onCare Harmony Low Bed User manual

Smarter Products.
Better Performance.
Harmony™Low Bed
User Manual

Copyright © 2012 Universal Hospital Services, Inc. (UHS)
Content Created and Edited by Caremed Supply, Inc.
First Edition April 2012
All Rights Reserved
OnCareTM HarmonyTM is a trademark of UHS
The contents of this user manual may be subject to change without prior notice.
For copies of the most up-to-date user manual or more information, please visit our web site www.oncaremedical.com
For questions, please submit at www.oncaremedical.com or contact UHS at 800-847-7368 or www.uhs.com
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1.0 INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
 1.1 ProductFeaturesandSpecications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Quick Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.0 QUICK START SET-UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
3.0 HARMONY LOW BED CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.1 Head Angle Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.2 Bed Deck Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.3 Knee-Gatch Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.4 Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.5 Contour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.6 Level All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
3.7 Trendelenburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.8 Reverse Trendelenburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.9 Under Bed Floor Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.10 Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.11 Steer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.12 CPR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.13 Nurse Call Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.14 Function Lockout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.15 Patient Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.15.1 Patient Scale Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.16 Patient Scale Display and Function (New Patient) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.17 Bed Exit Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.17.1 Bed Exit Alarm Function and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.0 BATTERY BACKUP SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.0 MANUAL BED CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.1 Side Rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.2 Manual Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.3 Foot Extension (Bed Deck) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.3.1 To Extend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.3.2 To Retract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.4 Foot Section Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.4.1 To Elevate Floor Section Horizontally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.4.2 To Lower Floor Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.5 Manual Brake Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.0 HANDSET OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
7.0 ADDITIONAL FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7.1 Nurse Call Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7.2 Triple-Guard Anti-Entrapment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7.3 Antimicrobial Plastic Surfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7.4 Integrated USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7.5 Integrated Pump Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
7.6 Auxiliary Power Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
7.7 Optional Trapeze/Patient Helper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
8.0 CLEANING PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
8.1 Recommended Clinical Disinfection Liquids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
8.2 Disinfecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
8.3 Rinsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
9.0 WARRANTY AND SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Table of Contents

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The OnCare™Harmony™Low Bed rises above typical acute care beds with a long list of innovative
standard features to help caregivers achieve optimum patient safety. A minimum deck height
below 10”, bed exit alarm and triple-guard anti-entrapment system help minimize patient injuries.
In addition, easy-to-use controls, such as the one-touch electronic central brake and steer, let
caregivers focus on patient care. These features give you a smarter, better-performing option for
acute care: the Harmony Low Bed.
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1.1 ProductFeaturesandSpecications
STANDARD FEATURES
•Integrated bed exit alarm
•Integrated patient scale
•Nurse call integration
•Electronic central brake and steer
•Triple-guard anti-entrapment system
•Manual and electronic CPR release
•Transportability at any height
•Antimicrobial plastic surfaces
•Under bed light
•Integrated USB port
•Fully electric articulation
•Integrated IV pole
•Integrated pump holder
•Bed length extension
•Auto contour
•Auxiliary power outlet
•Patient control hand pendant
OPTIONAL
•Trapeze/Patient helper
SPECIFICATIONS
Deck Height:
Low
High
Overall Length
Overall Width
Sleep Deck
Weight Capacity
Head Section Adjustment
Knee-Gatch Adjustment
Trendelenburg and Reverse Trendelenburg
Caster Diameter
ELECTRONICS
Volts
Ampere Rating
Patient Touch Current Leakage
9.875"
31.5"
91.75"
40.5"
35" x 80" (expandable to 88")
400 lbs.
0°–70°
0°–35°
14°
5"
120 VAC
5.0 Amps @ 120 VAC 60Hz or 600 VA (Max Power Limit)
<100 microamps
Note: Specications subject to change without notice.
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WEIGH SCALE
(Foot Board Panel – Caregiver)
ZERO THE BED
Press and hold until the countdown
begins, then release. Once the bed
is zeroed, it is patient ready.
WEIGH PATIENT
Press and release the ON/ENTER
button and patient’s weight will be
shown on the digital display.
With bed mattress, pillow and linen in-place
perform the following set-up prior to
placing the patient on the bed.
SET SENSITIVITY
Press and release the RESET/SET
button multiple times to select and
set the appropriate zone sensitivity
option: zone 1 (5 kgs.), 2 (5%) or 3
(45%). An indicator light with patient
position symbol will display the zone
selected.
EXIT ALARM
(Foot Board Panel – Caregiver)
PATIENT’S SIDE RAIL
STEER
Press and release to set one foot
end caster to a rotational lock
position.
Button groups, symbols and functions are
the same as “BED FUNCTIONS (Foot Board
Panel)” on side one.
Please see user manual for further operating instructions and www.oncaremedical.com for additional product
information. For further questions, please call your local UHS ofce or call 1.800.847.7368.
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Harmony™Low Bed
Quick Reference Guide
LIGHT
Press and release to switch under bed light on/off.
BRAKE
Press and release to set brake on/off. When off, white
back light will ash.
STEER
Press and release to set one foot end caster to a
rotational lock position.
CPR
Press and hold to move the bed to a low level
horizontal position.
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BED FUNCTIONS(Foot Board Panel)
HEAD ANGLE
Press and hold to change the head angle.
BED HEIGHT
Press and hold to move the bed up and down.
KNEE-GATCH
Press and hold to change the knee-gatch angle.
CHAIR
Press and hold to move to chair position.
CONTOUR
Press and release to enable the function (back light will
change to green), then press and hold head buttons to
change head angle.
LEVEL ALL
Press and hold to synchronize head and knee-gatch
movement to horizontal.
TREND
Press and hold either of the trendelenburg buttons to set
appropriate angle shown on the digital display.
Harmony™Low Bed
Quick Reference Guide
1.2 Quick Reference Guide
Note: Printed quick reference guides available upon request from UHS. Photo copies of this page are permitted.
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Caregiver Side Rail
Outboard Control Panels (Head End)
Patient Side Rail
Patient Control Panels (Head End)
Foot Board Control Panel
2.0 QUICK START SET UP
1. Plug bed into wall electrical outlet
2. Place all linens and accessories on bed
3. Zero the bed scale (See 3.15)
4. Lower bed to appropriate transfer height
5. Lock casters by pushing “Brake” button
6. Bed is now ready for patient use
3.0 HARMONY LOW BED CONTROLS

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3.1 Head Angle Adjustment
Function: The head angle adjustment buttons allow the head section to move up or down.
Operation: Press and hold to move the head section to the desired angle. The degree of
head section angle will be displayed in the control panel window located on the head end
caregiver side rails. The head of bed angle can be adjusted between 0° and 70°.
NOTE: When operating the head angle adjustment, the base of the head section slides
progressively towards the head end of the bed. This action stretches the length of the pelvic
section of the bed and helps prevent compression of the abdomen.
3.2 Bed Deck Height Adjustment
Function: The bed deck height adjustment buttons allow the bed’s height to be adjusted
between 9.875" and 31.5".
Operation: To move the bed deck up or down, press and hold the appropriate button on
the control panel with the symbol depicted.
3.3 Knee-Gatch Adjustment
Function: The knee-gatch adjustment buttons allow the thigh section to be adjusted
between 0° to 35°.
Operation: To move the knee-gatch section up or down, press and hold the appropriate
button with the symbol as depicted.
3.4 Chair
Function: Chair positioning provides synchronized movement of the head section, knee-gatch
and Reverse Trendelenburg in one operation.
Operation: Press and hold to move the bed into a chair position.
NOTE: When operating the chair button, the base of the head section slides progressively
toward the head end of the bed. This action stretches the length of the pelvic section of the
bed and helps prevent compression of the abdomen.
3.5 Contour
Function: Contour positioning provides synchronized movement of the head section and
knee-gatch in one operation.
Operation: Press and release to enable the function (back light color changes to green),
then press and hold the head section up button until correct angular position is reached.
To lower, press and hold the head section down. (See 3.1) To disable the function, press and
release the contour button again (back light color changes to white).

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3.6 Level All
Function: Level all positioning provides synchronized movement of the head section and
knee-gatch in one operation to achieve a horizontally flat bed deck.
Operation: Press and hold to move the bed deck into a horizontally flat position (head and
knee-gatch only).
NOTE: Level all does not adjust the Trendelenburg position. (See 3.7)
3.7 Trendelenburg
Function: The Trendelenburg button allows the bed to be positioned in a head down/foot
up position. Trendelenburg position is achievable between 0° and 14°.
Operation: Press and hold to move the bed deck to the desired angle, digitally displayed
briefly in the control panel window.
NOTE: To reverse the Trendelenburg angle, press the Reverse Trendelenburg button. (See 3.8)
When reversing the bed deck angle (toward Reverse Trendelenburg), it will automatically
stop at the 0° horizontal position. To continue in the same direction, press and hold to move
bed to the appropriate position.
CAUTION: The Trendelenburg positions should only be set under clinical advisement.
3.8 Reverse Trendelenburg
Function: The Reverse Trendelenburg button allows the bed to be positioned in a foot down/
head up position. Reverse Trendelenburg position is achievable between 0° and 14°.
Operation: Press and hold to move the bed deck to the desired angle, digitally displayed
briefly in the control panel window.
NOTE: To reverse the Reverse Trendelenburg angle, press the Trendelenburg button. (See 3.7)
When reversing the bed deck angle (toward Trendelenburg), it will automatically stop at the
0° horizontal position. To continue in the same direction, press and hold to move bed to the
appropriate position.
CAUTION: The Trendelenburg positions should only be set under clinical advisement.
3.9 Under Bed Floor Lighting
Function: Under bed floor lighting provides illumination to the area beneath the bed. The bed
exit alarm will also automatically turn the light on. It will remain on for 30 minutes unless the
alarm is turned off and then the light button is pressed.
Operation: Press and release the appropriate button to turn the light on/off.

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3.10 Brake
Function: The brake button locks wheels to prevent movement.
Operation: Press and release to lock/unlock all wheels.
NOTE: When the brake lock is disengaged, the button will flash white. When the brake lock is
engaged, the button will illuminate solid red.
3.11 Steer
Function: The steer button locks a foot end wheel into straight alignment for easier
bed navigation.
Operation: Press and release to turn the foot end steer function on/off.
3.12 CPR
Function: The CPR button lowers the head of bed angle and knee-gatch to flat, then lowers the
deck height.
Operation: Press and hold to flatten the head of bed and knee-gatch. Once the knee and
head sections are flat, the bed deck will lower. If the button is released, the bed will stop.
Press and hold the button until the desired position is reached.
3.13 Nurse Call Button
Function: The nurse call button sends a signal to the nurse call system when pressed.
Please note this feature will only communicate when properly connected to a nurse call system.
(See 7.1)
Operation: Press and release to send a signal to the nurse call system.
3.14 Function Lockout
Function: The function lockout button disables operation of one or more bed functions.
Operation: Press and release the lock button under the head angle, bed deck height or knee-
gatch buttons to lockout individual controls. To release the lockout, press and release the same
button again. This function can be enabled or disabled from either the side rail or foot board
control panels. To lockout all functions, press and hold any adjacent set of two lockout buttons
simultaneously. Repeat to unlock all functions.
3.15 Patient Scale The patient scale monitors and records the weight and
weight change of a patient.