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General Warnings ---------------
1.
Keep this Instruction Manual available
for future reference.
2.
These instructions must be observed
to ensure the safe and effective use of
this bed and the safety of users and
caregivers.
3.
This bed must be assembled,
positioned and used in accordance
with these instructions.
4.
The safety features for operating the
bed and instructions concerning the
bed must be strictly observed.
5.
This bed must not be exposed to
smoke, naked flame, extreme
temperature, flammable gases or other
hazardous substances or situations.
6.
Do not smoke in or around the bed.
7.
Accora shall not be held liable for any
damage, injuries or accidents arising
from unauthorised modifications, non-
genuine spare parts, negligence or
use that is at variance with this manual
which can result in serious injury or
death.
8.
Electrical equipment can be hazardous
if misused or abused. Ensure the
electrical supply cable is not damaged
by crushing and does not create a trip
hazard.
9.
Inappropriate routing of accessory
cables, e.g. mattress air pump cable,
could lead to dangerous electric
hazards if squeezed or crushed
between moving parts. The bed must
not be used if there is any visible
damage to any cables.
10.
When routing cables for other
electronic equipment used with the
bed (e.g. air mattress pump), ensure
cables cannot be squeezed, crushed
or damaged by the moving parts on
the bed.
11.
Inappropriate use of the power supply
cable (e.g. kinking, shearing) could
lead to dangerous electric hazards.
The bed must not be used if there is
any visible damage to this cable.
12.
12.
The hand control should be positioned
to avoid strangulation risk.
Inappropriate use of the hand control
(e.g. kinking, shearing) could lead to
dangerous electric hazards. The bed
must not be used if there is any visible
damage to the handset or cable.
13.
Electrical installations must meet local
requirements.
14.
Only use side rails, and other
accessories, that are compatible with
this bed as supplied by Accora.
Incompatible side rails can create
hazards and entrapment risks.
15.
Keep children and pets away from this
bed unless supervised by an adult as
there is a risk of injury and/or choking
on small parts.
16.
Never stand on the bed.
17.
Do not lower the bed while a hoist that
extends beneath the bed is being
used. Hoist access is obtained when
the bed is raised to 45cm measured
from the floor to the mattress platform
base.
18.
The bed should be left in the floor-level
position when the patient is
unattended in order to reduce risk of
injury due to falls.
19.
If using the electronic functions
adversely affects the health of the
patient, disconnect the power supply
and only use the bed in the static
mode.
20.
Do not move the bed when it is in the
floor-level position.
21.
This bed should not be used for
transporting patients in vehicles.
22.
This bed is not recommended for
users outside of the weight and height
specifications detailed in Section 5
23.
Before operating this bed, ensure the
patient is safely positioned to reduce
the risks of bed fall and entrapment.
24.
Always check for any entrapment risks
under the bed before lowering to the
floor-level position.
