Invacare BAR750 manual

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    Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual DEALER: This manual MUST be given to the user of the bed. USER: BEFORE using this bed, read this manual and save for future reference. For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com Bariatric Bed BAR750[...]

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    BAR750 2 Part No 1143215  WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANU AL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR TECHNICAL PERSON NEL IF APPLICABLE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RE[...]

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS Part No 1143215 3 BAR750 TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 7 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS .................................................... 8 LABEL LOCATIONS ........................................................................... 9 SECTION 1—GENE[...]

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS BAR750 4 Part No 1143215 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 4—PACKAGING, HAND LING AND SET-UP ......................... 22 Receiving ............. .......................................................................................... .................................... ..........22 Set-Up ............................................[...]

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    Name _______________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________ City ___________________ State/Province __________ Zip/Postal Code ________ Email ___________________________________ Phone No. _________________ Invacare Model No. ______________________ Serial No. ____________[...]

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    Fold here Fold here Cut Along Line Invacare Product Registration Form Please Seal with Tape Before Mailing[...]

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    SPECIAL NOTES Part No 1143215 7 BAR750 SPECIAL NOTES Signal  words  are  use d  in  this  manual  and  apply  to  hazards  or  unsafe  practices  which  could  result  in  personal  injury  or  propert y  damage.  Refer  to  the  table  below  for  definitions ?[...]

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    TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS BAR750 8 Part No 1143215 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS BAR 750 BARIATRIC BED MAXIMUM OVERALL WIDTH: 48 inches (121.9 cm) WIDTH EXTENDER: 39 inches (99 cm) 42 inches (106.6 cm) 48 inches (121.9 cm) MAXIMUM OVERALL LENGTH (WITH HEADBOARD AND FOOTBOARD): 88 in che s (22 3.5 cm) ± 2 inches with 80 inch (203.2 cm) deck 96 inches[...]

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    LABEL LOCATIONS Part No 1143215 9 BAR750 LABEL LOCATIONS NOTE:  The  same  labels  are  located  on  the  othe r  side  of  the  bed.[...]

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    SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES BAR750 10 Part No 1143215 SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES  WARNING SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELIN ES contai ns important inform ation for the safe operation and use of this product. DO NOT use this prod uct or any available optional equipment without first comple tely reading and understanding these instructions and a[...]

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    SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No 1143215 11 BAR750 Operating Information Check  all  parts  for  shipping  damage  and  test  before  using.  In  case  of  damage,  DO  NOT  use.  Contact  a  qualified  technician  for  further  instruction. After  any  adjustments, ?[...]

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    SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES BAR750 12 Part No 1143215  ENTRAPMENT WARNING Proper patient assessment and monitoring, and proper maintenance and use of equipment is required to reduce the risk of entrap ment. Variations in bed rail dimensions, and mattress th ickness, size or density could increase the risk of entrapment. Visit the FDA we bsite[...]

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    SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No 1143215 13 BAR750 DO  NOT  use  the  bed  rails  as  push  handles  for  moving  the  electric  bed. Replacement  mattresses  and  bed  rails  with  dimensions  different  from  the  original  equipment  supplied  or  specified ?[...]

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    SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES BAR750 14 Part No 1143215 Grounding Instructions Electric  beds  are  equipped  with  three ‐ prong  (grounding)  plugs  for  protection  against  possible  shock  hazards.  Where  a  two ‐ prong  wal l  receptacle  is  encountered,  it  is  the [...]

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    SECTION 2—OPERATION Part No 1143215 15 BAR750 SECTION 2—OPERATION Operating Bariatric Bed  WARNING NEVER operate if the unit has a damaged cord or plug. If it is not working properly, call a qualified technician for examination and repair. Keep all electrical cords away from heated or hot surfaces. Ensure all cables and cords are routed such[...]

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    SECTION 2—OPERATION BAR750 16 Part No 1143215 Raising and Lowering the Head and Foot Sections NOTE:  For  this  proced ure,  re fe r  to  FIGURE 2.2. 1. T o  raise  the  head  of  the  bed,  press  the  Head  UP  button. 2. T o  low er  the  head  of  the  bed,  press  the[...]

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    SECTION 2—OPERATION Part No 1143215 17 BAR750 3. Move  the  bed  in  a  straight  line  about  three  feet  backw ard  or  forward  to  lock. NOTE:  This  action  will  keep  the  caster  fro m  swiveling  and  allow  better  forwar d  and  backward  movement. [...]

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    SECTION 2—OPERATION BAR750 18 Part No 1143215 FIGURE 2.4 Adjusting Bed Rail Release Knob Bed Rail[...]

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    SECTION 3—MAINTENANCE Part No 1143215 19 BAR750 SECTION 3—MAINTENANCE CAUTION To protect flooring, en sure bed end is completely draine d and dry before placing on flooring. Otherwise, rema ining dirty water may da mage or stain flooring. Avoid spraying water directly into the gear bo x ends. Otherwise, damage to the gear box may occur. Mainten[...]

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    SECTION 3—MAINTENANCE BAR750 20 Part No 1143215 ❑ Check  all  function s: A. Head  section  raises  and  low ers  properly . B. Foot  section  raises  and  lowers  properly . C. Bed  raises  and  lowers  properly . Pass/Fail ❑ P ASS: Bed  and  all  componen ts  hav e  passed  a[...]

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    ASSEMBLY, MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTME NT SECTIONS - FOR DEALERS ONLY Part No 1143215 21 BAR750 ASSEMBLY, MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT SECTIONS - FOR DEALERS ONLY  WARNING The procedures in the follo wing sections MUST be performed by a qualified technician. Overview of Procedures Receiving Set-Up ❑ Assembling  the  Bed ❑ Adjusting  the ?[...]

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    SECTION 4—PACKAGING, HANDLING AND SET-UP BAR750 22 Part No 1143215 SECTION 4—PACKAGING, HANDLING AND SET-UP Receiving 1. Count  cartons  before  signing  shipping  papers. 2. Designate  someone  at  the  facility  to  receive  and  inspect  all  merchandise.  Use  the  master  order  a[...]

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    SECTION 4—PACKAGING, HANDLING AND SET-UP Part No 1143215 23 BAR750 8. Pull  the  head ‐ end  section  from  the  shipping  bracket. 9. Remove  the  cl evis  pin  securing  the  shipping  bracket  to  foot ‐ end  section  from  each  side  of  the  foot ‐ end  section. ?[...]

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    SECTION 4—PACKAGING, HANDLING AND SET-UP BAR750 24 Part No 1143215 FIGURE 4.1 Assembling the Bed DETAIL “A” DETAIL “B” DETAIL “C” DETAIL “D” DETAIL “E” DETAIL “F” DETAIL “G” DETAIL “H ” Packing Bands Casters Clevis Pin Clevis Pin Head Section Foot Section Side Frame Holes Side Frame Hole Clevis Pin Hairpin Clip Fra[...]

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    SECTION 4—PACKAGING, HANDLING AND SET-UP Part No 1143215 25 BAR750 Adjusting the Bed Adjusting Length NOTE:  For  this  proced ure,  re fe r  to  FIGURE 4.2. 1. Pull  down  on  the  release  knob  located  under  the  head  section  of  the  bed.  See  Detail  “A ”  of  F[...]

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    SECTION 4—PACKAGING, HANDLING AND SET-UP BAR750 26 Part No 1143215 Inspecting the Bed Examine  each  item  carefully  for  scratches,  nicks,  dents  or  any  other  apparent  damage. NOTE:  Check  all  parts  for  shipping  damage.  In  case  of  shipping  damage,  DO  NO[...]

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    SECTION 5—MAINTENANCE Part No 1143215 27 BAR750 SECTION 5—MAINTENANCE Maintenance Checklist Inv acare  recommends  the  following  maintenance  procedures  be  conducted  at  least  once  every  three  years.  This  form  is  provided  as  a  guide  to  help  with  document[...]

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    SECTION 6—TROUBLESHOOTING BAR750 28 Part No 1143215 SECTION 6—TROUBLESHOOTING  WARNING Read all general guidelines, warnings a nd cautions before performing any repair/maintenance on the bed. All repair and main tenance on the bed should be performed by a qualified te chnician. Troubleshooting: Electrical SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTIONS Bed[...]

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    SECTION 6—TROUBLESHOOTING Part No 1143215 29 BAR750 Troubleshooting: Mechanical SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTIONS Bed does not stay in place. Locking casters not locked. Lock casters. Refer to Locking the Casters on page 16. Pressing function on pendant results in motion other than that intended. Motor cable connections to junction box incorrect. [...]

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    SECTION 6—TROUBLESHOOTING BAR750 30 Part No 1143215 NOTES[...]

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    LIMITED WARRANTY Part No 1143215 31 BAR750 LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABL E TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the ori ginal purchaser who purchases this product when new and unused from Invacare or a dealer. This wa rranty is not ext[...]

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    Invacare Corporation www.invacare.com USA One Invacare Way Elyria, Ohio USA 44036-2125 800-333-6900 Canada 570 Matheson Blvd E Unit 8 Mississauga Ontario L4Z 4G4 Canada 800-668-5324 Invacare, the Medallion Design, and Yes, you can. are register ed trademarks of Invacare Corporation. ©2006 Invacare Corporation Part No 1143215 Rev A - 10/12/06 Produ[...]