Tuffcare T2020 User manual

User Manual
SEMI-ELECTRIC HOMECARE BED
Model: T2020 ( Dual Motors), T2010 (Single Motor)
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6160.
Part#:070714JC-2020 /T2010Version No:002

Table of Contents
Forward....................................................................1
Safety Precautions ...............................................2-3
Main Components....................................................4
Assembly Instructions ..........................................5-8
Operation Instructions..............................................9
Preventative Maintenance .....................................10
The Disposal of the Bed & Accessories ……..……11
Product Specification…….……………………...…..12
Warranty Information................................ Back Cover

Forward
Congratulations on your purchase of a Tuffcare® homecare bed! Our homecare
bed is engineered and designed with durability & easy maintenance in mind. Read
through this manual and get acquainted with your institutional bed. Follow the
maintenance schedule to ensure proper function of your bed.
A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J.
1. SINGLE MOTOR ( For T2010 )
A. HEAD BOARD F. HI-LO HAND CRANK
B. HEAD FRAME G. HEAD MOTOR ( For T2020 )
C. FOOT FRAME H. FOOT MOTOR ( For T2020)
D. FOOT BOARD I. POWER CORD
E. PENDANT CONTROL J. CASTER BRAKE LEVER
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Safety Precautions
• Keep fingers and arms away when mechanism is moving. Rotating Parts.
• Pinch Point. Keep fingers and arms away when bed is in movement.
• Do not operate your institutional bed until you have read and fully understand this manual.
• Do not operate your institutional bed until the institutional bed is fully assembled and checked.
• Do not expose your institutional bed to weather or moisture.
• Do not leave loose clothing or self in between moving parts.
• Do not expose electrical components to any highly flammable items.
• Do not use your institutional bed with an improper mattress.
• Do not use if the power cord is cut, frayed or loosely connected to the device.
• Electrical hazard may occur if device is plugged into an inadequate electrical outlet.
Make sure the bed is plugged into a grounded 110 volt outlet, to avoid electrical shock hazard.
WARNING: To avoid risk of electric shock, this equipment must only be connected to a supply mains with
protective earth
Check back-up batteries every 3 months and replace new back-up batteries yearly.
Remove back-up batteries out of battery pack within 72 hours when equipment won’t be used.
WARNING: Pre-installing the back-up batteries into the pack will only drain the batteries and corrode the
contain points.
Do not to position THE BED to make it difficult to disconnect from supply mains
WARNING: Do not modify this equipment without authorization of the manufacturer
After finish reading the instruction, it should be put on the place where can be seen at any moment.
Warning: Do not modify this equipment without authorization of the manufacturer; the POWER SUPPLY
CORD can only be replaceable by SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Warning: the MEDICAL BED should be left in its lowest position when the PATIENT is unattended in order
to reduce RISK of injury due to falls.
Warning: POWER SUPPLY CORD may be damaged caused by inappropriate handling, e. g. by kinking,
shearing or other mechanical damages
Maximum Back Angle to horizontal is 65 degree. Maximum Knee Angle to horizontal is 43 degree.
Maximum Knee to Leg Angle is 120 degree.
Precautions shall be taken to avoid squeezing when routing cables from other equipment.
In order to act immediately in the case of hazard, the emergency position(s) stop button is located on the
side of hand pendent.
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Symbols Description
Manufacture Name & Address
Environmental Conditions of Temperature for
Shipping & Storage
Environmental Conditions of Humidity for Shipping
& Storage
Environmental Conditions of Atmospheric Pressure
for Shipping & Storage
Caution for shipping & storage package
“ Fragile”, “ Handle with Care”, “Keep Dry”
CE Certification Logo
Attention
Double Isolation
“BF” Symbol, indicate this product is according to
the degree of protection against electric shock for
type BF equipment
CAUTION, read the instruction before use
IPX4 Technical IP Rating
SN Manufacture Serial Number
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Main Components
Before unpacking, inspect for any obvious damage to the carton and
contents. If damage is found contact your dealer. The homecare bed
comes packaged in two cartons. Carefully unpack the components.
When removing the head and foot frame out of the box, do not separate
the two as there’s a motor cord attaching them. The Hi/Lo shaft is cable
tied to the bottom part of foot frame. Detach it and remove all packing
material. Semi electric homecare bed contains five main parts.
STANDARD COMPONENTS OPTIONAL COMPONENTS
1, Head /Foot Board 5, Half Side Bed Rails
2, Head/Foot Frame with Motor ( FOR 2020) 6, Full Side Bed Rails
3, Single Motor ( FOR 2010) 7, Standard Mattress
4, Hi-Lo Drive Shaft 8, Pressure Reduction Mattress
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Assembly Instruction
1. First assemble the foot & head frame. It can be assembled with the foot
section (A) upside down, flat on the floor with the metal rods facing the floor,
or with the foot section on its side, whichever is easier. Motor or cranks should
be on the left side.
Figure 1.1 Figure 1.2
2. Temporarily remove the 2 hex bolts and nuts located in the middle joint of
the head frame. Pick up the head frame (B) and at a 75% angle fit the frame
hooks onto the two shoulder rivets on the side rail of the foot frame. Rotate
the head frame until it is lined up with the foot frame. Lock the hooks securely
onto the shoulder rivets.
Figure 2.1 Figure 2.2
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3-1. For T2020 - Then rotate the bed to have the top setting facing up. Line up the two holes
on both ends of the frame, and re-secure the hex bolts in middle of frame on both sides.
3-2. For T2020 - Connect both the head and foot motor drive shafts to the lifting arms. Start
with the drive shafts on head frame A, and work your way to the one on foot frame B.
A. B.
Figure 3-1 Figure 3-2
3-3. For T2020 - Pull to release the cotter pin from the clevis holding pin. Align the drive
shaft hole with the oval holes on the lifting plate. Re-secure the holding pin on
both sides of the left plate. Then reattach the cotter pin to lock.
Continued on Step 5
Figure 3-3 Figure 3-3
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4-1, For T2010 – Continued from Step 2, pull to release the cotter pin from the clevis holding
pin. Align the drive shaft hole with the holes on the lifting plate. Re-secure the holding pin on
both sides of the left plate. Then reattach the cotter pin to lock.
Repeat on Head Section.
Figure 4 -1 Figure 4-1
4-2, For T2010 – Installation of Motor and Hand Pen with bed frame:
A1, Slide locking covers (Foot and head section) out of motor.
A2, Align the opening on the head end of the motor with the flange on the head section of the
bed and insert the flange into the motor compartment. Then, with the palm of your hand, snap
the motor flush to the actuator bar.
Repeat on Foot Section.
Figure A-2 Figure A-3
A3, After the motor is installed, slide locking covers back on motor.
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A4, Plug hand pendant into motor.
Figure A-4 Figure 4-3
4-3. For T2010 - Then rotate the bed to have the top setting facing up. Line up the two holes
on both ends of the frame, and re-secure the hex bolts in middle of frame on both sides.
Continued on Step 5
5. With the two frames connected and spring section of the frames facing up, slide the head
board and the foot board onto the frame corner plate rivets. All head boards are taller than the
foot boards.
Figure 5.1 Figure 5.2
6. The Hi/Lo shaft has 4 hole positioning adjustment on it. It’s designed to be a universal fit
with other style beds. For semi electric beds use the 2nd hole on the outer tube to line up with
the locking pin on the inner tube.
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