Invacare IVC BAR6640IVC Assembly, Installation And Operating Instructions

IVC™ Bariatric Bed Rail

Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions

Model No. BAR6640IVC Rails for BAR600IVC Beds; BAR6640 Bed Rails for BAR600 Beds

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damage before using. In case of damage, DO NOT use the
equipment.

Contact the dealer/carrier for further instructions. To ensure the safe use of the IVC
Bariatric Bed Rail, these instructions MUST be followed:

 WARNINGS

DO NOT install or use this equipment without first reading and understanding
these instructions. If you are unable to understand the Warnings, Cautions or
Instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before
attempting to install this equipment - otherwise, death, injury or property damage
may occur.

These bed rails are intended to prevent an individual from inadvertently rolling out
of bed. DO NOT use for restraint purposes.

Invacare recommends the use of two sets of half length bed rails: one set at the head
end of the bed, and one set at the foot end of the bed where permitted.

ENTRAPMENT MAY OCCUR. 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 the link located under each bed rail product entry to access
this bed’s safety guide.

Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction
with Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not
been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products.

Although bed rails are not rated to any specific weight limitation, the bed rails may
become deformed or broken if excessive side pressure is exerted on the bed rails.
This bed rail is not an assist rail for getting into or out of bed. DO NOT use the bed
rails as push handles when moving the bed.

The IVC Bariatric Bed Rails are shipped with two bed rail mounting brackets. These
bed rail mounting brackets MUST be used when installing half length bed rails onto
the Bariatric Bed.

For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services,

please visit www.invacare.com

Part No 1125060 1 IVC™ Bariatric Bed Rail

 WARNING

For the Bariatric Bed, use the mounting brackets attached to the bed frame to
assemble the 6640 half bed rail side adjustment clamps. These side adjustment
clamps MUST be used when installing half length bed rails onto the Bariatric Bed.
DO NOT use the chrome colored side adjustment clamps supplied with the half
length bed rail kits, as these are not designed for the bariatric bed.

After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely. Bed rails with dimensions different from the original
equipment supplied or specified by the bed manufacturer may not be
interchangeable and may result in entrapment or other injury.

To reduce the risk of entrapment make certain that the crossbraces DO NOT
exceed the width of the mattress. Mattress MUST fit bed frame and side rails snugly
to reduce the risk of entrapment.

Unless the bed rail is in the lowest position, ensure that the plunger pins fully
protrude through the adjustment hole of each bed rail tube. This ensures that the
bed rail is securely locked in position. (The lowest position for the bed rail occurs
when the bed rail rests against the bed rail stop. Spring loaded pins DO NOT engage
into an adjustment hole when the bed rail in the lowest position.)

BAR6640IVC Rails for Bariatric Bed Model BAR600IVC

Installing/Removing the Bed Rail Mounting Brackets

READ AND UNDERSTAND WARNINGS before proceeding with Installing/Removing
the Bed Rail Mounting Brackets.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 1 on page 3.

NOTE: Reverse this procedure to remove the bed rail mounting brackets.

NOTE: The bed rails can be mounted on either the head and/or foot end of the bed.

1. Locate the two bed rail mounting holes on the head or foot end of the bed frame.

2. Align the bed rail mounting bracket holes with the two bed rail mounting holes.

3. Using two bolts, washers and locknuts, secure the bed rail mounting bracket to the bed
frame. Securely tighten.

4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 to install the remaining bed rail mounting brackets.

IVC™ Bariatric Bed Rail 2 Part No 1125060

Washer

Locknut

Bed Rail

Mounting

Bed Rail

Holes

Mounting

Bracket

Bolts

Holes

FIGURE 1 Installing/Removing the Bed Rail Mounting Brackets

Installing the Bed Rails

READ AND UNDERSTAND WARNINGS before proceeding with Installing the Bed
Rails.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.

1. Pull and hold the plunger knob on the bed rail mounting bracket.

2. Insert the bed rail post into the bed rail mounting bracket.

3. Release the plunger knob.

4. Raise the bed rail until the plunger pin clicks securely into the adjustment hole, or
lower the bed rail until the top support of the bed rail rests securely against the top of
the bed rail mounting bracket.

5. Repeat STEPS 1-4 to install the remaining bed rail.

Patient entrapment with bed side rails may cause injury or death. Mattress must fit bed frame
and side rails snugly to prevent patient entrapment. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Monitor patient frequently. Read and understand the Owner's/Operator's Manual prior to
using this equipment. Manual is available at www.invacare.com or your dealer.

WARNING

Plunger

Knob

P/N 1130183 Rev A - 11/04

Bed Rail

(Top Support)

Bed Rail

Post

Adjustment

Hole

Bed Rail Mounting

Bracket (Top)

FIGURE 2 Installing the Bed Rails

Part No 1125060 3 IVC™ Bariatric Bed Rail

BAR6640 Bed Rail for Bariatric Bed Model BAR600

Installing/Removing the Bed Rail Mounting Brackets

READ AND UNDERSTAND WARNINGS before proceeding with Installing/Removing
the Bed Rail Mounting Brackets.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3 on page 5.

NOTE: Reverse this procedure to remove the bed rail mounting brackets.

NOTE: The bariatric bed model BAR600 uses half length bed rails model BAR6640 ONLY.

1. Remove the mattress from the bed.

2. Raise the head end of the bed.

3. Remove hardware kit labeled Bariatric Bed Hardware Kit BAR600 located in the 6640
bed rail box and set aside for use in installing the crossbraces.

4. Remove hardware kit labeled Home Care Bed Hardware Kit located in the 6640 bed
rail box and discard box.

5. Locate the two mounting holes on the top of the pan deck by counting eight rows of
holes from the head end of the bed and two holes in from each side of the bed.

6. Locate the two mounting holes in each of the two bed rail mounting brackets on the
sides of the bed frame.

7. Align one mounting hole on the top of a side adjustment clamp with one of the
mounting holes in STEP 5 (Detail “A”).

8. Secure the side adjustment clamp to the top of the pan deck using a long bolt and
locknut. Hand tighten only (Detail “A”).

9. Align the two mounting holes on the side of the side adjustment clamp with two
mounting holes on the bed rail mounting bracket (DETAIL “B”).

10. Secure the side adjustment clamp to the bed rail mounting bracket using two short
bolts, spacers and locknut (Detail “B”). Hand tighten only.

11. Securely tighten all hardware.

12. Repeat STEPS 7-11 for the opposite side of the bed.

NOTE: When positioning half length bed rails at the foot end of the bed, begin counting from the
foot end of the bed.

13. When placing half length bed rails on the foot end of the bed, raise the foot end of the
bed and repeat STEPS 5-12.

14. Position the bed in the flat position and place the mattress on the bed frame.

IVC™ Bariatric Bed Rail 4 Part No 1125060

Mounting Holes

(STEP 5)

Mounting

Hole

Long Bolt (STEP 8)

Adjustment Clamp

See DETAIL “A”

DETAIL “A”

Top of Side

(STEP 5)

Head End of Bed

Top of Pan Deck

Mounting Hole

(STEP 5)

Locknut

(STEP 8)

Side Adjustment

Clamp

Bed Rail

Mounting

Bracket

(STEP 6)

Spacers

Mounting Holes

DETAIL “B”

(STEP 6)

Locknut (STEP 10)

FIGURE 3 Installation for Bariatric Bed Model BAR600

Mounting Hole

(STEP 9)

Spacer

(STEP 10)

Short Bolt

(Step 10)

Side View of Side

Adjustment Clamp

Part No 1125060 5 IVC™ Bariatric Bed Rail