Invacare Octave User manual

User Manual (EN)
Invacare®OctaveTM

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Table of Contents
1. General Information ......................................3
2. Operating the OctaveTM ....................................7
3. Receiving the OctaveTM....................................11
4. Disassembly of parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5. Wiring .................................................15
6. Part numbers for accessories ..............................16
7. Cleaning and Maintenance.................................17
8. Trouble-shooting the electrical system ......................20
9. Electrical data ...........................................21
10. Technical specifications ..................................25
11. Weight................................................27
12. Disposal ...............................................27

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1. General information
This manual must be given to the user of the product. Before using this product, read this manual and save for
future reference.
Please note that there may be sections in this User Manual, which are not relevant for your bed.
All indications of right and left are based on a patient lying on his back in the bed.
Metal side rails and U-profile bed ends may be disassembled without the use of any tools.
1.1 Intended use
 The bed is designed for use especially for home care.
 The bed is designed for patients over the age of 12 years. 150 cm and longer.
 The bed is a nursing bed with modular structure.
 Max patient weight: 350 kg (provided the equipment - bed ends, side rails, support handles, lifting pole and
mattress have a total weight of max 35 kg).
 Safe Working Load: Max 385 kg (Patient + accessories).
 The Ocatve™ bed is defined to be used according to;
Application environment 3;Long-term care in a medical area where medical supervision is required and
monitoring is provided if necessary and medical electrical equipment used in medical procedures may be pro-
vided to help maintain or improve the condition of the patient.
Application environment 4; Care provided in a domestic area where medical electrical equipment is used to
alleviate or compensate for an injury, disability or disease.
In order to optimise the patient’s comfort Invacare® recommends using a 15 cm mattress.
(see order numbers in section 6 "Part numbers for accessories").
1.2 Certification
 OctaveTM is marked in accordance with directive 93/42/EEC concerning Medical
Devices.
 OctaveTM is tested and approved in accordance with EN 60601-2-52 of TÜV
Product Service in Germany.
 OctaveTM has undergone a risk analysis according to EN 14971.
 The motors and control unit of the bed are approved according to IEC 60601-1:2005 3:rd edition.
The hand control, control unit and motors are protected according to IPX6 or IPX4.
A lock cam must be used on the control unit - if not, Invacare®can not guarantee the IP protection.
All service work described in chapter 7 may only be performed by personnel who have been trained or instructed
by Invacare® service course.
If the functions of the bed change, please send the bed for a check-up according to the maintenance chart in
chapter 7.
Invacare® is certified according to EN ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 and ensures compliance by 3:rd party.
Throughout the entire production process our materials/products are quality controlled by the operators.
Additionally, a final test is carried out prior to packaging and shipping.
The operator carrying out the final test, which includes a check of all moveable
parts, motors and castors, issues a QA number on the product thereby confirming
its quality.
If the product does not correspond to the quality demands of Invacare®, it will be discarded.
If, contrary to our expectations, a problem should arise in connection with the delivered product, please contact
your Invacare® supplier. An address list is shown on the back of this manual.

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1.3 Labels and symbols
Symbols in this user manual:
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in serious injury or death if it is not avoided.
INFORMATION
Gives useful tips, recommendations and information for efficient, trouble-free use.
Maximum user weight
Safe working load (SWL) (Patient + mattress + side
rails + lifting pole + other equipment).
This product complies with Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices.
The launch date of this product is stated in the CE Declaration of conformity.
The product should be reused
where possible
Applied Part, Type B, complying
with the specified requirements
for protection against electrical
shock according to IEC60601-1.
(An applied part is a part of the
medical equipment which is
designed to, or are likely to, come
into physical contact with the
patient.
INSTRUCTION
Reference to the user manual.
Labels / symbols on the product:

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Date of production. Symbols
Electrical information
Type no. of the bed.
Serial no.
To identify the product please look at the product label:
IPX4 or IPX6 depend-
ing on configuration.
Back rest
Seat section
Leg section
Thigh section
1.4 Description of the main parts in the mattress support:
Iin Current in
Vin Voltage in
Int. Intermitens
AC Alternating current
Max Maximum
min minutes
kg kilogram
A Ampere

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Invacare® accepts no liability for any use, change or assembly of the product
other than as stated in this user manual.
Invacare® accepts no liability for any use, change or assembly of the product
other than as stated in this user manual.
Invacare® accepts no liability for any use, change or assembly of the product other than as stated in
this User Manual. If the bed shows any signs of damage upon delivery, please see the terms of de-
livery. Accessories not mentioned in this manual must not be used.
1.5 Safety and warnings
Electromagnetic interference between the bed and other electrical products can occur. To reduce
or eliminate such electromagnetic interference, increase the distance between the bed and the
products or switch them off.
This medical bed can be used together with medical electrical equipment connected to the heart
(intracardially) or the blood vessels (intravascularly), provided that following are respected:
 The medical bed should be equipped with means for potential equalization connection (See the
symbol in chapter ”Electrical data”).
 The medical electrical equipment should not be fixed on the bed’s metallic accessories such as
side rails, lifting pole, drip rod, bed ends ect.
In addition, the medical electrical equipment power supply cord should be kept clear of the acces-
sories or any other moving part of the bed.
The bed fulfils all requirements regarding maximum distances.
However, if the bed is used for the care of patients with a small body dimensions, it must be espe-
cially noted that there is a risk of such a patient slipping through the openings between the side rails
or through the opening between the side rail and the mattress support.
The bed must not be used by patients under 12 years of age, or by patients with body size equiva-
lent to an average 12-year-old or smaller.
The bed, in combination with side rails, must not be used for persons under 45 kg or under 150
cm´s height, or for persons that are restless (spasms) or confused, unless a professional risk assess-
ment has taken place and been accepted, or a correctly installed safety cover on the side rails are
used.
If the functions of the bed change, send the bed immediately for a check-up according to the maintenance chart..
The bed must be placed so that the height adjustment (up(down) is not obstructed by, for example,
lifts or furniture.
When using side rails and the according safety cover, it is essential to ensure correct fitting -
otherwise there is danger of entrapment / suffocation between mattress support, side
rail and bed end!
Do not place any objects underneath bed.

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1.6 Warranty
The warranty covers all material and production defects for 2 years from the date of delivery, provided it can be
demonstrated that such defects were present before delivery. All manufacturing faults or defects must be promptly
reported Invacare® may repair the fault or replace the component. The warranty provided by Invacare® does not
cover additional costs (transport, packaging, labour, sundry expenses, etc. are for the customer’s account).
The warranty does not cover:
 Damage caused during transport that is not directly reported to the forwarder at the moment of delivery.
 Repairs performed by unauthorized centers and personnel.
 Parts subject to normal wear.
 Malicious damage or damaged caused by improper use of the bed.
1.7 Service life
The expected service life of this product is seven years when used daily and in accordance with the safety
instructions, maintenance intervals and correct use, stated in this manual. The effective service life can vary
according to frequency and intensity of use.
2. Operating the OctaveTM
The bed’s electrical equipment must not be dismantled or combined with other electrical equip-
ment.
Disconnect the plug from the mains before moving the bed. The cable must be kept clear of the
floor and the castors during transport. Make sure that the mains cable cannot be jammed or in any
other way damaged when the bed is used.
Always leave the bed in the lowest position. Otherwise there is a risk of entrapment due to
accidental lowering of the mattress support. A person can be seriously injured under the bed
during height adjustment.
There is a risk of entrapment of fingers on assembly and operation of the metal side rail.
The bed’s castors must be locked whilst nursing a patient in bed or when using any positioning
function. The bed must be locked when the patient moving in and out of the bed.

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Sitting position
Backrest
Leg section
Thigh section
Height adjustment of the
bed
UP / DOWN
Key for locking and unlocking the
electrical functions
Insert the key below each button to
respectively lock and unlock the hand
control functions
2.1 Operating the Invacare® OctaveTM with the hand control
To operate the mattress support, the bed is equipped with one of the following types of hand controls:
 HB 80 or
 HL 80 with integrated ACP function (key)
There is a risk of entrapment whilst operating the bed.
When entering or exiting the bed, the height adjustment should be used. Furthermore, the back-
rest can be used as support (yellow button on the hand control). However, the thigh- and leg sec-
tion must be horizontal, otherwise, there is risk of overloading of the mattress support.

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Braking the bed: If the brake is in neutral, step on the red pedal.
Releasing the brake: Step on the green pedal, until the brake is in
the neutral position.
2.2 Using the central brake
The bed’s castors must be locked whilst nursing a patient in bed or when using any positioning
function. The bed must be locked when the patient moving in and out of the bed.
The bed must not be transported when occupied.
The castors might under special conditions be difficult to manoeuvre due to the floor covering being untreated
or in poor condition. In matters of doubt, Invacare® recommends the placement of a suitable type of protection
between the castors and the floor.
2.3 Operation of the BRITT V wooden side rail/Line Alu
UP: Pull up the top wooden bar, until the Locking pins
locking pin locks with an audible click.
DOWN: Lift the top wooden bar and press
the two locking pins together. Lower the side rail.
There is a risk of entrapment on assembly and operation of the side rails.
Britt V wooden side rails//Line Alu conforms to the European standard EN60601-2-52. For those
however,with a small body size, there will be a risk of entrapment.

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2.4 Adjusting the height of the lifting pole
Loosen the cord as shown in fig. A. The lifting handle can now be adjusted to the desired height. Press the cord
together as shown in fig. B and check that the cord is locked in the cord lock by pulling the handle as shown in
figure C.
2.5 Emergency release of the mattress support parts
An emergency release of the mattress support is necessary in the case
of e.g. a power or motor failure.
An emergency release of the height adjustment is NOT possible!
 Remove the plug from the mains before the emergency
release of the mattress support.
 In an emergency case the mattress sections are released
by pulling out the cotter pin from the motor in question.
A minimum of 2 people are required to release a mattress section. Both people should hold the
mattress section in locked position. One person pulls out the cotter pin.
Both slowly lower the mattress section until it is completely down.
If the mattres support is removed, the mattress will not follow the beds movements when adjusting
the head/leg sections. It is also possible that the mattress slips sideways which could cause the user
to fall to the ground or get trapped in the bed.