Pull the
blue
extension locking handle locking handle (
1
).
Pull out the bed frame (
2
) to the required position and
release the handle.
Adjust the mattress platform length to match the bed frame.
Bed length adjustment
Brakes and steering
The brakes should be applied at all times when the bed is
stationary. The pedals may be linked by a full width brake
bar.
Side rails
Pull the
blue
release lever (
2
) to lower the side rail.
To raise the side rail, hold onto either side rail handle (
1
) and
pull the side rail up and away from the bed until it locks in the
raised position.
Hold the side of the calf section frame and manually lift the
calf section upwards (
1
) until it latches in the horizontal
(vascular) position (
2
). Use the caregiver controls or ACP to
lower the thigh section to the angled (Fowler) position.
Calf section adjustment
Pull the
red
manual CPR lever located on either side of the
bed to quickly lower the backrest.
CPR backrest release
Locking head and foot boards
The head and foot boards can each be fitted with optional
locking catches (
1
) to prevent accidental removal. To unlock
a board: pull out the
blue
catches (
2
) and rotate them a
quarter-turn (
3
); the board can now be lifted off the bed.
Apply the brakes. Remove the head board from the bed.
Pull the knob (
1
) to release the catch and slide the tray out
(
2
) as far as will go.
Release the knob to hold the tray in the fully open position
(
3
). Position the X-ray cassette (
4
) on the tray with its bottom
edge against the lip at the foot end of the tray.
Pull the knob and slide the tray underneath the backrest.
Release the knob to hold the tray in one of the latching
positions.
X-ray cassette tray (if fitted)
To use the steering castor: Position the bed so all 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.
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
Lift the
blue
extension catch bar (
1
) and hold the middle
of the crossbar (
2
), then pull the mattress platform to the
required position (
3
).
Mattress platform length adjustment
1
2
3
2
1
3
1
Brake:
brakes are applied on all four castors.
2
Free:
all four castors are free to rotate and swivel.
3
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.
Make sure the side rail is securely locked
when in the raised position.
