Joerns Healthcare ECS EasyCare 3, ECS EasyCare 5, ECS EasyCare 9, ECS EasyCare 7 User & Service Manual

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User-Service Manual

EasyCare® Bed Platform

Model ECS

To avoid injury, read user’s manual before using.

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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 conguration, 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.

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 conguration. 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 qualied 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 specic Assist Device Installation Instructions for more information). If multiple assist devices are used, position each so that gap between

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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 benets 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 qualied 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 specied 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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Table of Contents

Important Precautions ....................................................................................................................................... 2

Entrapment Information ..................................................................................................................................... 4

Features & Specications .................................................................................................................................. 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 specic 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

Safe Working Load

Type B Applied Parts

Class II Equipment

Protective Earth (ground)

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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) Classication: 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) Classication: 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 Identication Numbers

When ordering parts or when contacting our Customer Care Department, please include the bed’s model, product and serial numbers, found on the identication labels. The identication 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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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.

Figure 3

Figure 4

Figure 5

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Installation of Mattress Stop (Figure 6) Mattress Stop is designed to help keep mattress from sliding laterally on the mattress support platform.

Installation Steps

1. Locate the holes in the inside tube at the foot end of the mattress support platform.

2. Insert one side of the mattress side stop into the hole on one side.

3. Compress the mattress side stop and insert into the opposite hole on the foot end of the mattress support platform.

4. Locate the holes in the inside tube at the head end of the mattress support platform.

5. Insert one side of the mattress side stop into the hole on one side.

6. Compress the mattress side stop and insert into the opposite hole on the head end of the mattress support platform.

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IV Socket

Figure 7

IV Sockets

Joerns® EasyCare® Bed Platform has four IV sockets as standard equipment. There are two sockets at head end of bed and two at foot end (Figure 7). The IV sockets are compatible with Joerns IV poles and most ½" IV poles.

Installation of Staff Control Panel

(Optional)

EasyCare 3, 5 and 7 (Figure 8)

1. Mount foot panel on bed as indicated in previous instructions.

2. Plug patch cord and pendant into proper sockets on foot panel as shown (Figures 9 and 10).

3. Attach circuit board cover (not shown) with Velcro® according to instructions included with staff control panel assembly.

Figure 8

Figure 9

Figure 6

Figure 10

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EasyCare® 9 (Figure 11)

1. Mount the foot panel on the bed as indicated in previous instructions.

2. Unscrew the cap located under the bed frame at the foot end (Figure 12), and secure the cable connector, with the arrow facing up into the plug (Figure 13).

3. Ensure that the cable connector is fully inserted into the plug (Figure 14).

4. Screw on the cap from the cable to secure the cable (Figure 15).

Operation

Pendant Operation

EasyCare 3, 5 and 7

Your Joerns® EasyCare 3, EasyCare 5, or EasyCare 7 bed comes standard with the snap-in pendant. The pendant has raised, high-contrast buttons and graphics and easily snaps into an assist device for convenient resident/staff access (Figure 16).

Figure 16

Figure 11

Arrow up

Figure 12 Figure 13

Figure 14

Figure 15

Pendant Operation (Figure 17)

Head Operation

1 - Push button to raise Back 2 - Push button to lower Back

Bed Height Operation

3 - Push button to raise Bed 4 - Push button to lower Bed

Knee Operation

5 - Push button to lower Knee 6 - Push button to raise Knee

Figure 17

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EasyCare

1. Your EasyCare 9 bed comes standard with a

2. Unscrew the cap (Figure 19) and insert the

3. Ensure that the cable connector is fully inserted

4. Screw on the cap from the cable to secure cable

5. The pendant has raised, high-contrast buttons

pendant (Figure 18). The pendant plugs into a port under either side of the seat pan.

cable connector, with the arrow facing up into plug (Figure 20).

into the plug (Figure 21).

(Figure 22).

and graphics.

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Figure 19

Figure 18

Standard Pendant Operation (Figure 18)

1. Push button to raise Back

2. Push button to lower Back

3. Push button to raise Knee

4. Push button to lower Knee

5. Push button to raise Bed

6. Push button to lower Bed

Figure 20

Figure 21

Figure 22

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Staff Control Panel Operation (Optional)

EasyCare

3, 5 and 7 (Figure 23)

The Staff Control Panel allows caregivers to lock out all of the bed functions individually. Caregivers can also operate the bed from this panel without walking to side of the bed.

1. To lock out a function, press panel’s “no pendant” (Figure 23: #1, #3 and #5) icon. Illuminated red LED light indicates that the function is now locked out.

2. To unlock a function, press panel’s “pendant” (Figure 23: #2, #4 and #6) icon. Red LED is no longer illuminated, signaling that the pendant can now operate that specic function.

EasyCare 9 (Figure 24)

The Staff Control Panel allows the caregivers to operate the bed from the foot panel without walking to the bedside. The caregiver can also individually lock out all functions, both Pendant and Staff Control.

1. To lock out a function, press and hold the “Lock” graphic on the panel and push the function to lock out. Illuminated amber LED indicates that the function is now locked out.

2. To unlock a function, press and hold the “Lock” graphic on the panel and push the function to unlock. Amber LED is no longer illuminated, signaling that the function is now operable.

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Figure 24

Standard Staff Control

1. Push button to raise Back

2. Push button to lower Back

3. Push button to raise Knee

4. Push button to lower Knee

5. Push button to raise Bed

6. Push button to lower Bed

7. Push and hold to change lockout status in combination with another function button.

Roll in Low Lock System

EasyCare 3 and 5

1. To keep the bed from rolling when in the lowest position, press down on the locking lever to lock casters (Figure 25).

2. The standard caster set comes with two locking casters placed at opposing corners of bed.

Roll in Low Lock System

Mobile Position

Low only Any Height

Locked Position

(casters must be locked in Low)

Swivel Casters

Head & Foot (in Low position only)

1 37 8 9 10

Figure 23

Pendant Lockout and Bed Operation

1. Push button to lock out Back

2. Push button to unlock Back

3. Push button to lock out Knee

4. Push button to unlock Knee

5. Push button to lock out Hi/Lo

6. Push button to unlock Hi/Lo

7. Push button to raise Back

8. Push button to lower Back

9. Push button to raise Knee

10. Push button to lower Knee

11. Push button to raise Bed

12. Push button to lower Bed

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Figure 25

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UltraLock System

EasyCare

7 and 9

The Joerns® UltraLock feature provides roll at any height functionality to the EasyCare 7 and EasyCare 9 bed frame.

• The EasyCare 7 and EasyCare 9 beds are equipped with a single UltraLock. The foot end has swivel casters when the UltraLock is engaged and rollers at the head.

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1. There are three possible locations with which to operate the UltraLock on each UltraLock assembly (Figure 26).

2. To lock the bed using the UltraLock, place your toe under the pedal and lift upward (Figure 27). The label indicates the locked position by a red symbol (Figure 28).

3. To unlock the UltraLock, place the ball of your foot on any pedal and push down (Figure 29). The label indicates the mobile position by a green symbol (Figure 28).

Warning: Possible Injury. Before leaving the bed unattended, check that the UltraLock feature is in the locked position. Never leave an unlocked bed unattended.

Warning: Possible Injury. Check that the UltraLock feature is in the locked position before allowing the resident to enter or exit the bed.

For best practices, the UltraLock feature should be locked at all times, except when the bed is being moved.

Figure 26

Figure 27

Hi-Lo Speed

EasyCare 3

EasyCare 9 EasyCare 5 EasyCare 7

Unloaded 49 seconds 33 seconds

With 200lbs 52 seconds 35 seconds

Tolerance ± 3 seconds

Figure 28

Figure 29

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EasyLift Leg Positioner Operation

EasyCare® 5, 7 and 9

1. To raise: Grasp the bed’s foot deck and raise to the desired position (Figure 30).

2. To lower: Grasp the foot end of the bed’s deck and raise ½-inch to ¾-inch above present notch, then lower gently;

3. Or, grasp the foot end of the bed deck, raise to the highest position, and lower gently.

Servicing

EasyCare 3, 5 and 7

Warning: Possible Shock Hazard. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before performing any maintenance/service to the power box.

Note: Overload protection is achieved via current sensing technology, which will reset automatically if any bed function fails to operate. Ensure that the bed is not overloaded or constrained from movement.

Figure 31

Figure 30

Figure 32

Actuator and Control Box Information

Cord and Socket Identication (Figures 31 and 32)

1. Back Actuator (yellow)

2. Knee Actuator (blue)

3. Hi-Lo Actuator (red)

4. Hi-Lo Actuator (red)

HB. Pendant (green) B. Emergency Battery C. AC Power In

Power Cord and Grounding Connectors

Inspection of power cord and grounding connectors should be conducted on a yearly basis to ensure efcient bed operation.

1. Check the power cord to make sure it has not been damaged. If the power cord needs replacement due to damage, remove the bed from use/service until the power cord has been replaced.

2. Check the grounding connectors to ensure they remain intact and are securely fastened to their intended connection point.

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EasyCare® 9

Warning: Possible Shock Hazard. Unplug the Control Box from the wall outlet before performing any maintenance or service to the Control Box.

Motor And Control Box Information

Cord and Socket Identication (Figures 33 and 34)

1. Foot Leg Hi/Low Actuator (red)

2. Back Actuator (yellow)

3. Head Leg Hi/Low Actuator (orange)

4. Knee Actuator (blue)

5. Control Harness (green)

6. Emergency Battery Pack Socket

7. AC Power in

Note: The Actuators and Control Box contain no serviceable parts. Overload protection is achieved via current sensing technology, which will automatically reset. If any bed function fails to operate, check to see if the bed is overloaded or constrained from movement.

To Remove Control Box

1. Plugs and outlets are numbered and color-coded so they can be easily reinstalled later (See Actuator And Control Box Information).

2. Unplug from wall outlet.

3. Unplug all actuator cords and pendant/staff control plug.

4. Remove the control box retaining clip (Figure 35).

5. Slide the Control Box off the actuator assembly.

6. To replace the Control Box, reverse these instructions.

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Figure 33

Figure 34

Figure 35

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To Remove Actuator

Recommended Tools: Screwdriver, Hammer, Masking Tape, Zip Ties

1. Identify the actuator to be replaced.

2. Tip the bed on its side to replace high/low actuator(s).

3. Unplug the actuator cord.

4. The actuator is held in place by two pins. Use a screwdriver to remove the lock ring on each pin.

5. Slide the pins out of holes. If necessary, use the hammer to tap out the pins.

6. You may now replace the actuator(s).

7. To reassemble the bed, reverse the previous steps, making note of the following two important items:

• Assemble the pin and lock rings as originally installed.

• Zip-ties should be replaced, with cords returned to their original position and routing direction to the control box.

To Remove AC Power Cable

Recommended Tools: Small Screwdriver, Masking Tape, Zip Ties, 5/16" Nut Driver

1. Raise the bed so that there is about 27 inches of clearance between the oor and the mattress support platform of bed.

2. Unplug the power cable from the outlet.

3. Cut the zip-ties that holds the power cable to the frame. Tape the remaining cables in their original position. It is very important to keep the actuator cables routed along the frame in their original factory-installed positions. If this step is not followed, damage to cables or electric shock may result.

4. Detach the ground wire from the bed frame if equipped.

Warning: Possible Shock Hazard. Injury may result from improper power cable routing. Always follow proper factory-installed routing conguration. Be sure to check condition of the power cable on a regular basis. Do not use damaged or frayed power cables.

5. Using a small screwdriver, alternately depress the small red latch tabs above and below AC receptacle on the control box. Simultaneously, pull gently outward on the power cable where it connects to the control box, until the plug comes out.

6. Plug the replacement cable into the control box until it latches. Attach the ground wire to the bed frame.

7. Re-route the power cable along the frame in the same position as the original routing.

8. Replace zip-ties along with cables in their original position and routing to the control box. If this step is not followed, damage to the cables or electric shock may result.

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Troubleshooting

Any loss of electrical function should be investigated with the following steps:

Event Possible Remedies

Bed not responding to pendant control

Bed not responding to Staff Control

All Staff Control lockout indicators ashing (EasyCare

Staff Control Hi-Lo lockout indicator ashing (EasyCare 9)

1. Check lockout status.

2. Check connection is fully inserted with cable secured.

3. Check the bed is plugged into power source and control box green light is illuminated.

4. If these steps fail to resolve the problem, call Technical Support at 800-826-0270.

1. Check lockout status

2. Check connection is fully inserted with cable secured.

3. Check the bed is plugged into power source and control box green light is illuminated.

4. If these steps fail to resolve the problem, call Technical Support at 800-826-0270.

1. Unplug bed for 60 seconds and plug back in.

2. Push and hold Hi-Lo up and down on staff control or pendant

simultaneously until ashing stops (No more than 15 seconds).

3. If these steps fail to resolve the problem, call Technical Support at 800-826-0270.

1. Thermal overload condition. This should self-correct in 2 minutes or less. Do not surpass 10% duty cycle (2 min on/ 18 min off).

2. If these steps fail to resolve the problem, call Technical Support at 800-826-0270.

1. Switch the pendant with a new pendant or one from a bed that is functioning normally.

2. If these steps fail to resolve the problem, call Technical Support at 800-826-0270.

Note: Electrical damage can occur if a non-approved pendant is connected to the electrical system.

Maintenance

Maintenance/inspection Information:

Visually inspect the bed and accessories for broken welds or cracks and check for loose hardware on a monthly basis.

If any broken welds or cracks are found, remove bed from service immediately and replace affected part(s). If necessary, contact Technical Support, 800-826-0270, for assistance. Tighten any loose hardware.

Cleaning

Caution: Possible damage to electrical parts, and/ or shock hazard.

1. Clean all the electrical components (motors, control box, pendant and cords) on your Joerns® bed with damp, well-wrung out cloth. Excess water in or on electrical parts, could damage these components. Do not submerge the pendant in liquid.

2. Your Joerns bed features a durable, baked-on epoxy nish that is easily cleaned with a mild solution of antiseptic cleaner and warm water. Read and follow all label instructions on your cleaning products.

3. Wood veneer surfaces should be maintained by cleaning with furniture cleaner or polish.

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Joerns® EasyCare® Bed Platform

Model ECS

Accessories

All Accessories

Warning: Possible Injury Or Death. Injury or death may result from improper use of bed accessories. Consult accessory manufacturer for compatibility, proper installation and use instructions.

Trapeze And Trapeze Adapter

Warning: Possible Injury Or Death. Improper installation of the Trapeze Adapter could alter or dislodge the head panel position, increasing the risk of injury or suffocation.

Warning: Possible Injury Or Death. Follow the manufacturer’s directions when installing the Trapeze Bar. Improper installation of the Trapeze Bar on the Trapeze Adapter could cause the Trapeze Bar to disconnect/collapse or otherwise fail, resulting in injury or death.

Drainage Bag Holder

Warning: Possible BioHazard. Prior to use, consult the Drain Bag manufacturer’s installation and use instructions. Failure to do so could result in a bag puncture, resulting in a potential BioHazard.

Warning: Possible Injury Or Death. Many items that attach to the Holder are gravity fed and must be below the bed user to function. Do not allow items attached to the Holder to rest or be positioned on the oor where they might be stepped on and adversely affected or damaged. Exercise particular caution when the bed is moved to its lowest position as items attached to the Holder at that height are especially at risk. Failure to do so could result in injury or death.

Warning: Possible Injury Or Death. Make sure items hung on this holder have proper clearance and are not pinched or caught during bed adjustment. Failure to do so could result in injury or death.

Bed Transport Bar

Warning: Possible Injury Or Death. A minimum of 1-inch clearance between the bottom of the Trapeze Bar and the oor is required when the bed is in its lowest position. Failure to do so could damage the oor and/or cause the bed to become unstable, resulting in injury or death.

4-Inch Extension

Warning: Possible Injury Or Death. Use a mattress long enough so the gap between the mattress and head/ foot panel is small enough to prevent the resident from getting his/her head or neck caught in these locations. Failure to do so could increase risk of suffocation or result in injury or death.

Warning: Possible Injury. The extender is designed for use with a foot panel. Sitting on or sliding over the extender without a foot panel installed could cause the extender to fail, resulting in injury or death.

Warning: Possible Injury. The Bed Transport Bar must be used according to installation and user instructions. Improper use could cause it to disconnect, resulting in a fall or loss of control of the bed.

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Trapeze (Figure 36)

1. We recommend using the Joerns® Trapeze with the Joerns Trapeze Adapter.

2. Install the Trapeze assembly according to manufacturer’s directions included with the Trapeze.

Trapeze Adapter (Figure 37)

1. The Trapeze Adapter is designed to allow attachment of the Trapeze system to the EasyCare® Bed. Prior to use, please read important warnings related to this option and follow all instructions below.

2. Install the Trapeze Adapter according to the supplied instructions. If needed, call Technical Support at 800-826-0270 for instructions.

3. Install the trapeze assembly onto the Trapeze Adapter according to the trapeze manufacturer’s instructions.

4. Operate the bed from its highest through lowest positions to ensure proper clearance and operation. Some trapeze systems may not be suitable for use with the EasyCare Bed, due to its low operating height.

5. Adjustment and use of a Trapeze should be in accordance with instructions from a healthcare professional (doctor or therapist).

6. Do not exceed the maximum load condition listed on installation instructions.

Joerns® EasyCare® Bed Platform

Model ECS

Figure 36

4-Inch Extender (Figure 38)

1. The 4-Inch Extender is designed to extend the mattress support platform about four inches to allow the use of an 84-inch mattress on an 80-inch mattress support platform or an 80-inch mattress on a 76-inch mattress support platform. Prior to use, please read important warnings related to the Extender and follow instructions below.

2. Install the 4-Inch Extender according to supplied instructions. If needed, call Technical Support at 800-826-0270 for instructions.

3. Make sure the increase in overall length does not produce a safety hazard or impair accessibility in the room. Place the new mattress against the Mattress Stop and be sure the mattress covers the entire mattress support platform length.

Figure 37

Figure 38

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Joerns® EasyCare® Bed Platform

Model ECS

Drainage Bag Holder (Figure 39)

1. The Drainage Bag Holder is designed as an attachment point for items such as urine collection bags. Make sure items attached to holder are safely secured. Prior to use, please read important warnings related to the Drainage Bag Holder and follow all instructions below.

2. Install the Drainage Bag Holder and attach items to the Holder according to supplied instructions. If needed, call Technical Support at 800-826-0270 for instructions.

3. It is important to operate all bed functions through their entire ranges to ensure that items attached to the Holder have proper clearance and are not pinched or caught.

4. Attach the Holder only to the point and position outlined in installation instructions. Operate all bed functions through their full ranges to ensure that items attached to the Holder have proper clearance and are not pinched or caught.

5. Many items that attach to the Holder are gravity fed and must be below bed user to function. Do not allow items suspended from the Holder to rest on the oor, particularly when the bed is in its lowest position. Otherwise, a safety condition may occur or the function of attached items may be impacted.

Bed Transport Bar (Figure 40)

1. The Bed Transport Bar is designed to ease moving the EasyCare® Bed, particularly when it is lowered onto its casters. Note: The EasyCare Bed is not designed for use as resident/patient transport devices. Prior to use, please read important warnings related to the Bed Transport Bar and follow all instructions below.

2. Install the Bed Transport Bar according to the supplied instructions. If needed, call Technical Support at 800-826-0270 for instructions.

3. When using the Bed Transport Bar to move beds, always push down and forward on the handle. Pushing up or attempting to use the Bed Transport Bar to lift the bed, especially when crossing over thresholds, may cause it to disconnect from the bed, resulting in loss of control of the bed.

4. Take extra care when moving the bed (remember, do not move the bed while occupied by the resident) on any sloped surface. Moving a bed on a sloped surface requires two people, one at each end of the bed. Never use the Bed Transport Bar to move the bed on a slope that exceeds ANSI and/or ADA requirements for accessibility.

Figure 39

Figure 40

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Battery Back-up

Battery Backup Includes:

• Charger with Power Cord PN#12160300 (with Cord Clip)

• Battery with Cable PN#12160311

• Wall Mount Bracket PN#12160301 (with two screws)

• User Instructions PN#6150192

Battery Charger

1. Simply mount the Battery Charger in a central location convenient to caregiver staff. Plug the Battery Charger into any standard wall socket (110V; 50-60 Hz.).

2. Insert the Battery in the Battery Charger.

• Green light -- indicates main power is on

• Yellow light -- indicates Battery is charging

3. After about four hours of charging, the yellow light goes off and the Battery will be fully charged. Note: We recommend that users charge up the Battery immediately upon receipt.

4. The Battery has a useful life of about 3.5 years, depending upon usage. It is recommended to discharge the Battery as little as possible and to recharge quite frequently (by keeping the Battery connected to the Battery Charger when not in use), to provide the longest Battery life.

5. When the Battery needs replacing, dispose of the old Battery in the same manner you would dispose of a car (lead acid) battery.

Joerns® EasyCare® Bed Platform

Model ECS

Figure 41

Powering the EasyCare Platform:

Attach the battery to the Battery Pack Patch Cord Socket at the bed foot end (Figure 41).

Depending on the Battery condition and load on the bed, one battery can typically raise and lower the bed, constituting one cycle, 20 to 25 times on single, full charge.

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Joerns® EasyCare® Bed Platform

Model ECS

Joerns Healthcare Warranty Program

Joerns® EasyCare® Bed Platform, Model ECS

Joerns EasyCare Series Model ECS, are guaranteed for a period of three years from the date of delivery, against defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use and service.

This three-year warranty includes all mechanical and electrical components.

Steel structural components on beds are covered under warranty for a period of 15 years from the date of delivery.

Welds are covered under warranty for the lifetime1 of the product.

Damage caused by use in unsuitable environmental conditions, abuse or failure to maintain the product in accordance with user and service instructions is not covered.

Any alteration, modication, or repair unless performed by, or authorized in writing by, Joerns Healthcare, will void this warranty.

Parts

Joerns beds contain various parts that wear from normal use. These parts, such as DC batteries, are not covered under the three-year warranty but are covered for 90 days after date of delivery.

Joerns Healthcare’s obligation under this warranty is limited to supplying replacement parts, servicing or replacing, at its option, any product which is found by Joerns Healthcare to be defective.

Warranty replacement parts are covered by the terms of this warranty until the product’s original three-year warranty period expires.

When requested by Joerns Healthcare, parts must be returned for inspection at the customer’s expense. Credit will be issued only after inspection.

Service

Most service requests can be handled by the facility Maintenance Department with assistance from the Joerns Healthcare Product Service Department.

Most parts requested can be shipped next day air at the customer’s expense.

Should a technician be required, one will be provided by Joerns Healthcare, at our discretion. Only the Joerns Healthcare Product Service Department can dispatch authorized technicians.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser of the equipment.

Weld lifetime dened as 20 years.

Post Acute, Acute, HomeCare

Joerns

Healthcare

www.joerns.com • email: info@joerns.com

5001 Joerns Drive Stevens Point WI 54481 (P) 800.826.0270 (F) 800.457.8827

VA/Government

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Canadian Ofce

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