Med-Mizer ActiveCare-Fixed User manual

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TABLEOF CONTENTS
Overview
Introduction
3
Intended Use
3
Safety Information
3
General Use Safety
3
Specifications
6
Intended Users
7
Bed Placement Dimensions
7
Options and Accessories
8
Preparation for Use
Unpacking
9
Assembly
12
Pivot Bed Turn Left
19
Operation
Control Options
21
Bed Transport
22
Maintenance
Cleaning
22
Maintenance and Service
22
Service Part List
23
Troubleshooting Guide
24
Control Box Reinitialization
24
Warranty
25

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Overview
Introduction
This manual provides instructions for use of the ActiveCare Bed. Do not operate the bed without
first reading and understanding the warnings and cautions provided herein.
NOTICE: The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Intended Use
The ActiveCare Bed is intended to provide means for a single occupant to recline and sit, and to
assist the occupant in moving between reclining, sitting and standing positions.
The bed is intended for use in long and short-term care facilities, and homes.
The bed is intended to support a safe working load of 600 lbs. (evenly distributed), which
includes the weight of the occupant, mattress, bedding, and any other items on the bed deck.
The bed is intended for operation by adult users who have read and understand this User Manual.
The bed is intended for indoor use in environments where it will not get wet, where floors are
stable and level, and in ambient temperatures between 41°F and 104°F.
The bed is intended for operation on 120 VAC, 60 Hz mains power.
The bed is not intended to provide a means for transport of the occupant.
Safety Information
This symbol identifies a WARNING or CAUTION: IF SYMBOL IS ON BED
CONSULT USER MANUAL FOR EXPLANATION
WARNING represents potentially dangerous situations that can lead to serious physical
injury or death.
CAUTION represents potentially dangerous situations that can lead to minor physical
injury.
General Use Safety
WARNING Bed must be used as specified under the “Intended Use” heading. Use of the
bed outside of the specified conditions may result in personal injury or equipment
damage.

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WARNING Close supervision by an adult who has read and understands this User
Manual is required when the bed is used around children or others who have not or
cannot read and/or understand this User Manual.
WARNING The bed mattress must be purchased from Med-Mizer Inc. to meet
entrapment zone dimensional guidelines published by the Food and Drug Administration.
WARNING Do not spill or spray liquid on the bed. Excessive liquid on the bed can
result in an electric shock hazard. In the event of a liquid spill or excessive liquid on the
bed, unplug the bed immediately. Remove excess liquid and allow bed to dry thoroughly
before restoring power.
WARNING Never permit anyone under the bed while the bed is being used. Failure to do
so could result in personal injury.
WARNING Never operate the bed if a cord or plug is damaged, or it is not working
properly. Contact Qualified Service Personnel for inspection and/or repair. Failure to do so
could result in personal injury.
WARNING DO not sit or lie on hand control. It can cause unintended movement of the
application.
WARNING Ensure the main power cord is routed where it is not pinched either under or
beside the bed. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
CAUTION Ensure the grounding cable of the control box is securely fastened to the frame.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
CAUTION If a handset is used, the cord must be routed and secured properly to ensure
that cord does not become entangled. Failure to do so could result in equipment damage or
personal injury.
CAUTION Keep all moving parts free of obstruction (i.e. blankets, sheets, pads, tubing,
etc.)
CAUTION Never remove any labels applied to the bed. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury or equipment damage.
CAUTION Do not exceed the maximum allowable weight capacity on this bed. The
maximum weight is the sum of the resident/patient, mattress, bedding material, and
accessories.

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CAUTION To avoid a fire hazard; do not use the bed in an oxygen-enriched
environment or in the presence of explosive gases.
CAUTION To avoid an electric shock hazard; do not plug the power cord into a wall
outlet if the power cord is damaged, if the ground pin is missing, or if the wall outlet does
not provide for the power cord ground pin.
Bed Articulation Safety
WARNING Always confirm the area under the bed and end-boards is free and clear of
children, inattentive adults, pets, and objects when pivoting the bed.
WARNING Do not place body parts or objects under bed or moving part mechanisms.
Failure to do so could cause serious injury or equipment damage.
WARNING Electric drive bed mechanisms can cause serious injury if operated
improperly. Operate the bed only when persons are clear of the mechanisms.
CAUTION When pivoting bed in chair position, always ensure limbs or extremities are
not under any portion of the bed or mattress.
CAUTION Always confirm limbs or extremities are within the perimeter of the mattress
and not in a position where they can be trapped or pinched by the support arms and assist
bars when adjusting head and knee elevation.
CAUTION Keep moving parts of bed free of obstructions, including bedding, heating
pads, tubes, cords and wires. Items caught in moving parts may be crushed, cut or pulled
during bed adjustment.
Side Rail and Assist Bar Safety
WARNING Always confirm the side rail and assist bars are locked in the raised position.
Improperly locked support arms and assist bars can result in a fall hazard due to sudden
unexpected movement.
Options and Accessories Safety
CAUTION Use only bed accessories and bed replacement parts supplied or approved by
Med-Mizer® for this bed. Third party accessories and replacement parts that are not
approved by Med-Mizer® may result in personal injury or equipment damage.

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Cleaning Safety
WARNING Do not spill or spray liquid on the bed. Excessive liquid on the bed can
result in an electric shock hazard. In the event of a liquid spill or excessive liquid on the
bed, unplug the bed immediately. Remove excess liquid and allow bed to dry thoroughly
before restoring power.
CAUTION Follow manufacturer’s instructions for proper use of cleaning agent.
Improperly diluted or improperly applied cleaning agents can result in inadequate
disinfection or a caustic burn hazard.
CAUTION Clean the hand control regularly to ensure good hygiene standards.
Maintenance and Service Safety
WARNING Before performing bed maintenance or service, unplug the power cord to
avoid an electric shock hazard.
WARNING If a fault or problem is found during preventative maintenance inspections,
remove the bed from service until the appropriate repair or adjustment is made.
Specifications
“Low” Deck Height Range
12.50”
Maximum Head Angle
58º ± 3º
“High” Deck Height Range
17.50”
Maximum Head Angle(Pivoted)
90º ± 3º
Safe Working Load
600 lbs.
Maximum Knee Angle
29º ± 3º
Overall Bed Widths
36", 42"
Power Requirements
120 VAC, 50 Hz
Overall Bed Length
88.00"
Maximum Current Draw
4.5 amps
Overall Bed Weight
36”: 313lbs
42”: 323lbs
Controller Output Voltage
24 VDC
Overall Bed Weight with
boards
36”: 335lbs
42”: 345lbs

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Intended Users
Bed Placement Dimensions

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Options and Accessories
•UD-MM (Up Down Rails)
•MBAR-Left (Mobility Bar Left Side)
•MBAR-Right (Mobility Bar Right Side)
•6045 (3” Caster option to raise bed height)
•6195 (5” Caster option to raise bed height)
•Battery Backup (Factory Option Only)
End Board and Runner Panels
Headboard and Footboard Finish Options
Custom Headboard and Footboards Available

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Unpacking (If Shipped LTL/Commercial)
Tools Required:
Utility knife
Side-cutting shears
9/16” Wrench
1. Carefully remove shrink wrap with utility knife. (Do not puncture boxes or mattress)
2. Cut the straps holding the boxes, bed and mattress on the pallet.
Bed
unwrapped
Cut straps

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3. Remove the boxes and mattress and put off to the side, then lift all four corners to place the bed
in its permanent location.
4. Remove tie cables.
Cut straps

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5. Remove white shipping bracket from frame. (use 9/16” wrench)
6. Remove hand pendant from the box.
White shipping
bracket
Hand Pendant
Box

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Assembly
Tools Required:
•7/16” Ratchet
•7/16” Socket
•Ratchet handle
•Soft/Rubber hammer or mallet
1. Removed boards and hardware from box. Once removed, gently hammer in the carriage
bolts predrilled holes on the board.
Note: Head and foot boards are identical so you will need to do this twice.
Pre-drilled
holes
Hammer in
carriage bolts
Bolts
installed

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2. Locate mounting holes on the foot of the bed to install the board.
3. Install board and bolts onto the foot of the bed, then fasten the flange nuts and tighten
with a 7/16” socket.
Mounting
holes
Fastening nuts
boards to bed

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4. Install headboard to the mounting bracket.
Front view of
headboard
Rear view with
nuts fastened
Carriage
bolts

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Pivot Alignment (If Needed)
Tools Required:
•(2) ¾” wrenches
1. Go behind the headboard of the bed and find the adjustment bracket and the two bolts.
Adjustment
Bracket
Bolts holding
adjustment bracket

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2. Using the two ¾” wrench loosen each bolt ¼ turn, do not fully disassemble. Once loose,
straighten the bed out. View images below to see incorrect alignment and correct
alignment. The pivoting and fixed sections of the bed should be parallel. Once straight
retighten the bolts.
Incorrect
Alignment
Correct
Alignment

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Mattress Installation
1. Using the auto-contour button raise the head and leg section of the bed.
Note: Mattress installation is the same for the fixed, standard, and deluxe models.
2. Locate the straps on the back of the mattress.
Straps

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3. Place mattress on bed and Velcro the straps to the sleep surface.
4. Install foot portion of the mattress with the slope going towards the foot board.

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Pivot Bed Turn Left (factory installed to turn right)
Tools required
•17mm wrench
•17mm socket
•Drill/Impact
1. In the bed position, raise the height of the bed and head of the bed to its highest point.
2. Locate and remove the two bolts pictured below that hold the actuator into place. Once
removed, install the actuator to the corresponding holes on the opposite side of the bed.
Bed and head section
raised all the way up
Remove bolts
using 17mm
wrench and socket
Corresponding
locations to install
actuator

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3. Install fasteners and spacers back in actuator. Tighten the fastener so that the bolt
comes through the nylon nut but do not overtighten or the actuator will bind causing
damage,
Image from
underneath the bed
Actuator
Corresponding
locations to install
actuator
Actuator mounted
in “Left turn
Position”
Reinstall Spacers as
seen in the picture