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4.
Operation
The following chapter describes how to operate the bed.
Brakes and steering
The brake pedals at the foot end of the bed are linked by a full width bar
which makes it easier to operate the pedals, especially when the mattress
platform is at low height.
The pedals have three positions as shown below:
•
BRAKE
: brakes are applied on all four castors.
•
FREE:
all four castors are free to rotate and swivel.
•
STEER
: all four castors can rotate, but the steering castor (see
below) is locked so that it cannot swivel. This helps to keep the bed
on a straight line.
BRAKE
FREE
STEER
Using the
steering castor
Position the bed so that all the castors line up in the direction of travel. Raise
the pedals to lock the steering castor and move the bed by pushing it from
the opposite end of the steering castor.
WARNING
Operate the brake pedals with your feet while wearing suitable shoes. Do not operate
the pedals with your hands.
NOTE
The steering castor may be at either end of the bed, as specified by the customer.
NOTE
Brake pedal appearance may alter slightly on actual product, but functionality and user
instructions remain un-changed.
