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Quoddy Bed Manual
Contents
Amendment Details……..…………………………………Page 1
Safety……………………………………………………………..Page 1
Equipment installation instructions………………..Page 2 - 3
How to extend the Quoddy Bed……………………..Page 4 - 5
Using your control ………………………………………….Page 6
Repairing & servicing your bed ……………………...Page 7 - 8
Contact Details………………………………………………. Back Page
E & OE Version: V20151208
www.centrobed.com
Tel: 01233 635353
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Safety Warning
1. The bed is to be operated by a trained competent person.
2. This unit is mains powered. Ensure it is disconnected from the mains supply before cleaning or
servicing.
3. Crushing hazard. Ensure no person or animal goes under the bed.
4. Do not store anything under the bed, this could lead to damage to the bed and make the bed unsafe.
5. Apply brakes before moving the client in or out of the bed.
Details
Now would be a good time to make a note of the number on the
bed. Write this below, or with the telephone number you need for
repairs and service.
Telephone number :
Repairs & Service:
Bed Number:
Amendments to the bed
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Equipment installation instructions
To set up the equipment you will need a screwdriver, no other tools are required.
Due to the weight of some of the parts the Quoddy requires 2 people to assemble it.
The bed is supplied on travel racks (4).
1) Head End 5) Hand Wheels 9) Mounting bar for bed rails 13) Thigh section
2) Foot End 6) Head & foot section bar 10) Screws for extending frame 14) Calf Section
3) Main Frame 7) Mounting bar on main frame 11) Knee motor 15) Seat Section
4) Travel Racks 8) Control box 12) Back rest
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Head end and foot end are identical except for the pictures.
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Step 1 - Separate ends from the Carrier
Loosen the four hand wheels (5) that hold the mounting
brackets (6) and ends together.
Separate the Ends (1) and (2).
Step 2 - Attach ends to the main frame
1. Slide the Head/Foot Ends into the main frame (3),
sliding the smaller sections (6) inside the larger sections
(7) (On main frame 3).
Note: The ends are identical apart from the pictures.
2. A gap of 25mm (1”) should be left between the main
frame and head/foot board.
Once in place tighten the black hand wheels (5) .
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Step 3 - Attach/assemble the electrics
Plug the leads into the control box (8) Fig.2 underneath
the backrest section. The sockets are coded with
numbers Fig.1
1 - Backrest motor
2 - Kneebreak motor
3 - Head End motor
4 - Foot End Motor
HB - Handset
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Fig.1
1 2 3 4 HB
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Fig.2
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Step 4 - Prepare to use
1. Plug in to 13 amp socket and turn on.
2. Apply brakes before moving the client in or out of the
bed.
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How to extend the Quoddy Bed
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This picture shows the Quoddy
at the shortest length 60”
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EXT 2
To Extend the Quoddy:
1. Loosen hand wheels (5) Pic. 1
2. Pull Frame out to next set of holes (11) Pic 1
3. Align Holes to required length and tighten hand wheels.
4. Undo 4 screws (10), 2 on either side of the extension panel, and pull out, Pic 2 lining holes up as
you do so. Only one screw is now needed each side, put the screws back in the hole and tighten. Pic
3
Save the other screw in case you need to shorten the bed.
5. Repeat process 4 above to extend the other end of the bed.
Pic 1 Pic 2 Pic 3 Back Rest
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Quoddy - showing the 3 different lengths
Quoddy at its shortest 60”
Quoddy with one extension
piece extended
(Head Section) 66”
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Quoddy at its longest with
both extension pieces extended. 72”
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Using your Quoddy Bed
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Handset Instructions
1 Button Left Side – Raise Backrest.
2 Button Right Side – Lower Backrest.
3 Button Left Side – Raise Knee Break.
4 Button Right Side – Lower Knee Break.
5 Button Left Side – Raise Back & Knee together.
6 Button Right Side – Lower Back & Knee together.
7 Button Left Side – Raise Bed
8 Button Right Side – Lower Bed
9 Button Left Side – Feet Up - Trendelenburgh
10 Button Right Side – Head Up - Trendelenburgh
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Backrest
Kneebreak
Back and Knee together
Raise up and Lower down bed
Trendelenburgh
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Troubleshooting and Repairing your Quoddy Bed
The Quoddy Bed should be repaired by competent personnel. There are however, items which
should be checked first.
If the bed does not operate at all:
Check the bed is plugged in and switched on. When you have checked the switch at the wall,
follow the cable towards the bed, checking for damage.
Ensure the handset is plugged in properly.
If only some functions work…
Check all of the leads are properly plugged into the control box under the backrest.
Once all of the above have been checked and the bed is still not working please contact the
person who supplied the bed (Authority, OT).
Application
The Quoddy Bed is an electric bed designed for people who need an adjustable bed. It has been
designed to accept suitable mattresses made from foam, or air powered mattresses.
Cleaning
Ensure the bed is not plugged in whilst cleaning, and that it is not plugged in again until it is fully
Dry. No Fluid to be used on control box.
To clean the bed, use a damp cloth with soapy water. If there is any doubt about
infection, follow general cleaning with alcoholic cleaning solution.
Servicing
This equipment should be serviced once a year to keep the bed in good working order.
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Specification
Country of Origin England
Name of Equipment Quoddy Bed
Description Electric Adjustable Bed
Voltage 230V (AC)
Power Frequency 50 Hz
Power Consumption (In Use) 2 A Peak
Power Consumption (Stand by) 55 mA
Fuse (mains plug) 5 A
Class II (Double Insulated)
Type BF
Electrical Safety Standard EN 60601-1 : EN 60601-2-52
EMC Standard EN 60601-1-2
Duty Cycle (Bed) 1
Duty Cycle (per Motor) 20%
Other important information
Do not use this equipment near explosive gases (e.g. anaesthetics).
Please note Oxygen is NOT an explosive gas.
Interference
Interference should not occur between this and other equipment, such as televisions, radios and
other electronic equipment. If you have any interference involving your Quoddy Bed, try relocating
or adjusting the position of the Quoddy Bed and or the other equipment.
Also try connecting them on different mains circuits.
Recycling
This equipment contains electronic components. Check with your local authority if there are any
special requirement on disposal and follow the Local WEEE regulations.
The life expectancy of this equipment is 5 years.
Centrobed offer a scrapage service under which we will collect and safely dispose of this equipment.
Please contact the office for details
Symbols
Handset Symbols see Page 6
CE Mark
Maximum patient weight
Combined weight limit
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Contact information
Telephone
(44) 01233 635353
Facsimile
(44) 01233 635351
sales@centrobed.com
Website
www.centrobed.com
Email
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Kingsnorth Industrial Estate
Ashford, Kent TN23 6LN, United Kingdom
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