USER MANUAL
IMPORTANT:
Head, Foot & High/Low Function
with Patient Remote Control
FOR THE FOLLOWING MODELS
3 FUNCTION ELECTRIC BED (# SLB149-B)
3 FUNCTION ELECTRIC BED (# SLB149-EXP / # SLB149-B-EXP)
3 FUNCTION ELECTRIC BED (# SLB42-EXP / # SLB42-B-EXP)
3 FUNCTION ELECTRIC BED WITH EXPANDABLE WIDTH (# SLB48-X / # SLB48-X-FHB)
3 FUNCTION ULTRA LOW BED 7”（# ULB7-EXP / # ULB7-B-EXP)
ULB7-B-EXP
CHECK THE LABEL ON THE BED FRAME FOR THE CORRESPONDING MODEL NUMBER
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE 2 INTRODUCTION & PRODUCT FEATURES
PAGE 3 PARTS LIST AND DESCRIPTION
PAGE 4 CASTORS – INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
PAGE 5 LENGTH EXTENSION FRAME INSTALLATION
PAGE 5-8 HEADBOARD & FOOTBOARD INSTALLATION
PAGE 9 BED WIDTH EXTENSION
PAGE 10 BED LENGTH EXTENSION
PAGE 10 MATTRESS RETAINER
PAGE 11-12 BUMPER GUARD INSTALLATION AND USAGE
PAGE 13 SIDE RAILS – INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
PAGE 14 PATIENT REMOTE CONTROL – OPERATION
PAGE 14 IV POLE SOCKET
PAGE 14-15 BATTERY BACKUP (OPTIONAL)
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Accessories
Models
Length
Extension
Width
Expansion
Retractable
Rubber
Bumper
Guard
Bumper
Bar
Bed Side
Mattress
Retainer
Corner
Mattress
Retainer
Standard
Head & Foot
Boards
Quick
Release
Head & Foot
Boards
Quick Release
Foldable Head
& Foot Boards
Backup
Battery
SLB149-B
× × √ × × √ × √ ×
√
SLB149-B-EXP
√ × √ × × √ × √ ×
√
SLB149-EXP
√ × √ × × √ × √ ×
×
SLB48-X
√ √ √ × √ × × √ ×
×
SLB48-X-FHB
√ √ √ × √ × × × √
×
SLB42-B-EXP
√ × √ × × √ × √ ×
√
SLB42-EXP
√ × √ × × √ × √ ×
×
ULB7-B-EXP
√ × × √ × √ × √ ×
√
ULB7-EXP
√ × × √ × √ × √ ×
×
The MedaCure AMERICAN SPIRIT 3 Function Electric Low Bed & 3 Function ULTRA LOW Bed are fully
electric beds for Long Term Care, Hospital & Home Care settings. It has a low position of 14.9” (SLB149-B / SLB149-
EXP / SLB149-B-EXP / SLB42-EXP / SLB42-B-EXP / SLB48-X/ SLB48-X-FHB) & 7” (ULB7 –EXP / ULB7-B-EXP) and
3 patient position functions to enhance the quality of care and for ultimate comfort. The AMERICAN SPIRIT
uses sophisticated motors to control all functions and has a weight capacity of 450 lbs (ULB Series) & 550 lbs
(SLB Series). The bed comes standard with a patient remote control. The bed is a Class II Medical Device.
The plug and the motors are IP43 rated.
Durable and built to last with all steel construction and removable head & foot boards. The AMERICAN SPIRIT beds
are sturdy with multi-functional features and an attractive upscale design that will enhance the décor of any room.
3 Function Electric Bed
Head and Foot Positions, High/Low
PRODUCT FEATURES
Patient remote hand control for all 3 positions (standard)
High position height travels to 29” (SLB149-B / SLB149-EXP / SLB149-B-EXP /SLB42 -EXP /SLB42-B -EXP /
SLB48-X/ SLB48-X-FHB ) and 22” (ULB7-EXP / ULB7-B-EXP)
Low position: 14.9” (SLB149-B / SLB149-EXP / SLB149-B-EXP /SLB42 -EXP /SLB42-B -EXP
/ SLB48-X / SLB48-X-FHB) 7” (ULB7-EXP / ULB7-B-EXP)
Length of bed extends from 80” – 88” (on all bed models with ‘EXP’ in the model #)
4 x 4” casters: 2 pcs. swivel & 2 pcs. locking casters
2 Adjustable ½ side rails (optional)
2 Assist bars (optional)
Under bed clearance: 5.7”
IV pole mount on the 2 head corners of the bed frame
Durable rectangle tube bed deck
Interchangeable head/foot boards
Durable 1 piece reinforced steel frame
Back up battery (on all bed models with ‘B’ in the model #)
Expandable width from 36” – 42” – 48” (on all bed models with ‘X’ in the model # )
Each bed includes 4
Each bed includes 8 bed side mattress retainers (
Each bed includes 2 retractable rubber bumper guards on the head of the bed (SLB149-B / SLB149-EXP /
SLB149-B-EXP /SLB42 -EXP /SLB42-B -EXP / SLB48-X
Each bed includes 1 bumper bar on the head of the bed (ULB7-EXP / ULB7-B-EXP)
corner
mattress retainers, 1 on each corner (on all bed models without ‘x’ in the model #)
Only for model SLB48-X / SLB48-X-FHB
/ SLB48-X-FHB
)
)
Weight capacity: 450 lbs (ULB Series) & 550 lbs (SLB Series).
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Bed head board（upper
）
Bed frame (Expandable width from 36″- 42″- 48″）Model # SLB48-X
PARTS LIST & DESCRIPTION
Bed frame
Length Extension
frames – right &
left
4 - Castors
2 - Side rails
Bracket for
bed foot part
Bumper bar
Retractable
Rubber
Bumper guard
Corner
mattress
retainers
Bed side mattress
retainers
IMPORTANT: Read this manual completely before setting up or operating this system and
keep in a safe place for future reference. To avoid injury and for maximum safety, this
system should only be installed by an authorized technician or dealer representative.
Figure # 1
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Screw on the M8
x15 bolt with φ8
spring washer
first
1. Castors - Installation and Operation
1.1. Place the bed surface plate flat down (face to the floor) on a blanket or any soft floor.
Unscrew the bolt on the castor and insert the castor stem into the castor tube of the bed frame.
Align the screw hole and tighten the M8 x 15 bolt with φ8 spring washer - see figure # 2.
Install the 4 castors (total 2 pcs swivel and 2 pcs with brake) respectively, using the same type of
caster installed on the diagonal opposing corner.
Figure # 2
1.2. Turn over the bed frame (with the castors toward the floor). Step on the locking peddle
(lower) to lock the castors in place and step on the unlocking peddle (upper) to unlock the
castors. See figure # 3 and # 4.
Figure # 3 Unlocking status Figure # 4 Locking status
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2. Length extension frame - Installation
2.1. Insert extension frame (left) & extension frame (right) into the 60 x 30 mm rectangular bed
frame tube. See Figure # 5
Figure # 5
2.2. Install bracket for bed foot part as per Figure # 6
Figure # 6
3. Head and Foot Board – Installation
3
.1 Standard Head and Foot Board - Installation
3.1.1 Insert the M8 ×18 plywood nut into the hole at head and foot board - see Figure # 7
NOTE: IF THIS MODEL COMES
WITH A QUICK RELEASE HEAD
AND FOOT BOARD PLEASE SEE
SECTION 3.2 BELOW FOR
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Figure # 7
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3.1.2 Match the bed head board with the bed frame installation holes. Fasten by M8 X 20 cup
head bolt with φ 8 flat washer, as per Figure # 8.
Figure # 8
3.1.3 Match the bed foot board with the extension frame installation holes.
Fasten by M8 X 20 cup head bolt with φ 8 flat washer.
Bed foot board can be installed in both the high and low level position. See Figure # 8A & Figure # 8B.
Figure # 8A
Bed foot board in low-level installation position
Figure # 8B
Bed foot board in high-level installation position
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Bed foot board (lower)
PLEASE NOTE: FOOTBOARD
For the bed with expandable length
feature, you will need to install the
bed extension rods first before
attaching the footboard.
Bed head board (upper)
3.1.4 Install the bed head board at the side of bed head frame and the bed foot board at the side
of bed foot frame - see Figure # 9.
Figure # 9
3.2.
Quick Release Head and Foot Board Installation
3.2.1
HEADBOARD (higher piece
bed frame brackets as noted in Figure # 9.1.
3.2.2 Insert the security bolt through the holes on the board and frame brackets as noted in
Figure # 9.2.
) – insert the brackets on the back of the headboard into the
Figure # 9.1
3.2.3
FOOTBOARD (lower piece)
Figure # 9.2
Repeat steps 1 and 2 for installing the foot board (lower piece).
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3.3 Quick Release Foldable Head and Foot Board Installation
(for Model # SLB48-X-FHB)
3.3.1 Repeat steps 3.2 for installing the head and foot board
3.3.2 Foldable bed head board installation as noted figure # 9.3
Unfolded Status
Folded Status
Figure #9.3
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4. Operation for bed surface extension frame
4.1 First, loosen the “Locking Bolt”. Then, pull the “Pulling Button” with one hand and pull out the
extension frame until it clicks into your desired location hole (see 4.2 below). Tighten
the “Locking Bolt” to lock the extension frame in place. See figure # 10.
Figure # 10
4.2
IMPORTANT NOTE:
adjustment settings - 36”, 42” and 48” widths. There are 4 separate extension frames on
each side of the main frame. Repeat the above method in 6.1 to achieve the desired width
and then tighten the “Locking Bolt” to lock the extension frame in place. See Figure # 10A.
There are 3 location holes on each extension frame for 3 width
Figure # 10A
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5. Operation for Bed foot length extension frame
Loosen the screw on the bed frame, and pull out the extension frame. Tighten
the screw until the ideal length is selected, as per Figure # 11.
Figure # 11
6. Mattress Retainer
6.1 Corner mattress retainer Installation
Each corner of the bed frame has two mattress retainer installation holes. Insert the mattress
retainer as noted in Figure # 11.1A （Only for
all bed models without ‘x’ in the model #
Figure # 11.1 A
6.2 Bed Side Mattress retainer Installation
Hang the bed side mattress retainer onto the tube as noted in Figure # 11.1B （Only for model
SLB48-X / SLB48-X-FHB）
）
Figure # 11.1B
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7. Bumper Guard Installation and Usage
7.1 Insert the retractable rubber bumper guard stem to the bracket. Align the mounting holes
and fasten the screws as noted in Figure # 11.2
Figure # 11.2
7.2 Extended Position: Push the retractable rubber bumper guard stem upward and turn
the stem outward until the screw clicks with slot as noted in Figure # 11.3
Figure # 11.3
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7.3 Retracted Position: When the retractable rubber bumper guard is not in use, push the
stem upward and turn it inward until screw clicks with slot as noted in Figure # 11.4
Figure # 11.4
7.4 Bumper Bar Installation (only applies to Model #’s ULB7-EXP / ULB7-B-EXP)
Hang the bumper bar onto the tube as noted in Figure # 11.5
ULB7 Bumper Bar Installation diagram
Figure # 11.5
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8. Side Rails - Installation and Operation
8.1. Unscrew the knob at the side rail mounting base. Insert the mounting base into the 30 x
20 rectangular tube of the back bed plate. Adjust well and tighten the knob - see Figure # 12
Figure # 12
8.2. Raise the side rail until it clicks into place. Pull the knob button to lower the side rail -
see figure # 13.
Figure # 13
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Up for
head
rest
Down for
head
rest
Up for footrest
Down for footrest
Lower the entire bed
Raise the entire bed
9. Patient remote control - Operation
Ensure the power cord is connected. Patient can easily control all 3 bed functions by using the
remote control. This includes adjusting the entire bed height, raising & lowering the head & foot
areas. Press the selected button until you reach the ideal position - see figure # 14.
Figure # 14
10．IV Pole
The bed frame has 2 sockets to insert an IV Pole. Each corner of the bed head frame has one
installation hole for an IV Pole. Insert the IV Pole into any one of the sockets and adjust to
your desired height.
11. Battery backup – Available on all models with a ‘B’ in the model #
On select bed models, the motor has a backup battery that will operate all functions in case
of a power outage. The motor has a backup battery that will operate all functions in case of
a power outage. The motor includes 24V 4A rechargeable batteries. The battery lifetime is
2- 4 years depending on usage. Replace the battery when the functions no longer operate
well in battery mode (and plug is disconnected). To replace the battery, unscrew the 4 screws
on the control box and pull out the wires connected to the batteries. Remove the battery and
replace with new rechargeable batteries. Connect the wire to the new batteries and replace
the cover on the control box with the 4 screws (see figure #15)
If the bed is not used for a long time (more than 1 month), it is recommended to recharge the
batteries. Plug in the AC wire of the bed to recharge the battery for 8-10 hours one time each
month.
To obtain new replacement batteries or other bed parts, please contact your supplier or
MedaCure direct with bed model number and part description.
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Figure # 15
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