Hillrom 100 User manual

USER MANUAL
and Assembly Instructions
Hill-Rom®
100 Low Bed
Product No. P3930
147730 REV 2

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Revision Pages Affected Date
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2 3 January 2008

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Table of Contents
Document Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Mattresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Patient Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Bed Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Instructions for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Siderails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Short Clocking Siderail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Full Length Clocking Siderail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Removable Non-Clocking Siderail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Manual Foot Gatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Control Pendant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Install the Pendant into the Short Siderail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remove the Pendant from the Short Siderail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Raise or Lower the Bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Auto Contour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Raise or Lower the Knee Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Raise or Lower the Head Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Lock Out the Pendant Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Bed End Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Caster Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Patient Restraint Straps and Drainage Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Battery Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Battery Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
CPR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Trendelenburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Mattress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
General Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Steam Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Cleaning Hard to Clean Spots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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Disinfecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Bed Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Transfer of Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Bed Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Siderails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Patient Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Electrical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Battery Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Mattresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
General Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Product Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Electromagnetic Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Unpacking and Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Assembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Final Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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Document Symbols
This manual contains different typefaces and symbols to make the content easier to read
and understand:
• Standard text—used for regular data.
•Boldface text—emphasizes a word or phrase.
•NOTE:—sets apart special data or important instruction clarification.
• WARNING, RELATIVE CONTRAINDICATION, or CAUTION
– A WARNING identifies situations or actions that may have an effect on patient or
user safety. To ignore a warning could cause patient or user injury.
– A RELATIVE CONTRAINDICATION identifies situations or actions that may
have an effect on patient safety.
– A CAUTION identifies special procedures or precautions that persons must obey
to help prevent equipment damage.
• CAUGHT HAZARD WARNING
• CHEMICAL HAZARD WARNING
• ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD WARNING

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Intended Use
The Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed is a general-purpose bed for use with low to medium acuity
patients in long-term care and home care environments.
Introduction
This manual gives instructions for normal operation of the Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed.
Before you operate the 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 in this
manual. Any reference to a side of the bed is from the patient’s view lying in the bed on
his or her back.
Features
Item Description
A Control pendant
B Lockout controls
C Four individually braking casters
D Low deck height—9" (23 cm)
E Clocking siderails (full length clocking and removable non-clocking also
available)
F Removable headboard and footboard
A
B
C
F
A
BC
D
E
F

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The Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed also has these features:
• Battery backup function
• Complete bed articulation: Hi/Low, head and knee up/down, and auto contour
• Shearless Pivot® Patient Position Mechanism
• Ability to move the bed at any height
• Choice of 80" or 84" sleep surface length
• Manual foot gatch
• Standard color scheme from Hill-Rom
• Service contract available
WARNING:
The use of unapproved items/accessories not identified in this manual (traction
frames, IV poles, etc.) could cause injury or equipment damage.
Mattresses
The Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed is compatible with these Hill-Rom® mattresses, overlays,
and their control boxes, and have been tested to meet the FDA Guidelines to Reduce
Entrapment (HBSW):
• FLEXICAIR ECLIPSE® Low Air Loss Therapy Unit
• PRIMA® Prevention Mattress Series, which includes:
– PRIMA SHEAR-LESS® Prevention Mattress (NOTE: does not meet zone 3 of the
HBSW guidelines with the removable non-clocking siderail)
– PRIMA SHEAR-LESS PLUS® Prevention Mattress
• SimpliMATT® MR High Density Foam Mattress
• Silkair® MRS Low Air Loss Therapy System and Overlay
NOTE: This list may not be complete, as we regularly approve additional mattresses for
use with this bed. Contact Hill-Rom Technical Support or your account representative for
the latest offerings.
Accessories
The Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed can be used with these items and accessories:
• Urinal devices
• Sling scale devices
• Foley-type bags
• Hoists or lifts
• Overbed tables
Other accessories will become available for the Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed. Contact your
account representative for the latest available accessories.

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Patient Characteristics
WARNING:
Do not use the product outside the recommended patient characteristics. Patient
injury or equipment damage could occur.
Height—4' 10" to 6' 2" (147 cm to 188 cm)
Width—up to 36" (91 cm)
Safe working load—450 lb (204 kg) maximum, which includes patient weight, mattress,
IV pumps, poles, bags, and such.
Bed Setup
Refer to “Unpacking and Assembly Instructions” on page 27.
Instructions for Use
Siderails
WARNING:
Evaluate patients for entrapment risk, and watch patients as necessary. Make
sure all siderails are fully latched when in the raised position. Failure to do so
could cause serious injury or death.
NOTE:
Siderails are intended to be a reminder to the patient of the unit’s edges and as an aid for
getting in and out of bed. Siderails are 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:
If the bed has an wide mattress that fits very close to the siderail, the siderail may
appear to be latched in the up position, but is actually being supported by the
mattress. Make sure the siderail is latched. Failure to do so could cause injury.
WARNING:
Use of a mattress overlay reduces the effective height of the siderails above the
sleep surface. If you use a mattress overlay, evaluate the patient for the risk of
falls, and take measures. Failure to do so could cause injury. For home care
situations, consult your healthcare professional for advice.

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Short Clocking Siderail
WARNING:
Keep fingers and feet from between
the siderail and the bed frame or floor.
Always hold the clocking siderail when
you lower it to avoid uncontrolled
release. Failure to do so could cause
foot or finger pinch or crush.
Raise
1. Hold the top of the siderail.
2. Rotate the siderail up to the raised
position until a click is heard.
3. Tug on the siderail to make sure it is
securely latched.
Lower
1. Pull up on the release lever.
2. Hold the siderail to control its descent,
and rotate the siderail down to the
lowered position.
Full Length Clocking Siderail
Raise
1. Hold the upper rail.
2. Rotate the siderail up to the raised position until a click is heard.
3. Pull on the siderail to make sure it is tightly latched.
Lower
1. Push the 1and 2buttons on the release knob.
2. Rotate the siderail down to the lowered position.

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Removable Non-Clocking Siderail
Install
1. Align the two posts in the adapter.
2. Push down until a click is heard.
Remove
1. Push on the release pin on the side of the
post insert.
2. Pull the siderail up and out of the bracket.
Manual Foot Gatch
Raise
1. Lift the foot end of the sleep surface.
2. Hold the foot gatch crossbar and guide it
to the upper part of the curved slot.
3. Make sure the crossbar is in place before
you let go of the sleep surface.
Lower
1. Lift and support the foot end of the sleep surface.
2. Guide the foot gatch down, around, and into the slot that extends toward the foot of the
bed.
3. Lower the sleep surface to the flat position.
Control Pendant
The control pendant can be installed in the short siderail only
(not a full-length siderail), from both the inside and outside.
You can also hang the control pendant on the headboard or full-
length siderail with an optional clip.
Pendant controls include:
• Hi/Low Up/Down
• Head Up/Down
• Knee Up/Down
If a caregiver has locked out a bed function at the foot end, that same function is locked
out on the control pendant.

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Install the Pendant into the Short Siderail
1. Put the pendant next to the opening in the siderail.
2. Put the top edge of the pendant into the siderail so the
rounded indent aligns with the upper handle section.
3. Push the lower edge of the pendant in until it clicks into
position inside the siderail.
Remove the Pendant from the Short Siderail
Gently pull on the lower edge of the pendant until it
comes out of the siderail.
To move the control pendant from one siderail to the other,
move the pendant and cable under the bed to the other side.
CAUTION:
Use care when you place or move the cable for the
control pendant. Make sure the cable is not between
moving parts or areas where it could be pinched.
Equipment damage could occur.
WARNING:
Mechanical parts under the bed create a risk of serious
injury. Make sure visitors, especially children and pets,
stay out from under the bed, and keep them away from the bed positioning
controls. Failure to do so could cause death, injury, or equipment damage.
Raise or Lower the Bed
WARNING:
Before you lower the bed, look to make sure there are
no obstructions, children, or pets under the bed.
Failure to do so could cause death, serious injury, or
equipment damage.
Press and hold the Hi/Low Up or Down control to adjust the
bed to the correct height, based on patient/caregiver needs:
• Lower—for nighttime or extended times when the patient
is unattended.
• Mid-range—for patient entry and exit.
• Higher—for examination or better caregiver access to the
patient.
WARNING:
Use caution when you lower the bed. To prevent injury, keep extremities (arms,
legs, and head) from under the bed frame and head/footboard while it comes
down. Keep feet from under the end panels to avoid possible foot crush.

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NOTE:
If the bed is not occasionally raised or lowered completely, over time it may become out of
level. If the bed is not level, raise or lower it fully to level the bed.
Auto Contour
The Auto Contour™ feature
raises and lowers the head and
knee sections at the same time to
help keep the patient from
sliding to the foot end of the bed.
When you use the Head Up or
Head Down control, the knee
section automatically rises or
lowers.
You can override the Auto Contour feature, as described in the text below.
Raise or Lower the Knee Section
To adjust the knee section independently of the head, press and hold the Knee Up or Knee
Down control to raise or lower the knee section to the correct position. The knee section
can rise to 20°.
Raise or Lower the Head Section
Press and hold the Head Up or
Head Down control to adjust the
head to the correct position. The
head section can rise to 60°.
To raise the head independently
of the knee, press the Knee
Down and Head Up controls at
the same time.
Lock Out the Pendant Controls
WARNING:
Electrical component failure may cause the bed to move without any controls
being operated. Lock out the patient controls to reduce the possibility of
unintentional movement. If a patient’s condition is such that injury could occur
from unintentional movement, lock out the patient controls. Failure to do so could
cause injury or equipment damage.
Knee Up
control
Knee Down
control
Head Up
control
Head Down
control

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Use the lockout controls on the foot-
end control panel to help keep the
patient from operating the head, knee,
or hi/low functions. When necessary,
use the lockout controls for patient
safety. When a control is locked out, its
button will be noticeably depressed.
NOTE:
The knee will still move when the head
section is locked out.
Bed End Panels
The Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed has slot mountings
for the bed end panels.
To install a bed end panel, fit it in the two mounting
slots between the end posts.
To remove a bed end panel, pull it up and out of the
mounting slots.
Brakes
Caster Brake
The brake casters are 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.
WARNING:
Always set the brakes when the unit is occupied, except for occasional local
movement for cleaning, access, etc. Failure to do so may cause injury or
equipment damage.
WARNING:
Make sure the brakes are set before any patient transfer, and make sure all hoses
and IV lines are secured and out of the way. Failure to do so may cause injury or
equipment damage.
WARNING:
The Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed is not a transport device. Do not move the bed from
room to room with a patient on the bed. Injury or equipment damage could occur.

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Patient Restraint Straps and Drainage Bags
WARNING:
Patient restraints are not intended as substitutes for good nursing practices. Make
sure that restraints are attached to the same section of the sleep surface, as bed
articulation (head up, knee up, etc.) could put excessive stress on incorrectly
attached straps. Physical restraints, even correctly installed, can cause
entanglement, physical injury, and death, especially with agitated and disoriented
patients. Keep a close watch on patients when you use physical restraints, in
accordance with legal requirements and physician advice.
Patient restraint straps and drainage bags can be attached to the sleep surface frame on
both sides of the bed, near the siderails. For restraining devices, consult the restraint
manufacturer’s instructions for use to make sure of the correct application of each
restraining device.
Battery Backup
The Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed has a battery backup as a standard feature. The battery lets
the hi/low, foot, and head motors continue limited operation when AC power is not
available.
NOTE:
If the battery is completely discharged, it may take up to 18 hours to recharge.
CAUTION:
If the bed will not be used for an extended period of time, disconnect or remove
the battery (refer to the Service Manual). Failure to do so could shorten the life of
the battery or damage the bed.
To make sure the battery is always charged, keep the bed plugged in whenever possible.
Battery Disposal
The battery backup power comes from a gel-cell lead acid battery. Hill-Rom recommends
you replace the battery every two years. Do not put batteries in your household trash.
Dispose of or recycle the battery correctly and according to your local regulations. For
assistance in disposal of the battery, contact your local authorities or Hill-Rom. Use the
contact information supplied on the back cover.
CPR
If the patient needs Cardiopulminary Resuscitation (CPR), make sure the bed is flat. If you
cannot lower the head section of the bed, transfer the patient to the floor to do CPR.
Trendelenburg
The Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed does not have Trendelenburg or Reverse Trendelenburg
functions. To simulate a Trend position, you can lift the manual foot gatch to raise the feet
relative to the head (see “Manual Foot Gatch” on page 6).
If a patient goes in to shock, immediately call you local emergency responders.

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Mattress
WARNING:
Mattresses that are too small for the frame can create a gap between the mattress
and the siderails, which increases the risk for patient entrapment or suffocation.
Evaluate patients for vulnerability, and keep watch over patients. Do not use
mattresses that have not been tested to meet the FDA Guidance to Reduce
Entrapment. Failure to do so could cause injury or death. For home care
situations, consult your healthcare professional for advice.
WARNING:
Even when the surface is the correct size for the frame, therapy surfaces, like air
mattresses, can be very soft and permit a patient to sink in. This can increase the
risk of suffocation, especially where the mattress meets the siderail. If a
vulnerable patient is put on a therapy surface, take extra precautions to help
prevent entrapment. If you can not keep a constant watch over the patient, you
may want to lower the siderails to eliminate the entrapment area. If you do lower
the siderails, lower the bed, and put a mat on the floor to soften the impact if the
patient falls from the bed. Failure to do so could cause death or injury. For home
care situations, consult your healthcare professional for advice.
WARNING:
If the patient stays in the bed when the bedding is changed, do not pull on the
bedding with excessive force. Patient injury could occur.
WARNING:
Do not permit patients to smoke in bed. Sheets and pillows generally do not have
flame-resistant properties. Injury or equipment damage could occur.
CAUTION:
Only control boxes of powered mattresses listed in the “Mattresses” section are
recommended to be hung on the footboard. If you hang other accessories on the
headboard or footboard, equipment damage could occur.

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Cleaning
WARNING:
Follow the cleaning product manufacturer’s instructions. Failure to do so could
cause injury or equipment damage.
SHOCK HAZARD:
Unplug the unit from its power source. Failure to do so could cause injury or
equipment damage.
SHOCK HAZARD:
Do not expose the unit to excessive moisture. Injury or equipment damage could
occur.
CAUTION:
Do not use harsh cleansers/detergents, such as scouring pads, and heavy duty
grease removers, or solvents, such as toluene, xylene, and acetone. Equipment
damage could occur.
General Cleaning
If there is no visible soil with possible body fluids, we recommend that you clean the unit
with a mild detergent and warm water. Do not use excessive liquid or harsh cleansers.
Steam Cleaning
Do not use any steam cleaning device on the unit. Excessive moisture can damage
mechanisms in this unit.
Cleaning Hard to Clean Spots
To remove difficult spots or stains, we recommend that you use standard household
cleansers and a soft bristle brush. To loosen heavy, dried-on soil, you may first need to
saturate the spot.
Disinfecting
When there is visible soil and also between different patient use, we recommend that you
disinfect the unit with an EPA registered (US only), tuberculocidal, disinfectant, or a weak
household bleach solution. Dilute and use the disinfectant as specified on the
manufacturer's label.

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Inspection
Do a periodic inspection to make sure all bed functions operate correctly, especially the
safety features. Safety features include, but are not limited, to these:
• Connectors where the bed sections bolt together; tighten as necessary
• Siderail latching mechanisms
• Caster braking systems
WARNING:
We do not recommend the use of extension cords with the Hill-Rom® 100 Low
Bed. To do so could cause death, injury, or equipment damage.
• Electrical cords and components
• Control function operation
• Lockout function operation
• Battery backup
• Surface damage
For specific problems or issues not included here, refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 18
or the Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed Service Manual (147731).
WARNING:
Only authorized persons should service the Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed. Service by
unauthorized persons could cause injury or equipment damage, and may void the
warranty.
Bed Disposal
When the Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed has reached the end of its usable life, discard it
according to local and federal standards (If the bed is paid for by Medicare, check with
them for their reimbursement requirements or restrictions before you do this.). Remove
the batteries, and recycle as much as possible (motors, cables, etc.). See “Battery Backup”
on page 10 for information on battery disposal.
Transfer of Ownership
If you sell or donate the bed to others, do as follows:
• Clean and disinfect the bed thoroughly to prevent cross-contamination.
• Tell about any defects or non-operational functions.
• If the bed is disassembled, include all attaching parts and give them to the new owner.
• Give this document to the new owner.
• If new documentation is necessary, call Hill-Rom Technical Support. Use the contact
information supplied on the back cover.

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Safety Tips
Bed Position
WARNING:
The Hill-Rom® 100 Low Bed is not a transport device. Do not move the bed from
room to room with a patient on the bed. Injury or equipment damage could occur.
WARNING:
We recommend that the unit be in the low position when the patient is unattended.
This may reduce the severity of any resultant injuries from patient falls.
WARNING:
When a patient’s condition (such as disorientation due to medication or clinical
condition) could lead to patient entrapment, the sleep deck should be left in the
flat and lowest position while unattended (except when required otherwise by
medical staff for special or particular circumstances). If you lower the siderails, put
a mat on the floor to soften the impact if the patient falls from the bed. Failure to
do so could cause injury or death. For home care situations, contact your
healthcare professional for advice.
WARNING:
Use caution when you lower the bed frame. To help prevent injury, keep
extremities (arms, legs, and head) from under the bed frame and head/footboard
while it comes down. Keep feet from under the end panels to avoid possible foot
crush.
WARNING:
Before you lower the bed, look under the bed to make sure there are no
obstructions, children or pets under the bed. Failure to do so could cause death or
serious injury or equipment damage.
WARNING:
When you change bed positions, make sure hands, feet, and equipment are away
from the frame assemblies. Failure to do so could cause injury.
WARNING:
Mechanical parts under the bed create a risk of serious injury. Make sure visitors,
especially children and pets, stay out from under the bed, and keep them away
from the bed positioning controls. Failure to do so could cause death, injury, or
equipment damage.
WARNING:
Electrical component failure may cause the bed to move without any controls
being operated. Lock out the patient controls to reduce the possibility of
unintentional movement. If a patient’s condition is such that injury could occur
from unintentional movement, lock out the patient controls. Failure to do so could
cause injury or equipment damage.