Bed Frame Features
18 Affinity® 4 Birthing Bed Instructions for Use (USR025 REV 13)
LABOR GRIPS
Ergonomically correct labor grips comfortably accommodate patients of all
sizes. The handles are covered with a non-porous, fluid resistant foam that is
comfortable for mothers to squeeze.
To Activate
1. To raise the labor grip, grasp the grip, and rotate it from under the bed
until it clicks in place.
2. To lower, pull the release latch, and lower the grip under the bed.
NIGHT LIGHT
Whenever the bed is plugged in, the night light may be always on, or may only come on when the room
darkens, depending on the bed’s manufacture date. It does not function when the bed is powered by
the battery. On beds with serial number R298AAXXXX and higher, the night light will be on when the
bed is powered by the battery in Battery Backup operation and not in Battery Sleep mode. For more
information, see “Battery Backup” on page 18 or “Battery Sleep” on page 19.
Location
The night light is located on the bottom center of the bed frame.
BAT TE RY BACKUP
The Affinity® 4 Birthing Bed is designed with battery backup as a standard feature.
The battery allows the hilow, foot, and head motors to be activated from the
siderail controls without power being supplied to the bed. In addition, the battery
backup powers the nurse call function, but it does not power any other bed
functions, such as the optional air support system.
Location
The battery backup indicator is located on the siderail to indicate the battery condition.
Battery Backup LED Indicators (while connected to AC power):
•ON = Battery is charging.
Battery Backup LED Indicators (while on battery power):
• ON = Battery status is operational.
• FLASHING = Battery needs charging.
• OFF = Battery is discharged below the level required to run the motors or battery is in Battery
Sleep mode.
If the battery has been completely discharged, it may take up to 36 hours to recharge to operational
status.
Warning—Make sure that the battery is always charged. Plug the bed into AC power whenever
possible. Otherwise, patient injury, patient discomfort, and/or equipment damage may occur.
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