Invacare® NordBed™

NordBed™ Ultra, NordBed™ Optimo, NordBed™ Optimo

Wide

en Bed
Service Manual

PROVIDER: Keep this manual.

The procedures in this manual MUST be performed by a qualified
technician.
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Contents
1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.2 Symbols in this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.1 General Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2 Main parts of bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.1 General safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.2 Installing bed ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.2.1 Bed ends for Sanne-bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.2.2 Bed ends for Quick-bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.2.3 Bed end brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.3 Mattress support extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.1 Side Rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.1.1 Installing side rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.1.2 Installing the Freya / Embla side rail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.1.3 Installing the Ane side rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.1.4 Installing the Torill side rail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.2 Backup battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5 Transportation and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5.1 Disassembly of mattress support platform . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5.2 Disassembly of base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.3 Assembly of base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.4 Assembly of mattress support platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.5 Transport Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6 Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.1 General servicing information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.1.1 Checklist - Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.2 Inspection after relocation - Prepare for new user . . . . . . 18
6.2.1 Checklist - After relocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.3 Cleaning and Disinfection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.3.1 General safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.3.2 Cleaning Intervals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6.3.3 Cleaning by hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6.3.4 Cleaning in automatic washing systems. . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6.3.5 After washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.3.6 Disinfection instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.4 Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.5 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.6 Service functions on standard hand control . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.7 Service functions on hand control with LCD . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Invacare® NordBed™

1 General 1.2 Symbols in this document

Symbols and signal words are used in this document and
apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in
1.1 Introduction personal injury or property damage. See the information
below for definitions of the signal words.
This document contains important information about
assembly, adjustment and advanced maintenance of the WARNING
product. To ensure safety when handling the product, read Indicates a hazardous situation that could
this document and the user manual carefully and follow result in serious injury or death if it is not
the safety instructions. avoided.
Find the user manual on Invacare’s website or contact CAUTION
your Invacare representative. See addresses at the end Indicates a hazardous situation that could
of this document. result in minor or slight injury if it is not
avoided.
Invacare reserves the right to alter product specifications
without further notice. IMPORTANT
Indicates a hazardous situation that could
Before reading this document, make sure you have the result in damage to property if it is not
latest version. You find the latest version as a PDF on the avoided.
Invacare website.
Tips and Recommendations
For pre-sale and user information, see the user manual. Gives useful tips, recommendations and
information for efficient, trouble-free use.
For more information about the product, for example
product safety notices and product recalls, contact your
Invacare representative. See addresses at the end of this
document.

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2 Safety The information contained in this document is

subject to change without notice.

2.1 General Safety Information

2.2 Main parts of bed
WARNING!
Risk of injury or damage to property
– The procedures in this manual must only be
performed by a qualified technician.
– Use only original accessories and spare parts.
– Do not handle this product or any available
optional equipment without first completely
reading and understanding these instructions
and any additional instructional material such
as user manuals, installation manuals or
instruction sheets supplied with this product
or optional equipment.
– After each assembly, check that all fittings are
properly tightened and that all parts have the
correct function. Parts of standard bed:
A Back section
WARNING!
Risk of contamination B Seat section
– Clean and disinfect the product before C Thigh section
servicing.
D Leg section
IMPORTANT! E Mattress retainer
Assembly of accessories might not be described F Mattress support extension
in this service manual. Refer to the manual, G Castor with central brake pedal
delivered with the accessory.
– Additional manuals can be ordered from H Height adjustment actuator, upper half
Invacare. See addresses at the end of this I Back section actuator
document. J Control unit
– Due to regional differences, refer to your
local Invacare catalog or website for available K Leg section actuator
accessories or contact your local Invacare L Height adjustment actuator, lower half
representative. See addresses at the end of
M Thigh section actuator
this document.
N Mattress support platform, upper half
IMPORTANT! O Mattress support platform, lower half
Some replacement parts are only available as P Lifting mechanism, upper half
a kit. Always use the complete new kit when
replacing a part. Q Lifting mechanism, lower half
– Spare parts can be ordered from Invacare. R Base frame
Refer to your local Invacare website to access
the electronic spare parts catalogue (ESPC).

IMPORTANT!
Refer to the user manual of this product for
information on
– Technical data
– Product components
– Labels
– Additional safety instructions

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3 Setup 3. Push down firmly and ensure that the bed end is fully
seated in the tabs.
4.
3.1 General safety information
WARNING!
Risk of injury or damage
Damaged parts may affect the safety of the
product.
– Check all parts for shipping damage before
use.
– In case of damage, do not use the product
and contact your Invacare provider for further
instructions.

Rotate the locking pin and allow it to engage with the

3.2 Installing bed ends bed end on both sides.
Dismounting
3.2.1 Bed ends for Sanne-bracket
1. Pull out the locking pin and rotate by 90 degrees to
CAUTION! disengage from the bed end on both sides.
Risk of squeezing 2. Hold the bed end firmly on each side and pull up
If the bed end is not correctly locked it can fall vertically on both sides at the same time.
down and cause injury to user.
– Make sure the locking pins are engaged. 3.2.2 Bed ends for Quick-bracket
Mounting Mounting
1.
1.

Pull out the locking pin and rotate by 90 degrees to

disengage from the bed end on both sides. Align the slots on the bed end with the tabs on
2. the Quick bracket and lower the bed end onto the
brackets.
2.

Align the slots in the bed end with the tabs on the
Sanne bracket and place the bed end onto the tabs.
Press down firmly and ensure the bed end is fully
seated on the brackets.
Dismounting
1. Hold the bed end firmly on each side and pull up
vertically on both sides at the same time.

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3.2.3 Bed end brackets 1. If applicable, dismount the side rails, bed ends and
lifting pole.
Depending on the bed end to be mounted, it might be 2. To extend the bed in the foot end:
required to pre-mount or change the bed end brackets.
Mounting

a. Loosen the screws A underneath the side tubes.

b. Pull out the bed end brackets B by 5 or 10 cm,
and re-tighten both screws A.
1. Insert the bed end brackets into the side tubes of the c. Loosen the screws C on the mattress bow D and
mattress support platform. pull it out to match the extension.
2. Fix the bed end brackets on the side tubes with the d. Make sure there is at least 2,5 cm between the
screws from below and tighten firmly. mattress bow D and the bed end and re-tighten
both screws C
Dismounting 3. To extend the bed in the head end:
1. Remove the screws and pull the bed end brackets out
of the side tubes.

3.3 Mattress support extension

For patients, taller than 185 - 190 cm it is recommended
to extend the mattress support of the bed.
WARNING!
Risk of injury
The user can get trapped or suffocated.
– Always extend the mattress when extending
bed.
– There must be a distance of more than 2,5 a. Loosen the screws A underneath the side tubes.
cm, between the bed end and the mattress b. Pull out the cross tube B by 5 or 10 cm, and
bow, to avoid entrapment of fingers. re-tighten both screws A.
– Always make sure to tighten the screws for c. Loosen the screws C on the mattress bow D and
the mattress support extension. pull it out to match the extension.
d. Make sure there is at least 2,5 cm between
The bed can be extended 5 or 10 cm in both ends of the the mattress bow D and the cross tube B and
bed – to a maximum extension of 20 cm. re-tighten both screws C
4. Replace the mattress or put in a fitting mattress piece.
5. If applicable, mount the side rails, bed ends and lifting
pole.
Loose mattress pieces should always be fitted in
the head end of the bed.

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4 Accessories 3. Guide the three gliding shoes B (in the end of the
side rail bars) up into the bed end guideways, until
they have all passed the locking pin D.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to mount the other side of the
4.1 Side Rails side rail.
Dismounting
4.1.1 Installing side rails
1. Lower the side rail.
WARNING! 2. Lift the lower bar, in one end, to make the locking
Risk of personal damage pin D visible and press it in with a pointed object
There is a risk of entrapment or squeezing, (e.g. a pencil).
while assembling or disassembling the side rail. 3. Lower all three bars, until they are out of the
– Pay attention to your fingers. guideways.
– Follow instructions carefully. 4. Repeat steps 2 to 3 to dismount the other end of the
– After each assembly, check that all fittings are side rail.
properly tightened and that the side rail has
the correct function.
4.1.3 Installing the Ane side rail
Removable 3/4 length side rails Mounting
WARNING! 1.
Risk of entrapment
There’s a risk of entrapment or suffocation
between mattress support, side rail and bed
end.
– When using removable side rails, always make
sure that the distance between the bed end
and the side rail’s handle upper edge is less
than 6 cm in the head end and more than 32
cm in the foot end of the bed.

4.1.2 Installing the Freya / Embla side rail

WARNING!
Risk of entrapment / suffocation
The user can get trapped or fall out of the
bed if the side rail is not correctly mounted or Place the mounting clamps of the side rail over the
damaged. square tube A , with the release system B at the
– Make sure that all gliding shoes are correctly head end of the bed.
guided into the bed end guideways. 2.
– Make sure that all side rail bars are above
the locking pin and properly locked.
– Make sure that the straps between the bars
are not damaged or loose.

Tighten the finger screws C to attach the side rail on

the square tube A and make sure it is steady and
fastened.
Dismounting
Mounting 1. Loosen the finger screws C and remove the side rail.
1. Lift the upper bar in one end of the side rail. The
release buttons C must face up/outwards.
2. Press in the locking pin A in the end of the side rail.

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4.1.4 Installing the Torill side rail 4.

WARNING!
Risk of entrapment / suffocation
There’s a risk of entrapment or suffocation
between side rail and bed end.
– Never install the short and the long version
of the side rail on the same bed.
One side rail per side of bed
– Always make sure that the side rail is
mounted close to the head end of the bed
and the distance between the bed end and
the side rails top bar is more that 3 cm and
less than 6 cm.
Two side rails per side of bed
– Always make sure that one side rail is Insert the bolt B with washer C underneath the
mounted close to the head end and the other side tube of the mattress support platform and firmly
close to the foot end of the bed. tighten with a 6 mm Allen key on both brackets of
– Always make sure that the distance between the side rail.
the bed ends and the side rails top bar is 5. Repeat the procedure at the head end on the other
more that 3 cm and less than 6 cm. side of the bed or at the foot end on the same side
– For long side rails, additionally make sure of the bed, depending on the side rail version used,
that the middle gap between the two side desired configuration and availability of additional side
rails top bars is less than 6 cm. rails.

Mounting Dismount

Depending on the individual need of the end-user only 1. Untighten the bolts and remove on both side rail
one or two side rails of the same length can be mounted brackets.
on each side of the bed. 2. Lift the side rail of the side tube.

The installation of the long and the short version

of the Torill side rail is similar. 4.2 Backup battery
1. Raise the side rail to its high position and remove the The bed can be equipped with a backup battery. The
two bolts and washers on the brackets. backup ensures that the bed can be adjusted during a
2. power failure or transport.
Mounting the backup battery

Place both brackets of the side rail on the side tube 1. 2.

of the mattress support platform.
3. Position the side rail with a distance of 3–6 cm
between the top bar and the bed end.

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Charging the batteries

WARNING!
Risk of explosion
Old or faulty batteries may generate an
explosive gas mixture during charging.
– The battery box is provided with vents to
ensure adequate ventilation of the box. Do
not block or cover the vents, as this may
result in pressure built-up and the risk of
explosion.
3. 1. Connect the control unit to the mains.
• The control unit must be connected to the
mains for 24 hours prior to first use.
• Batteries must be charged, at least, every 6
months for maintenance purposes.

Preventive maintenance
Frequent, sudden discharges reduce the lifetime
of the battery.

4. We recommend the batteries to be tested at least once

a year.
Batteries are not damaged by continuous connection to
the mains.
Exchanging the batteries
WARNING!
Environmental Hazard
Disposal of batteries.
5. This product may contain substances that could
be harmful to the environment if disposed of
in places (landfills) that are not appropriate
according to legislation.
– DO NOT dispose of batteries in normal
household waste.
– Batteries MUST be taken to a proper disposal
site. The return is required by law and free
of charge.
– Do only dispose discharged batteries.
– Cover terminals of lithium batteries prior to
disposal.
1. Place the mounting brackets of the backup battery – For information on the battery type see
over the square tube at the foot end of the base battery label or technical data.
frame.
2. Fix the backup battery by tightening the two finger • Batteries have to be exchanged after 4 years.
screws. Depending on how the back up is used the exchange
3. On the control unit turn the lock 90 degrees may have to take place earlier.
counter-clockwise to open the lid and remove it. • Batteries must be exchanged as sets.
4. Connect the cable from the backup battery to the • Batteries must be replaced with batteries of the
control unit in the socket labeled with the battery same type or mechanically and electrically compatible
symbol. batteries. See technical data.
5. Put the lid back on the control unit and close it by • Batteries, in a set, must have identical production
turning the lock 90 degrees clockwise. codes.
Prior to insertion make sure that the battery set is
correctly connected according to the drawing (in
the battery box), and that none of the connections
are loose.

Technical data
• Battery type: Lead-acid
• Capacity: 1.2 Ah
• Input voltage: 29–45 V DC
• Output voltage: 24 V DC, 1.2 A

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8.
5 Transportation and Storage

5.1 Disassembly of mattress support

platform
1. Lock the brakes.
2. Remove bed ends, side rails and other accessories
while the bed is in a suitable working height.
3. Lower the bed to the lowest height.
4. Disconnect the main power cable from the main Put the lid back on the control unit and close it by
power socket. turning the lock 90 degrees clockwise.
5. 9.

Detach the control unit by pushing it up and sliding it

towards the foot end of the bed.
6. Attach the control unit by sliding it onto the bracket
and pushing it down to lock it in place.
10.

On the control unit turn the lock 90 degrees Fold up the seat section to disconnect the two halves
counter-clockwise to open the lid and remove it. of the mattress support platform.
7. 11.

One after another, pull the halves slightly away from

the center of the bed, so the side tubes become
Disconnect the actuator cables A, B and C from the disconnected but they are still resting in their brackets
control unit. on the base.
Three cables remain plugged in the control
unit. The hand control cable and the two
actuator cables marked in black and brown.

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12. 5.2 Disassembly of base

NordBed Optimo and NordBed Optimo Wide 105 cm only
1.

One after another, tip the two halves gently onto the
floor and to an upright position onto the bed end
brackets.
13.

Lock the short lifting mechanism by pulling up the

lever with the red locking cam and pushing the locking
cam firmly over the tube A.
2.

Place the actuator cables in the clips and fold out the
back section / leg section until the mattress support
halves are in balance and let them stand aside.
14.

Grab the square tube B with one hand and the

tube C with the other hand. Release the lock on
the subframe by pulling the blue marked string D
towards the blue marked tube C with one hand.
When the lock has been released hold the short lifting
mechanism in a horizontal position and lower the long
Place the actuator cable in the clip and wind the
lifting mechanism onto the floor.
power and hand control cable around the ends of
tube D and attach the hand control to tube E.

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3. 1.

Pivot the short lifting mechanism up to a vertical

position and lift it off by holding on the two square
tubes A and E.
4.
Mount the long lifting mechanism by fitting the axles
in the yellow marked cut-outs on the corner brackets
of the base frame.
The lifting mechanism should be lowered
almost vertical only leaning slightly towards
the center of the bed.
2.

Pivot the long lifting mechanism up to a vertical

position and lift it off.

5.3 Assembly of base

NordBed Optimo and NordBed Optimo Wide 105 cm only

Pivot the lifting mechanism down and let it rest on

the floor
3.

Mount the short lifting mechanism by fitting the axles

in the green marked cut-outs of the corner brackets
on the base frame.
The lifting mechanism should be lowered
almost vertical only leaning slightly towards
the center of the bed.

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4. 5.4 Assembly of mattress support

platform
1.

Pivot the short lifting mechanism down into a

horizontal position and hold it in place on square tube
A. Lift up the long lifting mechanism at blue marked Unwind the cables from tube A, remove the hand
tube B until it engages with an audible click and control from tube B and release the free end of the
ensure there is tension on the blue marked string C. actuator cable from the clip .
5. 2.

Unlock the short lifting mechanism by pulling the red

locking cam away from the tube and lowering the
lever to its rest position.

Place each half of the mattress support platform in

the respective brackets by tilting the color marked
square tubes into the brackets marked with the same
color – yellow marked square tube into yellow marked
brackets and green marked square tube into green
marked brackets.
3.

Pivot the two halves down onto the base.

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4. 7.

One after the other, push the two halves to the center
of the bed and ensure the side tubes are properly Detach the control unit by pushing it up and sliding it
aligned and connected. towards the foot end of the bed.
5. 8.

On the control unit turn the lock 90 degrees

counter-clockwise to open the lid and remove it.
9.

Release the free ends of the actuator cables from

the clips.
6.

Connect the actuator cables C, D and E to the

control unit, according to the color coding and
symbols.
10.

Fold the seat section down to lock the two halves of

the mattress support platform together.

Put the lid back on the control unit and close it by

turning the lock 90 degrees clockwise.

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11. 3.

Attach the control unit by sliding it onto the bracket

and pushing it down to lock it in place.
IMPORTANT!
– If actuators have been reconnected or newly
connected to the control unit, the system Place the two hooks of the green marked half (lower
must be reset to ensure proper function. half of the mattress support platform) on the green
12. Reset the system. Depending on the hand control marked side tube of the base frame.
used, see 6.6 Service functions on standard hand 4.
control, page 22 or 6.7 Service functions on hand
control with LCD, page 22.

5.5 Transport Position

NordBed Optimo and NordBed Optimo Wide only
Bed to transport position
1. Disassemble the mattress platform. See 5.1
Disassembly of mattress support platform, page 11
2.

Pull the distance stick A out of its fixation clip B and

swing it over to the opposite side.
5. Pull out the cotter pin C and push the distance stick
into the bracket from above. Let go of the cotter pin
C and make sure that the spring is fully engaged and
the distance stick is properly fixed.
6. Fold down both transport hooks D
7. Place the bed ends and side rails on the hooks D.
Place the two hooks of yellow marked half (upper 8. Place the mattress between the sections.
half of the mattress support platform) on the yellow 9. Place the lifting pole in the tube E on the base frame.
marked side tube of the base.
Transport position to bed
1. Remove lifting pole, mattress, side rails and bed ends.
2. Fold up transport hooks
3. Pull out the cotter pin C and pull the distance stick
upwards and out of the bracket.
4. Swing the distance stick A over to the opposite side
and attach it to its fixation clip B.

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5. Lift the two halves of the mattress support platform

of the base frame.
6. Assemble the mattress platform. See 5.4 Assembly of
mattress support platform, page 14

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6 Servicing q Accessories - correctly assembled and correct function.

6.2 Inspection after relocation - Prepare

6.1 General servicing information for new user
IMPORTANT!
– The mattress support must be supported IMPORTANT!
during service inspections, to prevent When the bed has been relocated; before given
accidental lowering. to a new user it has to be thoroughly inspected.
– Only personnel who have received the – Inspection must be done by a trained
necessary instructions or training may professional.
perform service and maintenance of the bed. – For regular maintenance see maintenance
– After reconditioning the bed, or if bed chart.
functions change, service must be carried out
according to the check list. 6.2.1 Checklist - After relocation
A service contract can be made in the countries, where Checkpoints
Invacare has its own sales company. In certain countries q Check that the lifting mechanisms are properly
Invacare offers courses in service and maintenance of the engaged in their lower pivoting points on the base
bed. Spare parts lists and additional user manuals are (only Optimo and Optimo Wide 105).
available from Invacare. q Check that the subframe latches, locking both lifting
Before Use mechanisms together, are properly engaged and there
is tension on blue marked string (only Optimo and
• Ensure that all manual and electrical parts functions
Optimo Wide 105).
correctly and are in a secure state.
q Check that the side tubes of the mattress support
• Check, by raising and lowering the bed, that the shear
platform are fully inserted, aligned and locked.
arms run smoothly in the guideways.
q Check the locking of the actuators (pipe pins correctly
After three months mounted).
• Ensure that all manual and electrical parts are q Check the electronic wiring for the actuators (wires
functioning, and tighten bolts, screws, nuts, etc. not squeezed).
q Check that the enclosing of the actuators are intact
Every year (no cracks that enables fluids to pierce).
• We recommend a safety test comprising the actuators’ q Check that all actuators have been properly reset and
performance and mechanical state. have their full range.
q Check that all cables are properly mounted on the
Every second year control unit.
• We strongly recommend a service according to the q Check the sections of the mattress support by using
below checklist after two years of normal use and the hand control to activate all functions of the
then every second year. moving parts.
q Check the function of the brakes.
Actuators, hand control and control unit are q Check that the bed ends are properly locked (pins
serviced by exchanging the faulty part. all the way in for Sanne brackets or fully seated for
the Quick brackets).
6.1.1 Checklist - Maintenance q Check the locking function(s) of the side rails.
q Check that all bed slats are intact and not loose.
Checkpoints
q Circlips, cotter pins and plastic fixing ring - properly 6.3 Cleaning and Disinfection
locked and intact.
q Screws - tightened.
q Weldings - intact.
6.3.1 General safety information
q Check the guideways - no bending. CAUTION!
q Check the guideways reinforcement - properly Risk of contamination
fastened. – Take precautions for yourself and use
q Side rail locking and moving system - properly locking appropriate protective equipment.
and running smoothly.
q Castor fittings - tightened.
CAUTION!
q Castor brakes - locking properly.
Risk of electric shock and product damage
q Height adjustment actuator - running properly.
– Switch off the device and disconnect from
q Back section actuator - running properly.
mains, if applicable.
q Thigh section actuator - running properly.
– When cleaning electronic components
q Leg section actuator - running properly.
consider their protection class regarding
q Wires - correctly wired and undamaged.
water ingress.
q Electric plugs - undamaged.
– Make sure that no water splashes to the plug
q Cable insulation and actuator housings – no cracks
or the wall outlet.
or damages.
– Do not touch the power socket with wet
q Damaged coating - repaired.
hands.
q Full length side rails - straps not frayed or cracked.

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IMPORTANT! 6.3.4 Cleaning in automatic washing systems

Wrong fluids or methods can harm or damage
the product. IMPORTANT!
– All cleaning agents and disinfectants used Only certain components of the product tolerate
must be effective, compatible with one cleaning in automatic washing systems or with
another and must protect the materials they high pressure cleaning equipment.
are used to clean. – The washability of the components must be
– Never use corrosive fluids (alkalines, acid etc.) determined by authorized personnel.
or abrasive cleaning agents. We recommend – If the components cannot tolerate cleaning
an ordinary household cleaning agent such as in automatic washing systems, with high
dishwashing liquid, if not specified otherwise pressure cleaning equipment or if it is unclear,
in the cleaning instructions. they must be cleaned by hand.
– Never use a solvent (cellulose thinner,
acetone etc.) that changes the structure of The IP classification determines the washability of a
the plastic or dissolves the attached labels. electrical component. The IP classification of each electrical
– Always make sure that the product is component is stated on its serial label.
completely dried before taking into use again. • Electronics classified IPx4 and/or IPx6 may NOT be
washed with high-pressure cleaning equipment or in
For cleaning and disinfection in clinical or an automatic washing system.
long-term care environments, follow your in-house • Electronics classified IPx6w can be washed with
procedures. high-pressure cleaning equipment or in an automatic
washing system.

6.3.2 Cleaning Intervals Preparation

IMPORTANT! Before washing with high-pressure cleaning equipment or

Regular cleaning and disinfection enhances in automatic washing systems, perform the following:
smooth operation, increases the service life and q Remove all electronics not classified as IPx6w.
prevents contamination. q Remove power plug from mains.
Clean and disinfect the product q Remove all textiles (including mattress and upholstery).
– regularly while it is in use, q Remove all wooden parts.
– before and after any service procedure, q Remove aluminium side rails.
– when it has been in contact with any body q Make sure all plugs on the bed are placed in their
fluids, sockets during washing.
– before using it for a new user. q Protected all disconnected (loose) plugs with plastic
covers and all empty sockets e.g. with blind plugs.
q Run the actuators all the way down/in to prevent
6.3.3 Cleaning by hand them from calcium sedimentation and corrosion.
q Place the bed in one of the following ways:
Electrical components
– Placed on its castors
• Method: Wipe off with a wet cloth or soft brush.
– Placed on the side on a trolley
• Max. temperature: 40 °C
• Solvent/chemicals: Ordinary household cleaning Washing
agents and water.
• Drying: Wipe dry with a soft cloth • Max temp: 70 °C
• Solvent/ chemicals: Cleaning solution with pH 5 - 8
Metal components • Max. Duration: 2 min
• Max pressure: 8 Bar, with a nozzle distance of 30 cm
• Method: Wipe off with a wet cloth or soft brush.
from part
Water may be pressurized, but not high pressure or
steam. Rinsing/ flushing
• Max. temperature: 40 °C
• Solvent/chemicals: Ordinary household cleaning • Max temp: 85 °C
agents and water. • Solvent/ chemicals: Rinsing solution with pH 5 - 8
• Drying: Wipe dry with a soft cloth • Max. Duration: 20 sec
• Max pressure: 8 Bar, with a nozzle distance of 30 cm
Wood (including textile straps on side rails, if existing) from part
• Method: Wipe off with a wet cloth or soft brush. Drying
• Max. temperature: 40 °C
• Solvent/chemicals: Ordinary household cleaning • Method: In washing system or drying cabinet
agents and water. • Max temp: 50 °C
• Drying: Wipe dry with a soft cloth • Max. Duration: 10 min

Textiles (including upholstery and mattresses) Alternatively, let the bed dry in room temperature.
• See attached label on each product.
Depending on the placement of the bed, perform one of
the following procedures, to allow the water to run out
of the tubes:

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• Bed placed on its castors 1.

To open the control unit, turn the lock 90 degrees

counter-clockwise and remove the lid.
2.
1. Bring the bed into sitting position (raised back
section and thigh section with tilted mattress
support platform) using the ErgoMove™ function
on the hand control.
• Bed placed on trolley
1. Tilt the bed/trolley to one side, by placing an
object (about 10 cm) under the castors. Leave it
for 5 minutes.
2. Tilt the bed/trolley, to the other side, by placing
To close the control unit, place the lid and turn the
an object (about 10 cm) under the castors. Leave
lock 90 degrees clockwise.
it for 5 minutes.

6.3.5 After washing

Necessary precautions before taking the bed into use
again
1. Inspect carefully for remaining water and wipe off
with a dry cloth. Especially check the guideways.
2. Test all electric functions.
3. Recondition the bed according to section Inspection
after relocation - Prepare for new user.

6.3.6 Disinfection instructions

Information on recommended disinfectants
and methods can be found on https://vah-
online.de/en/for-users. The sockets inside the control unit are labeled with
symbols, indicating where to connect the respective plugs.
In domestic care Additionally, the sockets for the actuators are labeled with
colors matching the color coding on the actuator cables.
Method: Follow the application notes for the used
disinfectant and wipe disinfect all accessible surfaces. • A Hand control
• B Backup battery (optional)
Disinfectant: Ordinary household disinfectant. • C Leg section actuator (not available on all
Drying: Allow the product to air-dry. configurations)
• D Height adjustment actuator, lower half
In clinical and long term care • E Mains power cable
• F Height adjustment actuator, upper half
Follow your in-house disinfection procedures and only use • G Tight section actuator
the disinfectants and methods specified therein. • H Back section actuator

6.4 Control Unit

The control unit is placed underneath the mattress support
platform near the foot end of the bed.

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6.5 Wiring
IMPORTANT!
Ensure the cables are mounted and routed correctly
– Make sure cables do not touch the floor and cannot block the castors.
– Make sure cables cannot get squeezed by moving parts during operation.

For the correct routing of the cables between the actuators and the control unit see the following pictures.

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6.6 Service functions on standard hand Service mode

control To enter or exit the service mode:
1. Press buttons B, C, p and qat the same time for 3
seconds.
In service mode the display A shows a symbol D , a
movement counter E and a status indicator F of the
selected actuator and additional functions are available.
p q Controlling an actuator
While in service mode:
A 1. Press button B or C until the symbol for the desired
actuator is displayed.
2. Press button p or q to move the selected actuator.
Resetting the movement counter
While in service mode:
Resetting the system 1. Press button B or C until the symbol for the desired
1. Insert the magnetic key A in the slot on the side of actuator is displayed.
the hand control. 2. Press buttons B and C at the same time for 3
2. Press and hold button p and q for 3 seconds to seconds to zero the movement counter of the selected
initiate the system reset and hold the buttons pressed actuator.
until the following sequence is complete: Resetting the system
a. The height adjustment actuators move to their
maximum position (bed in highest position). While in service mode:
b. All actuators of the mattress support sections 1. Press and hold button p and q for 3 seconds to
move to their minimum position (mattress support initiate the system reset and hold the buttons pressed
completely flat) until the following sequence is complete:
c. The height adjustment actuators move to their a. The height adjustment actuators move to their
minimum position (bed in lowest position). maximum position (bed in highest position).
b. All actuators of the mattress support sections
6.7 Service functions on hand control move to their minimum position (mattress support
completely flat)
with LCD c. The height adjustment actuators move to their
minimum position (bed in lowest position).
Status indicator
D
A If the status indicator F displays an error:
1. Reset the system (as described before) and check if
00000 the error persist.
B C 2. When the error persist the actuator must be replaced.
F E
p q

00000 00000 00000 00000 00000

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Invacare Sales Companies
Ireland: United Kingdom:
Invacare Ireland Ltd, Invacare Limited
Unit 5 Seatown Business Pencoed Technology Park,
Campus Pencoed
Seatown Road, Swords, County Bridgend CF35 5AQ
Dublin Tel: (44) (0) 1656 776 222
Tel : (353) 1 810 7084 Fax: (44) (0) 1656 776 220
Fax: (353) 1 810 7085 uk@invacare.com
ireland@invacare.com www.invacare.co.uk
www.invacare.ie

Manufacturer:
Invacare Rea AB
Växjövägen 303
SE-343 71 Diö
Sweden

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