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Revision: 03/26/20

SUMMARY OF FDA’S DIMENSIONAL                              

RECOMMENDATIONS

Key zones of the bed

Dimensions

Gaps within the rail (Zone 1)

<120 mm (< 4 3/4 “)

Under the rail, between rail 

supports or next to a single rail 

support (Zone 2

< 120 mm (< 4 3/4 “)

Between rail and mattress 

(Zone 3)

<120 mm (< 4 3/4 “)

Under the rail, at the ends of 

the rail (Zone 4)

<60 mm (< 2 3/8 “) AND >60° angle

SPECIAL NOTES AND WARNINGS

WARNINGS/CAUTION NOTICE in this manual applies to hazards or unsafe practices which 
could result in personal injury and/or property damage.

NOTICE

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Check all parts for 
shipping damage and test before using. DO NOT USE IF DAMAGED. Contact Medline Industries 
Inc. Customer Service (1-800-MEDLINE) and the freight carrier for further instruction. 
Technical information regarding the bed will be available upon request. This bed has been 
tested and inspected prior to shipment.

      CAUTION

DO NOT OPERATE THIS BED WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS 
MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND 
INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT YOUR MEDLINE SALES REP OR MEDLINE CUSTOMER SERVICE 
BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT.

•  Do not use near explosive/flammable gases
•  Possible fire hazard when used with oxygen administering equipment other than nasal or 

masked types.

•  When administering oxygen with nasal or mask equipment, oxygen or air tubing MUST 

be routed and secured properly to ensure tubing does not become entangled, pinched or 
severed during operation of bed.

•  Close supervision is necessary when this product is used by or near CHILDREN OR 
       PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
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•  NEVER PERMIT ANYONE UNDER THE BED AT ANYTIME.
•  When operating or moving the bed, ALWAYS ensure the individual in the bed is            

positioned properly within the confines of the bed.

•  DO NOT allow extremities to protrude over the side of the bed or between the rails when 

performing bed functions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SERVICE/MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL: The bed is a heavy piece of equipment. It is strongly 
recommended that any servicing or maintenance of the bed be performed by two or more 
personnel.

Summary of Contents for ALTERRA 1385

Page 1: ...CE MANUAL ALTERRA 1385 LONG TERM CARE BED FCE1385B This product is not made with natural rubber latex Packaging Handling Instructions see Page 8 Shown with optional side rails mattress head footboards...

Page 2: ...cific potential entrapment zones in hospital bed systems Hospital Bed System Dimensional and Assessment Guidance to Reduce Entrapment The entrapment zones represent the relationship of the various bed...

Page 3: ...IS BED WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS CONTACT YOUR MEDLINE SALES REP OR MEDLINE CUSTOMER SERVICE BEFORE USIN...

Page 4: ...r transferring in or out of bed DO NOT ALTER THE PLUG ON THE ELECTRICAL CORD If the plug does not fit the existing outlet a correct outlet should be installed by a licensed electrician NEVER operate t...

Page 5: ...into the head section H frame using a rubber mallet if necessary INSTALLING OPTIONAL HEAD AND FOOTBOARDS Tools Required Philips Screw Driver Rubber Mallet Materials Required Head and Footboards and H...

Page 6: ...nt 2 C Clips 2 Locate and install C clips into grooves on the rods of the head section assist rails until they are fully engaged Place C clips on each side of the deck section rod tab as shown below 3...

Page 7: ...in bodily injury The battery back up is a factory sealed unit DO NOT ATTEMPT to open repair unit Contains sealed lead battery Battery must be recycled REPLACING BATTERY Tools Required Flat Head Screw...

Page 8: ...place power cord Grinding noise heard from one of the actuators Actuator gear is stripped Actuator gear is stripped replace actuator Replace actuator TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED Symptom Possible Cause R...

Page 9: ...work platform 1 Remove all accessories mounted to the bed assist rails assist bars and head and footboards 2 Elevate the bed to its highest position and raise the head and foot sections 3 Unplug the...

Page 10: ...Section Bed Deck 17 FCE1385017 1 Wall Guard 18 FCE1385018 1 Head Section H Frame 19 FCE1385019 1 Foot Section H Frame 20 FCE1385020 1 Thigh Section Bed Deck 21 FCE1385021 2 Leg Assembly 22 FCE1385022...

Page 11: ...y examine all welds for cracks 3 Inspect the deck components for any bending damage or excessive wear 4 Check the ends of the actuators and mounting hardware for any bending damage or excessive wear 5...

Page 12: ......

Page 13: ...ir Installation and freight costs for replaced or repaired items remain the responsibility of the Customer This warranty does not cover failure due to negligence accident deliberate abuse nor improper...

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