Proactive Protekt Akra PMSEBHR User manual

Protekt Akra™Home Care Beds
User Manual & Entrapment Guide
For Use with Model’s:
Protekt Akra-SE™ Semi-Electric Bed, Spring Deck, Half Rails PMSEBHR
Protekt Akra-SE™ Semi-Electric Bed, Spring Deck, Full Rails PMSEBFR
Protekt Akra-FE™ Full-Electric Bed, Spring Deck, Half Rails PMFEBHR
Protekt Akra-FE™ Full-Electric Bed, Spring Deck, Full Rails PMFEBFR

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Table Of Contents
Special Notes ................................................................................. 4
Warnings ........................................................................................ 4
Bed Assembly ...........................................................................5-10
Unpacking the Bed ................................................................... 5
Connecting the Two Frames .................................................6-7
Connecting the Spring “Lattice” .............................................. 8
Installing the Casters ................................................................ 9
Installing the Headboard and Footboard ............................... 10
Bed Operation .............................................................................. 11
Hand Control Pendant............................................................. 11
Installing the Electric Motor Unit .......................................12-13
Head/Foot Electric Motor Units .............................................. 12
Installing Drive Shaft - Semi Electric Bed ............................... 14
Installing Drive Shaft - Full Electric Bed ................................. 15
Height Adjustment-Pin Installation (Full & Semi Electric Beds) ... 15
Hand Crank for the Semi-Electric Bed ................................... 16
Bed Rail Installation ...................................................................... 17
Maintenance and Safety Checks ................................................. 18
Electronics .............................................................................. 18
Bed Frame and Sleeping Surface .......................................... 18
Cleaning ................................................................................. 18
Lubrication and Mechanical ................................................... 18
Warranty ....................................................................................... 18
Entrapment Guide .................................................................19-26
Key Body Parts at Risk ................................................................. 19
Head ....................................................................................... 19
Neck ....................................................................................... 19
Chest ...................................................................................... 19
Potential Zones of Entrapment ..................................................... 20
Dimensional Limits for Identied Entrapment Zones ................... 20
A Guide to Bed Safety .................................................................. 24
Protekt®Home Care Beds Part List ............................................. 25
Meeting Patients’ Needs for Safety .............................................. 26
Patient or Family Concerns about Bedrail Use ............................ 26

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SPECIAL NOTES
NOTICE:
• The information contained in this document is subject to change without
notice.
• WARNINGS/CAUTION notices used in this manual apply to hazards or
unsafe practices which could result in personal injury and/or property
damage.
• Check all parts for shipping damage and test before using. In case of a
damage, do NOT use.
• Contact the dealer for further instruction.
WARNING
• When using liquids in or around the bed, caution should be taken to ensure
that liquids of any kind are not spilled in or around the bed.
• If a spill occurs, UNPLUG the bed immediately.
• Clean up spill and allow bed or area to dry thoroughly before using the
electric controls again.
• Close supervision is necessary when this product is used by or near
CHILDREN OR PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED INDIVIDUALS.
• This product should never be left unattended when plugged in.
• NEVER PERMIT ANY ONE UNDER THE BED AT ANYTIME.
• When operating or moving the bed, ALWAYS ensure that the individual
utilizing the bed is positioned properly within the connes of the bed.
• DO NOT let any extremities protrude over the side or between the bed rails
when performing these functions.
WARNING
PLEASE READ ALL WARNINGS/CAUTIONS BEFORE USE:
• Your Manual/Electric bed has been totally engineered to provide you with
reliable operation and the strength you deserve.
• The bed has been thoroughly tested and inspected prior to shipment.
• The utmost in comfort and safety has been provided for you. The bed is for
your HOME use only.
• It is NOT for hospital use and was not designed to meet hospital standards.
• DO NOT use near explosive gases.
• Possible re hazard when used with oxygen administering equipment other
then nasal or masked type.
• When using nasal or masked type administering equipment, oxygen or air
tubing MUST be routed and secured properly to ensure that tubing does
NOT become entangled and eventually severed during normal operation of
Manual/Electric bed.

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Bed Assembly
Unpacking the Bed
The Home Care Bed will arrive in two (2) boxes with the following contents:
Box 1 of 2 includes:
1 Headboard
1 Footboard
1 Hand Crank (included with Semi-Electric model only)
4 Casters (2 locking, 2 non-locking)
4 Pins
1 Manual
Box 2 of 2 includes:
1 Head Spring Section
1 Foot Spring Section
1 Drive Shaft (Semi-Electric bed: length adjustable, Full-Electric bed: 2 pieces)
1 Dual Motor
1 Hand Pendant
1 Side Rails (Full or Half Length)
Foot Board Head Board
Hand Crank
Casters Pins
Foot Spring
Section
Head Spring
Section
Semi-Electric
Drive Shaft
Full-Electric
Drive Shaft
Semi-Electric
motor & Hand
Pendant
Full-Electric
motor & Hand
Pendant
* For shipping purposes, the motor is attached to the frame, but is NOT installed for operation.
The motor needs to be removed & installed per the following instructions.

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Connecting the Two Frames
Connecting the Two Frames:
1. Place the Head Spring Section on its side to your left with the center
mounting shaft to the right. (See gure 1)
2. Place the Foot Spring Section on its side to your right with the head frame pull
tube at the top of the assembly and the center mounting input shaft facing to
the left and remove locking pin from both sides. (See gure 2)
3. The crank handles and/or motors should be at your right.
4. The head and foot springs should now be on their sides at approximately a
90° angle to one another.
5. Place the head spring center mounting shaft to the foot spring center
mounting input. (See gures 2 and 3)
Head
Section
Figure 1
Figure 2 Figure 3
Foot
Section

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6. After head and foot spring shafts are connected, insert locking pins and
slowly open the frame sections into a horizontal (straight) position while still
on their sides. Make sure the frame mounting shafts are locked in place with
locking pins at all times.
7. Lay the bed at with the springs facing up.

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Connecting the Spring “Lattice”
Connecting the Spring “Lattice”:
1. With the bed at and the springs facing up, lift the head spring section
upward to give slack to the spring “lattice.”
2. Connect the spring “lattice” together with the links provided.
3. Hook together all the links to the spring “lattice.”

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Installing the Casters
To Install Casters:
Ensure that the locking casters are installed diagonally from
each other and are locked. This will provide maximum locking
security.
1. Position the two locking casters so they will be diagonally opposite from one
another when the bed is assembled.
2. Insert the shaft of the caster into the caster socket of each bed leg. Ensure
the stem is fully inserted into the socket.
3. To prevent excess movement of the bed during assembly, lock each of the
two locking casters by pushing down on the caster lock.
Note: Locking the casters may not prevent the bed from moving on slick or
slippery surfaces.
4. To unlock the two locking casters, pull up on the caster lock.

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Installing the Headboard and
Footboard
To Attach the Head and Foot Boards:
1. Stand the headboard section as close to the head frame as possible.
2. Raise the head frame until the rivets on the corner plates of the head frame t
into the corner locks on the headboard. The headboard may need to be tilted
backward slightly for the rivets to slide into the locks.
3. Return the headboard to its full upright position to lock it into place.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the “Foot Board” section.
CAUTION: Do not place your hand between the spring section and the bed
ends while attaching the bed boards as injury may occur.

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In the event of the power failure, the standard 9 volt battery in the motor:
 Will allow the user to lower the head and foot sections of the bed.
Will NOT allow the bed’s motor to lift the head or foot sections.
NOTE: Periodically replace the battery
Bed Operation
Hand Control Pendant:
Semi-Electric & Full-Electric Beds
Semi-Electric Hand Pendant Full-Electric Hand Pendant
BATTERY BACKUP

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Installing the Electric Motor Unit
Head/Foot Electric Motor Units
1. Before installing: Make sure that the hand pendant cable is plugged into the
motor.
3. Locate the slide caps. Remove the slide caps from both ends of the motor.
4. Prior to installation, make sure that the 2 motor blocks are in the retracted
position.
2. Connect the 9V battery (sold separately) to the battery clip on the motor. It is
stored in the recess on the side of the motor. With this battery installed, the
motor can be operated to return the sleep surface to the horizontal position in
the event of a power failure.
Motor Blocks

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5. Full-Electric Bed Only - Insert the adapter into the clip.
Aligning and Mounting the Motor
1. With the motor oriented properly underneath the bed (head to head, foot to
foot), align the motor with actuator bar and lift the head spring to the highest
position. The motor will automatically be pulled towards the bed and lock
onto the actuator.
2. Once the head side of the motor is attached to the head section of the bed,
return the head section to the at position.
3. Once at, attach slide caps to the head section of the motor and slide it into
place. Repeat for foot section.
4. Completed Assembly.

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Installing Drive Shaft
Semi-Electric Bed
1. Assemble the drive shaft as pictured in gures 1, 2, and 3.
2. Attach 1 side of the drive shaft to the headboard gear box and the other end
to the footboard gear box as pictured in gure 4.
3. Attach the hand crank to the outside of the footboard gear box as shown in
gure 5.
Figure 1 Figure 2
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 3

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Installing Drive Shaft
Full-Electric Bed
1. Take 1 drive shaft and connect 1 end to the headboard gear box as pictured
in gures 1, 2, and 3.
2. Take 1 drive shaft and connect 1 end to the footboard gear box as pictured in
above gures 1, 2, and 3.
Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3
● Insert lock pin through adjustment hole. (1” increments)
NOTE: If lock pin cannot insert through the holes easily, rotate the crank handle
(clockwise or counter-clockwise) until the lock pin goes through. (Fig. 2)
● Secure lock pin with safety pin provided. (Fig. 3)
● Repeat on each remaining leg.
Optional Height Adjustment
Pin Installation
(Full & Semi Electric Beds)

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Hand Crank for the Semi-
Electric Bed
The manual bed crank is located at the foot of the bed.
1. Before attempting to manually adjust the bed height, it is necessary to remove
the optional height adjustment lock pins from each leg.
2. To raise the bed – Turn the crank handle clockwise.
3. To lower the bed – Turn the crank handle counter-clockwise.
If using the semi-electric bed footboard with a full-electric bed/motor, rst
remove the crank handle from the footboard. If left in place, the crank will
turn when the motor is on and could cause personal injury or damage to
the bed.
The Trendelenberg Position
A position in which the head is low and the body and legs are on an inclined
plane.
Trendelenberg
1. Lower the bed to its lowest height. Disengage the drive shaft by compressing
the spring tting and removing the drive shaft from the Hi/Low Motor to the
headboard gearbox.
2. Raise the foot end of the bed using the hand pendant or crank. The head end
of the bed will remain in the low position.
Reverse Trendelenberg
1. Raise the bed to its highest height. Disengage the Hi/Lo drive shaft by
compressing the spring tting and removing the drive shaft from the motor to
the foot end of the bed.
2. Lower the end of the bed using the hand pendant or crank. The head end of
the bed will remain in the high position.

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BED RAIL INSTALLATION
Full Bed Rails: To install Full Bed Rails, lift the head section and nd the rail
receptacle located on the frame of the bed as shown (Fig A). Pull receptacle
outward and return head section to the at position. Turn receptacle in a vertical
position to receive the rail (Fig B). Repeat for all four rail receptacles.
Half Bed Rails:
A
D E F
B
To install half rails, locate the label located on the head section of the frame
(Fig D). The half rail clamp should be installed over this label. Align xed clamp
jaw (Fig E) in front of bed frame rail as shown below. Align movable clamp jaw
on top of bed frame rail, and turn knob clockwise until clamp is tight, securing
safety rail to bed frame rail (Fig F).
Full Bed Rail Operation: Pull out Pull Pin on each bracket one at a time to raise
or lower rail. Ensure Pull Pins are properly engaged to lock rails in position.
Half Bed Rail Operation: Pull out Pull Pin on each bracket to raise or lower rail.
Ensure Pull Pin is properly engaged to lock rail in position.
NOTE: Bed rails should be removed when bed is disassembled to help
prevent damage.
WARNING - INCORRECT MOUNTING MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH
When installing bed rail,
only place one (1) rail on
bed per side.
DO NOT place 2 bed rails
on the same side of the bed
as shown above.
CORRECT INCORRECT

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MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY CHECKS
To be performed once per year or between patient placements.
Electronics
Check all controls to make sure all functions work properly.
• Power cord
• Pendant cord
• Check to make sure all wires are routed and attached properly so they do not
interfere with any moving parts
• Check to make sure all plugs are fully inserted or attached
Bed Frame and Sleeping Surface
Visually check all welds
• Head section
• Knee section
• Main Frame
• Check joints between sleeping surface sections for loose fasteners
Cleaning
The metal parts of the bed are covered with a baked epoxy coating. Clean all
coated parts with mild detergent and warm water. Periodically raise head and
feet sections of the bed and remove dust from frame. Also, periodically remove
the mattress and clean mattress deck.
Lubrication and Mechanical
• Lightly grease all actuator screw threads with white lithium grease
• Lubricate all caster roller and swivel bearings with light machine oil
• Check all bolts and tighten as needed
WARRANTY
• Limited lifetime on frame
• 2 Years on Motor

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ENTRAPMENT GUIDE
Bed Rails in Nursing Homes and the Home Health Care Environment
KEY BODY PARTS AT RISK
Three key body parts at risk for life-threatening entrapment in the seven zones of
a hospital bed system discussed in this guidance are the head, neck, and chest.
The body part dimensions used to develop FDA’s dimensional limit
recommendations are summarized as follows:
Key Body Part Dimension
Head 120 mm (4-3∕4 inches)
Neck 60 mm (2-3∕8 inches and
angle >60º
Chest 318 mm (12-1∕2 inches)
Head
To reduce the risk of head entrapment, openings in the bed system should not
allow the widest part of a small head (head breadth measured across the face
from ear to ear) to be trapped.
FDA is therefore using a head breadth dimension of 120 mm (4-¾ inches) as the
basis for its dimensional limit recommendations. This dimension is consistent
with the dimensions recommended by the HBSW and the IEC.
Neck
To reduce the risk of neck entrapment, openings
in the bed system should not allow a small neck to
become trapped.
Given the adult population at risk for wedging
entrapments in hospital beds, FDA recommends a
dimension of 60 mm (2-3/8 inches) to represent neck
diameter.
Additionally, to prevent wedging, a limit of greater
than 60º is recommended for V-shaped openings
that a neck could enter. These dimensions are
consistent with the dimensions recommended by the HBSW and the IEC (see
IEC 60601-2-38-1).
Chest
The openings in a bed system should be wide enough not to trap a large chest
through the opening between split rails.
FDA concurs with the IEC recommended dimension of 318 mm (12-½ inches) to
represent chest depth for the population vulnerable to entrapment, and has used
this dimension as the basis for its recommended dimensional limits.

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POTENTIAL ZONES OF ENTRAPMENT
This guidance describes seven zones in the hospital bed system where there is
a potential for patient entrapment. Entrapment may occur in at or articulated
bed positions, with the rails fully raised or in intermediate positions.
The seven areas in the bed system where there is a potential for entrapment are
identied in the drawing below.
Zone 1 Within the rail
Zone 2 Under the rail, between the rail supports or next to a single rail
support
Zone 3 Between the rail and the mattress
Zone 4 Under the rail, at the ends of the rail
Zone 5 Between split bed ends
Zone 6 Between the end of the rail and the side edge of the head or foot
board
Zone 7 Between the head or foot board and the mattress end
DIMENSIONAL LIMITS FOR IDENTIFIED ENTRAPMENT ZONES
Summary of FDA Hospital Bed Dimensions Limit Recommendations
Zone Dimensional Limit Recommendations
1 Within the rail < 120 mm (< 4-¾ inches)
2 Under the rail, between
rail supports or next to a
single rail support
< 120 mm (< 4-¾ inches)
3 Between the rail and
mattress
< 120 mm (< 4-¾ inches)
4 Under the rail, at the ends
of the rails
(< 2-3∕8”) AND > 60° angle