Hill-Rom Advanta P1600, Service Manual

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General Operation
Chapter 1: Introduction
Advanta™ Bed Service Manual (man168ra) Page 1 - 37
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For B model beds:
• Make sure the patient is not in the bed, and that no extra equipment or
weight is on the bed.
• Turn off the PPM system.
• Press and hold the Low Volume and enable switch. All the PPM indicator
lights will begin to flash.
• After a short period, the PPM indicator lights will stop flashing. Continue
to hold the enable and Low Volume switches, and press and hold the
Out of Bed switch for 5 seconds.
• Release all the switches, and the PPM indicator lights will begin to flash.
• Do not touch the bed until all the lights stop flashing (turn off) and the
bed beeps once. This may take up to 20 seconds.
The bed is now zeroed and the PPM system is ready for use.
Bed Scale
The Advanta™ Bed scale has an accuracy of + 1%, and an operating range of
0 lb to 450 lb (0 kg to 204 kg). The scale display and six scale control switches
are located on the footboard control panel. For best results using the scale,
follow the instructions carefully.
Before Operating the Scale
The scale is very sensitive. The most accurate reading will be achieved if the
bed is not touching anything. This includes the headwall, lines such as pendant
controls and ventilators, drainage bags, and anything else that could impact the
weight and cause an incorrect weight to appear on the display.
It is also important that no one touch the bed while the scale is operating. For
example, touching the footboard can add several pounds to the displayed
weight.
Before placing the patient on the bed, the sleep surface must be prepared to
accurately weigh the patient. Place all linens, blankets, pillows, or other items
the patient will be using on the bed. A list of these items posted near the bed
could be helpful for future reference.
Turning the Scale On or Off
If the scale display reads OFF, press the On/Off switch to turn on the scale
power.