Side Rails – all models, full length and folding
WARNING
Only use ArjoHuntleigh side rails that are designed and
specified for use with this bed. Incompatible side rails can
cause a hazard.
Side rails should be installed either by a properly trained person or, due to
the size and shape of these items, by two people if they are unfamiliar with
the installation procedure.
Side rails must always be used with a suitable mattress of the correct size;
refer to page 12 for more information.
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The maximum recommended mattress thickness for use with
standard height side rails is 5.9in.(15cm).
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Extra-height side rails can be used with mattresses or mattress
combinations up to 6.8in.(17.2cm) thick.
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Side Rail Height Extension and Full Length Standard Height
Wooden Side Rails can be used with a mattress and mattress
overlay up to 10.4in.(26.5cm) thick.
The clinically qualified person responsible should consider the size, age
and condition of the patient before allowing the use of side rails.
Side rails are not intended to restrain patients who make a deliberate
attempt to leave the bed.
Always run the cable from the control handset between the side rail and
the frame of the bed.
Do not use the side rail or side rail height extensions to move or lift the
bed.
When using a powered air mattress system, the air supply tube for the
mattress should be positioned between the side rail and the frame of the
bed.
Side rail contact points are identified by this symbol. Take care to
keep hands and fingers away from these areas.
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