Please read these instructions
before use.
This accessory is designed for use
with the BetterLiving Community
Bed only.
Only approved bed accessories
listed in the BetterLiving
Community Bed Parts List should be
used with the bed unless otherwise
specified by Novis Healthcare.
Attach to Bed
1
Raise the bed to its full height and ensure bed length is not
extended.
2
Loosen (but do not remove) the Hand
Screw Knobs at the bottom of Side
Rail track on the Community Bed, at
both ends of the bed.
3
Position both ends of the Side Rail
with the protruding white plastic end
plate pointing upwards at entrance of
the Side Rail tracks.
Check Side Rail fixing wire is
positioned securely in the groove
of white plastic end plates before
inserting into Side Rail track.
Fixing wire will be damaged if not
correctly securely in the grooves.
Side rails are designed
to secure patients in
bed. They are easily
raised and lowered.
Full Length Side Rails
are supplied as a pair.
BetterLiving Community Bed – Side Rail, Full Length
S E T - U P A N D O P E R A T I O N
4
Slide both ends of the Side Rail slowly vertically up in the Side Rail
track – to the very top – until an audible ‘click’ is heard at both ends.
Two people may be necessary, as rail needs to be inserted in to the
track completely vertically.
Side Rail is now securely locked in position at its full ‘in use’ height.
220 mm minimum
5
Tighten two Hand Screw Knobs at
the bottom of Side Rail track on the
Community Bed – this ensures Side
Rail will be held securely when it is
dropped down to its lowest position.
6
Repeat the procedure above for the other side rail.
Ensure distance form
top of uncompressed
mattress and top of the
side rail is at least
220 mm.
Check side rails are securely fitted before use.
All hand screw knobs at bottom of Side Rail track MUST be
tightened whenever a side rail is attached to the bed. NEVER
loosen hand screw knobs at bottom of side rail tracks unless
installing or removing the Side Rail.
Loose hand screw knobs at bottom of Side Rail can result in
serious injury and damage.
Product inspection
Each side rail is supplied as two components joined by a fine loop of
wire (to facilitate compacting when lowering):
Protruding
white plastic
Connecting wire
