Alco Electric Bariatric Plus
Alco · Model Electric Bariatric Plus
Quiet, smooth operation/Easy-to-use Hand Pendant electrically controls Head/Foot/Contour positioning and overall height of the bed frame for maximum comfort and versatility for the patient and caregiver. Clip-on pendant mounts on bed rail, within easy reach to operate all adjustments. Variable Comfort Chair and Cardiac Chair (with Trendelenburg/Reverse Trendelenburg staff control option) adjustability helps provide added comfort and relaxation positioning for the resident and facilitates caregiver accessibility. Cardiac Chair positioning is beneficial for residents with heart and respiratory problems that find the semi-upright position brings comfort and relief by elevating the torso from the waist up, which provides relief to the lungs, increases circulation. Trendelenburg/Reverse Trendelenburg capable positioning with Staff Control Option is ideal for rehab and sub acute care, provides therapeutic benefits that can aid in circulation and ease discomfort. Edema foot ratchet elevates the foot end of the bed. 4 heavy duty Euro style roll at any height steer & locking casters provide easy maneuverability and secure lock positioning. Adjustable wall saver minimizes distance between wall to bed frame to prevent damage with/without optional Trapeze. Adjustable mattress retainer securely supports mattress position for 80'', 84", 88" length. Built in push button width expansion from 39" to 54" width. All Steel frame and no sag slat deck construction provides superior strength, durability, mattress support and is easy to clean.
Key tips
- ·Mounting and securement hardware takes real fatigue from vibration and road shock - inspect it as carefully as the device itself.
- ·Post-call battery and function checks catch transport-induced faults that a scheduled PM would miss for months.
Typical Failure Modes
Compiled for this model from its own documentation and established engineering knowledge for this equipment class - not from a verified service record. Confirm against the manufacturer's service manual.
A powered bed function will not run
HighSymptoms: Backrest, knee, height, Trendelenburg or the boost / turn assist will not move from the siderail or caregiver controls.
Root cause: Failed linear actuator, a control-board fault, a control-panel fault, or a pinched / damaged control cable.
Brake / castor-lock fault
MediumSymptoms: Bed will not brake or release, drifts, central brake pedal ineffective.
Root cause: Worn central-brake linkage or castor.
Integrated scale / bed-exit fault
MediumSymptoms: Weight reads implausibly or will not zero, bed-exit alarm false-triggers or fails.
Root cause: Load-cell drift or damage, or a scale-control fault.
Battery back-up fault
MediumSymptoms: Functions and alarms do not work during a power interruption, battery-fault indicator.
Root cause: Aged back-up battery or a charger fault.
Siderail / CPR-release / mechanical fault
LowSymptoms: Siderail will not latch, rattles, or the CPR release is slow / stiff.
Root cause: Worn siderail latch or the CPR mechanism.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
Serviceable items for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Service class and relative cost are estimates, not manufacturer figures; no part numbers are given. Confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Linear actuator (backrest / knee / height)
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Central-brake / castor assembly
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Difficult
Load cell / scale sensor set
Recalibrate the scale after replacement.
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Back-up battery
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
Siderail control panel / control board
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Moderate
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linear actuator (backrest / knee / height) | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
| Central-brake / castor assembly | Major service part | $$ | Difficult |
| Load cell / scale sensor set Recalibrate the scale after replacement. | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
| Back-up battery | Periodic replacement | $$ | Fairly easy |
| Siderail control panel / control board | Major service part | $$$ | Moderate |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
PM Checklist
Preventive-maintenance tasks typical of this equipment class. Perform to the manufacturer's procedure and your facility's policy - this is general reference, not a schedule for this specific unit.
- ·Post-call function and battery check
- ·Mounting / securement inspection
- ·Annual full PM and vibration-tolerance check
Troubleshooting Approach
A starting sequence for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: A powered function is dead
- Confirm the bed is plugged in and the battery is charged, and any function lock-out is off.
- Try the function from both the siderail and caregiver controls to isolate the control from the actuator.
- Check the control cable / harness for pinch damage along the articulation.
- Replace the actuator or control board as isolated.
- Load-test the function to the rated capacity.
Symptom: Scale or bed-exit inaccurate
- Remove all load and confirm the scale reads zero and can be tared.
- Hang / place a known reference weight and confirm the reading.
- Inspect the load-cell mounts for binding or debris.
- Recalibrate per the service manual.
- Replace the load-cell set if it will not calibrate.
Technical Specs
- Height
- 19 to 32 inches
- Bed Type
- Electric
- Length
- 80 to 88 inches
- Patient Weight Capacity
- 1000 lbs
- Width
- 39 in to 54 inches
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- Ambulance / transport vehicles
- Emergency Department
- Inter-facility transport teams
Documents & Manuals
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