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3.7 HINGING RAILS
3.7.1 Repositioning the Rail
The chair rail has two positions, up and down.
Both positions lock the rail into place.
To lower the rail:
Apply lateral force to the top of the rail (Fig.
3.7-1) and pull on the red rail handle (Fig.
3.7-2). Allow the rail to rotate all the way down
until it locks into place in the rail catch (Fig.
3.7-4).
To raise the rail:
Grasp the rail and lift it until the latching
mechanism locks into place. (Fig. 3.7-2).
WARNING:
When patient is seated in the
chair, ensure the side rails are up and the
patient is secured with restraint straps.
WARNING:
Rail release handle will not
release unless force is applied laterally to
outside top of rail.
WARNING:
The chair has a warning
label located on both side rails indicating
a pinch point between seat section and
side rail.
Figure 3.7-1
Figure 3.7-2
(Latch shown in up position)
Figure 3.7-3
(Rail shown when rotated down)
Figure 3.7-4
(Latch shown when rotated down)
