Amico Apollo TTS Bed
Amico · Model Apollo TTS Bed
Standard Features 16" (41 cm) low height Unique siderail design adapted to comply with HBSW and IEC regulations Customized panels to suit the color scheme within the hospital facility 5" (13 cm) wheel casters Central locking brake mechanism Silent DC actuators Modular battery backup Electronic lock-out controls on outer siderails Auto-contour features when fowler is raised Patient controls on inner siderails Trendelenburg and reverse Trendelenburg HBSW - compliant siderails 550 lbs (250 kg) weight capacity Metal litter deck Integrated mattress retainer Integrated bed extender CPR release system Four IV pole sockets Two restraining strap holders Foley bag hook LED night light Four integrated roller bumpers Flat litter deck for compatibility with standard patient surfaces Integrated air mattress pump holder on footboard Optional Features and Accessories Pressure relief surfaces Siderail communications which includes nurse call and room/reading lights Removable IV pole 30° head of bed lockout Patient handset for motion controls 6" (15 cm) casters Brake not set alarm One-button chair function.
Key tips
- ·Casters and the wheel-lock brake take the most day-to-day wear - check both every PM, not just on complaint.
- ·A cracked weld or loose frame joint is a safety-critical finding - pull the unit from service until it's repaired.
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 TTS (turn) function 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.
Turn / lateral-therapy (TTS) fault
MediumSymptoms: The lateral turn assist will not inflate / turn, or turns unevenly.
Root cause: Turn-bladder leak, the turn pump / blower, or a distribution-valve fault.
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.
Brake / castor-lock fault
MediumSymptoms: Bed will not brake or release, drifts, central brake pedal ineffective.
Root cause: Worn central-brake linkage or castor.
Battery back-up fault
MediumSymptoms: Functions and alarms do not work during a power interruption.
Root cause: Aged back-up battery or a charger fault.
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 $$$R&R Difficult
Turn pump / blower & bladder
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$R&R Moderate
Load cell / scale sensor set
Recalibrate the scale after replacement.
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Central-brake / castor assembly
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Difficult
Back-up battery
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linear actuator (backrest / knee / height) | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
| Turn pump / blower & bladder | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Moderate |
| Load cell / scale sensor set Recalibrate the scale after replacement. | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
| Central-brake / castor assembly | Major service part | $$ | Difficult |
| Back-up battery | Periodic replacement | $$ | Fairly easy |
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.
- ·Caster / wheel and brake function check
- ·Frame, weld, and mounting-hardware inspection
- ·Upholstery / surface condition check
- ·Annual full PM
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 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: Turn / TTS or scale fault
- For the turn function, check the turn-bladder for a leak and confirm the turn pump / blower runs.
- Replace a perforated turn bladder or the pump.
- For the scale, remove all load, zero, hang a reference weight and confirm the reading.
- Recalibrate the scale per the service manual.
- Replace the load-cell set if it will not calibrate.
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
- MS Operation and Maintenance ManualService Manual · External
- Amico Apollo MS Beds BrochureBrochure · External
- MS s BrochureBrochure · External
- Amico Apollo MS Bed Spec SheetDocument · External
- Amico Apollo MS Zero Transfer Gap Bed Spec SheetDocument · External
- MS Zero Transfer Gap Spec SheetDocument · External
- MS Spec SheetDocument · External
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