Invacare IVC Series Manual

Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual
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IVC™Bed Series
Full Electric Beds
Semi-Electric Beds
Manual Beds

REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT
IVC™Bed Series 2Part No 1114836
 WARNING
DO NOT use this product or any available optional equipment without first
completely reading and understanding these instructions and any additional
instructional material such as owner’s manuals, service manuals or instruction
sheets supplied with this product or optional equipment. If you are unable to
understand the warnings, cautions or instructions, contact a healthcare
professional, dealer or technical personnel before attempting to use this equipment
- otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
The initial set up of this bed must be performed by a qualified technician.
Procedures other than those described in this manual must be performed by a
qualified technician.
For Dealers Only - Set-up and Assembly Instructions are in the rear of this manual.
These procedures must be performed by a qualified technicians only.
 ACCESSORIES WARNING
Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction
with Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not
been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products.
SPECIAL NOTE
For your convenience, the March 2006 version of the FDA’s bed safety guidelines
are provided in the Appendix. The information from the FDA’s brochure, published
by Hospital Bed Safety Workgroup, is reproduced verbatim, the latest revision of
which is available at http://www.fda.gov.
NOTE: Updated versions of this manual are available on www.invacare.com.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part No 1114836 3IVC™Bed Series
TABLE OF CONTENTS
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ............................................................... 2
LABEL LOCATIONS .......................................................................... 5
SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 6
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS .................................................... 7
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES ................................................... 8
Operating Information...............................................................................................................................8
Replacement Parts/Accessories ..............................................................................................................9
Electrical .....................................................................................................................................................11
Repair or Service Information...........................................................................................................11
Servicing of Double-Insulated Products ..............................................................................................12
Radio Frequency Interference ...............................................................................................................12
Weight Limitations...................................................................................................................................12
SECTION 2—OPERATION ................................................................ 13
Operating Full Electric Bed - Models 5410IVC and 5411IVC........................................................13
Raising and Lowering the Entire Bed .............................................................................................13
Raising and Lowering the Head and Foot Sections......................................................................14
Operating the Semi-Electric Bed - Models 5310IVC and 5311IVC ..............................................14
Raising and Lowering Head and Foot Sections .............................................................................15
Raising and Lowering the Entire Bed...............................................................................................15
Using the Emergency Crank...................................................................................................................15
Operating the Manual Bed......................................................................................................................16
Optional Bed Rails ...................................................................................................................................16
SECTION 3—TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................... 17
Troubleshooting Electrical......................................................................................................................17
Troubleshooting Mechanical..................................................................................................................18
Maintenance Checklist.............................................................................................................................18
Electrical Inspection and Maintenance ............................................................................................19
Pass/Fail ..................................................................................................................................................19
ASSEMBLY, MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT SECTIONS -
FOR DEALERS ONLY ....................................................................... 20
Overview of Procedures.........................................................................................................................20
Receiving ................................................................................................................................................20
Unpacking ..............................................................................................................................................20
Set-Up.....................................................................................................................................................20
Storing the Beds ...................................................................................................................................20

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IVC™Bed Series 4Part No 1114836
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 4—PACKAGING, HANDLING, AND SET-UP ........................ 21
Receiving.....................................................................................................................................................21
Unpacking ...................................................................................................................................................21
Unpacking the Bed Ends.....................................................................................................................21
Unpacking Foot and Head Spring Sections ....................................................................................22
Set-Up .........................................................................................................................................................22
Assembling the Head and Foot Spring Sections ...........................................................................22
Assembling the Spring Fabric ............................................................................................................24
Adjusting and Reconnecting the Head Section Pull Tube...........................................................24
Installing the Casters...........................................................................................................................25
Assembling the Universal Bed Ends.................................................................................................26
Assembling the Drive Shaft................................................................................................................27
Inspecting the Bed................................................................................................................................29
Installing/Removing Cable Lock ........................................................................................................30
Installing the Manual Crank for Hi/Lo Function............................................................................31
Installing/Removing the Pendant.......................................................................................................32
Storing the Beds........................................................................................................................................32
SECTION 5—TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................... 33
Troubleshooting Electrical......................................................................................................................33
Troubleshooting Mechanical..................................................................................................................34
Maintenance Checklist.............................................................................................................................34
Electrical Inspection and Maintenance ............................................................................................35
Pass/Fail ..................................................................................................................................................35
APPENDIX ..................................................................................... 36
A Guide to Bed Safety Bed Rails in Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Home Health Care: The
Facts....................................................................................................................................................................36
Bed Rail Entrapment Statistics ..........................................................................................................36
Patient Safety.........................................................................................................................................36
The Benefits and Risks of Bed Rails.................................................................................................36
Meeting Patients' Needs for Safety ..................................................................................................37
Which Ways of Reducing Risks are Best?......................................................................................37
Patient or Family Concerns About Bed Rail Use .........................................................................38
Developed by the Hospital Bed Safety Workgroup ....................................................................38
LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................................................... 39

LABEL LOCATIONS
Part No 1114836 5IVC™Bed Series
LABEL LOCATIONS
CAUTION
KEEP SWITCH
CORD CLEAR OF
MOVING PARTS
Pendant Cord
Power Cord
NOTE: Underside of
bed shown.
NOTE: This warning label is
located on the gearbox (not shown).
Serial number
located here.

SPECIAL NOTES
IVC™Bed Series 6Part No 1114836
SPECIAL NOTES
Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which
could result in personal injury or property damage. Refer to the table below for
definitions of the signal words.
NOTICE
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO
CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Pendant Operation
A safety feature of this product includes protection against overheating caused by
excessive or extended periods of operation. Depending on the duration, this
includes multiple or repeated adjustments or the use of multiple functions at one
time. To assure trouble free operation, ALWAYS allow a slight pause between
multiple adjustments and avoid pressing more than one function button at a time. If
thermal protection activation should occur, the bed will not respond to pendant
commands. Given this situation, release the pendant button and allow the bed unit
to sit for several minutes. This will allow the protection function time to reset and
restore bed function. Depending on the severity of the initial overheating, this could
take up to 30 minutes.
 WARNING
On Full Electric beds, the Hi/Lo crank MUST be removed before the bed is used.
Failure to remove the crank may cause damage or personal injury.
SIGNAL WORD MEANING
DANGER Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in property damage.

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS
Part No 1114836 7IVC™Bed Series
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS
5410IVC 5310IVC 5307IVC
DESCRIPTION Full Electric Semi-Electric Single Crank
Hi/Lo
Manual Single Crank-Hi/Lo
SHIPPING WEIGHT 176.5 lbs (80.1 kg) 172 lbs (78.0 kg) 161.5 lbs (73.3 kg)
OVERALL LENGTH 88 in. (223.4 cm)
OVERALL HEIGHT 36 in. (91.4 cm)
SPLIT SPRINGS TO
ENDS
HEAD
FOOT
43 in. (109.2 cm)
45 in. (114.3 cm)
ADJUSTMENT
RANGE
DECK
BED END
15 in. (38 cm) ± 2 in. to 23 in. (58.3 cm) ± 2 in.
26 ¼ in. (66.7 cm) to 33 ¾ in. (85.7 cm)
BED COMPONENTS
FULL ELECTRIC SEMI-ELECTRIC MANUAL
BED NAME
(MODEL NUMBER)
54101IVC 5411IVC
Canada
5310IVC 5311IVC
Canada
5307IVC
HEAD SPRING
(5000IVC) XXXX X
UNIVERSAL BED ENDS
(5301IVC) XXXX X
FOOT SPRING THREE
MOTORS
(5490IVC)
X
FOOT SPRING THREE
MOTORS CANADA
(5491IVC)
X
FOOT SPRING TWO
MOTORS (58901IVC) X
FOOT SPRING TWO
MOTORS CANADA
(5891IVC)
X
FOOT SPRING TWO
CRANK (5770IVC) X

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
IVC™Bed Series 8Part No 1114836
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
 WARNING
SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe
operation and use of this product.
Operating Information
DO NOT use near explosive gases.
Keep the product a minimum of 12" away from any direct heat source.
Close supervision is necessary when this product is used by or near children or people
with disabilities.
Check all parts for shipping damage and test before using. In case of damage, DO NOT
use. Contact a qualified technician for further instruction.
After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware
is tightened securely.
DO NOT let any individual underneath the bed or in between the raised bed frame
components at anytime.
When bed is not to be used for an extended period, unplug electric bed from the wall
outlet.
If a liquid is spilled in or around the electric bed, unplug the electric bed before cleaning.
Clean up the spill and allow the electric bed or the area around the electric bed to dry
thoroughly before using the electric controls again.
The manual/electric bed is NOT designed to be used as a patient transport. When
transporting a patient, use an approved patient transport. Otherwise, injury or damage
may result.
Body weight should be evenly distributed over the surface of the bed. DO NOT lay, sit or
lean in such a way that your entire body weight is placed only on raised head or foot
sections of the bed. This includes when assisting the user in repositioning or transferring
in or out of bed.
When operating/moving manual/electric beds, always ensure that the individual
utilizing the bed is positioned properly within the confines of the bed. DO NOT let any
extremities protrude over the side or between the bed rails when performing these
functions.
After the manual/electric bed has been assembled, always test to make sure that all
sections of the manual/electric bed are properly and securely in place before using.
Make sure head and foot springs/sections are connected securely to the universal bed
ends before use.

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Part No 1114836 9IVC™Bed Series
If the unit is not working properly, call a qualified technician to examine the unit and
repair it.
Keep all moving parts, including the main frame, mattress deck (head and foot
springs/sections) and all drive shafts, free of obstruction (i.e. blankets/sheets, heating
blankets/pads, tubing, wiring, etc. and other types of products using electric cords which
may get tangled around the bed, side rails or legs) during operation of the manual/electric
bed.
The manual/electric bed is equipped with locking casters. When transferring into or out
of the manual/electric bed, always lock the locking caster(s). Inspect the wheel locks for
correct locking action before actual use. Even with casters properly locked, some flooring
surfaces such as tile or wood, will allow the bed to move under some conditions. Use on
surfaces such as these must be evaluated by the care provider.
ALWAYS remove manual crank(s) before performing electronic functions. Otherwise, the
crank(s) will turn when the motor is on and could cause personal injury or damage to the
bed.
 ENTRAPMENT WARNING
Proper patient assessment and monitoring, and proper maintenance and use of
equipment is required to reduce the risk of entrapment. Variations in bed rail
dimensions, and mattress thickness, size or density could increase the risk of
entrapment. Visit the FDA website at http://www.fda.gov to learn about the risks of
entrapment. Review “A Guide to Bed Safety”, published by the Hospital Bed Safety
Workgroup, located at www.invacare.com. Use the link located under each bed rail
product entry to access this bed safety guide.
Refer to the owners manuals for beds and rails for additional product and safety
information.
After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely. Assist rails with dimensions different from the
original equipment supplied or specified by the bed manufacturer may not be
interchangeable and may result in entrapment or other injury.
Mattress MUST fit bed frame and assist rails snugly to reduce the risk of entrap-
ment.
Replacement Parts/Accessories
Possible fire hazard when used with oxygen administering equipment other than nasal or
masked type.
Use masked or nasal type oxygen administering equipment only in conjunction with the
manual/electric bed. The use of any other type of oxygen administering equipment can
result in a fire hazard.
When using nasal or masked type oxygen administering equipment, the oxygen or air
tubing MUST be routed and secured properly to ensure that the tubing does not become
entangled and/or severed during normal operation of manual/electric bed.

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
IVC™Bed Series 10 Part No 1114836
ALWAYS test to make sure that the side rails are properly and securely in place before
using the manual/electric bed.
Invacare recommends that the mattress be centered on the bed frame. Otherwise,
individuals may become entangled between the bed rail and the bed frame.
Physically challenged individuals who cannot prevent themselves from rolling/climbing
out of the manual/electric bed may require alternative safe means of restraint.
When used with a manual/electrical bed, the bed rails DO NOT fall under any weight
limitations. Bed rails can be deformed or broken if excessive side pressure is exerted on
the bed rails. These bed rails are used for the purpose of preventing an individual from
inadvertently rolling out of bed. The bed rails are NOT intended nor may be used for
restraint purposes. If an individual is capable of injuring himself/herself, a physician or a
healthcare professional should be consulted for alternative means of safe restraint.
Although bed rails are not rated to any specific weight limitation, the bed rails may
become deformed or broken if excessive side pressure is exerted on the bed rails. The bed
rail is not an assist rail for getting into or out of bed. DO NOT use the bed rails as push
handles when moving the bed.
DO NOT use the side rails as push handles for moving the manual/electric bed.
Once patient assessment concludes that the patient’s condition increases the chance of
entrapment, the bed MUST be in the flat position when left unattended.
After raising/lowering the head/foot end of the manual/electric bed, check the distance
between the bottom of the bed rail and the mattress. If there is excessive distance between
the bottom of the bed rail and the mattress in which individuals may become entangled,
adjust the height of the bed rail (if applicable), or provide alternative means of patient
protection.
Trapeze units must be positioned on a universal bed end as near as possible to the center
point of the bed end. The trapeze is to be used only in assisting the patient in repositioning
or transferring in or out of the manual/electric bed.
Traction units must be securely fastened to universal bed ends of the manual/electric bed.
These units are to be used only for immobilizing a patient in various traction setups or
assisting the patient in repositioning or transferring in or out of the manual/electric bed.
NEVER allow patients to use trapeze or traction units as a total individual weight
support.
Trapeze units are to be used only for immobilizing a patient in various traction setups or
assisting the patient in repositioning or transferring into or out of bed.
Replacement mattresses and bed side rails with dimensions different than the original
equipment supplied or specified by the bed frame manufacturer are not interchangeable.
Variations in bed side rail design, width and thickness or firmness of the mattress could
cause/contribute to entrapment. Use only authorized Invacare replacement parts and/or
accessories otherwise the warranty is void. Invacare will not be responsible for any
damage or injury that may result.