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Thigh section
These buttons raise and lower the thigh section.
When the thigh section is first raised from the flat position, the
calf section will be in the Fowler position (angled downwards).
To change the calf section to the vascular (horizontal) position,
refer to the section “Attendant Control Panel (ACP)” on
page 38.
Backrest angle
These buttons raise and lower the backrest.
Auto-Chair/Bio-
Contour
The
Auto-Chair up
button simultaneously raises the backrest
and thigh sections, pausing when the backrest reaches 45º
(the Bio-Contour position). Continue to hold the button down to
lower the foot end of the mattress platform into a chair position.
If the backrest angle is greater than 45º, it will return to 45º to
prevent the patient from tipping forwards.
The
Auto-Chair down
button returns the mattress platform to a
flat and level position.
Mattress
platform height
These buttons raise and lower the mattress platform.
All sections will lower at maximum speed until the bed reaches low
height (40cm*) where it will continue to lower at half speed until it
has reached extra low height (32cm*).
(*Low height and extra low height dimensions are for reference only.)
NOTE
The mattress platform will not lower to extra low height if the bed
platform is tilted (in Trendelenburg or reversed Trendelenburg
position).
When the mattress platform is at minimum height, the Auto-Chair
function is not available.
WARNING
At minimum height, clearance underneath the bed is reduced. Keep
your feet away from the areas below the split side rails and take extra
care when using patient hoists or similar equipment.
To avoid potential damage or injury, do not leave oxygen bottle or any
other obstacles under the bed frame while operated.
