Joerns Ultra Care XT
Joerns · Model Ultra Care XT
• Toroidal architecture engineering of the bed’s steel frame is up to 30 times stronger than angle iron • Therapeutic grid surface offers improved air flow and ultimate support for the sleep surface • Integrated pendant connections on both sides of sleep platform • Four-section sleep surface offers full range of comfort and therapeutic positions, which may reduce skin shear • Attractive bed panel options available in a wide array of designs and finishes • Staff control allows caregivers flexibility to select which features may be adjustable by the resident (option) • EasyLift Leg Lift provides quick positioning for improved circulation • Revolutionary arched legs deliver a super-strong, wide stance for equipment clearance • Four DC motors supply amazingly quiet and smooth operation • 7-inch to 30-inch travel range offers safety, whether resting at an ultra low eight or providing care at the higher end • Assist devices have superior functionality and perfect grip height • Sculpted button on assist device for easy,“press and go” operation • UltraLock is available at the foot end or both the head and foot to maximize security or mobility at any height (option)
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
Failure patterns typical of this equipment class - general BMET reference, not verified against this exact unit's own service history unless flagged. Severity is a category-level estimate.
Battery / runtime fault
HighSymptoms: Short runtime, low-battery alarm.
Root cause: Aged battery.
Connector / cable fatigue
MediumSymptoms: Intermittent signal/power.
Root cause: Repeated flexing.
Transport mount / cradle wear
LowSymptoms: Loose device, vibration damage.
Root cause: Docking latch wear.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
The parts a BMET typically services on this class of equipment. Service class and relative cost are general engineering estimates for the category, not figures from this unit's documentation. Part numbers appear only when pulled from this unit's own service manual. Always confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Docking cradle / latch
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
Patient cable set
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Easy
Rechargeable battery pack
Critical for transport; spares mandatory.
Class Frequent wear itemRel. cost $$$R&R Fairly easy
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Docking cradle / latch | Periodic replacement | $$ | Fairly easy |
| Patient cable set | Periodic replacement | $$ | Easy |
| Rechargeable battery pack Critical for transport; spares mandatory. | Frequent wear item | $$$ | 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.
- ·Post-call function and battery check
- ·Mounting / securement inspection
- ·Annual full PM and vibration-tolerance check
Troubleshooting Approach
A structured starting point derived from the failure modes above. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Battery / runtime fault
- Confirm the presentation - typically short runtime, low-battery alarm - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: aged battery.
- Isolate the affected subsystem using the manufacturer's functional check or self-test, where one is provided.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the rechargeable battery pack per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Symptom: Transport mount / cradle wear
- Confirm the presentation - typically loose device, vibration damage - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: docking latch wear.
- Isolate the affected subsystem using the manufacturer's functional check or self-test, where one is provided.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the docking cradle / latch per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Technical Specs
- Bed Type
- Electric
- Length
- 80 in
- Weight
- 220 lbs
- Patient Weight Capacity
- 500 lbs
- Width
- 35 in
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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