Link
Loosely
Attached
Bolt
Truss Frame
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6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for other side of bed. See Assembly 7 below to view the full
bed frame with the trusses attached, and verify that you have installed them cor-
rectly.
Head Motor Cord
Truss
Power Cord /
Pendant Hand Control
Assembly 7
7. See Assembly 7 above: Note orientation of head motor cord and power cord/pen-
dant hand control. Cut the larger tie strap that holds the head motor cord; discard
the tie strap. Remove the power cord and pendant hand control from the tie strap
that holds them to the bed, being careful not to damage the tie strap as it is used
later.
8. See Assembly 8 at right: Note
orientation of head motor cord.
Uncoil the head motor cord and
route it along the frame, loop-
ing it through and around the tie
strap as shown in Assembly 9.
9. Once the cord is routed prop-
erly, plug it into the junction box
where marked for the head mo-
tor, as shown in Assembly 9 at
right. Cut off the excess part of
the tie strap and discard it.
Head Motor Cord
Assembly 8
Assembly 9
Plug Junction Box
Tie
Strap
Cord
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10. Turn the bed over carefully, so that the sleeping surface is facing up and the bed
is resting on the motor guard tubes, to prepare for nal assembly.
11. Remove the pin and washer,
shown in Assembly 10 at right,
from the rivet plates on both sides
so that the bed ends can be at-
tached. The pins and washers
must be replaced after the bed
ends are attached to the frame, to
act as a safety latch.
Assembly 10
Pin and Washer – remove,
to be replaced later
swivel
caster
locking
caster
locking
caster
swivel
caster
HEAD END
FOOT END
Install Casters
Install Casters
Note: Position the two locking
casters where easily
accessible, and at diagonally
opposite corners of the bed, as
shown at right.
1. Insert the square caster post di-
rectly into the bottom of the leg,
centering the caster grip ring in
the leg.
2. Tap the caster gently with a
mallet or hammer, forcing the
caster grip ring to compress and
enter the leg. Continue until the
square caster post is entirely
inside the leg tube.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the
other three casters.
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Assemble Bed Ends
Assemble Foot End 1
Assemble Foot End 2
Foot
Bed End
Foot Section
Frame
Corner
Lock
Rivet
Corner
Plate
Assemble Foot End 3
(Completed Assembly)
1. Standing directly in front of the foot end, position the footboard as close to the
foot end as possible (see “Assemble Foot End 1”, above).
2. With one person on each side of the bed, reach over the bed end and lift up the
bed.
3. Tilt the bed end slightly back toward you.
4. Engage lower rivet slightly and tilt end toward
bed.
5. Lower bed into corner lock.
6. Repeat steps 1-4 for the head end section.
7. Replace pins and washers on both sides that
were removed from the rivet plates during As-
sembly, step 11 (see Replace Pins and Washers
at right).
WARNING: Ensure that the pins and washers,
which act as a safety latch, are replaced as shown.
Replace Pins and Washers
Pin and
Washer
Bed End
Hook
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Assemble and Install Drive Shaft
The telescoping drive shaft consists of inner and outer shafts. The inner shaft has a
positioning spring button; the outer shaft has several positioning holes.
1. Depress the spring button and insert inner shaft into outer shaft until desired
hole, shown in Drive Shaft Assembly 1 below, is reached; engage the spring button
into the spring button position hole as shown in Drive Shaft Assembly 2 below.
Drive Shaft Assembly 1
Spring ButtonInner Shaft Outer Shaft
Spring Button
Position
(3rd Hole)
Note: Your bed may look different than bed shown above.
2. Connect the drive shaft to the bed by rst attaching either end of the drive shaft
to the foot end gear box.
3. Connect drive shaft’s other end to the head end gearbox.
Drive Shaft Assembly 2
Drive Shaft Assembly 3
Foot End
Gearbox
Head End
Gearbox
Spring Button
Attach Foot
End First
1st 2nd
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4. Release the spring-loaded coupler by gently rotating it clockwise until coupler
engages with gearbox.
Lock Coupler
Coupler
Gearbox
Slide in and
Rotate to
Lock
Unlock Coupler
Coupler
Gearbox
Rotate to Unlock
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Check Electrical Connections
1. Check all electrical connections to junction box; ensure that all motors are
plugged into the appropriate connectors.
Junction Box
Power Pendant
Hand Control Foot
Motor Hi/Lo
Motor Head
Motor
2. Plug the junction box power cord into a properly grounded 110 volt, 60 cycle out-
let.
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BED OPERATION
Pendant Hand Control—Operate Bed Functions
Pendant Hand Control
Lower Head Raise Head
Lower Bed Raise Bed
Lower Foot Raise Foot
The picture above details each pendant hand control button function.
1. To check connections and operation, press each button to operate all six bed
functions:
Lower head: Lowers only the head section of the bed.
Raise head: Raises only the head section of the bed.
Lower bed: Lowers the entire bed platform.
Raise bed: Raises the entire bed platform.
Lower foot: Lowers only the foot section of the bed.
Raise foot: Raises only the foot section of the bed.
2. If any of the functions do not work as expected, recheck all electrical and mechan-
ical connections, then recheck functions.
Note: The bed has an emergency crank, which connects to the foot end, that allows
continued operation in the event of a power outage.
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Trendelenberg Position
1. Lower bed platform to its lowest height. Disengage the Hi/Lo drive shaft: Com-
press the spring tting and remove the drive shaft from the motor.
2. Use the pendant hand control or crank to raise the foot bed end. The head end
will remain in the low position.
Reverse Trendelenberg Position
1. Raise bed platform to its highest height. Disengage the Hi/Lo drive shaft: Com-
press the spring tting and remove the drive shaft from the motor.
2. Use the pendant hand control or crank to lower the foot bed end. The head end
will remain in the high position.
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ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL HEAD RAILS (OPTIONAL)
Locate rails and hardware needed to attach
the head section rails to the bed; the picture
at right shows one of the two rails included
in the box with the hardware needed to
mount it. You will need:
Two head rails
Two large shoulder bolts
Two wave washers
Two large Nyloc nuts (for shoulder bolts)
One 7/8" wrench (for shoulder bolts)
One 3/4" wrench (for Nyloc nut)
After both rails are attached you may dis-
card the extra, unnecessary hardware and
rail mounting brackets.
1. Elevate the head section at least 30° for
ease of access.
2. Locate the head section rail mounting
brackets (shown at right). When you
mount your rails to the bed, you will use
the set of two holes closest to the head-
board of the bed, as noted in Rail Assem-
bly 2 at right.
3. Insert the shoulder bolts through both
rail bushings as shown in Rail Assembly
3 at right.
4. Install the wave washers on the ends of
the bolts.
5. Mount the rail to the rail bracket: Insert
the threaded ends of the shoulder bolts
into the holes labeled for mounting the
rail to the bed in Rail Assembly 2.
6. Secure the rail to the bracket: Attach the
Nyloc nuts to the bolts and tighten.
7. Repeat steps 2-6 to mount the second rail
to the other side of the bed.
When your rails are installed on the bed,
they should look like Rail Assembly 4 at
right. Ensure that you mounted the rails in
the correct holes on the brackets, tightened
the shoulder bolts to secure the rail, and
installed the wave washers between the rail
bushings and the rail brackets. To activate
the rails, press the triggers and rotate the
rails up or down to your desired position.
Rail Assembly 1
Rail
Nyloc Nuts Shoulder Bolts and
Wave Washers
Rail Mounting Holes Used
(2 of the 4 are not used)
Rail Assembly 2
Rail Mounting
Bracket
Head
Section
Rail Assembly 3
Pivot Arm
Shoulder Bolt
Wave Washer
Rail Bushing
Rail Assembly 4
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MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY CHECKS
Note: Perform the following checks once per year or between patient placements.
Check Electronics
• Use pendant hand control to ensure that all functions work properly, and that
each button performs the appropriate function:
• Lower head: Lowers only the head section of the bed
• Raise head: Raises only the head section of the bed
• Lower bed: Lowers the entire bed platform
• Raise bed: Raises the entire bed platform
• Lower foot: Lowers only the foot section of the bed
• Raise foot: Raises only the foot section of the bed
• Check all cables for damaged or frayed wires:
• Power cord
• Foot actuator wire
• Head actuator wire
• Hi/Lo actuator wire
• Pendant hand control cord
• Ensure that all wires are routed and attached properly so they do not interfere
with any moving parts.
• Ensure that all plugs are fully inserted or attached.
• Junction box: Ensure that all attaching hardware is securely tightened.
Check Bed Frame and Sleeping Surface
• Visually check all welds (ensure that there are no stress cracks):
• Head section
• Foot section
• Main frame
• Check joints between sleeping surface sections for loose fasteners.
• Inspect center mounting rivets and latches to ensure that they are not sheared off
or bent.
• Inspect head and foot surfaces for bends, warping, or stress damage.
Check Bed Ends (Head and Foot)
• Inspect end panels and trim for holes and/or sharp edges.
• Inspect corner locks for wear, cracks, or stress damage.
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Check Drive Shaft
• Ensure that the spring button functions properly and locks both halves of the
drive shaft.
• Inspect the connections on both ends of the drive shaft for wear or bends.
• Inspect the entire drive shaft for bends or stress damage.
Check Casters
• Ensure that the locking casters are positioned diagonally.
• Check locks on both locking casters to ensure that they are functional.
• Check casters to ensure that they roll properly.
Lubrication and Mechanical
• Lightly grease all actuator screw threads with white lithium grease.
• Check all bolts and tighten as needed.
Cleaning
• The metal parts of the bed are covered with a baked epoxy coating. Clean all
coated parts with mild detergent and warm water. Raise head and foot sections
of the bed and remove dust from frame. Remove mattress and clean the mattress
deck with mild detergent and warm water.
Note: If you experience a problem with your homecare bed and are unable to resolve it
yourself, please contact your Graham-Field equipment provider.
WARNING: Unauthorized modication could change the structure of the bed, void the
warranty, and create a hazardous condition, which could result in serious personal
injury.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical
• UL 73 and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 68-92 approved
• Full-electric three-function operation
• Motors: 1/10 Hp, 115 V / 60Hz, 1.6 amps
Shipping Weight (Bed Only)
• 306 lbs.
Weight Capacity
• Normal operating conditions: 700 lbs., evenly distributed including mattress,
accessories, rails, etc.
• Maximum patient weight: 600 lbs.
Construction
• Frame: .1875 steel angle
• Sleeping Surface: 11 ga (.120) cold rolled steel
• Self-wrenching nut assembled for easy part replacement
• Split frame with removable ends for easy transport
• Truss-reinforced frame
• Ball screw bed ends
• Heavy-duty grid style sleeping surface
• Optional swing-down style trigger rail
Finish
• 5-stage bath:
1. S21F acid bath (cleans grease and oil from metal)
2. Fresh water rinse
3. QuiliPhos 20 phosphate coat (inhibits rust and helps maintain electrical
charge during powder application)
4. Fresh water rinse
5. QuiliRinse 404 (seals metal for powder coating)
• All parts are then coated with a colored epoxy powder and baked for 35 minutes
at 375°F. The powder coating, which is to be approximately 2.5 mils thick, shall be
a smooth, uniform nish without runs, wrinkles, or grit.
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Deck Height, High Position
27.0 in.
Deck Height, Low Position
17.0 in.
Bed Length
88.0 in.
Deck Width
42.0 in.
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