Joerns Camtec RC1000, User & Service Manual

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Joerns® Camtec Series Bed Frames
RC 1000 Bed
© 2016 Joerns Healthcare • 6110284 RevB • 16-2016
Accessories FG1250 Base Scale
FG1250 Basic Operational Flow
Initializing System Zero
Note: When power is first applied to the system, the display will read “ AC POWER LOST! - REFER TO MANUAL ”.
This indicates that there was an interruption in power and to check the patient weight. To reset the system, press the
“ FREEZE/RESUME ” button.
Before patient is placed on to the bed, you must first set the system zero. This is done as follows:
Sets the initial system zero reference.
1. Press and hold the “ 0.0 ” button. The displayed message will indicate “ HOLD TO ZERO ” as the digit to
the right counts down.
2. When the message changes to “ PLEASE WAIT - HANDS OFF ”, release the button and do not touch
the bed. In a few seconds the display will indicate “ WEIGHT = 000.0 LB ” The patient may now be
placed on the bed.
Important: When the “ 0.0 ” button is pressed, everything on the weighing surface will be zeroed out on the display.
Make sure that all linens, pillows, etc., are in place before pressing the “ 0.0 ” button so that they will not appear as part
of the patient’s weight.
After the patient has been placed on the bed, simply press and release the “ ON ” button. The
displayed message will read: “ PLEASE WAIT - HANDS OFF ”. Do not touch the bed. After a
few seconds the patient’s weight will be displayed.
Any variation in weight will now be viewed as a “ + ” or “ – ” figure relative to zero. Pressing the “ WEIGHT ” button will
switch back to the WEIGHT MODE allowing you to view the patient’s total weight again.
Note: When you rest the system zero, the WEIGHT CHANGE MODE will also be reset to zero.
Button Functions
The WEIGHT CHANGE mode is used to monitor the patient’s weight relative to zero.
1. Press the “ WT CHG ” button. The display will read” “ WT CHG = (patient weight) ”.
2. Press the “ 0.0 ” button to set the relative zero.