USER MANUAL

Affinity® Three
Birthing Bed
and
Affinity® Four
Birthing Bed
From Hill-Rom

Product No. P3700

USR025 REV 4
 © 2009 by Hill-Rom Services, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Manufactured by:
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The information in this manual is confidential and may not be disclosed to third parties without
the prior written consent of Hill-Rom.

Fourth Edition, December 2009

First Printing 2000
Printed in the USA

Affinity® is a registered trademark of Hill-Rom Services, Inc.

Beaucoup® is a registered trademark of Ecolab, Inc.
CSA® is a registered trademark of Canadian Standards Association, Inc.
Comfortline® is a registered trademark of Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
Dartex® is a registered trademark of Dartex Coatings Ltd.
EasyGlide® is a registered trademark of Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
Freedom Hill™ is a trademark of Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
Galahad® is a registered trademark of Puritan/Churchill Chemical Co.
Hi-Tor® is a registered trademark of Ecolab, Inc.
Hill-Rom® is a registered trademark of Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
Liberty Hill™ is a trademark of Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
Matar® is a registered trademark of Ecolab, Inc.
Nano Ag+® is a registered trademark of Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
OneStep® is a registered trademark of Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
Quanto® is a registered trademark of Ecolab, Inc.
SideCom® is a registered trademark of Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
Slo-Blo® is a registered trademark of Littelfuse, Inc.
SmartSilver® is a registered trademark of NanoHorizons, Inc.
Stow and Go™ is a trademark of Hill-Rom Services, Inc.

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 Surfacide® is a registered trademark of Walton-March, Inc.
Tempur-Pedic® is a registered trademark of Dan-Foam A/S Corp.
Vesphene® II is a registered trademark of Steris, Inc.
Virex® is a registered trademark of JohnsonDiversey, Inc.

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The only warranty Hill-Rom makes is the express written warranty extended on the sale or rental
of its products.
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NOTE:
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The product discussed in this manual may not be available in all of the countries listed.

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Table of Contents
Document Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Automatic Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Battery Backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Bed Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Back Section Lumbar Mattress Control (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Bed Up/Bed Down (Hilow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Foot Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Head Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Nurse Call (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Seat Section Mattress Control (Optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
TV On/Off (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Mattress Models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Central Brake and Steer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
CPR Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Fluid Basin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Foot Section (Lift-Off or Slide-Off) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Stow and Go™ Foot Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
OneStep® Foot Supports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Headboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
IV Pole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Labor Grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Lockout Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Night Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Siderails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Trend-Like Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Optional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Air Support System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Siderail Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Wood Headboards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Casters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Mattresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Surfaces with nano Ag+® Technology with SmartSilver® Ions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Non-Air Mattress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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 Tempur-Pedic® Mattress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Calf Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Anesthesia Screen—P9625. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Arm Board—P9620 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Calf Supports—P3704, P3705A, and P35745A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Calf and Foot Support Upgrade Kit—P3715 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Tempur-Pedic® Comfort Pad—P3612TPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Disposable Standard and Funnel Drapes—P7831 and P7834 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Foley Hook Kit—P3623 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Foot Rest Bar—P451A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Full Leg Supports—P7625C and P7634C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Headboards—P3617, P3629, P92-3617 and P93-3617 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Instrument Tray—P278B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Infusion Support System (ISS)—P158A and P159 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Labor Bar—P3613B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Mirror—P1505 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
O2 Tank Holder—P276 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Pendant Control Kit with Holder—P5362. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Permanent IV Pole—P222101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Procedural Light—P7925D120 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Procedural Stool—P11824 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Rail and Hanger—P53120120 and P17073001. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Sheets—SA1528, SA4585, SA1529, and SA4586 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Slipcovers (Head and Foot)—P3628C, P3627C, P3630B and P3631B . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Slipcover Upgrade Kits—P3730 and P3731 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Patient Positioning—Labor and Birth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Upright Position/Voiding Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Lateral Position (Sims) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Kneeling Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Legs Elevated With Foot Mattress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Squatting With The Labor Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Pushing With The Labor Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Pushing With The Labor Bar (With Foot Supports) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Pushing with Calf Supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Epidural/Spinal (Lateral Approach) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Epidural (Sitting Approach) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Straight Line Trend-Like Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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 Throne Position (Chair) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Birthing Bed Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Delivery Table Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
High Modified Trend-Like Position (Birth And Repair) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Clean and Disinfect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Disinfect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Care of Wood Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Mattress Care and Draping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Product Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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 Document Symbols

Document Symbols
This manual contains different typefaces and symbols to make the content easier to read and
understand:
• Standard text—used for regular data.
• Boldface text—emphasizes a word or phrase.
• NOTE:—sets apart special data or important instruction clarification.
• WARNING or CAUTION

– A WARNING identifies situations or actions that may have an effect on patient or user safety.
To ignore a warning could cause patient or user injury.
– A CAUTION identifies special procedures or precautions that persons must obey to help
prevent equipment damage.
• CAUGHT HAZARD WARNING

• CHEMICAL HAZARD WARNING

• ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD WARNING

NOTE:
These document symbols may or may not be used in this manual.

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Intended Use

Intended Use
The Affinity® Three Birthing Bed and Affinity® Four Birthing Bed are intended to be used as birthing beds
for women of child bearing age in an LDR (Labor, Delivery, Recovery) or LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Recovery,
Postpartum) setting within the acute care Labor and Delivery market. They are not intended for use as a
general hospital beds.

Introduction
This manual provides the information required for normal operation of the Affinity® Three Birthing Bed and
Affinity® Four Birthing Bed from Hill-Rom. Before operating the Affinity® Three Birthing Bed and Affinity®
Four Birthing Bed, be sure that you have read and understood in detail the contents of this manual. It is
important that you read and strictly adhere to the aspects of safety contained in this manual. Any reference
to a side of the bed is from the patients’ view lying in the bed on their back.
In this manual, there are references to different bed models. To identify which model of bed you have, look
at the serial number label. The label is located on the main frame at the head end. For example,
P3700BXXXX identifies a B model bed.

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 Features

Features

Caregiver-Side Control Patient-Side Control

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Features

Item Description Item Description

A V-cut or straight-cut mattress I 8° trend-like position
B Lift-off, Stow and Go™ Foot Section or J One-handle siderail release
Slide off foot section a

C EasyGlide® Calf Supports K Removable headboard

D OneStep® Foot Supports L Lockout indicator
E Fluid basin M Battery indicator
F Central brake and steer pedal N Siderail lighting control (optional)
G Storable labor grips O Air support system (optional)
H CPR feature P Siderail communications package
(optional)
a. No longer available.

Automatic Tilt
• As the head section is raised, the seat section
gradually tilts up from 0° to 15°.
• As the head section is lowered, the seat section
gradually returns to a flat position.

Battery Backup
The Affinity® Three Birthing Bed and Affinity® Four Birthing Bed are 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
Battery Backup LED Indicators: Indicators
• ON = Battery status is operational.
• FLASHING = Battery needs charging.
• OFF = Battery is discharged below the level required to run the motors.
NOTE:
If the battery has been completely discharged, it may take up to 36 hours to recharge to operational status.

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 Features

CAUTION:
Remove the battery if the bed will not be in service for extended periods of time. Failure to do so could
result in damage to the life of the battery, or damage to the bed. Contact the appropriate maintenance
personnel, and refer to the Affinity® Three Birthing Bed and Affinity® Four Birthing Bed Service Manual
(MAN272).

To ensure the battery is always charged, plug the bed into the appropriate power source whenever possible.

Bed Controls
The bed is electrically operated using siderail or pendant controls. The hilow, head, and foot functions can be
operated by battery backup, if necessary.

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Nurse Control Panel Nurse Control Panel

Patient Control Panel Patient Control Panel

Back Section Lumbar Mattress Control (Optional)

The Back Section Mattress (Lumbar) control enables you to inflate or deflate the back section
lumbar mattress in order to attain a degree of firmness or softness.

Location: Caregiver and patient siderails (right hand and left hand)

To Activate:
• To inflate the back section, press and hold the Back Firm button (plus sign) until the
desired firmness is attained.
• To deflate the back section, press and hold the Back Deflate button (minus sign) until
the desired softness is attained. Back Section
Mattress Controls

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Features

Bed Up/Bed Down (Hilow)

CAUTION:
Make sure the bed does not touch the wall at the head end. When the bed is raised, it moves
slightly towards the head end. If the bed is too close to the wall, damage could occur.
The Bed Up/Bed Down controls located on both siderails allow you to raise or lower the bed 16" (41
cm). The low position is for general use and to assist with patient egress, while the high position is
used for patient procedures.

Location: Caregiver siderail (right hand and left hand)

To Activate:
• Press and hold the Bed Up button to raise the bed.
• Press and hold the Bed Down button to lower the bed.

WARNING:
Leave the bed in the low position when the patient is unattended. This can reduce the possibility of patient
falls and the severity of any resultant injuries.
NOTE:
If the foot section is at its lowest position when the bed is lowered, the bed will stop at a higher position to ensure
that the foot section does not interfere with the base.

NOTE:
If the bed is in the low position and the Trend-Like function is activated, the bed will rise to the appropriate height to
allow the bed to move to the full Trend-Like position.

Foot Section
The Foot Up/Foot Down controls located on both siderails enable you to raise or lower
the foot section of the bed 9" (23 cm) of travel from its lowest position.

Location: Caregiver and patient siderails (right hand and left hand).
The Foot Up/Down buttons are the arrows located on the right side of
the label.

CAUGHT HAZARD:
When the labor grips and calf supports are in position for use, be careful when Foot Section Controls
you lower the foot section. Failure to do so could cause the patient’s hands to
become trapped between the labor grip and calf support.

To Activate:
• Press and hold the Foot Up button to raise the foot section of the bed.
• Press and hold the Foot Down button to lower the foot section of the bed.
NOTE:
If the foot section is at its lowest position when the bed is lowered, the bed will stop at a higher position to ensure
that the foot section does not interfere with the base.

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Head Section
The Head Up/Head Down controls located on both siderails enable you to raise or lower
the head section of the bed. The head section can be raised to any angle of inclination
up to 63°.

Location: Caregiver and patient siderails (right hand and left hand)
The Head Up/Down buttons are the arrows located on the left side of
the label.

To Activate:
• Press and hold the Head Up button to raise the head section of the bed.
Head Section Controls
• Press and hold the Head Down button to lower the head section of the bed.

Nurse Call (Optional)

On beds equipped with the optional nurse call feature, use the Nurse Call button to place a call
to the nurse call system. Above the Nurse Call button, the Call indicator light illuminates on the
patient’s siderail controls, indicating a call has been made.

Location: Caregiver and patient siderails (right hand and left hand)

To Activate:
• Press and release the Nurse Call button. Nurse Call Button
• Speak into the speaker/microphone located on the patient’s side of the head end
siderails.

CAUTION:
If power to the bed is lost, the nurse call function can still operate up to 4 hours depending on the charge of
the battery. Before becoming completely non-functional, the system will place a non-cancellable nurse call.
NOTE:
The Nurse Call controls cannot be locked out.

Seat Section Mattress Control (Optional)

The Seat Section Mattress Control enables you to inflate or deflate the seat section mattress in
order to attain a degree of firmness or softness.

Location: Caregiver and patient siderails (right hand and left hand)

To Activate:
• To auto-inflate the seat section, press the Caregiver Seat Inflate Button (plus sign).
To cancel the auto-inflate function, press the Caregiver Seat Inflate Button (plus
sign) again.
• To auto-deflate the seat section, press the Caregiver Seat Deflate Button (minus
sign). To cancel the auto-deflate function, press the Caregiver Seat Deflate Button Seat Section
(minus sign) again. Mattress Controls

• To inflate or deflate the seat section from the patient controls, press and hold the Patient Seat Inflate
Button (plus sign) or the Patient Seat Deflate Button (minus sign).
NOTE:
The auto-inflate function runs for 20 to 25 seconds before shutting off.

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TV On/Off (Optional)
The TV on/off button turns on and off the audio for the television and radio.

Location: Patient siderail control panel (right hand and left hand)
To Activate: Press and release the TV button. The green indicator light illuminates, and the
television and radio audio come on. The television and radio volume controls on
the patient siderail control panels are now operational.
To Deactivate: Press and release the TV button. The green indicator light goes off, and the
television and radio audio are muted. On/Off Buttons

Mattress Models
The bed is available in two options: the V-Cut or Straight-Cut.

V-Cut Straight-Cut

Central Brake and Steer

CAUTION:
Make sure the bed does not touch the wall at the head end. When the bed is raised, it moves slightly
towards the head end. If the bed is too close to the wall, damage could occur.
The Affinity® Three Birthing Bed is equipped with 2-wheel braking and
1-wheel steering.

Affinity® Three
The Affinity® Four Birthing Bed is equipped with 4-wheel braking and
1-wheel steering.

Affinity® Four

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To Activate:
• To brake, press down firmly on the Brake Pedal. Casters will immediately lock into place. Push and pull on
the bed to ensure the brakes are set. To release, press firmly on the Steer Pedal until both pedals are level
(neutral position).
• To steer, press down firmly on the Steer Pedal. To release, press firmly on the Brake Pedal until both
pedals are level (neutral position).

WARNING:
Make sure the brakes are set when transferring a patient to or from the bed. Failure to do so could cause
the bed to move during the transport, which could cause personal injury.

CPR Release
The CPR Release enables the caregiver to save valuable time in an
emergency. When activated, the CPR Release automatically lowers the head
and seat section to the flat position, which creates a firm surface to support a
CPR board.

To Activate: Pull the emergency CPR Release handle on either side of the
bed. Release your hand when the head section is down to the
lowest position.
Emergency CPR Release Handle

Fluid Basin
Lift-off Fluid Basin
The fluid basin is reversible and easily removed for cleaning.

To Remove/Replace the lift-off or slide-off foot section fluid basin:

• Pull the fluid basin straight out.
• Slide the basin straight into the holding devices.
• Shake the basin gently to ensure it is securely seated.

To Remove/Replace the Stow and Go™ Foot Section fluid basin:

• Pull the basin up and out of the foot section. Stow and Go™ Foot Section
• Put the basin down in to the opening in the foot section. Fluid Basin

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Foot Section (Lift-Off or Slide-Off)

To Remove: The foot section can be removed by using the following methods:

If the foot section height can be adjusted:

• Adjust the foot section so that the top
of the mattress is about waist high.
• Turn the mattress wings inward.
• Pivot the foot supports laterally.
• Affinity® Three Birthing Bed—grasp
and hold the foot section, between the
snaps, as close to the body as
possible.
• Affinity® Four Birthing Bed—grasp
the handles, and hold the foot section Affinity® Three Birthing Bed
as close to the body as possible.
• Lift-Off Foot Section: Lift and slide the foot section toward you (bending your knees) while taking a step
backward.
• Slide-Off Foot Section: Squeeze the release levers to disengage the foot section, and slide the section
toward you (bending your knees) while taking a step backward.
• Lift-Off Foot Section (Affinity® Three Birthing Bed): Turn the top of the foot section up, and, with the
knees bent, put it on the floor with the stand down to hold it upright.
• Lift-Off Foot Section (Affinity® Four
Birthing Bed): With the knees bent,
place it on the floor with the perineal
stand down to hold it upright.

Affinity® Four Birthing Bed

If the foot section is well below the waist and cannot be adjusted:
• Turn the mattress wings inward.
• Pivot the foot supports laterally.
• Approach the foot section from an
angle (side or front).
• Place one leg forward and one leg
back, bending the knees slightly.
• Affinity® Three Birthing Bed—grasp
and hold the foot section, between the
snaps, as close to the body as
possible.

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• Affinity® Four Birthing Bed—grasp the handles, and hold the foot section as close to the body as
possible.
• Lift-Off Foot Section: Lift and slide the foot section toward you while taking a step backward.
• Slide-Off Foot Section: Squeeze the release levers to disengage it, and slide the foot section toward you
while taking a step backward.
• Turn the foot section so the stand is down and, with the knees bent, place it on the floor.
To Install:
• Grasp the foot section with both
hands.
• Position the foot section onto the
mounting brackets located on the bed
frame.
• Lift-Off Foot Section: While holding
the foot section level, lift and slide it
until the latches securely engage and
a level surface is achieved.
• Slide-Off Foot Section: While holding the foot section level, push it until the latches securely engage and
a level surface is achieved.
• Pull on the foot section to ensure that it is locked into position.
NOTE:
If the foot section is not level, this is an indication that it is not locked into
position.

• Lift the foot section to the level position and push until the latches
securely engage.

WARNING:
The foot section must be fully secured under the mattress to provide
safe support. Possible personal injury or equipment damage could
occur.
The foot section must be locked into place. Pull to ensure that the latch is Foot Section Not Locked Into
engaged. Position

Stow and Go™ Foot Section

The Stow and Go™ Foot Section is only available on the Affinity® Four Birthing Bed.

To Remove:
• Adjust the foot section so that the
top of the mattress is about waist
high.
• Pivot the foot supports laterally.
• Fold up the sides of the foot
section mattress.

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• Grasp the handles on the side of the foot section mattress, and lift the mattress off the foot section. Or
grasp the pull strap at the end of the mattress and pull the mattress away from the bed.
• Put the mattress in an applicable location off of the bed.
• Grasp the foot section by the handle.
• Raise the end of the foot section up. The foot section will start to slide down under the bed.
• Lower the back edge of the foot section until it stops.
• Push the foot section under the bed until it stops.
To Install:
• Grasp the handle on the foot section.
• Pull up on the foot section until it locks into
position.
• Put the mattress on the foot section.
• Make sure the mattress catch goes into the foot
section catch.
• Push the foot end of the mattress down in front of
the handle.
• Unfold the mattress.
• Put the foot supports in the applicable position.

OneStep® Foot Supports

The OneStep® Foot Supports can be simultaneously positioned up or down,
through use of the motor powered foot section yoke. This foot section yoke
controls the overall height up and down. Each support can be independently
positioned by using the mechanical release latches at the end of the foot
supports.

To Adjust the Foot Supports:

• To position the patient’s legs, squeeze the release lever and rotate the
foot support. The foot support rotates upward and outward from 0° to
85°.
• To return to the storage position, squeeze the release latch again, and OneStep® Foot Supports
return the supports to the desired position.
The maximum safe working load is 150 lb (68 kg).

Headboard
The headboard includes built-in handles which aid in steering control and increase
mobility. The headboard assembly is removable.

To Remove: Grasp the hand holds firmly, and lift up.

To Install: Align the headboard sockets with the posts on the bed frame, and
lower the headboard until it rest on the bed frame.

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IV Pole
The bed comes equipped with one IV pole, stored at the head end of the bed on the
headboard. The IV pole sockets are located at each corner of the bed at the head
end.

Deploy: Remove the IV pole from the holders. Insert the pole into the desired
socket, and turn clockwise until it drops fully into the socket and locks
into place.
The maximum safe working load is 25 lb (11 kg). IV Pole

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: To raise the labor grip, grasp the grip, and rotate it from under the bed
until it clicks in place.
To lower, pull the release latch, and lower the grip under the bed.

Built-In Labor Grips

Lockout Controls
The Lockout controls deactivate the hilow, head, and foot functions on the bed. When a lockout
is activated, both the patient and caregiver controls for motor functions are locked out.

Location: The Lockout control is located on the frame at the head end of the bed.
The Lockout control LED indicator is located on the caregivers side of both
siderails.
To Activate: Press the Lockout control switch to deactivate the motors. The lockout LED
LED Indicator
indicator on the siderail will light.
Activating the lockout function does not affect the operation of the emergency CPR Release.

Night Light
A photo cell control automatically turns the light on when the room darkens and turns it off when the room gets
brighter. The night light does not function when the bed is powered by the battery.

Location: The night light is located on the bottom center of the bed frame.

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Siderails
The bed has two siderails, one located on each side. The siderails contain
caregiver and patient siderail controls, and can be adjusted between the upright
and lowered positions.

To Adjust:
• To raise or lower the siderails, pull the Siderail Release Latch on the
siderail, and swing the siderail into the desired position. When raising
the siderails, you will hear a click when the siderail is securely in place.
• To store a siderail, lower it completely and push it in under the bed
surface.
Head End Siderail

WARNING:
After changing the position of the siderails, tug on them slightly to ensure that they are securely locked in
place. Failure to do so could result in patient injury.

Trend-Like Function
The bed can achieve up to 8° of Trend-Like positioning. You can activate the Trend-
Like controls at any bed height. When the bed is in its lowest position and the Trend-
Like function is activated, the bed will rise to the appropriate height in order to go into
the full Trend-Like (8°) position.

To Activate:
• To position the sleep surface in a Trend-Like position, push down on the
handle and guide the bed to the desired degree, up to 8°.
Trend-Like Function
• To level the sleep surface, pull up on the handle and guide the bed to a level
position.

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Optional Features

Air Support System

The Affinity® Three Birthing Bed and Affinity® Four Birthing Bed feature air surface controls (located on both
the outside and inside of the siderail) for both seat and lumbar support. These controls provide improved
patient comfort during labor, recovery, and postpartum while minimizing the cost, maintenance, and labor
concerns associated with the use of overlays.

Seat Support:
Enables the patient to tailor her own comfort level. Provides pelvic support to improve practictioner access and
visibility during deliveries and [Link] firmness or softness of the surface is controlled by increasing or
decreasing the amount of air contained in the air bladder. Patient and staff controls are embedded in both
siderails.

Lumbar Support:
Adds varying degrees of back support in the lumbar region to improve patient comfort both before and after
delivery. Fully inflated, the lumbar support allows positioning of the patient’s perineum out the V-Cut for
examination and delivery. The maximum lumbar inflation from a flat position to a full position is 4" (10 cm).

Siderail Controls

Built-In SideCom® Communication System Controls (Optional)

Every Affinity® Three Birthing Bed and Affinity® Four Birthing Bed with siderail controls are pre-wired to
accommodate the SideCom® Communication System now or in the future. The SideCom® Communication
System enables integration of the backlit nurse call, entertainment (radio and TV), and lighting in the siderails.
The optional Universal TV is also available.

Built-In Siderail Controls

Patient and staff controls are embedded in the siderails on both sides of the bed.
The patient controls are always in full view of the patient, and the international graphic symbols provide easy
orientation. Patient head and foot section controls are embedded in the inside panel of the siderails (on both
sides of the bed) for the patient’s convenience. Powered operation allows the patient to respond to her body
signals and reduces her dependence on staff assistance for positioning, support, and comfort. These controls
include Head Up/Head Down and Foot Up/Foot Down.
Staff controls are embedded in the outside panel of both siderails. In addition to head and foot section controls,
the outside panel contains controls for the hilow operation.

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Wood Headboards
The wood headboards include built-in handles which aid in steering control and
increase mobility. The headboard assembly is removable.

To Remove: Grasp the hand holds firmly, and lift up.

To Install: Align the headboard sockets with the posts on the bed frame, and
lower the headboard until it rest on the bed frame.

Casters
Eight inch casters are available for both the Affinity® Three Birthing Bed and Affinity® Four Birthing Bed (not
available for Stow and Go™ foot section).

Mattresses

Surfaces with nano Ag+® Technology with SmartSilver® Ions

The use of nano Ag+® Technology with SmartSilver® Ions supplies surface protection as an antimicrobial that kills
> 99.8% of stain and odor causing bacteria on the surface. This product is not intended to protect users or others
against bacteria, viruses, germs, or other disease organisms. Always disinfect Hill-Rom surfaces thoroughly after
each use according to facility protocol.

Handle surfaces with nano Ag+® Technology as you would other surfaces; there are no known concerns for
handling, discarding, toxicity, or allergic reactions.

Non-Air Mattress
The Comfortline® pressure redistribution foam mattress is available with nano Ag+® technology.

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Tempur-Pedic® Mattress
The Tempur-Pedic® mattress is ideal for pressure redistribution and superior comfort. It is available with nano
Ag+® technology.

Calf Support
The standard calf support is included with both the Affinity® Three Birthing Bed and the Affinity® Four Birthing Bed.
Additional calf supports are available as optional features and are identified in the Accessories section of this
document (see “Accessories” on page 18).

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Accessories
Table 1. Accessories

Product Number Description

P9625 Anesthesia screen
P9620 Arm board
P3704 Calf supports, EasyGlide® - Affinity® Three Bed
P35745A Calf supports, telescoping (detachable)
P3705A Calf support and arm - Affinity® Four Bed
P3715 Calf and foot support upgrade kit - Affinity® Three Bed
P3612TPA Comfort pad, Tempur-Pedic®
B7831 Disposable standard flat drape
B7834 Disposable funnel drape
P3623 Foley hook kit
P451A Foot rest bar - lift off only
P7625C Full leg supports, attached
P7634C Full leg supports, telescoping
P3617 Headboard - wood (contemporary)
P3629 Headboard (blow molded)
P92-3617 Headboard - wood (FreedomHill™ collection)
P93-3617 Headboard - wood (LibertyHill™ collection)
P278B Instrument tray (lift off and slide off versions only)
P159 ISS offset bar
P158A ISS transfer pole
P3613B Labor bar
P1505 Mirror, birthing
P276 O2 tank holder
P5362 Pendant kit with holder
P222101 Permanent IV Pole
P7925D120 Procedural light
P11824 Procedural stool
P53120120 Rail - Affinity® Four Bed, Stow and Go™ foot section
P17073001 Hanger - Affinity® Four Bed, Stow and Go™ foot section
SA1528 Sheets, V-cut, complete
SA4585 Sheets, V-cut, two-piece
SA1529 Sheets, straight edge, complete
SA4586 Sheets, straight edge, two-piece
P3627C Slipcover, head section, straight edge
P3628C Slipcover, head section, V-cut

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Product Number Description

P3630B Slipcover, foot section, V-cut
P3631B Slipcover, foot section, straight edge
P3730 Slipcover, foot section upgrade kit, U-cut - for Affinity® Four Bed
P3731 Slipcover, foot section upgrade kit, V-cut - for Affinity® Four Bed
P2219 IV rod
P3574 Calf support, detach
P3616 Calf supports, attached
P3618 Pendant
P3619A Mattress, wedge
P8620 Stool, surgical
SA4505 Sheets, V-cut, fitted
SA1599 Sheets, U-cut, full bed
P923617B Headboard
P933617 Headboard

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Anesthesia Screen—P9625
The base of the frame slides between the mattress and the frame. The screen can be positioned on either side of
the bed.

The maximum safe working load is 5 lb (2.3 kg).

Arm Board—P9620
The arm board is held in place between the frame and mattress. The padding is
removable for cleaning.

The maximum safe working load is 30 lb (14 kg).

Arm Board
Calf Supports—P3704, P3705A, Affinity® Three Birthing Bed (P3704 shown)
and P35745A
The P3704 and P3705A calf supports are
permanently attached to the foot support for
easy access. The removable P35745A calf
support (not shown) is fully padded with
telescoping height adjustment; it is installed the
same as the P7625C and P7634C full leg
supports (see page 22).

To Adjust for Use:

• Fold in the hinged mattress. Affinity® Four Birthing Bed Release Handle (P3705A shown)
• Rotate the foot supports all the way
upward, and outward.
• Pull the release latch, and rotate the calf
support to the upright position. The calf
supports lock when in the upright
position.
• Adjust the calf support using the release
Unlocked Locked
handle.
– Affinity® Three Birthing Bed—to unlock the calf support, turn the release handle clockwise. To lock
it, turn the release handle counterclockwise.
– Affinity® Four Birthing Bed—to unlock the calf support, pull the release handle a 1/4 turn toward the
foot end. To lock it, push the release handle a 1/4 turn toward the head end.
NOTE:
Check for pressure points, and make appropriate adjustments. For TALL PATIENTS, angle the support downward.
For SHORT PATIENTS, angle the support upward.

The maximum safe working load is 60 lb (27 kg).

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Calf and Foot Support Upgrade Kit—P3715

This upgrade kit enables the Affinity® Three supports to be converted to the Affinity® Four style supports.

Tempur-Pedic® Comfort Pad—P3612TPA

The comfort pad is placed on top of the mattress and fitted securely around the mattress corners. It rolls up into a
compact bundle for storage. This pad provides 1” (25.4 mm) of Tempur-Pedic® high density viscoelastic foam and
fits 4” and 5” mattresses on all Affinity® models.

Disposable Standard and Funnel Drapes—P7831 and P7834

The full size, absorbent, disposable labor and delivery drape covers the entire seat, foot and lower backrest. The
funnel drape tucks into the fluid basin when the end of the bed is removed. The drape should be placed over the
bottom sheet before the patient gets into bed, with the soft, absorbent surface next to the patient, waterproof side
down.

Foley Hook Kit—P3623

This kit can be mounted to either side of the bed frame near the labor grip.

The maximum safe working load is 20 lb (9 kg).

Foley Hook Kit

Foot Rest Bar—P451A

This bar provides a convenient foot rest for the physician (or obstetrician) and is for lift
off versions only.

The maximum safe working load is 150 lb (68 kg).

NOTE:
Foot Rest Bar
The Foot Rest Bar is not available on the Affinity® Four Birthing Bed that has the
Stow and Go™ Foot Section option.

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Full Leg Supports—P7625C and P7634C

Both leg supports are padded with ball joint and pull handles. The P7634C is
telescoping.

To Adjust for Use:

• Electrically lower the foot section to the lowest position, with the
patient’s legs on the foot section, before placing her legs into the
supports.
• Both full-leg supports are interchangeable right and left.
• For leg support installation, place the rod into the steel sockets located
at the point where the foot section attaches to the yoke.
Full Leg Supports
• Drop them into the sockets, and rotate until you hear the support lock.
• Rotate the supports so that the black knob faces inboard, toward the patient, and leave the knob loose.
• For large patients, rotate the black knob outboard, away from the patient.
• Place the patient’s legs into the supports.
• Adjust the position by rotating her knees out.
• Tighten the black knob.
• Raise the foot section electrically to fill in the popliteal space by pushing the Foot Up control. The patient’s
legs should be completely supported.
• Remove the foot section.
• Rotate the foot supports up and away from the center of the bed.
NOTE:
Check for pressure points, and make appropriate adjustments.
For TALL PATIENTS, angle the support downward. For SHORT PATIENTS, angle the support upward.

The maximum safe working load is 60 lb (27 kg).

Headboards—P3617, P3629, P92-3617 and P93-3617

The P3629 blow-molded headboard is available in five woodgrain laminate options and two color laminate options.
The P3617 contemporary wood headboard and P93-3617 FreedomHill™ wood headboards are available in light
and medium oak stain options. The P92-3617 LibertyHill™ wood headboard is available in wild cherry and dark
cherry stain options. All of the wood headboards are available in all wood finishes.

Instrument Tray—P278B
The instrument tray is designed to optimize the process of performing obstetrical
postpartum procedures. This instrument tray is compatible with lift-off and slide-off foot
sections.

Location: The instrument tray is located at the foot section of the bed, in the foot
section yoke.
The maximum safe working load is 25 lb (11 kg).
Instrument Tray

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NOTE:
The Instrument Tray is not available on the Affinity® Four Birthing Bed that has the Stow and Go™ Foot Section
option.

Infusion Support System (ISS)—P158A and P159

The P158A transfer pole and the P159 offset bar provide placement of infusion support devices and may be
located at either side of the head section.

The maximum safe working load is 40 lb (18 kg).

Labor Bar—P3613B
For extra support, the labor bar fits into the leg support sockets between the seat and
foot cushions.

To Adjust: To raise or lower the bar, use the Foot controls. The bar can be used in
either direction for different positions and purposes.
The maximum safe working load is 100 lb (45 kg).

Labor Bar

Mirror—P1505
This birthing mirror is adjustable to enable the patient to view the birth from many delivery positions. It is available
in all wood finishes.

O2 Tank Holder—P276
The oxygen tank holder attaches to the frame in a vertical position. It holds one standard (E size) oxygen tank.

The maximum safe working load is 30 lb (14 kg).

Pendant Control Kit with Holder—P5362

This kit contains a pendant control and holder to control the bed high/low, head
up/down and foot up/down functions. The holder easily clamps to the bed side rail.

To Activate: Push the appropriate button(s).

Pendant Control

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Permanent IV Pole—P222101
The Permanent IV Pole mounts to the head section frame. The pole slides to either side
of the bed and enables additional IV bags and pumps to be mounted.

The maximum safe working load is 25 lb (11 kg).

To Deploy:
• Lift the IV pole from its stored position behind the headboard, and position it
straight up. Permanent IV Pole
• Make sure that the pole drops and locks into position.
• Raise the upper section of the pole to the desired height. The IV pole is ready for use.

To Store:
• Grasp and hold the upper section of the IV pole. Push the upper collar down, and lower the upper pole
section into the lower pole section.
• Lift the lower section of the IV pole up, and lower the pole down to the stored position behind the
headboard. The poles should rest in the storage slots provided on the bed frame.

CAUTION:
Do not mount infusion pumps on the lower section of an IV pole. Interference with head section articulation
could result.

Procedural Light—P7925D120
This light is mounted on a four leg base with two locking casters for stability. It is designed to provide no-drift,
shadow free, color correct light.

Procedural Stool—P11824
This stool adjusts for convenience and comfort using a foot controlled gas spring.

The maximum safe working load is 300 lb (136 kg).

Rail and Hanger—P53120120 and P17073001

The equipment rail (P53120120) and hanger with bracket (P17073001) are for the Affinity® Four Birthing Bed,
Stow and Go™ foot section.

Sheets—SA1528, SA4585, SA1529, and SA4586

A sheet set includes pillow case, top, and custom-fitted, bottom sheets. Additionally, the two-piece bottom set is
available separately.

Before the Affinity® Bed is used by a patient, sheets must be placed over the mattress.

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Slipcovers (Head and Foot)—P3628C, P3627C, P3630B and P3631B

Head
The head section slipcover is simply placed over the head section mattress for
protection from normal wear and tear and from fluids.

Foot Section Slipcovers

The foot section slipcover is simply placed over the foot section mattress for protection
from normal wear and tear and from fluids.

Head Section Slip Cover

Number Description
P3627C Slipcover, head section, straight edge
P3628C Slipcover, head section, V-cut,
P3630B Slipcover, foot section, straight edge
P3631B Slipcover, foot section, V-cut

Slipcover Upgrade Kits—P3730 and P3731

These upgrade kits enables upgrade from Affinity® Four Birthing Bed lift off to “Stow and Go™” foot section. The
P3730 is for the U-cut slipcover and the P3731 is for the V-cut slipcover.

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Patient Positioning—Labor and Birth

NOTE:
The Labor and Delivery Drape should be placed over the bottom sheet before the patient gets into the bed.

To allow the patient to participate, show her how to operate the controls.

Upright Position/Voiding Position

• Raise the head of the bed to a
comfortable position by pressing the
Head Up control.
• Lower the foot section by pressing
the Foot Down control.
• Place the patient in an upright
position.
• Place the bed pan backward into the
V-Cut on the foot section.
• A speciman container may also be
used. Slide it between the mattress and bed frame.
• Position the patient out and over the V-Cut having her hold the labor grips for support.
• If the patient’s legs are unstable, position her feet with the soles together to prevent sliding.

Lateral Position (Sims)

• With the bed in the lowest position and the head of the bed adjusted for
the patient’s comfort, position the attached calf support with the foot
end pointed toward the head of the bed.
• With the patient lying on her left side, place her right leg in the support
and lower the foot section for comfort.
• Adjust the support, and tighten the joint.

Kneeling Position
• Raise the head section of the bed to the full upright position.
• Have the patient kneel on the seat section and use the head section of
the bed for support.

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Legs Elevated With Foot Mattress

This position is useful for various clinical reasons during antepartum care,
postpartum care, and anesthesia administration when a patient’s legs require
elevation. It may also be used for patient comfort.

To Adjust:
• Raise the foot section to its highest position.
• Fold in the hinged part of the foot section mattress.
• Place the patient’s legs on the elevated mattress section.

Squatting With The Labor Bar

• With the bed in the lowest position, raise the head by pressing the Head
Up control, and lower the foot section by pressing the Foot Down
control.
• Insert the labor bar into the leg support sockets, so it angles away from
the head of the bed.
• The patient may squat on the seat section, holding the Labor Bar, or sit
with her feet on the foot section leaning forward onto the bar.

Pushing With The Labor Bar

• Raise the head of the bed to a comfortable position by pressing the
Head Up control.
• Insert the labor bar into the support sockets, so it angles away from the
head of the bed.
• Lower the foot section, if needed, by pressing the Foot Down control.
• Place the patient’s feet on either side of the Labor Bar.
• The patient may grip the labor grips or pull back on her knees.

Pushing With The Labor Bar (With Foot Supports)

• Raise the head of the bed to a comfortable position by pressing the
Head Up control.
• Remove the foot section.
• Place the patient’s feet on the foot supports and adjust for comfort.
• Insert the labor bar into the support sockets, so it angles away from the
head of the bed.
• The patient may grasp the labor bar where it’s comfortable for her.

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Pushing with Calf Supports

To Adjust:
• Adjust the head of the bed to approximately 30°, by pressing the Head
Up control.
• Place the patient’s legs on the calf supports.
• The patient may pull back on her knees without the need for the staff to
assist her.
• Lower the foot section if desired.

Epidural/Spinal (Lateral Approach)

• Lower and tuck away one siderail.
• Position the bed to a comfortable height, and lower the head of the bed.
• Place the patient in a lateral recumbent position at the mattress edge.

Epidural (Sitting Approach)

• Raise or lower the bed to a comfortable height for the staff, and flatten
the bed.
• Have the patient dangle her legs over the opposite side of the bed.

Straight Line Trend-Like Positioning

• Pull the CPR Release to lower the head of the bed to a full flat position.
• Push down on the Trend-Like handles (located on either side of the
bed) and guide the bed to the desired degree, up to 8°.
• To level the sleep surface, pull up on the handle and guide the bed to a
flat position.

General Anesthesia
• In an emergency, position the bed to a comfortable height.
• Remove the headboard.
• Position the patient for intubation.

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Throne Position (Chair)

• Raise the head of the bed to place the patient in a sitting position.
• Pull up the labor grips.
• Position the patient’s feet in the foot supports.
• Remove the foot section.
• Use the Foot control to raise or lower the Foot Supports.
• Tuck the end of the drape into the drainage pan and raise the bed to a
comfortable height by pressing the Bed Up control.

Birthing Bed Mode

• Position the patient’s feet in the foot supports. Raise the supports to a comfortable position.
• Pull up the labor grips.
• Remove the foot section, and tuck the drape into the drainage pan.
• Tilt up the foot support.
• Raise the bed to a comfortable height by pressing the Bed Up control, and position the patient’s perineum
out and over the edge of the seat section.

Delivery Table Mode

• Slide the patient down so that her buttocks are at the division in the
mattress.
• Lower the foot section to its lowest position.

With Calf Supports

• Position the attached calf supports, and place the patient’s legs in the
supports.
• Adjust the angle of the supports, and tighten the ball joints.

With Full Leg Supports

• Adjust the angle of the leg supports, and tighten the black-winged
knob.
• Push the Foot Up control to raise the leg supports, so that they
securely support the patient’s perineum over the cut-out space.
• Remove the foot section, and raise the bed to a comfortable working
height.
NOTE:
Check pressure points.

• Press the Foot Up control to raise the supports so that they securely
support the patient’s perineum over the edge of the seat section.
• Remove the foot section, and raise the bed to a comfortable working height. The drainage pan can also be
removed for extra exposure.

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High Modified Trend-Like Position (Birth And Repair)

• Raise the bed to the desired height using the Hilow control.
• Raise the head section to the desired position by using the Head Up
control.
• Position the patient’s legs in calf supports.
• Push down on the Trend-Like handle to place the patient in modified
Trend-Like position and to raise the perineum.

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Safety Tips
For over 70 years Hill-Rom has set the standard for quality in patient beds. During this time, with input from many
of our customers, we have acquired these useful tips.

To help prevent the risk of hospital bed fires, make sure facility personnel follow the safety tips in the FDA Public
Health Notification: Safety Tips for Preventing Hospital Bed Fires.

Bed Positions

WARNING:
Make sure the bed is in the low position when the patient is unattended. This can reduce the possibility of
patient falls and the severity of any resultant injuries.

CAUTION:
Make sure the bed does not touch the wall at the head end. When the bed is raised, it moves slightly
towards the head end. If the bed is too close to the wall, damage could occur.

Brakes

WARNING:
Always set the brakes when the bed is occupied, except during patient transport. To help ensure the bed
will not move, push and pull on the bed to check it after the brakes are engaged.
Brakes should always be set when the bed is occupied and especially when moving a patient from one surface
to another. Patients often use the bed for support when getting out of bed and could be injured if the bed
unexpectedly moves. After setting the brakes, push and pull the bed to insure stability.

Fluids

WARNING:
Significant fluid spills onto the bed electronics can result in a hazard. If such a spill occurs, unplug the bed
and remove it from service. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
When massive fluid spills occur on the bed, immediately:
• Unplug the bed from its power source.
• Remove the patient from the bed.
• Clean the fluid spill from the bed system.
• Have maintenance inspect the system completely.
Do not put the bed back into service until it is completely dry, tested, and determined to be safe to operate.

Siderails/Restraints/Patient Monitoring

The siderails should always be in a full upright position and latched when a patient is unattended. When raising the
siderails, an audible click indicates that the siderails are completely raised and locked in place.

Siderails are intended to be a reminder, not a patient restraining device. Hill-Rom recommends the appropriate
medical personnel determine the level of restraint necessary to ensure a patient will remain safely in bed. Consult
the restraint manufacturer’s instructions for use to verify the correct application of each restraining device.

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WARNING:
Siderails are not intended to be used as restraint devices. Medical personnel should determine the
appropriate use of siderails and ensure patient safety. Failure to do so could result in patient injury.

1. Develop guidelines for all patients that indicate:

• Which patients may need to be restrained and the appropriate restraint to utilize.
• The proper method to monitor a patient, whether restrained or not, including time interval, visual check of
restraint, etc.

2. Develop training programs for all caregivers concerning the proper use and application of restraints.

3. Maintain the bed at its lowest position whenever a caregiver is not in the room.

4. Clarify the need for restraint devices to families or guardians.

Electricity

WARNING:
Unplug the bed from its power source, and activate the lockout switches before cleaning or service. Failure
to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
Verify that the lockout switch is activated before cleaning or servicing the bed. The battery backup provides
power to the bed functions even when the bed is unplugged from its power source.

WARNING:
Establish policies and procedures to train and educate your staff on the risks associated with electrical
equipment. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage.

WARNING:
Significant fluid spills onto the bed electronics can result in a hazard. If such a spill occurs, unplug the bed,
and remove it from service. Thoroughly clean the bed and allow it to dry, then have the bed checked by
service personnel.

CAUTION:
Before transporting the bed, ensure that the power cord is stored on the power cord wrap holder provided
on the headboard. Failure to do so could result in equipment damage.

WARNING:
Improper use or handling of the power cord may result in damage to the power cord. If damage has
occurred to the power cord or any of its components, immediately remove the bed from service, and
contact the appropriate maintenance personnel. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or
equipment damage.
Use only Hill-Rom power cords as a replacement. Other power cords have not been investigated for
compliance with electrical safety standards for this product.

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WARNING:
If the integrity of the external protective earth conductor is in doubt, operate the bed from its internal
electrical power source. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.

CAUTION:
This device meets all requirements for electromagnetic compatibility per IEC 601-1-2 and the Medical
Device Directive and has been fully tested to such requirements. It is unlikely that the user will encounter
problems with this device because of inadequate electromagnetic immunity. However, electromagnetic
immunity is always relative, and standards are based on anticipated environments of usage. If the user
notes unusual device behavior, particularly if such behavior is intermittent and associated with nearby
usage of radio or TV transmitters, cell phones, or electrosurgical equipment, this could be an indication of
electromagnetic interference. If such behavior occurs, the user should try moving the interfering equipment
further from this device.

Policies and procedures must be established to train and educate your staff on the risks associated with electric
equipment. It is never prudent or necessary for personnel to place any part of their body under or between moving
parts of the bed. Whenever a bed is being cleaned or serviced, it should be unplugged from its power source, and
the lockout switch should be activated to keep the bed from accidentally operating due to the battery backup. If
service personnel need to get under the bed, the hilow portion must be blocked up as an added precaution. Refer
to the Affinity® Three Birthing Bed and Affinity® Four Birthing Bed Service Manual (MAN272).

Parts and Accessories

Use only Hill-Rom parts and accessories. Do not modify the bed system without authorization from Hill-Rom.

Operating Precautions

WARNING:
Do not operate the bed in the presence of flammable gas or vapors. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury or equipment damage.

WARNING:
Use oxygen administering equipment of the nasal, mask, or ventilator type only. Do not use the bed with
oxygen tents. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage.

WARNING:
Deactivate the bed functions using the lockout control. Movement of a patient or inadvertent activation of
the bed functions by anyone else could result in personal injury.

Lockout Controls
Activate the lockout control at the head end of the bed to keep a patient or visitor from operating the motor function
on the siderail controls.

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Maintenance

WARNING:
Only facility-authorized personnel should perform preventive maintenance on the Affinity® Three Birthing
Bed and Affinity® Four Birthing Bed. Preventive maintenance performed by unauthorized personnel could
result in personal injury or equipment damage.
The Affinity® Three Birthing Bed and Affinity® Four Birthing Bed require an effective maintenance program.
We recommend that you perform annual preventive maintenance (PM) and testing for Joint Commission on
Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). PM and testing not only meet JCAHO requirements but
will help ensure a long, operative life for the Affinity® Three and Affinity® Four Birthing Bed. PM will minimize
downtime due to excessive wear. For the preventive maintenance schedule, refer to the Affinity® Three
Birthing Bed and Affinity® Four Birthing Bed Service Manual (MAN272).

Battery
Power comes from a lead acid battery. Dispose of according to local regulations.

Troubleshooting

Pb
WARNING:
Only facility-authorized personnel should troubleshoot the Affinity® Three and Affinity® Four Birthing Bed.
Troubleshooting by unauthorized personnel could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
Always check the battery charge status on the siderail. The bed may not be functioning due to the battery
being drained, and the bed needing to be plugged into its appropriate power source.

Transport

WARNING:
The Affinity® Three Birthing Bed and Affinity® Four Birthing Bed are intended to be used to transport
patients with the foot end of the bed forward. Prior to transport, properly store the power cord to help
prevent tripping. Use only the headboard transport handles to move the bed during transport. Do not
transport patients while the bed is in the chair position. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or
equipment damage.

WARNING:
Make sure that the patient, equipment, and all lines (including power cords) are securely placed within the
perimeter of the bed for intra-hospital transport. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or
equipment damage.

WARNING:
Fully extended IV poles could impact doorways or ceiling fixtures. Lower the poles prior to patient
transport. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage.

WARNING:
Be sure to connect the nurse call SideCom® Communication System cables after transport is complete.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury.

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WARNING:
Do not leave the bed exposed to extreme environmental conditions for extended periods of time. Possible
equipment damage could occur.

WARNING:
Transport the bed in a low position, and ensure that the bed is not transported over a side inclination of
more than 5°. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage. Affinity® Three Birthing
Bed only.

WARNING:
Remove the arm board, and store the calf support and foot supports before transporting. Failure to do so
could result in personal injury or equipment damage. Affinity® Four Birthing Bed only.

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Clean and Disinfect

We recommend that you clean and disinfect the Affinity® Three Birthing Bed and Affinity® Four Birthing Bed
between patient use and regularly during extended patient stays. Refer to your facility’s cleaning and disinfection
policies, and follow the guidelines below.

WARNING:
Follow the product manufacturer’s instructions. Failure to do so could cause injury or equipment damage.

SHOCK HAZARD:
The potential for electrical shock exists with electrical equipment. Failure to follow facility protocol could
cause death or serious injury.

SHOCK HAZARD:
Failure to unplug the bed from its power source before you clean or disinfect the bed could cause injury or
equipment damage.

SHOCK HAZARD:
Do not expose the bed to excessive moisture. Injury or equipment damage could occur.

CAUTION:
Do not steam clean or power wash the bed or mattress. Pressure and excessive moisture can damage the
mattress and the protective surfaces of the bed and its electrical components.

CAUTION:
Do not use harsh or abrasive cleansers, solvents, or scouring pads. Equipment damage could occur.

CAUTION:
Make sure the bed frame and mattress are dry before you put the mattress on the bed. Failure to do so
could cause equipment damage.
NOTE:
Clean and disinfect surfaces with nano Ag+® Technology as you would other surfaces. This product is not
intended to protect users or others against bacteria, viruses, germs, or other disease organisms. Always disinfect
Hill-Rom surfaces thoroughly after each use according to facility protocol. Refer to “Clean” and “Disinfect” below.

Clean
1. Unplug the bed.

2. Remove all linens.

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3. Use these to clean the bed:

• A soft cloth soaked with warm water and a facility-approved general cleaning soap/detergent solution.
Make sure the cloth is not so wet as to cause the cleaning solution to pool or flood on the mattress or other
bed components.
• A soft brush to remove stains and resistant soil. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleansers, solvents, or
scouring pads.

4. Clean the bed. Give special attention to these areas:

• Headboard—thoroughly clean as this is a high-touch area
• Footboard
• Siderails—thoroughly clean the high-touch areas (such as the upper and under sides of the siderail
releases, pendants, and patient controls) and the latch areas and latch pins of the mount brackets
• Bed frame
• Casters
• All other bed components
• Fully-extended IV pole
• Bed accessories that can be used again such as the mattress and patient helper
NOTE:
If you turn the mattress to clean it, make sure the cleaning solution does not pool or flow on to the other side or
edges of the mattress. This may permit fluid to get into the mattress air outlets and zipper closures that ordinarily
are protected by the ticking flaps.

5. Examine the condition of the mattress. If there are holes, tears, or other signs of damage or
deterioration of the ticking, replace the mattress.

6. Disinfect the bed as described below.

Disinfect
Wipe down all surfaces with a facility-approved disinfectant, used in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions. Give special attention to high-touch areas such as the siderails, upper and under sides of siderail
releases, pendants, patient controls, and headboards.

Care of Wood Components

Wood is selected for use on beds because of its beauty and warmth. All Hill-Rom® wood products are treated with
a resin-based sealer and finish that provide resistance to abrasion, staining, fluids, and fire. Many
disinfectant/cleansers have a “softening” effect on any painted or finished surface if used in high concentrations.
Diluted ammonia, mild detergents, and diluted bleach solutions may be used. Clean by wiping a soft dampened
cloth over the surface, followed by wiping with a dry cloth. At no time should a wet cloth be allowed to lay on the
surface. Any liquid spilled on the surface should be wiped up immediately. Any liquid allowed to lay on the surface
unattended may damage the finish. For protection of the finish we recommend using a liquid-type furniture polish.
Polish about once a month, and wipe off any excess with a soft dry cloth. Have any nicks or scrapes repaired to
prevent water damage.

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Mattress Care and Draping

Correct draping technique is essential in preserving the life of the mattress. Drapes must be fluid repellent. The
Hill-Rom labor and delivery drape effectively covers the lower three quarters of the bedding throughout labor.
Additional pads or towels placed under the patient will help prevent fluid from reaching the edges of the drape. This
safeguard keeps the sheets clean and dry while preventing fluid exposure to the mattress.

NOTE:
Standard OB packs and paper drapes will not keep the sheets dry.

Repeated soaking of mattress materials will accelerate wear and eventually destroy mattress seals, causing fluids
to leak into the cushions.

Hill-Rom slipcovers are recommended to help extend the life of the mattress.

NOTE:
Mattress damage caused by improper draping and cleaning procedures is not covered by warranty.

NOTE:
Sheets must always be placed over the mattress before the bed is used by a patient.

The following products have been tested by the Herculite Laboratory and have been found not to have a harmful
effect on Dartex® fabrics when used in accordance with manufacturer’s recommended dilution.

Trade Name Type Manufacturer Trade Name Type Manufacturer

A33 Quartenary Airwick LPH Phenolic Vestal
Absolute Quartenary Walton-March Matar® Phenolic Huntington
Beaucoup® Phenolic Huntington Omega Quartenary Airwick
Blue Chip Quartenary S.C. Johnson Quanto® Quartenary Huntington
Coverage 256 Quartenary Vestal Sanikleen Quartenary West Chemical
El Dorado Plus Quartenary Puritan/Churchill Sanmaster III Quartenary Service Master
Elimstaph Quartenary Walter G. Legge Surfacide® Quartenary Walton-March
Forward DC Quartenary S.C. Johnson Tri-Quat Quartenary Vestal
Frenklin Sentine Quartenary Purex Vesphene® II Phenolic Vestal
Galahad® Phenolic Puritan/Churchill Virex® Quartenary S.C. Johnson
Hi-Tor® Quartenary Huntington Deep Purple N/A N/A
Insurance Quartenary Vestal Betagone N/A N/A

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Product Symbols
The following symbols are used on the Affinity® Three Birthing Bed and Affinity® Four Birthing Bed:

Symbol Description
Type B applied part according to IEC 60601-1 (UL 60601-1)

According to IEC 60529, rating for protection against fluid ingress

and identified as equipment that is protected against vertically falling
water when tilted up to 15°.
CAUTION: Consult accompanying documents

Conforms to the European Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC

Certified by Underwriters Laboratory in accordance with UL 2601-1

(UL 60601-1), CAN/CSA C22.2 NO.601.1, EN 60601-1, IEC 601-2-
38 and IEC 601-1-2.

Room Light On/Off control

Back section mattress (lumbar) control

Bed Up/Bed Down control

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Symbol Description
Foot and head sections Up/Down controls

Seat section mattress control (optional)

TV On/Off/Audio control (optional)

CPR function—Identifies the release lever that can be used to manu-

ally drop the inclined head section, in order that cardiopulmonary
resuscitation can be performed without delay

Lockout control label—The switch in the up position indicates the

lockout control is on. The switch in the down position indicates the
lockout control is off (refer to the section titled “Lockout Controls” on
page 13 for lockout status information)

Battery charge status (refer to the section titled “Battery Backup” on

page 4 for battery status information)

Nurse call (refer to the section titled “Nurse Call (Optional)” on

page 7 for nurse call switch information)

Lockout control status—when the lockout control status light is on,

the lockout function is activated.

Identifying mains fuse

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Symbol Description
Alternating current

Equipotentiality

Safe working load

= kg

Electric shock hazard

Keep feet clear of this area. Potential for injury.

Trend-Like function

Do not throw away—indicates the need to recycle the item in accor-

dance with local regulations.

Pb

Do not step—do not step on the Stow and Go™ Foot Section.

Unlock—identifies the unlocked position of the calf support

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Product Symbols

Symbol Description
Lock—identifies the locked position of the calf support

Transport label

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Technical Specifications
Table 2. Product Identification

Product Number Description

P3700A Affinity® Three Birthing Bed
P3700B Affinity® Four Birthing Bed, introduces Stow and Go™
Retractable Foot Section

Table 3. Dimensions for Product P3700

Feature Dimension
Total Length 90" (229 cm)
Length from roller bumpers to break in seat section 61 7/8" (157 cm)
Length from break in the seat section to end of bed 28 1/8" (71 cm)
Maximum Width (siderails stored) 36" (91 cm)
Maximum Width (siderails up) 39" (99 cm)
Maximum Headboard Height 52" (132 cm)
Maximum Siderail Height (without mattress) 14¾" (37.47 cm)
Minimum Under-Bed Clearance 5" (13 cm), 3" (7.62 cm) for Stow and Go™ foot sections
Wheel Base 50" (127 cm) x 29" (74 cm)
Mattress Width 35" (89 cm)
Mattress Length 78" (198 cm)
Mattress Thickness (head/seat) 5" (12.7 cm)
Mattress Thickness (foot) 3.5" (8.9 cm)
Detachable Power Cord, IEC 320/interface US, 84" (213 cm)/international, 98" (248.9 cm)
Caster Size 6" (15 cm) or 8" (20 cm)
Total Weight 480 lb (218kg) maximum

Table 4. Specifications for Product P3700

Feature Dimension
Head Section Inclination (maximum) 63°
Seat Section Inclination (maximum) 15°
Bed Height Range 18" (46 cm) to 34" (86 cm)
Bed Height Range (with mattress) 22" (56 cm) to 38" (97 cm)
Trend-Like position (maximum) 8°
Bed Lift capacity (maximum safe working load) 500 lb (227 kg)
Foot Section Lift capacity (maximum) 400 lb (181 kg)
Head Section Lift capacity (maximum) 200 lb (91 kg)
Maximum Height of Seat Section (in Trend-Like posi- 40" (102 cm)
tion)

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Table 5. Environmental Conditions for Transport and Storage

Condition Range
Temperature -40°F(-40°C) to 158°F (70°C)
Relative humidity 95% non-condensing
Pressure 500 hPa to 1060 hPa

Table 6. Environmental Conditions for Use

Condition Range
Temperature 59°F (15°C) to 104°F (40°C) ambient temperature
Relative humidity range 10% to 85% non-condensing

Table 7. Mains Power Requirements

Condition Range
Rated voltage 120V AC/230V AC
Power/input 4 A/2 A
Frequency 50/60 Hz

Table 8. Fuse Specifications

Condition Range
Air system fuse (air system optional) 2 A, 250 V~, 5 x 20 mm, UL 198G Fast Acting
Battery fuse 10 A, 32 V~, ATO
Mains fuse (120 V bed model) 4 A, 250 V~, 5 x 20 mm, UL 198G Slo-Blo® or equivalent
Mains fuse (230 V bed model) 2 A, 250 V~, 5 x 20 mm, IEC127 Sheet III, Time Delay

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Table 9. Classification and Standards

The Affinity® Three Birthing Bed and Affinity® Four Birthing Bed are designed and manufactured according to
equipment classifications and the following standards.

Technical and Quality Assurance Standards EN 60601-1 and amendments

UL 60601-1
CSA® C22.2 No. 601.1
IEC 60601-2-38
IEC 60601-1-2
ISO 13485
Equipment Classifications per EN 60601-1 Class I equipment, internally powered equipment
Degree of Protection Against Electric Shock of the Type B
Applied Part
Classification according to Directive 93/42/EEC Class I
Degree of Protection Against Ingress of Water IPX2
Degree of Protection Against the Presence of Not for use with flammable anesthetics
Flammable Anaesthetic Mixtures
Mode of Operation Continuous operation with intermittent loading, 3 minutes
ON/30 minutes OFF

Table 10. Electromagnetic Emissions Guidance

Guidance and Manufacturer's Declaration—Electromagnetic Emissions

The Affinity® Three Birthing Bed and Affinity® Four Birthing Bed are intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified
below. The customer or the user should make sure that they are used in such an environment.

Emissions Test Compliance Electromagnetic Environment—Guidance

RF emissions Group 1 The Affinity® Three Birthing Bed and Affinity® Four Birthing Bed use RF
CISPR 11 energy only for their internal functions. Therefore, their RF emissions are
low and are not likely to cause any interference in nearby electronic equip-
ment.

RF Emissions Class A The Affinity® Three Birthing Bed and Affinity® Four Birthing Bed are suit-
CISPR 11 able for use in all establishments other than domestic and those directly con-
nected to the public low-voltage power supply network that supplies
Harmonic Emissions Not Applicable buildings used for domestic purposes.
IEC 61000-3-2

Voltage Fluctuations/ Not Applicable

Flicker Emissions
IEC 61000-3-3

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Table 11. Electromagnetic Immunity Guidance

Guidance and Manufacturer's Declaration - Electromagnetic Immunity

The Affinity® Three Birthing Bed and Affinity® Four Birthing Bed are intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified
below. The customer or the user should make sure that they are used in such an environment.

IEC 60601 Electromagnetic

Immunity Test Compliance Level
Test Level Environment—Guidance

Electrostatic ± 6 kV Contact ± 6 kV Contact Floors should be wood, concrete, or

Discharge (ESD) ± 8 kV Air ± 8 kV Air ceramic tile. If floors are covered with
IEC 61000-4-2 synthetic material, the relative humidity
should be at least 30%.

Radiated RF 3 Vrms 3 Vrms Portable and mobile RF communications

IEC 61000-4-3 80 MHz to 2.5 GHz 80 MHz to 2.5 GHz equipment should not be used at close dis-
tances to the bed. (See Note 2)

Electrical Fast ± 2 kV on Power Supply Lines ± 2 kV on Power Supply Lines Mains power quality should be that of a
Transient/Burst ± 1 kV on Input/ Output Lines ± 1 kV on Input/ Output Lines typical commercial or hospital environ-
IEC 61000-4-4 ment.

Surge ± 1 kV line(s) to line(s) ± 1 kV line(s) to line(s) Mains power quality should be that of a
IEC 61000-4-5 ± 2 kV line(s) to ground ± 2 kV line(s) to ground typical commercial or hospital environ-
ment.

Conducted RF 3 Vrms 3 Vrms Portable and mobile RF communications

IEC 61000-4-6 150 kHz to 80 MHz 150 kHz to 80 MHz equipment (cell phones) should not be
used at close distances to the bed. (See
Note 2)

Power Frequency 3 A/m 3 A/m The power frequency magnetic field

Magnetic Fields should be measured in the intended instal-
IEC 61000-4-8 lation location to make sure it is suffi-
ciently low.

Voltage Dips, Short < 5% UT < 5% UT Mains power quality should be that of a
Interrupts, & Varia- (95% dip in UT for 0.5 cycles) (95% dip in UT for 0.5 cycles) typical commercial or hospital environ-
tions On Power Sup- < 40% UT < 40% UT ment. If operation is necessary during an
ply Lines extended power outage or interruption, the
(60% dip in UT for 5 cycles) (60% dip in UT for 5 cycles)
IEC 61000-4-11 bed should be switched to operate from the
< 70% UT < 70% UT backup battery.
(30% dip in UT for 25 cycles) (30% dip in UT for 25 cycles)
< 5% UT < 5% UT
(95% dip in UT for 5 seconds) (95% dip in UT for 5 seconds)
(see note 1)

Note 1: UT is the AC mains voltage prior to application of the test level.

Note 2: The compliance levels in the ISM frequency range 150 kHz to 2.5 GHz are intended to decrease the likelihood that mobile/porta-
ble communications equipment could cause interference if it is inadvertently brought into the patient area. However, Emission limits,
IEC 60601 Test Levels, and tests specified in IEC 60601-1-2:2001 do not address Electromagnetic Compatibility of electrical equipment
at very close distances. Care should always be exercised when using any electrical or RF equipment in the immediate patient area.

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Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the
P3700 Affinity® Three Birthing Bed and Affinity® Four Birthing Bed

The P3700 Affinity® Three Birthing Bed and Affinity® Four Birthing Bed are intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in
which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the P3700 Affinity® Three Birthing Bed and Affinity® Four
Birthing Bed can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF
communications equipment (transmitters) and the P3700 Affinity® Three Birthing Bed and Affinity® Four Birthing Bed as
recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment.

Rated maximum output

power of transmitter, Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter, m
W

150 kHz to 80 MHz 80 MHz to 800 MHz 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz

d = 1.2 P d = 1.2 P d = 2.3 P

0.01 0.12 0.12 0.23

0.1 0.38 0.38 0.73

1 1.2 1.2 2.3

10 3.8 3.8 7.3

100 12 12 23

For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above, the recommended separation distance d in metres (m) can be esti-
mated using the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter, where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in
watts (W) according to the transmitter manufacturer.
Note 1: At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the separation distance for the higher frequency range applies.
Note 2: These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from struc-
tures, objects and people.
Note 3: Electromagnetic immunity was examined under normal operation at the time of testing. Normal operation was the essential per-
formance used. Electromagnetic immunity was verified at settings of 4 for intensity and 12 Hz for frequency.
Calculations are based on V1=3Vrms, E1=3V/m.

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