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WARNING: Possible Injury Or Death.
This product is
intended for use as an adjustable mattress support platform that
contours for resident/patient comfort with adjustable height for
resident/patient and caregiver convenience. Use of this product in
a manner for which it was not designed could result in unproven
or unsafe configuration, potentially resulting in injury or death.
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WARNING: Possible Injury.
Before adjusting bed, ensure
that area under and near bed perimeter is free of people and
obstructions. Failure to do so could result in injury or damage to
the bed.
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WARNING: Possible Injury.
Keep bed in lowest position
except when providing care (bathing, clothing changes, etc.). Bed
should be at lowest convenient height for entry or exit. Failure to
do so could result in injury.
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WARNING: Possible Injury Or Death.
Floor locks increase
bed stability and resident/patient safety. Floor and caster swivel
locks must be locked prior to any resident/patient transfer or
resident/patient use of the bed. Failure to do so could result in
injury or death.
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WARNING: Possible Injury Or Death.
Resident/patients
may become entangled in pendant cord. Resident/patients with
reduced mental acuity should not be allowed access to pendant.
Unsupervised use of pendant could result in injury or death.
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WARNING: Possible Injury Or Death.
Bed safe working load
is 450 pounds, evenly distributed. This is total weight counting
resident/patient, mattress, bedding, and any other equipment
or persons likely to be on bed. Do not exceed 450-pound safe
working load. Exceeding the safe working load could result in
property damage, injury or death.
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WARNING: Possible Injury Or Death.
Do not roll bed
over abrupt thresholds with resident/patient in bed. Bed is not
designed for transporting resident/patient. Transporting resident/
patient in the bed could result in injury or death.
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WARNING: Possible Fire Hazard.
Use nasal mask or ½ bed
tent oxygen administering equipment. Oxygen tent should not
extend below mattress support platform. Pendant should not be
placed in an oxygen-enriched environment such as an oxygen
tent. Use of electrical circuits in an oxygen-enriched environment
could result in a fire hazard.
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WARNING: Possible Shock Hazard.
Unplug power cord from
wall outlet before performing any maintenance, cleaning or service
to the bed. Resident/patient should be removed from bed prior to
any service being performed on the equipment. Place bed on its
side versus working under it. Failure to do so could result in injury
or death.
Note:
In case of unexpected movement, unplug bed from
any outlet.
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WARNING: Possible Shock Hazard.
Position the bed in a
manner that allows ease of access to the power cord and wall
outlet. Injury may result from improper routing of the power cord.
Always follow the proper factory-installed routing configuration.
Failure to do so could result in injury or death.
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WARNING:
An optimal bed system assessment should be
conducted on each resident/patient by a qualified clinician or medical
provider to ensure maximum safety of the resident/patient. The
assessment should be conducted within the context of, and in
compliance with, the state and federal guidelines related to the use
of restraints and bed system entrapment guidance, including the
Clinical Guidance for the Assessment and Implementation of Side
Rails published by the Hospital Bed Safety Workgroup of the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration. Further information can be obtained
at the following web address: http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/
ProductsandMedicalProcedures/GeneralHospitalDevicesandSupplies/
HospitalBeds/default.htm.
Important Note:
When using the mattress system, always
ensure that the resident/patient is positioned properly within the
confines of the bed. Do not let any extremities protrude over the
side or between the bed assist devices when the mattress is
being used.
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WARNING: Possible Injury Or Death.
Use a mattress
that is properly sized to fit mattress support platform, that will
remain centered on mattress support platform relative to State
and Federal guidelines. Direct Supply recommends the use of a
mattress with minimum dimensions of 35" width and 6" height.
Length should match mattress support platform. Use of an
improperly fitted mattress could result in injury or death. If using
Comfort Extension, see Comfort Extension manual for proper
mattress size.
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WARNING: Possible Injury Or Death.
If a resident/patient’s
mental or physical condition could lead to resident/patient
entrapment, the mattress support platform should be left in the
flat position when unattended. Failure to do so could result in
injury or death.
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WARNING: Possible Injury Or Death.
Use a properly sized
mattress in order to minimize the gap between the side of the
mattress and assist device. This gap must be small enough
to prevent resident/patient from getting his/her head or neck
caught in this location. Make sure that raising or lowering bed, or
contouring the mattress support platform, does not create any
hazardous gaps. Excessive gaps may result in injury or death.
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WARNING: Possible Injury Or Death.
Locate mounting
brackets for assist devices strictly according to instructions. Gap
between head/foot panel and assist device must be small enough
or large enough to prevent resident/patient from getting his/her
head or neck caught in this location (see specific Assist Device
Installation Instructions for more information). If multiple assist
devices are used, position each so that gap between them is
large enough for trunk and hips to pass through easily. Make sure
raising or lowering bed, or contouring mattress support platform
does not create any hazardous gaps. Failure to do so could
result in injury or death.
Important Note:
Powered air mattress
surfaces may pose a risk of entrapment. Prior to use, ensure the
therapeutic benefits outweigh the risk of entrapment.
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WARNING: Possible Injury Or Death
. Do not use an assist
device if any openings within assist device body allow resident/patient
to get his/her head or neck lodged within these openings. Use of
assist devices with large openings, may result in injury or death.
Important Precautions
