Hillrom Compella - Scale Operation Procedures; Zeroing the Scale; Weighing the Patient

Standard Features
30 Compella™ Bariatric Bed System Instructions for Use (178951 REV 6)
NOTE:
The battery does not support these: powered width adjustment, Scale, Bed Exit Alert System, Head of
Bed Alert, or the air support system. For manual width adjustment of the bed, see
“Manual Width
Control” on page 34.
The battery stays engaged for 1 minute after the last control is pressed, then goes to ‘sleep.’
The battery back-up indicator shows the battery status:
• All lights on GREEN = 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.
NOTE:
To activate the battery, press and hold any function control until the function starts. There will be a
delay of 1-2 seconds before the function control activates the battery.
If the battery has been completely discharged, it may take up to 24 hours to charge to operational
status.
To make sure the battery is always charged, plug the bed into an AC power outlet whenever possible.
Brake and Steer Controls
WARNING:
To help prevent injury and/or equipment damage, obey these warnings:
• Warning—Unless you are to transport a patient, always set the brakes when the bed is
occupied. Make sure the brakes are set before any patient transfer on to or off the bed.
• Warning—Make sure your foot is firmly on the pedal during brake and steer operation.
The Point-of-Care® brake and steer controls are above both foot-end casters and at the head-end of the
bed. There is a label for the Brake and Steer mechanism at the head-end of the bed. There are three
brake positions for beds without the Power Drive system: Brake, Steer, and Neutral.
Brake—to prevent the bed from moving, step down on the orange brake pedal until it is in the full
downward position.
Steer—to move the bed in a straight line and guide it through hallways, step down on the green steer
pedal until it is in the full downward position.
Neutral—to move the bed in any direction, move the pedal to the level position. The neutral position
helps with sideway movements in a room or a small enclosed area, or to align the bed with another
surface.