Activeforever Invacare Bariatric Electric Hospital Bed (Bariatric Home Care Hospital Bed) - Manual (Page 14)

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
IVC™ Bariatric Bed 14 Part No 1123842
Grounding Instructions
Electric beds are equipped with three-prong (grounding) plugs for protection against
possible shock hazards. Where a two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is the
personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact a qualified electrician
and have the two-prong receptacle replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall
receptacle in accordance with the National Electrical Code. If you must use an extension
cord, use only a three-wire extension cord having the same or higher electrical rating as
the device being connected. DO NOT, under any circumstances, cut or remove the round
grounding prong from any plug used with or for Invacare products. In addition, Invacare
has placed RED warning tags on some equipment. DO NOT remove these tags.
For proper grounding, junction box MUST be securely connected to the bed with metal
screws and the spacer provided or electrical shock could occur.
Radio Frequency Interference
Electronic equipment may be influenced by Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). Caution
should be exercised with regard to the use of portable communications equipment in the
area around such equipment. If RFI causes erratic behavior, unplug the electric bed
immediately. Leave unplugged while transmission is in progress.
Weight Limitations
The total weight limit of the Bariatric Bed (including accessories, mattress, occupant and
any other objects positioned on the bed) is 700 pounds (318 kg); 600 pounds (272 kg)
patient weight.
NEVER permit more than one person on the manual/electric bed at any time.
Body weight should be evenly distributed over the surface of the manual/electric bed. DO
NOT lay, sit or lean in such a way that your entire body weight is placed only on raised
head or foot sections of the bed. This includes when repositioning or transferring in or out
of bed.