VersaCare® Bed User Manual (161956 REV 2) 11
Safety and Information Indicators
There must be power to the bed, either AC or battery, for the indicators to operate.
Safety and information indicators give the caregiver visual and audio indications about
Brake Status, AC Power, and Service Required.
Disconnected from AC Power
If the bed is disconnected from AC power, the plug indicator
flashes.
Service Is Required
When the system determines the bed operation is not correct, the
wrench tool indicator comes on. Contact your facility-authorized
maintenance person.
Battery Charge is Required
When the battery charge is low, the Battery indicator flashes. The bed should be connected
to AC power as soon as possible.
Brake Not Set
The Brake Not Set alarm operates only when the bed is connected to AC power.
Except for patient transport, always set the brakes when the bed is occupied.
Make sure the brakes are set before any patient transfer. Failure to do so may
result in injury or equipment damage.
If the bed is connected to AC power, and the brake is not engaged, the Brake Not Set
indicator flashes and a continuous alarm comes on. Set the brake to stop the alarm.
Battery Back-Up
Remove the battery if the bed will not be in service for extended periods of time.
Failure to do so could cause damage to the life of the battery, or damage to the
bed. Contact the applicable maintenance person, and refer to the VersaCare®
Bed Service Manual (161955).
The bed has an automatic battery back-up feature. When AC power is not being supplied
to the bed and there is sufficient battery power, the battery permits the bed articulation
functions to be engaged from any of the caregiver siderail controls except the Lockout
control. The battery also powers the nurse call function, but it does not power any other
bed functions, such as the optional air support system.
The battery back-up indicator shows the battery condition:
• ON = Battery is engaged.
• FLASHING = Battery needs to be charged.
• OFF = Battery is not engaged or is discharged below the level
necessary to operate the motors.
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