Invacare LBEF, LBET, LBEQ, LDBT, LBDF Assembly And Operating Manual

ADJUSTABLE LEISURE BED

Economy Models:

LBET, LBEF and LBEQ

Deluxe Models:

LDBT, LBDF and LBDQ

OWNER'S ASSEMBLY AND

OPERATING MANUAL

SPECIAL NOTES

DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND

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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.

DANGER/WARNING/CAUTION notices used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe prac­tices which could result in personal injury and/or property damage.

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UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO

SPECIAL NOTES

NOTICE
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
Check all parts for shipping damage and test before using. In case of damage, do NOT

use. Contact the Dealer for further instruction.

WARNING

This bed is for residential use only. This bed is NOT for hospital use and was not designed to
meet hospital standards.

DO NOT use this bed outdoors.
DO NOT use near explosive gases.
Possible fire hazard when used with oxygen administering equipment other than nasal or

masked type.
DO NOT use this bed with an oxygen tent.
When using nasal or masked type administering equipment, oxygen or air tubing MUST be

routed and secured properly to ensure that tubing does NOT become entangled and
damaged during normal operation of the bed.

When using liquids in or around the bed, caution should be taken to ensure that liquids of
any kind are not spilled. If a liquid is spilled in or around the bed, stand in a dry area and
UNPLUG the bed immediately. Clean up spill and allow bed or area around bed to dry
thoroughly before using the electric controls again.

DO NOT use bed rails with this bed.
Close supervision is necessary when this product is used by or near CHILDREN OR INDI-

VIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
NEVER PERMIT ANYONE UNDER THE BED AT ANY TIME.

When operating/moving beds, ALWAYS ensure that the individual utilizing the bed is posi­tioned properly within the confines of the bed. DO NOT let any extremities protrude over
the side of the bed when performing these functions.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................................................................2

SAFETY SUMMARY............................................................................................................................4

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ASSEMBLY..........................................................................................................................................6

Preparation ......................................................................................................................................6

Installing Locking Casters ................................................................................................................6

Installing Mattress Retainer Bar .......................................................................................................6

Connecting Pendant ........................................................................................................................6

Installing Mattress ............................................................................................................................6

Installing a Head Board ....................................................................................................................6

Removing Adjustable Head Board Brackets....................................................................................6

OPERATING ........................................................................................................................................8

Operating Bed .................................................................................................................................8

Locking/Unlocking Casters ..............................................................................................................8

Mattress ...........................................................................................................................................9

Manually Lowering Head/Foot End of Bed ....................................................................................... 9

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TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................................................................................................10

FREQUENCY CHANNEL/BATTERY .................................................................................................11

Changing Frequency Channel ......................................................................................................... 11

Replacing Battery ........................................................................................................................... 11

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SAFETY SUMMARY

OPERATING INFORMATION

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After bed has been assembled, always test to make sure that all sections of the bed are
properly and securely in place BEFORE using.

Keep ALL moving parts free of obstruction (i.e. blankets/sheets, heating blankets/pads, tubing,
wiring, etc. and other types of products using electric cords which may get tangled around
the bed or legs) during operation of Electric beds.

Trapeze units MUST be positioned on floor stand; as near as possible to the center point of the
bed. The trapeze is to be used ONLY in ASSISTING the patient in repositioning or transferring in
or out of bed.

Use ONLY free standing Traction units with these model beds. These units are to be used ONLY
for immobilizing a patient in various traction setups or ASSISTING the patient in repositioning or
transferring in or out of bed.

NEVER allow patients to use trapeze or traction units as a total individual weight support.
Make certain ALL screws and nuts are tight at all times.
Leisure beds are equipped with four (4) locking casters. ALWAYS engage all four (4) locking

casters EXCEPT when moving the bed. Inspect for correct locking action on wheel locks
BEFORE using bed.

Body weight MUST be evenly distributed over the surface of the bed. DO NOT lay, sit or lean
in such a way that entire body weight is placed only on RAISED head or foot ends of bed. This
includes when assisting in repositioning or transferring in or out of bed.

USING TWO (2) TWIN BEDS AS A KING SIZE BED - When put together to form a king size bed, a
gap will exist between the two (2) twin beds. Make sure all four (4) locking casters of each
bed are engaged BEFORE using the bed, otherwise the two (2) twin beds may move apart,
possibly causing injury and/or damage.

USING TWO (2) TWIN BEDS AS A KING SIZE BED - The pendant functions of the two (2) twin beds
will operate separately. BEFORE changing the position of EITHER bed, confirm the area between
the two (2) twin beds is clear. Otherwise, individuals may become entangled between the
two (2) twin beds, possibly causing injury and/or damage.

SAFETY SUMMARY

WARNING

ELECTRICAL - GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS:
A. This product MUST be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding

reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electrical current.
This product is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. DO NOT
bypass the grounding plug.

Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electrical shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not com-

pletely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the product is properly grounded.
B . This product is for use on a normal 120 VAC circuit and has a grounding plug that looks like

the plug illustrated in sketch A shown at the bottom of this page. A temporary adapter,
which looks like the adaptor illustrated in sketches B and C, may be used to connect this
plug to a 2-pole outlet as shown in sketch C if a properly grounded outlet is not available.
The temporary adaptor should be used only until a properly grounded outlet (sketch D)
can be installed by a qualified electrician. The rigid ear, lug and the like extending from the
adapter MUST be connected to a permanent ground such as properly grounded outlet
box cover. Whenever the adapter is used, it MUST be held in place by the screw.

NEVER operate if the unit has a damaged cord or plug. If it is not working properly, call
Qualified Service Personnel for examination and repair.

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