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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
Warning
Do not strap the mattress to the bed frame at the head and foot ends. Secure mattress straps to the bed
deck at the head and foot ends and to the bed frame at the center of the bed.
Warning
To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, fire, or injury, adhere to the following instructions. Failure to do
so could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
• This product should only be used for its intended purpose as described in this manual.
• Only use attachments and /or accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not use this product if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been
dropped, damaged, or immersed in water. Return to your provider for a warranty claim..
• Keep the cord away from heated surfaces, i.e. heat spacers.
• Never block the air openings of the product or place it on a soft surface, such as a bed or couch, where
the air openings may be blocked. Keep the air openings free of debris such as lint and hair.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening or hose.
• Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are used.
• Connect this product to a properly grounded outlet only.
• Do not spill food or liquids onto the control unit. If a spillage does occur, turn off the unit, disconnect it
from its power supply and allow at least 24 hours for drying.
Warning
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare support surfaces are designed as mattress replacement systems. The risk of
entrapment may occur when mattresses are placed on bed frames that do not properly fit and leave gaps
between the mattress and head panel, foot panel and bed or side rails. This system is NOT to be used
when such gaps are present.
User/Facility staff are responsible for ensuring that all mattresses properly fit the bed frames. Drive
DeVilbiss is not responsible for the improper placement of its systems on ill-fitting bed frames. Health care
professionals assigned to each patient should make the final determination whether side or assist rails are
warranted after assessing patient risks based on the individual’s needs and condition.
An optimal bed system assessment should be conducted on each patient by a qualified clinician or
medical provider to ensure maximum safety. The assessment should be conducted in compliance with
the state and federal guidelines related to the uses of restraints and bed system entrapment guidance
including but not limited to the below:
1) US FDA Entrapment Guidelines. “A Guide to Bed Safety,” https://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/
ProductsandMedicalProcedures/GeneralHospitalDevicesandSupplies/HospitalBeds/ucm123676.htm.
2) US FDA Hospital Bed System Dimensional and Assessment Guidance to Reduce Bed Entrapment,
https://www.fda.gov/RegulatoryInformation/Guidances/ucm072662.htm.
