Joerns Healthcare ECS EasyCare 3, ECS EasyCare 5, ECS EasyCare 9, ECS EasyCare 7 User & Service Manual
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EasyCare® Bed Platform
Model ECS
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Important Precautions
Warning: Possible Injury Or Death. This
product is intended for use as an adjustable
mattress platform that articulates 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.
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.
Failure to do so could result in injury or death.
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Note: In case of unexpected movement, unplug
bed from any outlet.
Warning: Possible Shock Hazard. Injury may
result from improper routing of the power cord.
Always follow the proper factory-installed 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,
which 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 Comfort Extension, see Comfort
Extension Manual for proper mattress size.
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/cdrh/beds/.
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 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
Joerns® EasyCare® Bed Platform
Model ECS
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 Joerns® assist device until you verify 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.
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. 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 UltraLock 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 UltraLock function. This feature was
designed to be activated by your foot. Using your
hand to activate the UltraLock system could result
in injury.
Caution: In the absence of line voltage, all bed
contouring 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.
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 Platform is
intended for use within an institutional healthcare
environment (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 Platform. 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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Joerns® EasyCare® Bed Platform
Model ECS
Table of Contents
Important Precautions ....................................................................................................................................... 2
Entrapment Information ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Features & Specications .................................................................................................................................. 5
Assembly ........................................................................................................................................................... 6
Operation .......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Servicing .......................................................................................................................................................... 12
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................... 15
Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................... 15
Cleaning .......................................................................................................................................................... 15
Accessories ..................................................................................................................................................... 16
Warranty .......................................................................................................................................................... 20
Bed System Entrapment Information
In April 1999, the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) in partnership with
representatives from the hospital and post-acute
bed industry, including Joerns Healthcare, national
healthcare organizations, resident advocacy
groups, and other federal agencies formed the
Hospital Bed Safety Workgroup (HBSW). The
workgroup’s goal is to improve the safety of bed
frames for residents and patients in all health
care settings who are most vulnerable to the
risk of entrapment. The efforts of the FDA and
the HBSW culminated in the FDA’s release of
recommended guidelines intended to reduce the
risk of entrapment, including dimensional limits
for critical gaps and spaces between bed system
components and clinical guidance for assessment
and implementation of bed side rails in various
health care settings.
Entrapment zones involve the relationship of
bed 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: www.fda.gov/cdrh/beds
I.D. Label Symbol Definition
Attention, Consult accompanying documents
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Safe Working Load
Type B Applied Parts
Class II Equipment
Protective Earth (ground)
Joerns® EasyCare® Bed Platform
Model ECS
Features and Specifications
Standard Features
76" or 80" Sleep Surface
Travel Range:
• EasyCare® 3: 8.25" to 27"
• EasyCare 5, 7, 9: 7" to 30"
Locking System:
• EasyCare 3 and 5: Roll-in-Low Lock System
• EasyCare 7 and 9: UltraLock Roll at any Height
Mobility
Pendant Connections on both left and right side
(EasyCare 9 Only)
Cable connection for optional Staff Control
(EasyCare 9 Only)
Whisper Quiet DC Motors
Welded Tubular Frame
Grid Sleep Surface
SoftTone Frame Color
Baseboard Bumper
Wide Stable Base
Heavy-Duty Casters
Mattress Side and End Stops
Patented Lifting Mechanism (US Patent 6473922)
EasyLift Leg Positioner (excludes EasyCare 3)
Battery Pack Cable
Electrical Specifications
EasyCare 3, EasyCare 5 and EasyCare 7
Power: 120 VAC
Frequency: 60 Hz
Current Rating: 3.5 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: LA27 Actuators: Auto Reset
Current Sensor
EasyCare 9
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: LA27 Actuators: 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
Accessories And Options
76", 80" and 84" Joerns® Mattresses
Joerns End Panels
F14SC Assist Device Set
F025 Assist Handle
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
4" Extension
Drainage Bag Holder
Bed Transport Bar
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.
Mechanical Specifications
Description: Dimensions:
EasyCare 3
76" ...............................83.0"L x 35.0"W x 8.25"H
80" ...............................86.5"L x 35.0"W x 8.25"H
EasyCare 5 and EasyCare 7
76" ................................. 83.0"L x 35.0"W x 7.0"H
80" ................................. 86.5"L x 35.0"W x 7.0"H
EasyCare 9
76" ................................. 82.0"L x 35.0"W x 7.0"H
80" ................................. 85.5"L x 35.0"W x 7.0"H
Weight
EasyCare 3 and EasyCare 5 ...................220 lbs.
EasyCare 7 .............................................279 lbs.
EasyCare 9 .............................................279 lbs.
Maximum Back Angle ...................65° to horizontal
Maximum Knee Angle ..................35° to horizontal
Maximum Knee To Leg Angle ............................45°
Minimum Height Mattress Support Surface
EasyCare 3 .................................................8.25"
EasyCare 5 .................................................7.00"
EasyCare 7 .................................................7.25"
EasyCare 9 .................................................7.25"
Maximum Height Mattress Support Surface
EasyCare 3 ...............................................27.00"
EasyCare 5 ...............................................30.00"
EasyCare 7 ...............................................30.50"
EasyCare 9 ...............................................30.50"
Safe Working Load .....................................500 lbs.
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Joerns® EasyCare® Bed Platform
Model ECS
Assembly
Installation Of Head and Foot Panels
(For more information refer to Bed Panel
Installation Sheet)
Tools required: Phillips head screwdriver
Head Panel Installation:
1. The head panel has a label on back.
2. Lay the panel on a soft surface, front face
down.
3. The head panel brackets are longer of two
sizes (Figure 1).
4. Install the head panel brackets with four
screws provided. The bracket offset should
face up (Figure 2). Do not tighten until after
tting the mounting brackets into the bed
sockets.
5. Go to nal assembly below.
Frame-Mounted Foot Panel Installation:
1. The foot panel does not have a label on
back. The foot panel will have staff control
electronics, if staff control was ordered.
2. Lay the panel on a soft surface, front face
down.
3. The foot panel brackets are the shorter of two
sizes (Figure 1).
4. Install the foot panel brackets with the four
screws provided. The bracket offset should
face up (Figure 2). Do not tighten until after
tting the mounting brackets into the bed
sockets.
5. Go to nal assembly below.
Head Panel
Bracket-10.5"
Foot Panel
Bracket-6.9"
Figure 1
Offset facing up
Figure 2
Final Assembly Step for Head Panel and
Frame-Mounted Foot Panel:
1. Insert the head and foot panel as shown with
mounting hardware facing the head of the bed
(Figure 3).
2. Tighten all screws with the panels in place.
3. The panels should slip in and out of their
sockets easily and securely.
Installation Of Baseboard Bumper
Recommended Tool: Rubber mallet
1. Place the baseboard bumper as shown
(Figure 4). Example shown is EasyCare® 5.
2. Tap into place with a rubber mallet or press
rmly with the sole of your shoe until it locks
into place as shown (Figure 5). Example
shown is EasyCare 5.
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Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
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