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Preventive Maintenance
WARNING:
Only facility-authorized personnel should service the CareAssist™ Bed. Servicing by
unauthorized personnel could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
The CareAssist™ Bed requires an effective maintenance program. We recommend that you perform
annual preventive maintenance (PM) and testing for Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare
Organizations (JCAHO). PM and testing not only meet JCAHO requirements but will help ensure a long,
operative life for the CareAssist™ Bed. PM will minimize downtime due to excessive wear. For
preventive maintenance schedule, refer to the
CareAssist™ Bed Service Manual (MAN330).
Perform annual preventive maintenance procedures to ensure all CareAssist™ Bed components are
functioning as originally designed. Pay particular attention to safety features, including but not limited to
the following:
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Siderail latching mechanisms
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Caster braking systems
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Electrical system components
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Electrical power cords for fraying, damage, and proper grounding
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Leakage current at the Nurse Call system communication connections
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Controls return to off or neutral position when released
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Cables are not tangled in system mechanisms or siderails
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Proper operation of the lockout controls
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Integrity of sleep surface ticking
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Proper operation of the scale and Bed Exit System
The CareAssist™ Bed Main Battery
Replace the battery if any of the following conditions exist (refer to the
CareAssist™ Bed Service Manual
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The battery indicator does not stop flashing (low condition) within 12 hours of bed connection to
the AC power
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The battery completely discharges when less than three (3) complete hilow cycles with no load on
the bed (no patient on the surface) are completed .
Troubleshooting
WARNING:
Only facility-authorized personnel should troubleshoot the CareAssist™ Bed. Troubleshooting
by unauthorized personnel could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
Always check the battery charge status on the siderail. The bed may not be functioning due to the battery
being drained and the bed needing to be plugged into an appropriate power source.
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