Sizewise Hercules User manual

User
Manual
#8106 Rev. 1.0
SIZEWISE
04.07.2015
User Manual
The Hercules Patient
Repositioner™System
TM

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Table of Contents
Definition of Symbols..................................................................................................................... 3
Manual Definitions ..................................................................................................................... 3
Warnings and Cautions............................................................................................................... 3
Device Information......................................................................................................................... 4
Description of the Device ........................................................................................................... 4
Purpose of the Device................................................................................................................. 4
Indications for Use...................................................................................................................... 4
Specifications.................................................................................................................................. 5
Unpacking and Set-Up Instructions................................................................................................ 6
Unpacking Instructions for the 39” SW™ Lowboy®/Evolution™............................................ 7
Set-Up Instructions for the 39” SW™ Lowboy®/Evolution™.................................................. 8
Unpacking/Installation Instructions: SW™ Bari-Rehab Platform2™........................................ 20
Operating Instructions................................................................................................................... 29
Control Unit Operation............................................................................................................. 29
Hercules Patient Repositioner................................................................................................... 30
Hercules Support Surface/Mattress........................................................................................... 32
Positioning Sheet ...................................................................................................................... 33
Patient Care Functions.................................................................................................................. 34
Placing the Patient on the Support Surface/Mattress................................................................ 34
Re-Positioning the Patient......................................................................................................... 35
Prone Position........................................................................................................................... 35
Changing The Positioning Sheet With A Patient In Bed.......................................................... 35
Safety Tips.................................................................................................................................... 40
Seven Zones of Bed Rail Entrapment....................................................................................... 40
Storage and Disposal................................................................................................................. 41
Important Safety Instructions........................................................................................................ 42
Unpacking and Set-Up Instructions.......................................................................................... 42
Electrical Safety Tips................................................................................................................ 42
Support Surface Cleaning Safety Instructions.......................................................................... 43

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Warnings................................................................................................................................... 43
Cautions .................................................................................................................................... 43
Cleaning Instructions.................................................................................................................... 45
Cleaning the Top Cover and Sheet Clips:................................................................................. 45
Cleaning the Hercules Patient Repositioner ............................................................................. 46
Positioning Sheet Laundry Instructions.................................................................................... 47
Maintenance.................................................................................................................................. 48
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................ 49
Service Instructions....................................................................................................................... 50
Hercules Patient Repositioner Replacement............................................................................. 50
Full Support Surface Replacement ........................................................................................... 50
Power Cord Replacement ......................................................................................................... 51
Sheet Attachment Strap Replacement....................................................................................... 52
Frequently Ordered Parts.............................................................................................................. 53
Obtaining Parts and Service...................................................................................................... 53
Warranty Information ................................................................................................................... 54
1 Year Limited Warranty: Drive Unit....................................................................................... 54
90 Day Limited Warranty: Top Cover...................................................................................... 54
3 Year Limited Warranty: Support Surface/Mattress............................................................... 54
User Assistance Information......................................................................................................... 55

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Definition of Symbols
Manual Definitions
Throughout this manual different type fonts and icons are used to aid user readability and
understanding of the content. Below are some examples.
Standard Text Used for regular information.
Bold Face Text Emphasizes a word or phrase.
NOTE: SETS APART SPECIAL INFORMATION OR IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTION CLARIFICATION.
Warnings and Cautions
Warnings/Cautions: This symbol is intended to alert the 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.
Electrical Shock Hazard Warning: This symbol is intended to alert the 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, care provider
and/or patient.

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Device Information
Description of the Device
The Hercules Patient Repositioner System consists of:
Drive Unit-Conveniently located, includes user interface and simple to use.
Support Surface/Mattress-Utilizes advanced open cell technology providing
comfortable support for patients up to 750 lbs. (340 kg)
Specialized Sheet-Soft and comfortable fabric with an increased length that allows 8-10
positioning’s per sheet.
Purpose of the Device
The Hercules Patient Repositioner allows a single caregiver to reposition a patient up in bed with
the simple push of a button. Now, in 10 seconds, the Hercules Patient Repositioner can help
improve caregiver safety, increase caregiver efficiency, eliminate caregiver distractions, and
protect your patient’s dignity.
Indications for Use
The Hercules Patient Repositioner is intended to assist caregivers with up-in-bed patient
repositioning. It is designed for use in acute care and post acute care settings in which a
traditional hospital or healthcare bed is used. It is designed to be a key component in any safe
patient handling program.

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Specifications
Dimensions
Mode of Use…………………………………………………….…………… For Indoor Use Only
Positioning Sheet Dimensions…………………………..…(LxW) 16’ (487.7cm) x 46”(116.8 cm)
Positioning Sheet Material……………………………..….….…………………....100% Polyester
Hercules Patient Repositioner Dimensions………. (LxWxH) 38.5”( 97.8cm) x 11”( 27.9cm) x
3.75”(9.5cm)
Hercules Patient Repositioner Weight……….…………….....…….……………48 Lbs. ( 21.7 kg)
Electrical
Power Requirements………………………………………………120VAC 60Hz 4.0A Maximum
Electric Shock Protection.…………………………………………………………………..Class 1
Degree of Shock Protection……………...………………………………………………….Type B
Fuses……………………...…………………………T 6.3A 250V….5mm x 20 mm…Time Delay
Mode of Operation………......Continuous with Intermittent Loading. .25 min ON/29.75 min OFF
Power Cord……………………………………..…………detachable, hospital grade..13’ (396cm)
Support Surface
Standard Dimensions 39”……..……...…….(LxWxH) 80”(203.2cm) x 38”(96.5cm) x 7”(17.8cm)
Standard Mattress Weight 39”……………………………..…………………….….36 lbs(16.8 kg)
Standard Weight Capacity 39”…………………………….…………...Up to 750 lbs (272-340 kg)
Environmental Conditions
Temperature for storage and transport………………....……..-29oC to +60oC (-20.2°F) to (140°F)
Relative Humidity for storage and transport…………………....……10%-95% Relative Humidity
Atmospheric Pressure for transport, storage and use…..………………….……… 70 kPa-106 kPa
Temperature for use…………………………………..…………+10oC t0 +40oC (50°F) to (104°F)
Relative Humidity for use……………………….……………..….…20%-85% Relative Humidity
Product must be stored and transported in packaging free of moisture and dust.

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Unpacking and Set-Up Instructions
Unpacking/Parts Breakdown
Positioning Sheet
Hercules Patient Repositioner
Support Surface/Mattress
Positioning Sheet
Hercules Patient Repositioner
Support Surface/Mattress

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Unpacking Instructions for the 39” SW™Lowboy®/Evolution™
Remove the products from the packing material and examine for shipping damage. If damage is
detected in shipping, contact the freight company and file a damage complaint immediately.
Included Items:

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Set-Up Instructions for the 39” SW™Lowboy®/Evolution™
NOTE: Read “Important Safety Instructions” prior to assembly/set-up.
(See Table Of Contents)
Tools Required:
Follow these steps for installation on bedframes:
1. Remove headboard from bed and raise head of bed slight to access front edge of head
section.
2. Remove support surface retainer by removing the two clips on the underneath of the support
surface then lifting up.

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3. Unplug the bed and any bed attached accessory outlet.
4. Place the Hercules Patient Repositioner box on bed. Open and fold back top of box. Gently
flip unit onto open side. Pull box up to reveal contents. Gently lay the back down and
remove packaging.

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5. Position the Hercules Patient Repositioner on top of the head section with the mounting holes
facing the end of the bed.
6. Hook one of the bed brackets under the deck section of the bed. Lift the bed bracket up
while pushing the bracket outward towards the transverse bar. Fasten the bracket of the
Hercules Patient Repositioner with two screws. These screws utilize the 4th and 5th threaded
holes from the outside end.

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7. Repeat step 6 for the other bed bracket.
8. With the head of the bed 20 degrees, place the power cord in the slot between the head
section and seat section of bed between the pivots of the sections. Feed the power cord
through this opening.

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9. Plug in bed. Raise head section of bed to its highest limit. Unplug bed. Route the power
cord on top of middle frame tube with bed cables. Attach power cord to middle frame tube
with wire tie close to the lift reaction plate. Do Not Tighten the Wire Tie At This Time.

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10. This step is to ensure the power cord has proper slack. Plug in the bed. Lower the head
section down to 10 degrees. Unplug the bed. Tighten wire tie placed in previous step.

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11. Plug in the bed. Raise head section of the bed to its highest limit. Unplug the bed. Attach
power cord to the middle frame tube with a wire tie in the approximate center length of the
middle tube, close to the existing bed wire tie. Fully tighten wire tie. Attach the power cord
to middle frame tube with a wire tie at the end of the middle frame tube, close to the existing
bed wire tie.

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12. Attach the power cord to middle frame tube with wire tie “C” at the end of the middle frame
tube, close to the existing bed wire tie. Fully tighten wire tie.

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13. Use wire ties “D” and “E” to connect the power cord to bed power cord on the outboard side
of the bed strain relief. These wire ties should be placed approximately 2 inches from the
strain relief and 4 inches apart. Trim all placed wire ties.

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14. To install the support surface, lower the head of the bed. Unpackage the support surface and
place on the bed. Lift up on the head end of the support surface to access the mattress
attachment strap. Slide loop of mattress attachment straps over grasp attached to the
Hercules Patient Repositioner. Repeat for the other side.
15. Plug in the bed. Articulate the head of the bed examining for possible pinching of the power
cord. If pinching does exist, re-perform all appropriate steps to ensure proper
installation. Ensure no patient entrapment risks exist between installed drive unit,
sleep surface and the bed frame. Plug in the Hercules Patient Repositioner. If bed has
scale, re-zero the scale. Please read the user manual prior to using product.
16. Unfold the positioning sheet at the foot end of the support surface and place on the sheet
shelf located between the support surface and toe board.

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17. Pull the leading edge of the positioning sheet (the end containing buttonholes and “Advance
Sheet” graphics) towards the head end of the bed.
18. Connect the positioning sheet to the sheet attachment strap by inserting the black caps into
the buttonholes on each side at the head end of the sheet.

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19. Secure the sheet by pulling the beaded hem into the sheet clips along both sides of the
support surface starting at the foot end of bed and clip the sheet up toward the head section.
Do not attach sheet to last clip on either side of support surface closest to head section.
20. Press the “Unlock” button and the “Advance” button at the same time to advance the sheet.
Continue advancing the sheet until the “Advance Sheet” graphics have completely passed
beyond the head end edge of the support surface.
21. Secure sheet clips closest to head section on both sides of support surface.