Sizewise Alliance User manual

Sizewise Alliance™
User Manual
Doc. #8110, Rev. 5.0, Rev. Date: 2/26/2021
MFG-0020A-0619

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Table of Contents
Definition of Symbols.......................................................................................................................5
Manual Definitions ....................................................................................................................5
Warnings and
Cautions
...............................................................................................................6
Important Safety Instructions....................................................................................................10
Device Infor
mation ..........................................................................................................................13
Description of Alliance™.........................................................................................................13
Purpose of Device …………………………………………………………………………...13
General Bed Components ........................................................................................................14
Description of RSS ..................................................................................................................14
Specifications ..................................................................................................................................15
Alliance™ Specifications ........................................................................................................15
RSS Specifications ..................................................................................................................16
Control Box …..........................................................................................................................16
Hand Control...........................................................................................................................17
Unpacking and Setup Instructions ...................................................................................................18
Unpacking/Parts Breakdown ...................................................................................................18
RSS Setup .......................................................................................................................................19
Basic Setup ..............................................................................................................................19
Bed Exit Alarm: Alert Type.....................................................................................................20
Scale System: Zeroing the Scale..............................................................................................19
Scale System: Adding/Removing Items ..................................................................................21
Scale System: Weight History Time Setting ...........................................................................21
Protocol: Set Alert Reminder...................................................................................................22
Protocol Timer: Sound Level Setting......................................................................................22
Setting the Time/Date ..............................................................................................................23
Operating Instructions....................................................................................................................24
Alliance™ Operating Instructions ...........................................................................................24
Foot Controls ..........................................................................................................................24
Hand Control...........................................................................................................................25
Operation of Bed.....................................................................................................................26
Wiring Diagram.......................................................................................................................28
Symbols and Labels....................................................................................................................7

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Operation of Controls …………….………………………………………………….……30
Bed Exit Alarm.......................................................................................................................33
Scale System...........................................................................................................................35
Protocol Timer........................................................................................................................36
Bed Exit Alarm: Alert Tones ..................................................................................................37
Bed Exit Alarm: Record Message..........................................................................................37
Scale System: Weight Adjustm..............................................................................................38
Scale System: lbs/ kgs Setting .................................................................................................38
Scale System: Locking/Unlocking Unit in lbs/kgs........... .......................................................39
Proper Use.....................................................................................................................................40
Reaching or Leaning ................................................................................................................40
Side Rails ................................................................................................................................41
CPR Release System and Transfers.........................................................................................45
Features ..........................................................................................................................................46
Casters.....................................................................................................................................46
Connection of Electrical Components .....................................................................................47
Emergency Battery Backup ....................................................................................................48
Serial Number Location ..........................................................................................................49
IV Pole .....................................................................................................................................49
Trapeze Assembly....................................................................................................................50
Safety Tips .....................................................................................................................................51
EMC Information.....................................................................................................................51
General Safety...........................................................................................................................55
Pinch Point. ...............................................................................................................................55
Transport. ..................................................................................................................................56
Cleaning Instructions. ..................................................................................................................... 57
Head Side Rail Contro…..........................………….…………….......…………….…….…29
Controls………………………………………………………………………………….…..29
Seven Zones of Bed Rail Entrapment......................................................................................42

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Limited Product Warranty ............................................................................................................70
Manufacturer Disclaimer ...........................................................................................................72
User Assistance Information .......................................................................................................73
RSS Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................69
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................67
Storage and Disposal................................................................................................................. 66
Fasteners.....................................................................................................................................64
Maintenance....................................................................................................................................63

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Definition of Symbols
Electrical Shock Hazard Warning: Intended to alert user to the presence of
electrical shock hazards. It is important to follow all instructions and special
procedures to avoid electrical shock to the operator, caregiver and/or patient.
Warnings/Cautions: Intended to alert user to the presence of important operating,
maintenance or servicing instructions. Disregarding a warning could result in patient
and/or user injury as well as damage to equipment.
•DO NOT obstruct certain areas during movement, as
this may cause crushing and/or trapping.
Pinch Point Hazard Warning: Intended to alert user to the presence of a potential
pinch-point, crushing hazard. It is important to follow all instructions and special
procedures to avoid patient and/or user, injury as well as damage to equipment.
The third conductor in the Power Supply Cord is only a functional earth.
Warning against crushing.
•DO NOT obstruct certain areasduring
movement, as this may cause crushing.
Ensure proper clearance between footboard and patient
Incompatible mattresses can create hazards. Read instructions for use” Only use siderails
designed for the Sizewise Alliance bed
When routing cables from other equipment in the MEDICAL BED, precautions taken to
avoid squeezing those between parts of the MEDICAL BED