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Part No 1143214

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ICCI Bed Rails and Accessories

Installing/Using the Carroll

 

Assist Rail

®

and Carroll Assist Bar

Installing/Using IHRAILAB-DL and IHRAILAE-DLX

For instruction involving installation and use of the Carroll Assist Rails and Carroll Assist Bar, refer to the instruction 
sheet included with the rails. 

Installing/Using the ThinkSoft®Positioning Device

 

WARNING

DO NOT use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and 
understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner’s manuals, service 
manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this product or optional equipment. If you are unable to understand 
the warnings, cautions or instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before 
attempting to use this equipment - otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
This device is intended to provide a grip surface to a bed occupant to position themselves. 
DO NOT use for restraint purposes.
DO NOT use this device as a push handle for moving the bed.
ALWAYS test to make sure that this device is properly and securely in place before using.
Although this device is not rated to any specific weight limitation, this device may become deformed or broken 
if excessive side pressure is exerted on this device.

Installing the IHRAILTS-DLX Positioning Device

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6 and FIGURE 7.

1.

When installing the positioning device IHRAILTS - DLX on a bed used with an 80-inch mattress, the head board 
mounting brackets and mattress keepers MUST be adjusted. Refer to Changing the Head Board Mounting Position 
and Changing the Mounting Position of the Mattress Keepers on page 7.

2.

Raise the mattress deck to which the positioning device will be attached.

3.

Locate the proper mounting holes on the bed to install the positioning device (FIGURE 6).

FIGURE 6   

Mounting Holes for Mounting Bracket

4.

Position the mounting bracket on the mattress deck (FIGURE 7).

5.

Secure the mounting bracket to the mattress deck with the two hex bolts and locknuts (FIGURE 7).

6.

Install the positioning device into the mounting bracket by sliding the mounting pin of the bed rail through the 
pivot tube (FIGURE 7).

7.

Secure positioning device in place with two retaining clips (FIGURE 7).

NOTE: Ensure that the release lever is pointing towards the foot end of the bed.

8.

Slide the nylon washer over the end of the mounting pins (FIGURE 7).

9.

Snap retaining clips into grooves on the end of the mounting pins (FIGURE 7).

10. Head End Mounting Bracket Only - Position the crossmember between the two bed rails (FIGURE 7).

NOTE: Repeat STEPS 3-9 to install the other positioning device on the opposite side.

Head End 

Mounting Holes for 

Mounting Bracket

8th Mounting Hole

5th Mounting 

Hole

1st 

Mounting 

Hole

Summary of Contents for ICCG 1143214

Page 1: ...Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare accessories Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products ENTRAPMENT WARNING Proper patient assessment and monitoring and proper maintenance and use of equipment is required to reduce the risk of entrapment Variation...

Page 2: ... 3 Locate the proper mounting holes on the bed to install the bed rails Refer to Detail B of FIGURE 2 4 Position the mounting bracket on the mattress deck Refer to Detail B of FIGURE 2 5 Secure the mounting bracket to the mattress deck with the two hex bolts and locknuts 6 Install the bed rail to the mounting bracket by sliding the mounting pin of the bed rail through the pivot tube NOTE Ensure th...

Page 3: ...ks into place Lowering Pull up on the release lever and push down on the bed rail while rotating towards the foot end of the bed until the bed rail lowers into place FIGURE 3 Using the Epoxy Bed Rails Head End Release Lever Towards the foot end of the bed Bed Rail Socket Screw Mounting Bracket Hex Bolt Locknut Mattress Deck Attach Head End Crossmember Here Bed Rail Mattress Deck Mounting Bracket S...

Page 4: ...g hole in the bed frame Detail B 4 Loosely install the hex nut on the bolt to secure the latch arm to the bed frame Detail B 5 Loosen and remove the hex nut from the bar closest to the latch arm Detail A 6 Carefully push the bolt through the corresponding mounting hole in the bed frame Detail A 7 Loosely install the hex nut on the bolt to secure the bar to the bed frame Detail A 8 Repeat STEPS 5 7...

Page 5: ...xerted on this device Installing the IHRAILTS DLX Positioning Device NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 6 and FIGURE 7 1 When installing the positioning device IHRAILTS DLX on a bed used with an 80 inch mattress the head board mounting brackets and mattress keepers MUST be adjusted Refer to Changing the Head Board Mounting Position and Changing the Mounting Position of the Mattress Keepers on...

Page 6: ...NOTE When using bed rails 6815A 6816A 6803A or IHRAILTS DLX in conjunction with an 80 inch mattress the head board mounting brackets MUST be adjusted 1 Remove the two mounting screws that secure head board mounting bracket to the bed frame See Detail A 2 Secure the head board mounting bracket to the bed frame as shown in Detail B using two mounting screws and locknuts Securely tighten NOTE Ensure ...

Page 7: ...ead end of the mattress deck FIGURE 10 Changing the Mounting Position of the Mattress Keepers Head Board Mounting Bracket Bed Frame Mounting Screws and Locknuts DETAIL A NOTE Mounting position of head board mounting bracket for use with 80 inch mattress without side rails DETAIL B NOTE Mounting position of head board mounting bracket for use with 80 inch mattress using side rails 6815A 6816A 6803A...

Page 8: ...e bed rails are sometimes used as restraints Regulatory agencies health care organizations product manufacturers and advocacy groups encourage hospitals nursing homes and home care providers to assess patients needs and to provide safe care without restraints The Benefits and Risks of Bed Rails Potential benefits of bed rails include Aiding in turning and repositioning within the bed Providing a h...

Page 9: ... adverse event or medical device problem please call FDA s MedWatch Reporting Program at 1 800 FDA 1088 For additional copies of the brochure see the FDA s website at http www fda gov cdrh beds For more information about this brochure contact Beryl Goldman at 610 335 1280 or by e mail at bgoldman kendaloutreach org She has volunteered to answer questions For information regarding a specific hospit...

Page 10: ...ICCI Bed Rails and Accessories 10 Part No 1143214 NOTES ...

Page 11: ...er provide dealer s name address and the date of purchase indicate nature of the defect and if the product is serialized indicate the serial number Do not return products to our factory without our prior consent LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS THE FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO SERIAL NUMBERED PRODUCTS IF THE SERIAL NUMBER HAS BEEN REMOVED OR DEFACED PRODUCTS SUBJECTED TO NEGLIGENCE ACCIDENT IMP...

Page 12: ...re Continuing Care Inc A subsidiary of Invacare Corporation Manufacturing Location 2101 E Lake Mary Blvd Sanford Florida USA 32773 All rights reserved Trademarks are identified by the symbols and All trademarks are owned by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted 2009 Invacare Corporation Part No 1143214 Rev E 3 09 ...

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