Joerns EasyCare Bed User Manual
User-Service Manual
Joerns® Bed Frames
EasyCare® Bed
To avoid injury, read user’s manual before using.
Joerns® Bed Frames
EasyCare®
Important Precautions
Warning: Possible Injury Or Death. This product is
intended for use as an adjustable mattress platform that
contours for resident/patient comfort with adjustable
height for resident/patient and caregiver convenience.
Use of this product in a manner for which it was not
designed could result in unproven
or unsafe conguration, potentially resulting in injury
or death.
Warning: Possible Injury. Before adjusting bed,
ensure that area under and near bed perimeter is free
of people and obstructions. Failure to do so could result
in injury or damage to the bed.
Warning: Possible Injury. Keep bed in lowest position
except when providing care (bathing, clothing changes,
etc.). Bed should be at lowest convenient height for
entry or exit. Failure to do so could result in injury.
Warning: Possible Injury Or Death. Resident/patients
may become entangled in pendant cord. Resident/
patients with reduced mental acuity should not be
allowed access to pendant. Unsupervised use of
pendant could result in injury or death.
Warning: Possible Injury Or Death. Bed safe working
load is 500 pounds. This is total weight counting
resident/patient, mattress, bedding accessories and
any other equipment or persons likely to be on bed. Do
not exceed 500-pound safe working load. Exceeding
the safe working load could result in property damage,
injury or death.
Warning: Possible Injury Or Death. Do not roll bed
over abrupt thresholds with resident/patient in bed.
Bed is not designed for transporting resident/patient.
Transporting resident/patient in the bed could result in
injury or death.
Warning: Possible re hazard when used with oxygen
administrating equipment other than nasal, mask or ½
bed length tent type. Not for use with full bed length
tent or hyperbaric oxygen chamber. Oxygen tent should
not extend below mattress support platform. Lock hand
control at foot of bed when using oxygen administering
equipment.
Warning: Possible Shock Hazard. Unplug power cord
from wall outlet before performing any maintenance,
cleaning or service to the bed. Resident should be
removed from bed prior to any service being performed
on the equipment. Failure to do so could result in injury
or death. Note: In case of unexpected movement,
unplug bed from any outlet.
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Warning: Possible Shock Hazard. Position the bed in
a manner that allows ease of access to the power cord
and wall outlet. Injury may result from improper routing
of the power cord. Always follow the proper factoryinstalled routing conguration. Failure to do so could
result in injury or death.
Warning: Possible Injury Or Death. Use a mattress
that is properly sized to t mattress deck, that will
remain centered on mattress deck relative to State and
Federal guidelines. Joerns Healthcare recommends
the use of a mattress with minimum dimensions of
35 inches wide and 6 inches deep. Length should
match mattress support platform. Use of an improperly
tted mattress could result in injury or death. If using
the CareWide accessory or the bed is equipped with
Care-Fit integrated width expansion, Joerns Healthcare
recommends the use of a mattress with a minimum
width of 39 inches for a 39 inch setting and 42 inches
for 42 inch setting.
Warning: Possible Injury Or Death. If a resident/
patient’s mental or physical condition could lead to
resident/patient entrapment, the mattress support
platform should be left in the at position when
unattended. Failure to do so could result in injury or
death.
Warning: An optimal bed system assessment should
be conducted on each resident by a qualied clinician
or medical provider to ensure maximum safety of
the resident. The assessment should be conducted
within the context of, and in compliance with, the
state and federal guidelines related to the use of
restraints and bed system entrapment guidance,
including the Clinical Guidance for the Assessment
and Implementation of Side Rails published by the
Hospital Bed Safety Workgroup of the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration. Further information can be
obtained at the following web address: http://www.fda.
gov/MedicalDevices/ProductsandMedicalProcedures/
GeneralHospitalDevicesandSupplies/HospitalBeds/
default.htm.
Warning: Possible Injury Or Death. Use a properly
sized mattress in order to minimize the gap between
the side of mattress and assist device. This gap must
be small enough to prevent resident/patient from getting
his/her head or neck caught in this location. Make
sure that raising or lowering bed, or contouring the
sleep surface, does not create any hazardous gaps.
Excessive gaps may result in injury or death.
Warning: Possible Injury Or Death. Locate mounting
brackets for assist devices strictly according to
instructions. Gap between head/foot panel and assist
device must be small enough or large enough to
prevent resident/patient from getting his/her head or
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neck caught in this location (see specic Assist Device
Installation Instructions for more information).
If multiple assist devices are used, position each so that
gap between them is large enough for trunk and hips
to pass through easily. Make sure raising or lowering
bed, or contouring sleep surface does not create any
hazardous gaps. Failure to do so could result in injury or
death. Important Note: Powered air mattress surfaces
may pose a risk of entrapment. Prior to use, ensure the
therapeutic benets outweigh the risk of entrapment.
Warning: Possible Injury Or Death. Do not use an
assist device if any openings within assist device body
allow resident/patient to get his/her head or neck lodged
within these openings. Use of assist devices with large
openings may result in injury or death.
Warning: Possible Injury Or Death. Do not use any
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assist device until you verify it is designed
specically for EasyCare® and it is locked in place.
Failure to lock assist devices may result in injury or
death.
Warning: Possible Injury Or Death. Do not use any
replacement parts not manufactured, marketed or
provided by Joerns Healthcare on any Joerns bed. Use
of unapproved replacement parts may result in injury or
death.
resident’s weight from beds capacity 500 lbs (227 kg)
to determine allowable weight for mattress, bed panels,
accessories, and optional equipment. See page 15 for
accessory weights.
Warning: Possible Injury or Death. Floor locks
increase bed stability and resident safety. Make sure the
bed is in a locked position with respect to the oor by
ensuring the casters are off the oor or if equipped, the
Care-Lock is in the locked position before attempting
any resident transfers. Failure to do so could result in
injury or death.
Warning: Possible Injury. Use caution when activating
the Care-Lock function. This feature was designed to be
activated by your foot. Using your hand to activate the
Care-Lock system could result in injury.
Caution: In the absence of line voltage, all bed
adjustments can be achieved via an externally available
backup battery (Joerns P/N N511). Joerns recommends
a minimum of one battery for every twenty ve beds per
facility.
Caution: This device complies with EMC requirements
of IEC 60601-1-2. Radio transmitting equipment,
cellular phones or similar electronic devices, used in
proximity of bed, may affect bed performance.
Warning: Possible Injury Or Death. If using
accessories not manufactured, marketed or provided
by Joerns Healthcare for Joerns beds, consult with the
manufacturer for compatibility and limitations prior to
use. Failure to do so may result in injury or death.
Warning: Possible Shock Hazard. If the bed power
cord has a hospital-grade, 3-prong grounding plug,
grounding reliability can only be achieved when
equipment is connected to an equivalent receptacle
marked hospital-grade.
Warning: Possible Injury. Sitting on or sliding over
the Mattress Side Stop can cause skin injury if the bed
mattress compresses to less than 1.5 inches under
user’s weight.
Warning: Possible Injury. Risk of entanglement or
injury may occur if mattress used with Mattress Side
Stop does not ll the entire width between stops or
which compresses to less than 1.5 inches under user’s
weight.
Warning: Possible Injury or Death. NEVER permit
more than (1) person in/on the bed at any time.
NEVER exceed the weight capacity of this bed.
The weight capacity of this bed is 500 lbs (227 kg)
including accessories and options (not all accessories
and options may be used at the same time). Subtract
Caution: Particular precaution must be considered
during exposure to strong emission sources such as
High Frequency surgical equipment and similar devices.
Do not route High Frequency cables on or near device.
If in doubt, contact a qualied technician.
Caution: The Joerns’ EasyCare bed is intended for use
within institutional healthcare environments 2, 3 and
5 (ie: skilled nursing, transitional care, rehabilitational
care, assisted living). Joerns Healthcare recommends
compliance to the regulations and guidelines specied
to your locality.
This product is only one part of your healthcare bed
system. Proper combinations of mattress, head/foot
panels and assist devices are needed to minimize the
risk of entrapment. For more information, call Customer
Care, 800-826-0270.
Save These Instructions
Thank you and congratulations for choosing Joerns
EasyCare bed. Joerns beds are developed with safety,
comfort and convenience of both residents/patients and
caregivers in mind.
Advanced ergonomic design will provide years of
reliable service in your facility.
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Table of Contents
Important Precautions ...................................................................................................................................................2
Entrapment Information .................................................................................................................................................4
Features & Specications ..............................................................................................................................................5
Assembly .......................................................................................................................................................................6
Operation ......................................................................................................................................................................8
Bed Transport...............................................................................................................................................................10
Care-Fit Integrated Width (option)................................................................................................................................11
Servicing ......................................................................................................................................................................12
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................................................................14
Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................14
Preventative Maintenance ...........................................................................................................................................14
End of Life Disposal.....................................................................................................................................................15
Cleaning ......................................................................................................................................................................15
Accessories .................................................................................................................................................................15
Battery Back-up ...........................................................................................................................................................17
Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................................18
Bed System Entrapment Information
Although essential in the practice of long-term care,
bedside assists, in recent years, have also been a
subject of regulatory review and evolution in design
and use.
That focus includes not only the challenge of achieving
an appropriate balance between resident security and
unnecessary restraint, but also the additional safety
issue of entrapment.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA),
working with our company and other industry
representatives has addressed the potential danger
of entrapment with new safety guidelines for medical
beds. These guidelines recommend dimensional
limits for critical gaps and spaces between bed
system components.
Entrapment zones involve the relationship of
components often directly assembled by the
healthcare facility rather than the manufacturer.
Therefore, compliance is the responsibility of
the facility.
As the leading manufacturer of long-term care beds
and a frontrunner in addressing this critical issue,
Joerns Healthcare can offer you the expertise,
assistance and products to bring your facility
into compliance.
Joerns® Compliance Solutions
Matching the right bed components in order to meet
regulatory guidelines can be complex.
That is why Joerns offers a wide array of compliance
options. We assist customers in selecting compliant
accessories recommended for their specic
bed model.
Creating a Safer Care Environment
While the guidelines apply to all healthcare settings,
(hospitals, nursing homes and at home), long-term
care facilities have particular exposure since serious
entrapment events typically involve frail, elderly or
dementia patients.
For More Information
To learn more about compliance options with Joerns
products, visit our website at www.joerns.com, or
contact our Customer Care reps at 800-826-0270 and
ask for free informational publications.
To learn more about entrapment zones, assessment
methods and guidelines concerning entrapment,
contact Joerns Healthcare at 800-826-0270 or
consult the FDA website: http://www.fda.gov/
MedicalDevices/ProductsandMedicalProcedures/
GeneralHospitalDevicesandSupplies/HospitalBeds/
default.htm.
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EasyCare®
Features and Specifications
Standard Features
76" or 80" Sleep Surface
Travel Range: 7" to 30"
Locking System:
• Roll-in-Low Lock System
• Care-Lock Roll at any Height Mobility
Pendant Jacks on both left and right side
Whisper Quiet DC Motors
Welded Tubular Frame
Grid Sleep Surface
SoftTone Frame Color
Baseboard Bumper
Wide Stable Base
Heavy-Duty Casters
Mattress Stops
Patented Lifting Mechanism (US Patent 6473922)
EasyLift Leg Positioner
Battery Pack Cable
Electrical Specifications
Power: 120 VAC
Frequency: 60 Hz
Current Rating: 4.0 Amps (120V)
Classication: Class I, Type B or Class II, Type B
Mode of Operation: 10% Maximum Duty Cycle
2 minutes on/18 minutes off
Circuit Protection: Auto Reset Current Sensor
Environmental Conditions
Operating Conditions:
Ambient Temperature: +10°C to +40°C
Relative Humidity: 30% to 75% Non-Condensing
Atmospheric Pressure: 700 hPa to 1060 hPa
Storage and Shipping Conditions:
Ambient Temperature: -40°C to +70°C Relative
Humidity: 10% to 100%
Atmospheric Pressure: 500 hPa to 1060 hPa
I.D. Label Symbol Definition
Attention
Consult accompanying documents
Safe Working Load
Type B Applied Parts
Class II Equipment
Protective Earth (ground)
Accessories And Options
76", 80" and 84" Joerns
Joerns Bed Panels
F18 SoftCare ½ Length Assist Device set
F14SC Assist Device Set
F025 Assist Handle
F026 Assist Device
F028 Deluxe Assist Device
Staff Control
IV Rod
Floor Mat
Emergency Battery Backup System
• Battery Backup 24V
• Battery Charger 24V
• Wall Mounting Bracket for Charger
Trapeze and Trapeze Adapter
Drainage Bag Holder
Bed Identication Numbers
When ordering parts or when contacting our Customer
Care Department, please include the bed’s model,
product and serial numbers, found on the identication
labels. The identication labels are located on bed
frame under the sleep deck foot section.
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Conforms To:
AAMI STD ES60601-1
IEC STD 60601-1
IEC STD 60601-2-52
Certied To CSA STD C22.2 # 60601-1
Mechanical Specifications
Description: Dimensions:
76" ........................................80.75"L x 35.0"W x 7.0"H
80" ......................................84.25"L x 35.0"W x 7.65"H
Weight
Roll-in-Low ....................................220 lbs. (99.8 kg)
Roll at any Height ........................230 lbs. (104.3 kg)
Care-Fit Integrated Width .................+40 lbs. (18.1 kg)
Maximum Back Angle .........................65° to horizontal
Maximum Knee Angle ........................35° to horizontal
Maximum Knee To Leg Angle ................................. 45°
Minimum Height Mattress Support Surface
Roll-in-Low ........................................................7.00"
Roll at any Height ..............................................7.65"
Maximum Height Mattress Support Surface
Roll-in-Low ......................................................30.00"
Roll at any Height ............................................30.65"
Hi-Lo Speed
Unloaded .................................................50 seconds
With 200 lbs ............................................52 seconds
Tolerance ± 3 seconds
Safe Working Load ............................500 lbs. (227 kg)
Maximum Patient Weight ...................450 lbs. (204 kg)
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Assembly
Installation Of Head and Foot Panels
Refer to Bed Panel Installation Sheet for more
Tools required: #2 Phillips screwdriver
Head Panel Installation:
1. Locate the head panel; the head panel has a label
on the back.
2. Lay panel on a at soft surface, face down, with
the threaded t-nuts facing away from the bed
occupant.
3. Head panel brackets have rubber bumpers
mounted on them.
4. The panel brackets are right-left oriented. Items
welded to the side of the panel mounting tube
should be placed to the inside (Figure 1). Install
head panel brackets with four screws provided. Do
not tighten at this time.
5. Insert the brackets into the bed frame sockets
(Figure 2); maintain support of the bed panel.
Insert the safety pins on each side and latch them
(Figure 3).
6. Press the mounting bracket against the bed frame
and tighten the four panel mounting screws; right
and left side.
Figure 2
Figure 3
Foot Panel Installation:
1. Locate the Foot Panel; the foot panel does not
have a label on the back.
2. Lay panel on a at soft surface, face down, with the
threaded t-nuts facing towards the bed occupant.
3. The panel brackets are right-left oriented. Items
welded to the side of the panel mounting tube
should be placed to the inside (Figure 4). Install
foot panel brackets with four screws provided. Do
not tighten at this time.
4. Insert the brackets into the bed sockets (Figure 5);
maintain support of the bed panel. Insert the safety
pins on each side and latch them (Figure 6).
5. Press the mounting bracket against the bed frame
and tighten the four panel mounting screws; right
and left side.
Figure 4
Figure 5
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