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Owner’s Assembly And Operating Manual

Ultra Light Plus, Semi Electric Bed

Competitor

Item # 15560, 15560-HR

Note: The competitor bed is available with half-rails (not shown). See page 16 for installation instructions.

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1. Remove contents from carton.

Assembly Instructions

2. Placebothendsofthesleepsurfaceontheirsideandaligntheflangewiththereceptacleasshown.

3. Toattachtheheadandfootspring,pulltheblackknobawayfortheframeandslidethetwosides together.Thelockknobisspringloadedandwilllockintopositionwhenreleasedandthetwosections ofthebedareflushtogether.

To disassemble the head and foot section, pull the black lock knob out and rotate the knob a quarter turn. Thelockknobwillremainopentoallowtheheadsectiontoberemovedfromthefootsection.

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Assembly Instructions Cont.

4. Securethesleepsurfacewiththecotterpinasshown.

5. Lockthecotterpinwiththeattachedclasp.Repeatontheoppositeside.

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Assembly Instructions Cont.

6. NOTE:Beforeinstallingmotor,plughandpendantcableintomotorasshown

7. To install motor, remove locking caps on top of the motor.

HAND CONTROL

TheCompetitorbedcomeswithahandcontrolthatwillilluminatewhenthebedispluggedintoagroundedorpolarizedwalloutlet,orwith9Vbattery(notincluded)installedinthehandcontrol.Thehandcontrolwillilluminateaslongasthewallorbatteryhaspower.Withthisbatteryinstalled,themotorcanbeoperatedtoreturnthe sleep surface to the horizontal position in the event of apowerfailure.

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Assembly Instructions Cont.

There are two methods for the installation of the motor

Method AThemotorisinstalledonthebedframewhentheframeisstanding on its side.

Installation instructions can be found on pages 7-8.

Method BThe motor is installed from underneath the bed frame (horizontaltotheground)

Installation instructions can be found on pages 10-11.

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Assembly Instructions Cont.

A2. Align the opening on the head end of the motorwiththeflangeontheheadsectionof thebedandinserttheflangeintothemotor compartment.

Actuator Bar

Flange

A3. Withthepalmofyourhand,snapthemotor flushtotheactuatorbar.

A4. Align the opening on the foot end of the motorwiththeflangeonthefootsectionof thebedandinserttheflangeintothemotor compartment.

Method AInstallation of the motor when bed frame is on its side

A1. Priortoinstallation,makesurethatthe2whitemotorblocksareintheretractedposition.

CORRECT INCORRECT

A5. Withthepalmofyourhand,snapthemotor flushtotheactuatorbar.

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A6. Once in place, replace the motor covers to secure the motor.

A6.Oncethemotorisattached,laybedflatandinstallheadandfootboards.Thereare2height adjustments on the head and foot board. Select the desired positions and hook the frame onto the foot board.Slidelocktowardslegoffootboardtosecurepositionasshown.Repeatforoppositeside.

Assembly Instructions Cont.

Slide Lock

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

9. TheCompetitorbeddeckhastwoheightadjustments.

10. Adjustmentoneislocatedontheframeasindicatedbelow.Thereisahighpositionandalowposition.

11. Adjustmenttwoisonthelegoftheheadandfootboard.Toadjust,loosenthethumbscrewontheleg andpullonthespringloadedknobwithonehandandslidethelegtothedesiredheightwiththeotherhand.Oncethedesiredpositionisfound,turnthethumbscrewuntiltight.Adjustotherlegstothesameposition.

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Assembly Instructions Cont.

End Method A

Thechartbelowindicatestheheightadjustmentsastheyrelatetothetwoadjustmentoptions.

*Rails cannot be used at this height.

Deck Height Pins

Leg Holes

Upper

Lower

1- High

1- Medium

1-Low

Deck Height (inches) Deck Height Pins Leg Hole Wheels

11* Lower Low No

13.125 Upper Low No

14 Lower Low Yes

14.152 Lower Middle No

16.125 Upper Low Yes

16.25 Upper Middle No

17.152 Lower Middle Yes

17.875 Lower High No

19.25 Upper Middle Yes

20 Upper High No

20.875 Lower High Yes

23 Upper High Yes

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End Method A

Method BInstallation of the motor from underneath the frame

B2. Repeat for the other side.

Assembly Instructions Cont.

Deck Height Pins

Leg Holes

Upper

Lower

1- High

1- Medium

1-Low

B1. Attached head a foot board to frame.

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B4.Removethecoversfromthemotorandplaceunderthebedandalignedwiththeactuatorunderthehead section. There are labels on the motor that provide direction and placement in relation to the head section.

B5.Withbothhands,liftthemotorandinsertintotheactuatorandframeasshown.Withthepalmofyourhandsnapthemotorflushtoactuatorbar.

B3. Priortoinstallation,makesurethatthe2whitemotorblocksareintheretractedposition.

CORRECT INCORRECT

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Assembly Instructions Cont.

B6. Once in place, replace the motor covers to secure the motor.

End Method B

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Assembly Instructions Cont.

Oncethedesiredpositionisfound,turnthethumbscrewuntiltight.Adjustotherlegstothesameposition.

12. Adjustmenttwoisonthelegoftheheadandfootboard.Toadjust,loosenthethumbscrewontheleg andpullonthespringloadedknobwithonehandandslidethelegtothedesiredheightwiththeother hand.

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Assembly Instructions Cont.

Thechartbelowindicatestheheightadjustmentsastheyrelatetothetwoadjustmentoptions.

*Rails cannot be used at this height.

Deck Height (inches) Deck Height Pins Leg Hole Wheels

11* Lower Low No

13.125 Upper Low No

14 Lower Low Yes

14.152 Lower Middle No

16.125 Upper Low Yes

16.25 Upper Middle No

17.152 Lower Middle Yes

17.875 Lower High No

19.25 Upper Middle Yes

20 Upper High No

20.875 Lower High Yes

23 Upper High Yes

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

13. TheCompetitorbeddeckhastwoheightadjustments.

13A. Adjustmentoneislocatedontheframeasindicatedbelow.Thereisahighpositionandalowposition.

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Assembly Instructions Cont.

14.TheCompetitorbedcomeswithacasteraccessory(soldseparately,model#15044SET).Toinstallthe casters,insertthestemofthecasterintothelegreceptacleasshown.Itisrecommendedtoinstall1 non-lockingcasteroneachbedend.Thelockingcastersshouldbeinstalleddiagonallyfromeachother.

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15. Toinstallbedrails,lifttheheadsectionandfindtherailreceptaclelocatedontheframeofthebedasshown.

Assembly Instructions Cont.

16.Pullreceptacleoutwardandreturnheadsectiontotheflatposition.

17. Turn the receptacle in order to receive the rail. Repeat for all four rail receptacles.

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Assembly Instructions Cont.

18. Insert the bed rail into the receptacle. Repeat for the other rail.

19. Toinstallhalfrails,locatethelabellocatedontheheadsectionoftheframe.Thehalfrailclampshould beinstalledoverthislabel.Alignfixedclampjawinfrontofbedframerailasshownbelow.Align movableclampjawontopofbedframerail,andturnknobclockwiseuntilclampistight,securingsafety rail to bed frame rail.

CORRECT

Wheninstallingbedrail,onlyplaceone(1)railonbedperside.

INCORRECT

DO NOT place 2 bed rails on the same side ofthebedasshownabove.

WARNING-INCORRECTMOUNTINGMAYCAUSEINJURYORDEATH

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Driverecommendsthefollowingmaintenanceandcleaningproceduresbeconductedbetweenusers.

ELECTRONICS• Checkallcontrolstomakesureallfunctionsworkproperly. • Foot control • Head control• Checkallcablesfordamagedorfrayedwires. • Powercord • Pendant cord• Checktomakesureallplugsarefullyinsertedorattached.• Check9Vbatteryonmotorandhandcontrolandreplaceannually.

BED FRAME & SLEEPING SURFACE• Visuallycheckallwelds. • Head section • Foot section • Main Frame• Checkjointsbetweensleepingsurfacesectionsforloosefasteners.

CLEANING• Themetalpartsofthebedarecoveredwithapowdercoating.Thebedcanbepowerwashed. Cleanallcoatedpartswithmilddetergentandwarmwater.Periodicallyraiseheadandfeet sectionsofthebedandremovedustfromframe.Also,periodicallyremovemattressandclean mattress deck.

WARRANTY• Lifetimewarrantyonwelds.• 5yearwarrantyonframe.• 5yearwarrantyonmotor.• 5yearonhandcontrol.• 1yearwarrantyonallotherpartsandcomponents.Duringthewarrantyperiod,defectiveitemswillbereplacedatDrive’soptionatnocharge.

Maintenance & Safety Checks

NOTE: The competitor bed can be used with a free standing trapeze or a Drive Medical frame mounted trapeze (Item # 15560TRAPEZE). A trapeze cannot be mounted on the Competitor head board.

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WARNINGS

GENERAL WARNINGSDO NOTusethisproductoranyavailableoptionalequipmentwithoutfirstcompletelyreadingandunder-standingtheseinstructionsandanyadditionalinstructionalmaterialsuchasowner’smanuals,servicemanualsorinstructionsheetssuppliedwiththisproductoroptionalequipment.Ifyouareunabletounder-standthewarnings,cautionsorinstructions,contactahealthcareprofessional,dealerortechnicalperson-nelbeforeattemptingtousethisequipment-otherwise,injuryordamagemayoccur.

Read all the instructions before using the bed.

Refertotheowner’smanualsforbedsandrailsforadditionalproductandsafetyinformation.Afteranyadjustments,repairorserviceandbeforeuse,makesureallattachinghardwareistightenedsecurely.

Afterthebedhasbeenassembled,alwaystesttomakesurethatallsectionsofthebedareproperlyandsecurelyinplacebeforeusing.

ALWAYSusecasterlocksexceptwhenmovingthebed.

Bodyweightshouldbeevenlydistributedoverthesurfaceofthebed. DO NOTlay,sitorleaninsuchawaythatyourentirebodyweightisplacedonlyonraisedheadorfootsectionsofthebed.Thisincludeswhenassistingtheuserinrepositioningortransferringinoroutofbed.

Check all parts for shipping damage and test before using. In case of damage, DO NOT use. Contact a qualifiedtechnicianforfurtherinstruction.

Closesupervisionisnecessarywhenthisbedisusedbyornearchildrenorpeoplewithdisabilities.

DO NOTletanyindividualunderneaththebedorinbetweentheraisedbedframecomponentsatany-time.

DO NOT permitmorethanonepersonon/inthebedatanytime.

DO NOT use outdoors.

DO NOT usethisproductoranyavailableoptionalequipmentwithoutfirstcompletelyreading¬-andunderstandingtheseinstructionsandanyadditionalinstructionalmaterialsuchasowner’smanuals,ser-vicemanualsorinstructionsheetssuppliedwiththisproductoroptionalequipment.Ifyouareunabletounderstandthewarnings,cautionsorinstructions,contactahealthcareprofessional,dealerortechnicalpersonnelbeforeattemptingtousethisequipment-otherwise,injuryordamagemayoccur.

ForDealersOnly-Set-upandAssemblyInstructionsareintherearofthismanual.Theseproceduresmustbeperformedbyaqualifiedtechniciansonly.

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WARNINGS

TheMarch2006versionoftheFDA’sbedsafetyguidelinesarepublishedbyHospitalBedSafetyWork-group.Thelatestrevisionofthisdocumentisavailableathttp://www.fda.gov.

Iftheunitisnotworkingproperly,callaqualifiedtechniciantoexaminetheunitandrepairit.

DriveMedicalproductsarespecificallydesignedandmanufacturedforuseinconjunctionwithDriveMedi-calaccessories.AccessoriesdesignedbyothermanufacturershavenotbeentestedbyDriveMedicalandarenotrecommendedforusewithDriveMedicalproducts.

Keepallmovingparts,includingthemainframe,mattressdeck(headandfootsprings/sections)andalldriveshaftsfreeofobstruction(i.e.blankets/sheets,heatingblankets/pads,tubing,wiring,etc.andothertypesofproductsusingelectriccordswhichmaygettangledaroundthebed,siderailsorlegs)duringoperation of the bed.

Keeptheproductaminimumof12inchesawayfromanydirectheatsource.

Makesureheadandfootsprings/sectionsareconnectedsecurelytotheuniversalbedendsbeforeuse.

Physicallychallengedindividualswhocannotpreventthemselvesfromrolling/climbingoutofthethisbedmayrequirealternativesafemeansofrestraint.

Proceduresotherthanthosedescribedinthismanualmustbeperformedbyaqualifiedtechnician.Riskofinjurytopersons-DO NOT place video equipment such as televisions or computer monitors on bed.

NEVER allowpatientstousetrapezeortractionunitsasatotalindividualweightsupport.

Trapezeunitsaretobeusedonlyforassistingthepatientinrepositioningortransferringintooroutofbed.

Trapeze units must be positioned on a universal bed end as near as possible to the center point of the bed end.

Thebedisnotdesignedtobeusedasapatienttransport.Whentransportingapatient,useanapprovedpatienttransport.Otherwise,injuryordamagemayresult.

Thebedmaybeequippedwithlockingcasters.Whentransferringintooroutofthebed,alwayslockthelockingcaster(s).Inspectforcorrectlockingactiononcasterlocksbeforeusingbed.Evenwithcastersproperlylocked,someflooringsurfacessuchastileorwood,willallowthebedtomoveundersomecon-ditions.Useonsurfacessuchasthesemustbeevaluatedbythecareprovider.

Theinitialsetupofthisbedmustbeperformedbyaqualifiedtechnician.

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WARNINGS

ThetotalweightlimitoftheDriveMedical36-inch(91.4cm)wideManual/Electricbed(includingaccesso-ries,mattress,occupantandanyotherperson/objectpositionedonthebed)is450pounds(204kg.);350pounds(158kg)patientweight.

Usethisbedonlyforitsintendeduseasdescribedintheseinstructions.DO NOT use attachments not recommendedbythemanufacturer.

Afterraising/loweringthehead/footendofthebed,checkthedistancebetweenthebottomofthebedrailandthemattress.Ifthereisexcessivedistancebetweenthebottomofthebedrailandthemattressinwhichindividualsmaybecomeentangled,adjusttheheightofthebedrail(ifapplicable),orprovidealter-native means of patient protection.

Oncepatientassessmentconcludesthatthepatient’sconditionincreasesthechanceofentrapment,thebed MUSTbeintheflatpositionwhenleftunattended.

Proper patient assessment and monitoring, and proper maintenance and use of equipment is required to reducetheriskofentrapment.Variationsinbedraildimensions,andmattressthickness,sizeordensitycouldincreasetheriskofentrapment.VisittheFDAwebsiteathttp://www.fda.govtolearnabouttherisksof entrapment.

Replacementmattressesandbedsiderailswithdimensionsdifferentthantheoriginalequipmentsuppliedorspecifiedbythebedframemanufacturerarenotinterchangeable.Variationsinbedsideraildesign,widthandthicknessorfirmnessofthemattresscouldcause/contributetoentrapment.Useonlyautho-rizedDriveMedicalreplacementpartsand/oraccessoriesotherwisethewarrantyisvoid.DriveMedicalwillnotberesponsibleforanydamageorinjurythatmayresult.

To reduce the risk of entrapment make certain that the bed rail cross braces DO NOT exceedthewidthofthe mattress. Mattress MUST fitbedframeandsiderailssnuglytoreducetheriskofentrapment.

Whenoperatingthisbed, ALWAYS ensurethattheindividualutilizingthebedispositionedproperlywithintheconfinesofthebed.DO NOT letanyextremitiesprotrudeoverthesideorbetweenthebedrailswhenperforming these functions.

DriveMedicalrecommendsthatthemattressbecenteredonthebedframe.Otherwise,individualsmaybecomeentangledbetweenthebedrailandthebedframe.

Mattress MUSTfitbedframeandassistrailssnuglytoreducetheriskofentrapment.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE:Updatedversionsofthismanualareavailableonwww.DriveMedical.com.

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WARNINGS

BED RAIL WARNINGSAlthoughbedrailsarenotratedtoanyspecificweightlimitation,thebedrailsmaybecomedeformedorbrokenifexcessivesidepressureisexertedonthebedrails.Thebedrailisnotanassistrailforgettinginto or out of bed. DO NOTusethebedrailsaspushhandleswhenmovingthebed.

Alwaystesttomakesurethatthesiderailsareproperlyandsecurelyinplacebeforeusingthebed.

DO NOTinstalltheoptionalbedrailswithoutreadingandunderstandingalloftheinstructionsinthein-struction sheet that accompanies the bed rail kit.

DO NOT use the side rails as push handles for moving the bed.

Thesebedrailsareintendedtopreventanindividualfrominadvertentlyrollingoutofbed.DO NOT use for restraint purposes.

Whenusedwithamanual/electricalbed,thebedrails DO NOT fallunderanyweightlimitations.Bedrailscanbedeformedorbrokenifexcessivesidepressureisexertedonthebedrails.Thesebedrailsareusedforthepurposeofpreventinganindividualfrominadvertentlyrollingoutofbed.ThebedrailsareNOTintendednormaybeusedforrestraintpurposes.Ifanindividualiscapableofinjuringhimself/her-self,aphysicianorahealthcareprofessionalshouldbeconsultedforalternativemeansofsaferestraint.

ELECTRICAL WARNINGSAsafetyfeatureofthisproductincludesprotectionagainstoverheatingcausedbyexcessiveorextendedperiods of operation. Depending on the duration, this includes multiple or repeated adjustments or the use ofmultiplefunctionsatonetime.Toensuretroublefreeoperation,alwaysallowaslightpausebetweenmultiple adjustments and avoid pressing more than one function button at a time. If thermal protection activationshouldoccur,thebedwillnotrespondtopendantcommands.Giventhissituation,releasethependantbuttonandallowthebedunittositforseveralminutes.Thiswillallowtheprotectionfunctiontimetoresetandrestorebedfunction.Dependingonseverityoftheinitialoverheating,thiscouldtakeupto30minutes.

Allowaslightpausebetweenadjustmentsandavoidpressingmultiplebuttonsatthesametime.Ifpendantbuttonsaredepressedtoorapidlyormultiplebuttonsarepressedatthesametime,thedesiredfeaturemaynotactivate.Simplyreleasethependantbutton,permitaslightpauseandthenactivatethenextoperation.

ALWAYSremovemanualcrank(s)beforeperformingelectronicfunctions.Otherwise,thecrank(s)willturnwhenthemotorisonandcouldcausepersonalinjuryordamagetothebed.

Alwaysunplugthebedfromtheelectricaloutletbeforecleaning.

DO NOTopenassembliessuchasthemotors,pendant,junctionboxesorgearboxes.Nouserservice-ablepartsareinside.Onlyqualifiedtechniciansarepermittedtorepairtheseparts.Ifunqualifiedindividu-alsperformanyworkonthesebeds,thewarrantyisvoid.

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WARNINGS

DO NOTplacependantunderorbetweenobjects.Thismayunintentionallypressthebuttonsandmaycauseinjuryordamage.

ElectronicequipmentmaybeinfluencedbyRadioFrequencyInterference(RFI).Cautionshouldbeexer-cisedwithregardtotheuseofportablecommunicationsequipmentintheareaaroundsuchequipment.IfRFI causes erratic behavior, unplug the electric bed IMMEDIATELY.Leaveunpluggedwhiletransmissionis in progress.

Ensureallcablesandcordsareroutedsuchthattheywillnotbecomeentangledorpinched.Otherwisedamageorinjurymayresult.

Ifabuttononthependantdoesnotreleaseorsticks,thebedspringwillnotstopmoving.

If a liquid is spilled in or around the electric bed, unplug the electric bed before cleaning. Clean up the spill andallowtheelectricbedortheareaaroundtheelectricbedtodrythoroughlybeforeusingtheelectriccontrols again.

Inspectthecoveringofthebed’scontrolpanelandthepatientcontrolpaneltoassurethatthecoveringisnot cracked or damaged.

Keepallelectricalcordsawayfromheatedorhotsurfaces.

Keepthecordawayfromheatedsurfaces.

NEVER operateiftheunithasadamagedcordorplug.Ifitisnotworkingproperly,callaqualifiedtechni-cianforexaminationandrepair.

NEVERoperatethisbedifithasadamagedcordorplug,ifitisnotworkingproperly,ifithasbeendropped,damaged,ordroppedintowater.Returnthebedtoaservicecenterforexaminationandrepair.

On Full Electric beds, the Hi/Lo crank MUST be removed before the bed is used. Failure to remove the crankmaycausedamageorpersonalinjury.

Referservicingtoqualifiedpersonnelonly.Groundingreliabilitydependsuponaproperlygroundedwalloutlet.

ThependantandpowercordsmustberoutedandsecuredproperlytoensurethatthecordsDO NOT become entangled, pinched and/or severed during operation of the electric bed.

Unplug from the outlet before servicing.

Unplugthepowercordfromitspowersourcebeforeperforminganymaintenanceonthemanual/electricbed. DO NOTunplugthepowercordfromthejunctionbox.Damagetocordwillresult.

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WARNINGS

Usecautionwhendisconnectingthependant.DO NOT press pendant buttons.

Whenbedisnottobeusedforanextendedperiod,unplugelectricbedfromthewalloutlet.

Whenusinganextensioncord,useonlyathreewireextensioncordhavingatleast16AWG(AmericanWireGauge)wireandthesameorhigherelectricalratingasthedevicebeingconnected.Useofimproperextensioncordcouldresultinariskoffireandelectricshock.Threetotwoprongadaptersshouldnotbeused. Use of three prong adapters can result in improper grounding and present a shock hazard to the user.

Whenusingnasalormaskedtypeoxygenadministeringequipment,theoxygenorairtubingMUST be routedandsecuredproperlytoensurethatthetubingdoesnotbecomeentangledand/orseveredduringnormal operation of the bed.

DO NOT usenearexplosivegases.

Possiblefirehazardwhenusedwithoxygenadministeringequipmentotherthannasalormaskedtype.

Usemaskedornasaltypeoxygenadministeringequipmentonlyinconjunctionwiththisbed.TheuseofANYothertypeofoxygenadministeringequipmentcanresultinafirehazard.

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