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Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual
Bariatric Bed
BAR750
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
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WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL IF APPLICABLE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT. THE INITIAL SET UP OF THIS BED MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN. PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED TE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 7 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS .................................................... 8 LABEL LOCATIONS ........................................................................... 9 SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES .................................................10 Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 4—PACKAGING, HANDLING AND SET-UP ......................... 22 Receiving.....................................................................................................................................................22 Set-Up .........................................................................................................................................................22 Assembling the Bed ...................................................
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PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM Register ONLINE at www.invacare.com - or - Complete and mail this form Name_______________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________ City ___________________State/Province __________ Zip/Postal Code ________ Fold Email ___________________________________Phone No. _________________ here Invacare Model No. ______________________Serial No. __________________ Purchased From _________________________
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SPECIAL NOTES SPECIAL NOTES Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage. Refer to the table below for definitions of the signal words. SIGNAL WORD MEANING Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, DANGER will result in death or serious injury. Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WARNING could result in death or serious injury. Cauti
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TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS 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 inches (223.5 cm) ± 2 inches with 80 inch (203.2 cm) deck 96 inches (243.8 cm) ± 2 inches with 88 inch (223.5 sm) deck CASTERS: 5 inches (12.7 cm) BACK ANGLE: 5 - 60° SHIPPING WEIGHT: 440 lbs (without trapeze) WEIGHT LIMITATION: 750 lbs (Includin
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LABEL LOCATIONS LABEL LOCATIONS NOTE: The same labels are located on the other side of the bed. Part No 1143215 9 BAR750
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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES WARNING SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe operation and use of this product. DO NOT use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as Owner’s Manuals, Service Manuals or Instruction Sheets supplied with this product or optional equipment. If you are unable to understand
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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES 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, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely. Close supervision is necessary when the electric bed is used by or near children and physically challenged individuals. DO NOT let any individual underneath the bed or in between the rais
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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES ENTRAPMENT WARNING Proper patient assessment and monitoring, and proper maintenance and use of equipment is required to reduce the risk of entrapment. Variations in bed rail dimensions, and mattress thickness, size or density could increase the risk of entrapment. Visit the FDA website at http://www.fda.gov to learn about the risks of entrapment. Review “A Guide to Bed Safety”, published by the Hospital Bed Safety Workgroup, located at www.invacare.com. Use th
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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES 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 by the bed frame manufacturer are not interchangeable. Variations in bed rail design, width and thickness or firmness of the mattress could cause/contribute to entrapment. Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare accessories.
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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Grounding Instructions Electric beds are equipped with three‐prong (grounding) plugs for protection against possible shock hazards. Where a two‐prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact a qualified electrician and have the two‐prong receptacle replaced with a properly grounded three‐prong wall receptacle in accordance with the National Electrical Code. If you must use an extension cord, use
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SECTION 2—OPERATION 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 that they will not become entangled or pinched. Otherwise, damage or injury may result. DO NOT place pendant under or between objects. This may unintentionally press the button
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SECTION 2—OPERATION Raising and Lowering the Head and Foot Sections NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.2. Head Head UP DOWN 1. To raise the head of the bed, press the Button Button Head UP button. 2. To lower the head of the bed, press the Foot Foot Head DOWN button. UP DOWN 3. To raise the foot of the bed, press the Button Button Foot UP button. 4. To lower the foot of the bed, press the Foot DOWN button. FIGURE 2.2 Raising and Lowering the Head and Foot Sections Uprigh
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SECTION 2—OPERATION 3. Move the bed in a straight line about three feet backward or forward to lock. NOTE: This action will keep the caster from swiveling and allow better forward and backward movement. The bed can now be moved with greater stability. 4. Push the bed from the foot end. WARNING Ensure that all four casters are locked and that the bed does not move before transferring. DO NOT transfer occupant if bed is not stable. NOTE: The locking function holds the bed motionless when
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SECTION 2—OPERATION Bed Rail Release Knob FIGURE 2.4 Adjusting Bed Rail BAR750 18 Part No 1143215
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SECTION 3—MAINTENANCE SECTION 3—MAINTENANCE CAUTION To protect flooring, ensure bed end is completely drained and dry before placing on flooring. Otherwise, remaining dirty water may damage or stain flooring. Avoid spraying water directly into the gear box ends. Otherwise, damage to the gear box may occur. Maintenance and Cleaning Checklist Invacare recommends the following maintenance and cleaning procedures be conducted between uses and at least once a year. This form is provided as a guide
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SECTION 3—MAINTENANCE ❑ Check all functions: A. Head section raises and lowers properly. B. Foot section raises and lowers properly. C. Bed raises and lowers properly. Pass/Fail ❑ PASS: Bed and all components have passed all of the preceding inspection criteria, and the bed is ready for placement into a client’s home. ❑ FAIL: Bed, or any component, has failed any of the preceding inspection criteria. Tag the bed or component with a complete description of the failure(s) and have the bed servi
