Invacare Octave User manual

User's Manual (GB)
Invacare®Octave

Product Certificate
Congratulations with your new bed Invacare®OctaveTM from Invacare® EC-Høng A/S.
Your new bed is -marked in accordance with directive 93/42/EØF of 27th of May 2003
concerning medical devices.
Furthermore, Invacare®OctaveTM is a class 1 product in accordance with directive no. 409
of 27th of May 2003 concerning medical devices.
Invacare®OctaveTM has been developed and constructed with consideration for the user
and others handling or assisting at the bed. Invacare®OctaveTM has been developed in
accordance with the European Standard EN 1970.
Invacare®OctaveTM has throughout the entire production process been supervised and
quality controlled, and the finished bed has been inspected by our finished goods control.
Identification label and QA-mark are located on the bed confirming that the finished goods
control has approved the bed.
Please read the entire user’s manual before using the bed.
Invacare® EC-Høng A/S is certified according to ISO 9001 and ISO 13485.
Kind Regards
Managing Director Quality Manager
René Engskov Carsten Borup

DK PRODUKT CERTIFIKAT
Tillykke med Deres nye seng Invacare®OctaveTM fra Invacare® EC-Høng A/S.
Deres nye seng Invacare®OctaveTM er CE - mærket og lever op til alle krav i henhold til direktiv 93/42/EØF af 27. maj 2003 om medicinske anordninger.
Invacare®OctaveTM er endvidere et klasse 1 produkt, jvf. § 5 i Sundhedsministeriets bekendtgørelse nr. 409 af 27. maj 2003, “Bekendtgørelse om medicinsk udstyr”.
Invacare®OctaveTM er udviklet og konstrueret under størst mulig hensyntagen til brugeren samt alle andre, der enten håndterer sengen eller hjælper til ved sengen.
Invacare®OctaveTM er udviklet under hensyntagen til de sikkerhedsmæssige krav i den Europæiske Standard EN 1970. Invacare®OctaveTM har gennem hele produktionsforløbet været
overvåget og kontrolleret, og den færdige seng er blevet inspiceret af vores færdigvarekontrol.
Typeskilt og QA-mærke påsættes sengen som dokumentation for, at færdigvare kontrollen har godkendt sengen. Før ibrugtagning af Deres seng skal De gennemlæse brugermanualen grundigt.
Invacare® EC-Høng A/S er certificeret i henhold til ISO 9001 og ISO 13485.
DE PRODUKT-ZERTIFIKAT
Herzlichen Glückwunsch zu Ihrem neuen Pflegebett Invacare®OctaveTM von Invacare® EC-Høng A/S.
Ihr neues Pflegebett Invacare®OctaveTM ist gemäß der Richtlinie 93/42/EWG vom 27. Mai 2003 für Medizinprodukte CE - gekennzeichnet. Invacare®OctaveTM ist ein Klasse 1 Produkt auch in
Übereinstimmung mit Richtlinie nr. 409 vom 27. Mai 2003 für Medizinprodukte.
Invacare®OctaveTM ist unter Berücksichtigung der Bedürfnisse von Benutzer und Pflegepersonal entwickelt worden. Das Invacare®OctaveTM wurde in Übereinstimmung mit der Europäischen
Norm EN 1970 und konzipiert und hergestellt.
Die Qualität des Invacare®OctaveTM ist während des gesamten Herstellungsprozesses überwacht worden und das fertiggestellte Pflegebett wurde durch unsere Endkontrolle nochmals überprüft.
Typenschild und QA-Kennzeichen sind am Bett angebracht um die Abnahme des Pflegebettes durch die Qualitätskontrolle zu bestätigen. Bitte lesen Sie die gesamte Bedienungsanleitung, bevor
Sie das Bett benutzen.
Invacare® EC-Høng A/S ist zertifiziert nach ISO 9001 und ISO 13485.
NL PRODUCT CETIFICAAT
Gefeliciteerd met de aanschaf van uw nieuwe bed OctaveTM van Invacare® EC- Høng A/S.
Invacare®OctaveTM is CE - gecertificeerd en goedgekeurd conform richtlijn 93/42/EEC van 27. mei 2003 betreffende medische hulpmiddelen. Bovendien is OctaveTM een klasse 1 product,
eveneens conform de richtlijn no. 409 van 27. mei 2003 betreffende medische hulpmiddelen.
Invacare®OctaveTM is ontwikkeld en geconstrueerd met inachtneming van de behoeften van de gebruiker en verzorgers. Invacare®OctaveTM is ontwikkeld in overeenstemming met de
Europese Standaard EN 1970.
Gedurende het gehele productieproces is het OctaveTM bed gecontroleerd op kwaliteitsaspecten en het complete bed is na productie zorgvuldig gecontroleerd. Het productlabel en de
QA-markering zijn op het bed bevestigd om aan te tonen dat de bedden zijn gecontroleerd en goed zijn bevonden door de afdeling productcontrole. Wij verzoeken u vriendelijk de gehele
gebruikershandleiding te lezen voordat u het bed in gebruik neemt.
Invacare® EC-Høng A/S is ISO 9001 en ISO 13485 gecertificeerd.
IT CERTIFICATO DI PRODOTTO
Complimenti per aver scelto il letto Invacare®OctaveTM prodotto da Invacare® EC-Høng A/S.
Il vostro nuovo letto Invacare®OctaveTM è marcato CE - ai sensi della Direttiva 93/42/EØF del 27 maggio 2003 relativa ai dispositivi medici.
Invacare®OctaveTM, inoltre, è un prodotto di classe 1, sempre ai sensi della Direttiva no. 409 del 27 maggio 2003 relativa ai dispositivi medici.
Il letto Invacare®OctaveTM è stato progettato e costruito con un occhio di riguardo per gli utilizzatori e per i loro assistenti. Invacare®OctaveTM è stato realizzato nel rispetto della Normativa
Europea EN 1970.
Il letto Invacare®OctaveTM è stato oggetto di accurate verifiche qualitative durante l’intero processo produttivo; una volta completato è stato controllato dal nostro servizio prodotti finiti.
Un’apposita targhetta e la marcatura QA sono state apposte sul letto a conferma dell’avvenuta verifica e accettazione del prodotto da parte del servizio qualità. Prima di utilizzare il letto vi
invitiamo a leggere integralmente il manuale d’uso.
Invacare® EC-Høng A/S è un’azienda certificata ai sensi della Normativa ISO 9001 e ISO 13485.
ES CERTIFICACIÓN DEL PRODUCTO
Enhorabuena por su nueva cama Invacare®OctaveTM de Invacare® EC-Høng A/S.
Su nueva cama Invacare®OctaveTM cuenta con el marcaje CE - de acuerdo a la directiva 93/42/EOF del 27 de mayo de 2003 que hace referencia a los aparatos médicos.
Además, la cama Invacare®OctaveTM es un producto de clase 1 de acuerdo a la directiva no. 409 de 27 de mayo de 2003 que hace referencia a los aparatos médicos.
Invacare®OctaveTM ha sido diseñada y fabricada teniendo en cuenta a los usuarios y las personas que los asisten. La cama Invacare®OctaveTM ha sido diseñada de acuerdo a la normativa
Europea EN1970.
El proceso de producción del modelo Invacare®OctaveTM ha sido supervisado en su totalidad y su calidad inspeccionada, por nuestro control de producto acabado.
La cama cuenta cuenta con una placa y marca CE que confirma que la misma ha sido inspeccionada por el control de producto acabado. Por favor lea el manual antes de utilizar la cama.
Invacare EC-Hong A/S es una empresa certificada ISO 9001 e ISO 13485
FR CERTIFICAT PRODUIT
Félicitations ! Vous avez choisi votre nouveau lit Invacare®OctaveTM de Invacare® EC-Høng A/S.
Votre nouveau lit Invacare®OctaveTM est marqué CE conformément à la directive 93/42/EØF du 27 Mai 2003 concernant les dispositifs médicaux.
De plus, Invacare OctaveTM est un produit de classe I, conformément à la directive 93/42/EØF no. 409 du 27 Mai 2003 concernant l’équipement medical.
Invacare®OctaveTM a été développé et construit en considérant systématiquement les besoins de l’utilisateur et des tierces personnes lors de la manipulation du lit ou de son utilisation.
Invacare®OctaveTM a été développé conformément au Standard Européen NF EN 1970 et NF EN 60601-2-38.
Invacare®OctaveTM a été supervisé et contrôlé tout au long du process de fabrication et le lit achevé a été inspecté par le contrôle des produits finis. La plaque d’identification et la marque QA
sont placées sur le lit attestant que le contrôle des produits finis a approuvé le lit. Le lit Invacare®OctaveTM répond aux exigences de l’analyse de risques de la norme NF EN 14971. Nous vous
remercions de lire le Manuel de l’Utilisateur dans son intégralité avant d’utiliser le lit.
Invacare® EC-Høng A/S est certifiée ISO 9001 et ISO13485.
PT CERTIFICADO DO PRODUTO
Parabéns pela sua nova cama Invacare® OctaveTM da Invacare® EC-Høng A/S.
A cama Invacare® OctaveTM tem a marca CE - em conformidade com a directiva 93/42/EØF de 27 de Maio de 2003 referente a aparelhos médicos.
A Invacare® OctaveTM é um produto classe I, também em conformidade com a directiva no. 409 de 27 de Maio de 2003 referente a aparelhos médicos.
A cama Invacare® OctaveTM foi concebida e desenhada, tendo em consideração o seu utilizador e o seu(s) assistente(s), que o ajudarão a manipular a cama. A cama Invacare® OctaveTM foi
concebida em conformidade com o Standard Europeu EN 1970.
Durante todo o processo de fabrico e produção, a cama Invacare® OctaveTM foi supervisionada e a sua qualidade controlada, sendo o produto final inspeccionado e testado pelo nosso
controlo de qualidade. As etiquetas e a marca QA, são colocadas na cama, após a aprovação final da cama, confirmando e garantindo a conformidade com o nosso controlo de qualidade. Por
Favor, leia atentamente este manual de utilizador antes de utilizar a sua cama.
A Invacare® EC-Høng A/S está certificada em conformidade com ISO 9001 e ISO 13485.

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Table of contents
User part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1. General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2. Operation of Invacare®Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3. Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4. General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5. Receiving Invacare®Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
6. Disassembly parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
7. Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
8. Part numbers for accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
9. Service and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
10. Maintenance chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
11. Trouble-shooting with the electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
12. Lubrication plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
13. Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
14. Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
15. Electrical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
16. Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
17. Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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User part
Congratulations on your choice of Invacare®EC-Høng’s Octave nursing bed.
• This bed has been developed for users over 12 years of age requiring care in a nursing home or at home.
• The bed combines excellent stability and ergonomic design.
• A specially designed 4-sectioned mattress support provides the user with excellent comfort and provides
optimal working conditions for the carer.
In order to optimise the patient’s comfort Invacare® EC-Høng A/S recommends using a 15-cm mattress.
(see order numbers sec. 8).
1. General information
Invacare®EC-Høng A/S accepts no liability for any use, change or assembly of the product
other than as stated in this User’s Manual.

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2. Operation of Invacare®Octave
Sitting position (green button) Sitting position (green button)
Up Down
Button with the symbol shown Button with the symbol shown
above. above.
Push the left-hand side of the Push the right-hand side of the
button. button.
Backrest up Backrest down
Button with the symbol shown Button with the symbol shown
above. above.
Push the left-hand side of the Push the right-hand side of the
button. button.
Leg section up Leg section down
Electric Electric
Button with the symbol shown Button with the symbol shown
above. above.
Push the left-hand side of the Push the right-hand side of the
button. button.
Thigh section up Thigh section down
Button with the symbol shown Button with the symbol shown
above. above.
Push the left-hand side of the Push the left-hand side of the
button. button.
Height up Height down
Button with the symbol shown Button with the symbol shown
above. above.
Push the left-hand side of the Push the left-hand side of the
button. button.
There is a risk of entrapment whilst operating the bed.

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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.
Operating castors with central braking system
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.
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 manouvre 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.
Operation of the BRITT IV wooden siderail
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 siderail.
Lift Release Lower
There is a risk of entrapment on assembly and operation of the siderails.
Britt IV wooden siderails is comform to European standards. For those with a small bodysize,
there will however be a risk of entrapment between the lower wooden bar and the frame of the
bed..

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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.
A B
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
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.

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Technical information
Invacare®EC-Høng A/S is certified according to DS/EN ISO 9001/ISO 13485 which ensures that our customers
are always supplied with Invacare®EC-Høng A/S products of uniform quality.
Throughout the entire production process our materials/products are quality controlled by the operators.
Furthermore there is a final test when the product is fully assembled.
The operator carries out the final test, which comprises a check of all
moveable parts, motors/gas springs 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®EC-Høng A/S, it will be discarded.
If, contrary to our expectations, a problem should arise in connection with the delivered product, please
contact your Invacare®supplier.
3. Information
Approvals
• Invacare®Octave is -marked in accordance with Directive 93/42/EEC of 27 February 2002 concerning
medical devices.
• Invacare®Octave has undergone a risk analysis according to NF EN 14971.
• Invacare®Octave is approved to carry a max. load of: 385 kg incl. equipment.
Max. patient weight: 350 kg (Only if the equipment - bedend. siderail, support handle, lifting pole and mattress
- weight max. 35 kg).
Control units and motors are protected according to IP 66.
If an electronic part has IP 66 protection, the lock cam of the control unit must be used, otherwise
Invacare®EC-Høng A/S provides no guarantee for the protection.
4. General Information
Invacare®EC-Høng A/S accepts no liability for any use, change or assembly of the product other
than as stated in this User’s Manual.
If the functions of the bed change, please send the bed immediately for a check-up according to the maintenance
chart, chapter 10.
The Invacare®Octave must be stored in a room with a humidity equivalent to normal indoor conditions. The bed
must be stored in a frost-free environment.

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5. Receiving Invacare®Octave
Due to condensation, may the bed may not be used until it has gained room temperature.
Check whether the bed shows any signs of damage. If the bed is damaged, see terms of delivery.
The bed - mattress support and base frame - will be delivered assembled on a trolley.
By ordering a standard bed following parts will be delivered.
• Assembled bed on trolley.
• Fitting (2 pcs.) incl. mounting screws (8 pcs.).
• Wooden-bedends (2 pcs.).
The following can be delivered as option: (see chapter 8 for order no.).
• BRITT IV wooden siderail (pair), only for L=200 cm (standard in the UK).
• Wooden bar (4 pcs.) incl. mounting screws (8 pcs.).
• Support handle.
• Lifting pole incl. mounting screws (2 pcs.).
• Mattress support extension 10 cm.
Can be used in head- and bedend.
Parts of a standard bed
1. Base with central braking system.
2. Inner shear arm.
3. Outer shear arm.
4. Motor, hi/low.
5. Motor for backrest.
6. Motor - thigh section (with control unit).
7. Motor - leg section
8. Top frame incl. seat section.
9. Backrest.
10. Thigh section
11. Leg section
12. Fitting
13. Wood - bed ends.

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Mounting the Invacare®Octave.
Receiving the bed on the trolley: (2 persons required)
1. Apply all 4 braked castors on the trolley.
2. Apply all 4 braked castors on the bed.
3. Remove the delivered equipment from the trolley.
4. Lower the bed and the trolley, into horizontal
position -standing on the bed castors.
5. Dismount the trolley from the bed.
When lowering the bed into horizontal position 2 persons are required.
Connect Invacare®Octave to the mains.
For ergonomic working position:
Raise the bed (hi/low) to approx. 60 cm above floor level. Ref. chapter 2 “Operation of the Invacare®Octave”.
1. Assembling the fittings.
a) Push bed end through the pipes on the top frame.
(Visible insertpipe is about 4.5 cm).
b) Tighten the bed end with enclosed screws.
2. Mounting the wooden bed end
a) Slide the wooden bed end into the U-profile.
Mounting wooden adapters and wooden siderail (accessories).
1. Mounting wooden trim.
a) Remove the exposure on the bed end.
b) Mount the Wooden trim with the enclosed mounting
screws.
c) Make sure that all 4 Wooden trims have been correctly
mounted/tightened.

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2. Mounting the Britt IV wooden siderail (accessories).
1. Raise the bed about one third.
2. Remove the protective tape from the locking pins at the ends of the siderail.
3. Mount one end at a time. Lift the lower wooden bar and guide the metal bow to the bed end rail (A).
4. Press the locking pin of the siderail with a finger (B).
5. Guide the siderail to the upper position. There will be an audible click when it's locks.
6. Mount the end stop brackets (C).
A B C
3. Mounting support handle (accessories)
a) Mount the support handles on the tube of either the back- or
leg sections.
Note! Do not mount the support handle on the seat- /thigh section.
b) Tighten the thumbscrews.
Note! The distance between 2 support handle or support handle and bed end must be more than 25 cm.
Placing support handles in wrong positions can cause serious damage or suffocation, if body parts
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4. Mounting the lifting pole (accessories).
a) Push the lifting pole bottom piece in the fitting under the backrest.
b) Mount the enclosed screws and nuts and tighten them.
5. Mounting the mattress support extension (10 cm).
• It is not possible to use the wooden siderail in combination with mattress support extension.
Therefore dismount the wooden side rails first.
The mattress support extension can be mounted in either the head- or foot end.
a) Loosen screws from the bed end.
b) Remove the bed end.
c) Remove the ferrules in the tube ends for the mattress support
and mount the extension.
d) Tighten up with the enclosed screws.
e) Mount the bed end in the outer position (4 screws per fitting).
(Visible insertpipe is about 14.5 cm).

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6. Disassembly parts
Dismounting mattress support - base
The mattress support can be disassembled from the base. To disassemble the mattress support from the base
relevant ools and 2 persons.
a) Dismount all accessories incl. bed end.
b) Lower the bed into lowest position.
c) Dismount the cable from the motor for height from the control unit.
d) Raise the back section to the highest position.
e) Loosen and remove the screws/nuts between mattress support
and shear arms.
f) Lift the mattress support free from the guideway.
g) Lower the back section to the lowest position.
h) Remove the power plug from the bed and lift the mattress support
off the shear arm.
Dismounting the BRITT IV siderail
1. Raise the bed about one third.
2. Place the siderail in the heighest position.
3. Dismount the end stop brackets. (4 pcs.).
4. Lower the siderail. (see "Operation of the BRITT IV wooden
siderail" on page 6). Lower the siderail, until the is free of the bed end rail.

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7. Wiring
Note! Mains cable is placed below the frame of the base.
The bed is not intended for use together with MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.
It can be dangerous to roll over the mains cable.
Do not bring mains cable into contact with moving parts.
Disconnect the plug from the mains supply before moving the bed.
The cables must be mounted in such a way that they are kept clear of the floor and do not block
the castors.

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8. Part numbers for accessories
Article Dimensions Order no.
Britt IV wooden siderail (Beech, complete pair) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1427875-0101
Britt IV wooden siderail (Cherry, complete pair) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1427875-0102
Wooden trim for siderail (Beech, set of 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1446500-0101
Wooden trim for siderail (Cherry, set of 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1446500-0102
Support handle (1 psc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1446353-0152
Lifting pole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.57700.M0
Mattress support extension 10 cm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1446498-0152
Mattress max. load 200 kg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116x205x15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1484429
Mattress max. load 350 kg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116x205x15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1451259
Mattress max. load 200 kg (extension) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116x10x15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1484640
Mattress max. load 350 kg (extension) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116x10x15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1451260

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9. Service and maintenance
Service and maintenance of the Invacare®Octave must only be performed by personnel who have received the
necessary instruction or training.
With normal daily use, service must be carried out according to the service schedule after 2 years use and
thereafter every second year.
When moving the bed, service must be carried out according to the service schedule.
Note!
The top frame must be supported during service inspections to prevent accidental lowering.
For beds with electrical equipment a safety test comprising control of the motors’ performance and mechanical
state is recommended once a year.
Motors, hand control and control unit
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10. Maintenance chart
Service and maintenance of the Invacare®Octave must only be performed by personnel who have
received the necessary instruction or training.
Bed-serial/Id. no.: ___________________
Date: Initials.:
Circlips and cotter pins checked.
Screws tightened.
Weldings checked.
Siderail locking and moving system tested.
Castor fittings tightened.
Castor brakes checked.
Height adjustment motor checked.
Backrest motor checked.
Thigh section motor checked.
Leg section motor checked.
Wiring correct and undamaged. Plugs undamaged.
Damaged paintwork repaired.
Lubrication according to the lubrication plan
(chapter 12).
Accessories checked.
A service contract can be made in the countries, where Invacare®has its own sales company.
In certain countries Invacare®offers courses in service and maintenance of the Invacare®Octave.
Spare parts lists and additional user manuals are available from Invacare®.

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11. Trouble-shooting with the electrical system
Note! Make sure that the mains are disconnected.
12. Lubrication plan
We recommend to lubricate the Invacare®Octave according to the following instructions:
1. Guideways - lubricate with grease
2. Swivel on shear arms - lubricate with oil
3. Swivel on mattress support -accessories - lubricate with oil
4. Swivel on motor - lubricate with oil
Lubricate with medically clean oil, e.g. KEW-WO 50, order no.: 813239
Motor does not
run
No motor sounds
Motor sounds Piston rod does
not move
Defective motor
does not move
No relay sounds
Sounds from the
relay
Defective hand
control
Defective control
unit
Defective motor
Motor plug not
connected

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13. Cleaning
The Invacare®Octave cannot withstand cleaning in washing machines nor flushing with a water jet.
Use ordinary household detergents. Dry the bed after cleaning.
Never use acids, alkalines or solvents. Please make sure the power plug is removed from the socket.
Important details for cleaning hand control, control unit and motors
IP 66: Always clean with water and brush. Water may be pressurised, but never use high-pressure cleaning or
steam cleaning directly on the units.
14. Technical specifications
All measurements are stated in cm. All angles are stated in degrees. All measurements and angles are stated
without tolerances.
Invacare®reserves the right to change the stated measurements and angles without warning.
Max. patient weight: 350 kg (provided that bed ends cot sides and accessories do not exceed 35kg)
Room temperature: 10° - 40°
15. Electrical data
Voltage supply: 230 V AC / 50 Hz.
Max. current input: 1 A.
Intermittent (Duty cycle of motors): 10% max. 6 min/h.
Protection class: IP 66.
Insulation class: II, type B.
Output: 70 VA
The patient is not separated from the ground and the chassis.
Double insulated.
The control unit has no isolator, disconnecting the plug is the only means of isolating the power supply.
Sound level: 48 dB (A).