4. Operation
Control handset
The handset gives the user control over backrest angle, leg elevation, bed
height and tilt angle (model 161 only). The Auto-Contour function allows easy
simultaneous adjustment of leg elevation and backrest angle.
When Auto-Contour is used to flatten the mattress platform, the leg
sections remain raised until the backrest has partly lowered. This
helps to prevent the patient slipping down the bed.
To operate a function, press and hold the appropriate button until the desired
position is obtained. The LED at the top of the handset will light while the
button is pressed
AutoContour
– adjusts the backrest and leg sections
simultaneously to achieve a comfortable sitting position.
Bed height
– adjusts the height of the mattress platform
above the floor.
Backrest
– adjusts the angle of the backrest section.
Leg elevation
– adjusts the angle of the thigh section.
Tilt (model 161 only)
– allows the use of head down or
foot down tilt.
WARNING
The bed cannot be used in applications that need the patient to be put
in the Trendelenburg position. The Maximum tilt angle of the Minuet
bed frame is 10
°
.
The handset has the facility to selectively disable bed functions to prevent
their use by the patient
Between each pair of function buttons is an indicator LED. When the LED is
ON, the function is unlocked (normal operation); when the LED is OFF, the
function is locked (disabled).
To change the lockout settings, insert the supplied key (A) into the slot on the
side of the handset as shown.
A
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