Description
Medacure American Spirit Expandable Width Bed is a expandable bed from Medacure for long term care communities and home care settings. Choosing the right expandable bed makes daily care calmer and safer for the people giving it and the people receiving it. Nursing teams caring for residents at fall risk reach for a frame that lowers close to the floor and still rises to a comfortable working height, and this expandable bed widens from 36 to 48 in and extends from 80 to 88 in long, so one long term care frame fits standard and bariatric residents.
- Expandable Integrated Width – Expandable integrated width from 36" - 42" - 48".
- Expandable Integrated Length – Expandable integrated length from 80″ to 88″.
- 4 Function Electric Bed – 4 Function electric bed - hi/lo, head, foot and auto contour function.
- 8 Function Hand Pendant – 8 Function hand pendant with universal symbols.
- Quick Release Head – Quick release head and foot boards.
About This Expandable Bed
The American Spirit Expandable Width Bed is part of the Medacure line sold through MedicalEx for long term care communities and home care settings. Its design widens from 36 to 48 in and extends from 80 to 88 in long, so one long term care frame fits standard and bariatric residents. It is offered as the single configuration the manufacturer lists, under SKU SLB48-X-F. Each one is sold exactly as listed and ships in the manufacturer's own packaging, so the American Spirit Expandable Width Long Term Care Bed SLB48-X delivered matches the order. Coverage is documented for the American Spirit Expandable Width Long Term Care Bed SLB48-X: 15 years on frame, 3 years on electronics, 1 year pendant.
Features and Benefits
Design and Comfort
- Durable 4 Locking Casters – Durable 4" Locking Casters.
- Durable Reinforced Rectangle Tube – Durable reinforced rectangle tube steel frame.
Support and Everyday Use
- IV Socket – IV socket on bed corners.
- Retractable Bumper Guards – Retractable bumper guards on head end protect walls from mars and scratches.
Product Specifications
Product Details
- Width, Expandable 36 to 48 in
- Length, 80 to 88 in
- Feature, Low Bed Frame
- Weight Capacity, 550 LBS
- Sold As, EA/1 in the manufacturer's packaging
- Warranty, 15 years on frame, 3 years on electronics, 1 year pendant
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Why Choose This Expandable Bed
On paper most options look alike, and the difference shows up in daily use, where the American Spirit Expandable Width Long Term Care Bed SLB48-X has to perform. This expandable bed widens from 36 to 48 in and extends from 80 to 88 in long, so one long term care frame fits standard and bariatric residents, and it is backed by Medacure documentation and MedicalEx support before and after the order.
- Built-In Fit Range – the frame dimensions adjust to the resident instead of the other way round – fewer special orders and a bed that keeps fitting as needs change (rated 550 LBS, SKU SLB48-X-F in this listing).
- Caregiver Working Heights – the deck travels to care height for turning, dressing and wound care – less bending and safer handling on every shift (this listing: SKU SLB48-X-F).
- Long Term Care Build – the frame, deck and electronics are specified for facility duty – a bed that holds up to daily institutional use (first SKU in this listing: SLB48-X-F).
- One Frame, Many Residents – the configurations listed here cover standard and bariatric care on one platform – simpler fleets and easier room assignments (this listing runs to SKU SLB48-X-F).
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this expandable bed sold exactly as listed?
Yes. It is sold as the single configuration in this listing, under the manufacturer's own SKU SLB48-X-F, in the manufacturer's packaging.
How much weight does this expandable bed support?
The manufacturer rates the American Spirit Expandable Width Long Term Care Bed SLB48-X at 550 LBS. Match that rating to the user and the care setting before ordering.
What warranty covers this product?
Covered under the manufacturer's warranty: 15 years on frame, 3 years on electronics, 1 year pendant. Keep the purchase record with the product documentation.
Who is this expandable bed designed for?
The American Spirit Expandable Width Long Term Care Bed SLB48-X is designed for long term care communities and home care settings. Nursing teams caring for residents at fall risk reach for a frame that lowers close to the floor and still rises to a comfortable working height, and this expandable bed widens from 36 to 48 in and extends from 80 to 88 in long, so one long term care frame fits standard and bariatric residents.
How is this expandable bed packaged?
It ships in the manufacturer's own packaging, sold as EA/1 as listed under SKU SLB48-X-F. Packaging follows the manufacturer's presentation exactly.
Does this bed need assembly?
Facility beds ship in sections for transport and are assembled at setup (this listing: SKU SLB48-X-F). Follow the manufacturer's owner's manual for assembly and first use checks for the American Spirit Expandable Width Long Term Care Bed SLB48-X.
