Activeforever Invacare Semi-Electric Home Care Hospital Bed - Manual (Page 13)

SECTION 2—OPERATION
Part No 1114836 13 IVC ™ Bed Series
SECTION 2—OPERATION
ƽ WARNING
The Invacare IVC Beds are to be assembled and adjusted by a qualified technician only.
Operating Full Electric Bed - Models 5410IVC and
5411IVC
ƽ WARNING
NEVER operate if the unit has a damaged cord or plug. If it is not working properly,
call a qualified technician for examination and repair.
Keep all electrical cords away from heated or hot surfaces.
Ensure all cables and cords are routed such that they will not become entangled or
pinched. Otherwise damage or injury may result.
CAUTION
Allow a slight pause between adjustments and avoid pressing multiple buttons at
the same time. If pendant buttons are depressed too rapidly or multiple buttons are
pressed at the same time, the desired feature may not activate. Simply release the
pendant button, permit a slight pause and then activate the next operation.
On Full Electric beds the Hi/Lo crank MUST be removed before the bed is placed in
service. If left in place the crank may cause damage or personal injury.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.1 on page 14.
Before placing the bed into use, test it by operating it through all phases of its operation.
1. If any problems arise during the test, recheck all electrical connections and mechanical
hook ups.
2. Full electric beds use a six function pendant for all bed operations.
3. All full electric beds come with an emergency crank to allow operation in the event of
a power outage.
Raising and Lowering the Entire Bed
ƽ WARNING
DO NOT place pendant under or between objects. This may unintentionally press
the buttons and may cause injury or damage.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to Detail “A” of FIGURE 2.1.
1. To raise the entire bed, press the "Bed Up" button.
2. To lower entire bed, press the "Bed Down" button.