Hillenbrand Hill-Rom P1440 User manual

USER MANUAL
Basic Care™
Bed
From Hill-Rom
Product No. P1440 and P1441
USR124 REV 5

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Fifth Edition
First Printing 2004
Printed in Taiwan
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Revision Letter Pages Affected Date
Original Issue March 2004
A All April 2004
B All July 2004
C All July 2004
5 All January 2005

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Table of Contents
Document Symbol Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Patient Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Instructions for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Putting the Bed into the Emergency CPR Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Putting the Electric Bed Model into the Emergency CPR Position. . . . . . . . . 5
Putting the Manual Bed Model into the Emergency CPR Position. . . . . . . . . 5
Raising and Lowering the TuckAway Siderails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Raising a Siderail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Lowering a Siderail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Storing the Siderails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using the Siderail Caregiver and Patient Controls (Electric Bed Model Only) . . 7
Raising and Lowering the Head Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Raising and Lowering the Knee Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Raising and Lowering the Head and Knee Sections Together . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Raising and Lowering the Bed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using the Foot End Caregiver Controls (Electric Bed Model Only). . . . . . . . . . . 9
Changing the Position of the Patient or Bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Putting the Bed into Trendelenburg or Reverse Trendelenburg . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Locking Out the Patient Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using the Manual Caregiver Controls (Manual Bed Model Only) . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Raising and Lowering the Head Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Raising and Lowering the Bed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Raising and Lowering the Knee Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Putting the Bed into Trendelenburg or Reverse Trendelenburg . . . . . . . . . . 12
Equipment Sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Bed End Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Bumpers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Drainage Bag Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Brake and Steer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Central Brake and Steer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Caster Brake and Steer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Patient Restraint Straps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Battery Backup (Electric Model Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Disposing of the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Mattress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
General Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Steam Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cleaning Hard to Clean Spots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Disinfecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Bed Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Electrical Bed Model Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Siderails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Patient Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Electrical Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Emergency CPR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Battery Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Mattresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Removable IV Pole (P1445A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Bed Overheats or Shuts Down After Extensive Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Product Symbol Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Electromagnetic Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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Document Symbol Definition
This manual contains different typefaces and icons designed to improve readability and
increase understanding of its content. Note the following examples:
• Standard text—used for regular information.
•Boldface text—emphasizes a word or phrase.
•NOTE:—sets apart special information or important instruction clarification.
• The symbol below highlights a WARNING or CAUTION:
Warning and Caution
– A WARNING identifies situations or actions that may affect patient or user safety.
Disregarding a warning could result in patient or user injury.
– A CAUTION points out special procedures or precautions that personnel must
follow to avoid equipment damage.
• The symbol below highlights a CAUGHT HAZARD WARNING:
Caught Hazard Warning
• The symbol below highlights a CHEMICAL HAZARD WARNING:
Chemical Hazard Warning
• The symbol below highlights an ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD WARNING:
Electrical Shock Hazard Warning

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Intended Use
The Basic Care™ Bed is intended for use in health care environments such as a medical or
surgical hospital unit or ward.
Introduction
This manual provides instructions for normal operation of the Basic Care™ Bed. Before
operating the Basic Care™ Bed, be sure that you have read and understood in detail the
contents of this manual. It is important that you read and obey the aspects of safety
contained in this manual. Any reference to a side of the bed is from the patient’s view
lying in the bed on their back.
Features
Manual model
Electric model

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Features
The Basic Care™ Bed also has the following features:
• Head elevation gauge
• Battery backup function (electric model only)
• Three DC motors (electric model only)
• Complete bed articulation: Hilow, head, knee, and automatic contour
• Lockout controls (electric model only)
• Standard color scheme from Hill-Rom
The Basic Care™ Bed can be used with the following items:
• Urinal devices
• Sling scale devices
• Foley-type bags
• Hoists
• Overbed tables in the low position
• Basic mattresses
An IV rod is available as an accessory for the Basic Care™ Bed.
The Basic Care™ Bed is available in standard length or Special (short) length
Item Description
A Manual controls (manual model only)
B Electric controls (electric model only)
C Central brake and steer
D Three-caster brake and steer
E Four equipment sockets
F Clocking TuckAway siderails with zero transfer gap
G 12° Trendelenburg and Reverse Trendelenburg controls
H Trendelenburg and Reverse Trendelenburg indicators
I Corner bumpers
J Mobile 5" casters
K Blow-molded headboard with single-step removal and push handles
L Blow-molded footboard with single-step removal and push handles
MEmergencyCPR
N Patient and caregiver siderail controls (electric model only)

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Patient Characteristics
WARNING:
Do not use the product outside of the recommended patient height, weight, and
width ranges. Patient injury or equipment damage could occur.
Height—56" to 74" (142 cm to 188 cm)
Width—36" (91 cm)
Maximum patient weight—300 lb (136 kg)
Safe working load—450 lb (204 kg) maximum, including patient weight, mattress, IV
pumps, poles, bags, and such.

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Instructions for Use
Putting the Bed into the Emergency CPR Position
Putting the Electric Bed Model into the Emergency CPR Position
When activated, the CPR release disengages the head section actuator so that the head
section may lower to the horizontal position. This function can be used when power is not
available.
The emergency CPR controls are handles located
under the sleep deck, between the head end and
the head end siderails on both sides of the bed.
1. Pull and hold the handle. Hold the handle
until the head section come to a stop in the
flat position.
2. Release the handle.
NOTE:
The emergency CPR control handle must be
continually pulled until the head section of the bed reaches a flat position. Releasing the
control handle will cause the head section to stop lowering.
The head section actuator is automatically re-enabled after the CPR control handle is
released.
Putting the Manual Bed Model into the Emergency CPR Position
At the foot end of the bed, use the manual
controls to rapidly lower the head section
of the bed (see “Using the Manual
Caregiver Controls (Manual Bed Model
Only)” on page 11).

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Raising and Lowering the TuckAway Siderails
WARNING:
Evaluate patients for entrapment risk according to facility protocol, and monitor
patients appropriately.
WARNING:
Evaluate patients for entrapment risk according to facility protocol, and monitor
patients appropriately. Make sure all siderails are fully latched when in the raised
position. Failure to do either of these could result in serious injury or death.
NOTE:
Siderails are intended to be a reminder to the patient of the unit’s edges, not a patient-
restraining device. When appropriate, Hill-Rom recommends that medical personnel
determine the proper methods necessary to make sure a patient remains safely in bed.
WARNING:
Use of a mattress overlay reduces the effective height of the siderails above the
sleep surface. When using a mattress overlay, evaluate the patient for the risk of
falls, and take appropriate measures. Failure to do so could result in patient injury.
When the bed is occupied, the siderails should be in the raised position.
Raising a Siderail
1. Pull the siderail out from under the bed.
2. Rotatethe siderail up to the raised position
until a click is heard.
Lowering a Siderail
1. Pull the Pull siderail release lever.
2. Rotate the siderail down to the lowered
position.
3. Push the siderail under the bed to the
stored position.

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Storing the Siderails
The siderails may be stored completely under
the frame. During patient transfer, storing the
siderails under the bed frame helps eliminate
the gap between the bed and the transfer
vehicle. Storing the siderails also helps reduce
the overall width of the bed for easier
mobility.
Using the Siderail Caregiver and Patient Controls (Electric Bed
Model Only)
WARNING:
Use caution when lowering the bed frame. To avoid injury, keep extremities from
under the lowering bed frame.
WARNING:
Before lowering the bed, look under the bed to make sure there are no people or
obstructions under the bed. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or
equipment damage.
The Head Up/Down,
Knee Up/Down, and
Auto Contour patient
positioning controls are
located on the patient
side of the head end
siderails.
The Hilow control is
located on the caregiver
side of the head end
siderails to keep the
patient from
inadvertentlystartingthe
bed’s hilow function.
Patient positioning controls Hilow control

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Raising and Lowering the
Head Section
Raise the head section to the
desired position by pressing and
holding the Head Up arrow
control. The head section can
rise to 72.5°.
Lower the head section to the
desired position by pressing and
holding the Head Down arrow
control.
Raising and Lowering the Knee Section
Raise the knee section to the desired position by pressing and holding the Knee Up arrow
control. The knee section can rise to 25°.
Lower the knee section to the desired position by pressing and holding the Knee Down
arrow control.
Raising and Lowering the Head and Knee Sections
Together
The Automatic Contour function raises and lowers the head
and knee sections to help keep the patient from sliding to the
foot end of the bed.
Press and hold the Auto Contour Up arrow control to raise the
head and knee sections to the desired position.
Press and hold the Auto Contour Down arrow control to
lower the head and knee sections to the desired position.
Raising and Lowering the Bed
The Basic Care™ Bed adjusts in height from a low position,
for patient entry or exit, to a high position, for examination.
Use the Hilow control to lower or raise the bed to the desired
height.
Press and hold the Hilow Up arrow control to raise the bed to
the desired position.
WARNING:
Use caution when lowering the bed frame. To avoid
injury, keep extremities from under the lowering bed
frame.
Press and hold the Hilow Down arrow control to lower the bed to the desired position.
Knee Up
control
Knee Down
control
Head Up
control
Head Down
control
Auto
control
Contour
Up
Auto
control
Contour
Down
control
Hilow Up
control
Hilow
Down

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Using the Foot End Caregiver Controls (Electric Bed Model Only)
The caregiver controls at the foot end of
the bed include controls for the
caregiver to operate the bed and lockout
the patient controls. The handles for the
caregiver to put the bed into the
Trendelenburg or Reverse
Trendelenburg position are also at the
foot end of the bed.
Changing the Position of the
Patient or Bed
WARNING:
Mechanical parts under the bed pose a risk of serious injury. Exercise control over
visitors, especially children, to keep people out from under the bed and prevent
unauthorized access to the bed positioning controls. Failure to do so could result
in patient injury, personal injury, or equipment damage.
The caregiver can use the caregiver
controls to operate the following
functions:
• Automatic contour (see “Raising and
Lowering the Head and Knee
Sections Together” on page 8)
• Bed hilow (see “Raising and Lowering the Bed” on page 8)
• Knee up and down control (see “Raising and Lowering the Knee Section” on page 8)
• Head up and down control (see “Raising and Lowering the Head Section” on page 8)
Putting the Bed into Trendelenburg or Reverse Trendelenburg
1. Press the Hilow Up arrow control to raise the bed to its highest position.
WARNING:
Before putting the bed in the Trendelenburg or Reverse Trendelenburg position,
make sure the end of the bed is at least 6" (15 cm) from the wall when fully raised.
Failure to do so could result in patient injury, personal injury, or equipment
damage.
2. Make sure the end of the bed is at least 6" (15 cm) from the wall.
WARNING:
Before putting the bed in the Trendelenburg or Reverse Trendelenburg position,
make sure the area under the bed is free from obstruction. Failure to do so could
result in patient injury, personal injury, or equipment damage.
3. Make sure the area under the bed is free from obstruction.

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4. Pull the Trendelenburg or Reverse
Trendelenburg handle, and press
the Hilow Down arrow control to
lower the bed to the desired position.
NOTE:
To determine the specific degree of
Trendelenburg or Reverse Trendelenburg, refer to the
Trendelenburg gauges located on each side of the bed.
To change the bed position from Trendelenburg or Reverse
Trendelenburg, press the Hilow Up arrow control to raise the bed
to its highest position.
Locking Out the Patient Controls
WARNING:
Electrical component failure may cause the bed to move without any controls
being operated. Locking the patient controls can significantly reduce potential for
unintentional movement. If a patient’s condition is such that injury could result
from unintentional movement, lock out the patient controls. Failure to do so could
result in patient injury or equipment damage.
Use the lockout controls on the foot end
control panel to help keep the patient
from operating the head, knee, or hilow
functions. When necessary, use the
lockout controls for patient safety.
When a control is locked out, its
lockout’s indicator turns on.
handle
Reverse
Trendelenburg handle
Trendelenburg
gauge
Trendelenburg
Hilow
lockout
Knee
lockout
Head
lockout

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Using the Manual Caregiver Controls (Manual Bed Model Only)
WARNING:
Use caution when lowering the bed frame. To avoid injury, keep extremities from
under the lowering bed frame.
WARNING:
Before lowering the bed frame, check under the bed to make sure there are no
obstructions, children, or confused patients under the bed. Failure to do so could
result in serious injury or equipment damage.
The manual controls are located at the
foot end of the bed. The caregiver can
use the caregiver controls to change the
following bed positions:
• Head up and down
• Bed hilow
• Knee up and down
The controls for putting the bed into
Trendelenburg and Reverse
Trendelenburg are located at the foot
end of the bed.
To use a caregiver control, do the
following:
1. Pull the control out from the foot end
of the bed.
2. Pull the crank handle out of the
control.
3. Turn the crank handle to raise or
lower its respective section of the
bed:
• To raise or lower the head
section, refer to “Raising and
Lowering the Head Section” on
page 12.
• To raise or lower the bed, refer to “Raising and Lowering the Bed” on page 12.
• To raise or lower the knee section, refer to “Raising and Lowering the Knee
Section” on page 12.

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Raising and Lowering the Head Section
Raise the head section to the desired
position by turning the crank handle
clockwise. The head section can rise to
72.5°.
Lower the head section to the desired
position by turning the control crank
counterclockwise.
Raising and Lowering the Bed
The Basic Care™ Bed adjusts in height from a low position, for patient entry or exit, to a
high position, for examination.
Use the Hilow control to lower or raise
the bed to the desired height. Raise the
bed by turning the crank handle
clockwise.Lower the bed by turning the
crank handle counterclockwise.
Raising and Lowering the Knee
Section
Raise the knee section to the desired
position by turning the crank handle
clockwise. The knee section can rise to
25°.
Lower the knee section to the desired
position by turning the crank handle
counterclockwise.
Putting the Bed into Trendelenburg or Reverse Trendelenburg
1. Raise the bed to its highest position (see “Raising and Lowering the Bed” on page 12).
WARNING:
Before putting the bed in the Trendelenburg or Reverse Trendelenburg position,
make sure the end of the bed is at least 6" (15 cm) from the wall when fully raised.
Failure to do so could result in patient injury, personal injury, or equipment
damage.
2. Make sure the end of the bed is at least 6" (15 cm) from the wall.
WARNING:
Before putting the bed in the Trendelenburg or Reverse Trendelenburg position,
make sure the area under the bed is free from obstruction. Failure to do so could
result in patient injury, personal injury, or equipment damage.
3. Make sure the area under the bed is free from obstruction.

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4. Pull the Trendelenburg or Reverse
Trendelenburg lever, and lower the
bed until the bed reaches the desired
position (see “Raising and Lowering
the Bed” on page 12).
NOTE:
To determine the specific degree of
Trendelenburg or Reverse Trendelenburg, refer to the
Trendelenburg gauges located on each side of the bed.
To change the bed position from Trendelenburg or Reverse
Trendelenburg, raise the bed to its highest position (see “Raising
and Lowering the Bed” on page 12).
Equipment Sockets
An IV rod can be installed in any of the four
equipment sockets located at the head end and foot
end of the bed.
Bed End Panels
The Basic Care™ Bed has post-type
mountings for the bed end panels.
Install a bed end panel by fitting it on the
two vertical mounting posts at the end of
the bed.
Remove a bed end panel by lifting it
vertically off the mounting posts.
handle
Reverse
Trendelenburg handle
Trendelenburg

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Bumpers
Bumpers are located at the ends of the bed.
Drainage Bag Holders
Drainage bag holders are located on both sides of
the bed.
Brake and Steer
Central Brake and Steer
Foot pedals, located on both sides of the bed,
operate the braking system. Press the orange
brake foot pedal down on either side of the bed to
lock three of the casters.
Activation of the steering system locks the
swivel on one caster to allow steering of the bed.
To transport the patient, press the green steer
pedal down on either side of the bed.
Caster Brake and Steer
The brake casters are located at the four corners of
the bed.
To set the brake, step on the lower end of the brake
lever to lock the caster.
To release the brake, step on the upper end of the
brake lever to push it forward and unlock the caster.