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Introduction 

Chapter 1

 

 

1.5  WARRANTY 

Limited Warranty

 

All Stryker Bertec products are guaranteed against material or workmanship defects, improper 
operation of mechanisms, and premature wear of bed components under normal use 
conditions. 

For questions regarding warranty, please contact Stryker Bertec Technical Service department 
(see section 1.2) or your local representative. 

To Obtain Service and/or Parts

 

For an on-site diagnosis and/or repair of a bed malfunction by a Stryker Field Service 
Representative or to order replacement parts (refer to section 1.6.2, "To Order Replacement 
Parts" in the Sunflower Maintenance Manual), simply contact our Technical Service department 
or your local representative.  

Return Authorization 

Merchandise cannot be returned without approval from the Stryker Bertec Technical Service 
department. An authorization number will be provided which must be clearly printed on the 
returned merchandise. Stryker Bertec reserves the right to charge shipping and restocking fees 
on returned items. 

Damaged Merchandise 

Claims for damaged merchandise must be made with the carrier within fifteen (15) days of 
receipt of merchandise. DO NOT ACCEPT DAMAGED SHIPMENTS UNLESS SUCH DAMAGE 
IS NOTED ON THE DELIVERY RECEIPT AT THE TIME OF RECEIPT. Upon prompt 
notification, Stryker Bertec will file a freight claim with the appropriate carrier for damages 
incurred. Claims will be limited in amount to the actual replacement cost. In the event that this 
information is not received by Stryker Bertec within the fifteen (15) days period following the 
delivery of the merchandise, or the damage was not noted on the delivery notice at the time of 
receipt, the customer will be responsible for payment of the original invoice in full. 

Claims for any short shipment must be made within 30 days of invoice. 

1.6  BED CLEANING AND MATTRESS CARE 

 
 

Always unplug the bed power cord from the wall outlet when cleaning or servicing the bed. 
 
 
 

Do not use harsh cleaners, solvents or detergents. Do not steam clean, hose off or 
ultrasonically clean the bed. Do not immerse any part of the bed. The bed electrical parts may 
be damaged by exposure to water. 

Germicidal disinfectant, used as directed, and/or Chlorine Bleach products are not considered 
mild detergents. These products are corrosive in nature and may cause damage to your bed if 
used improperly. If these types of products are used, ensure the beds are rinsed with clean 
water and thoroughly dried following cleaning. Failure to properly rinse and dry the beds will 
leave a corrosive residue on the surface of the bed, possibly causing premature corrosion of 
critical components. Failure to follow the above directions when using these types of cleaners 
may void this product warranty. 

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Summary of Contents for BERTEC SUNFLOWER FL18E1

Page 1: ...n French in Canada 1 800 327 0770 In the United States E Mail Canada service bertec strykercorp com February 2001 Manufactured by Stryker Bertec Medical Inc 72 0400 R1 0 Printed in Canada OPERATIONS MANUAL The SUNFLOWER MANUAL ELECTRIC LONG TERM CARE BED Product Number FL18M1 FL18M2 FL18E1 FL18E2 TM ...

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Page 3: ...re 8 1 7 SET UP PROCEDURES 8 Electric FL18E1 E2 Bed Checklist 8 Manual FL18M1 M2 Bed Checklist 9 1 8 BED ILLUSTRATION 9 2 BED OPERATION GUIDE 11 2 1 POSITIONING THE BED THROUGH 11 The Foot End Control Panel 11 The Removable Pendant Control 12 The Hand Cranks 12 2 2 MOVING OR STABILIZING THE BED ELECTRIC AND MANUAL BEDS 13 Reverse Lock system FL18E1 and FL18M1 Bed Models 13 Floor Lock System FL18E2...

Page 4: ...ormally Rests on Legs Floor Lock System Bed Normally Rests on Casters Overall Weight FL18E1 E2 Fully Electric w Full Length Siderail and Designer Boards FL18M1 M2 w Full Length Siderail and Designer Boards 288 lb 127 kg 260 lb 118 kg Overall Dimensions Length 76 Bed w o and w Bumpers 80 Bed w o and w Bumpers Width Siderail down Siderail up 84 1 8 in 86 1 4 in 214 cm 219 cm 86 5 8 in 89 in 220 cm 2...

Page 5: ...is used Always make sure the bed is resting on its legs or the caster brakes are applied when a patient is on the bed Serious injury could occur if the bed moves while a patient is getting in or out of bed Always check bed stability after having moved the bed and seated it on the floor or engaged the caster brakes Possible fire hazard exists when this bed is used with oxygen administering equipmen...

Page 6: ...omponents of the bed may be damaged by exposure to water Hand wash regularly all surfaces of the bed with a soft cloth moistened with a solution of lukewarm water and mild detergent Wipe cleaned surfaces dry to avoid build up of cleaning substance Inspect the mattress after each use Discontinue use if any cracks or rips are found in the mattress cover which may allow fluid to enter the mattress Fa...

Page 7: ...tryker Bertec will file a freight claim with the appropriate carrier for damages incurred Claims will be limited in amount to the actual replacement cost In the event that this information is not received by Stryker Bertec within the fifteen 15 days period following the delivery of the merchandise or the damage was not noted on the delivery notice at the time of receipt the customer will be respon...

Page 8: ...ns Wash with lukewarm water using a mild detergent Rinse with water and let dry Tough stains and sterilization Chlorine bleach diluted with ten parts of water 1 7 SET UP PROCEDURES It is important to ensure that the bed is working properly before it is put into service The following list will help ensure that each part of the bed is tested Position the head end of the bed at least nine inches apar...

Page 9: ...ration q Activate the optional lockout controls in the foot end control panel and ensure that they effectively lock the corresponding pendant controls q Using the Hi Lo switch and or the pendant controls and or the hand cranks fully raise and lower the sleep surface the Fowler and the Knee Gatch to ensure they all move smoothly q Foot support arm working properly q Check the emergency hand crank o...

Page 10: ...ipped with half length siderails LEG BUILT IN CASTER HALF LENGTH SIDERAIL OPTIONAL FOOT SUPPORT OPTIONAL FOWLER CENTRE SECTION THIGH SECTION FOOT SECTION FOOT END CONTROL PANEL LOCKOUTS ON OFF SWITCH HI LO CONTROL BED ON CASTER WARNING LED EMERGENCY CRANK OPTIONAL ROLLER BUMPERS OPTIONAL BUILT IN LEG HEAD HAND CRANK 3 4 LENGTH SIDERAIL OPTIONAL FOOT BOARD HEAD BOARD HI LO HAND CRANK KNEE GATCH HAN...

Page 11: ... Warning LED optional B Press and hold left or right side of the switch to respectively lower or raise the sleep surface Note that on the FL18E1 bed model the sleep surface will automatically stop at a preset height when lowered to prevent casters from reaching the floor inadvertently C The optional powered Hi Lo function includes a yellow bed on caster warning LED The yellow LED will blink as lon...

Page 12: ...trols described above Illustrated below is the three function pendant control The Hand Cranks Partially electric and manual Sunflower beds are equipped with hand cranks to adjust the bed positions Figure 2 1B illustrate different combinations of powered and manually operated bed functions Figure 2 1A Press to raise Fowler Press to raise bed Press to raise Knee Gatch Press to lower Fowler Press to ...

Page 13: ...ing moved the bed and brought it back onto its legs or engaged the caster brakes Two stabilizing principles characterize Sunflower beds the Reverse Lock system and the Floor Lock system Reverse Lock System FL18E1 and FL18M1 Bed Models These bed models are usually stabilized because they normally rest on their legs and have to be lowered onto their casters to be moved Moving the Electric FL18E1 and...

Page 14: ...effect on the blinking LED 2 3 POSITIONING SIDERAILS The Sunflower may be equipped with three different types of siderails full length three quarter length and half length head only They raise and lower through a rotational movement Raising a Siderail Full length and three quarter length siderails To engage the siderail grip the rail and swing it upward toward the head end of the bed until full he...

Page 15: ...e raised Knee Gatch and the supported foot section Once the Knee Gatch is raised lift the foot section and position the support rod in the catches Trendelenburg Position The Trendelenburg position is obtained much the same way as is the vascular position Once the Knee Gatch is raised and the foot section is supported simply lower the Knee Gatch until a straight slope is obtained 2 7 EMERGENCY CRAN...

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