Evolution™ Electric Bed LI156Ex
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QD1532A(2)
USER MANUAL
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4.7 BRAKE AND STEER SYSTEM
4.7.1 Using the brake and steer pedal
The
brake
and
steer
pedal located at the foot
of
the
bed
on
the
chassis cover controls
all four wheels.
"BRAKE"
position
(beige
pedal down):
the bed cannot be moved.
"NEUTRAL" position (pedal horizontal):
All four wheels can turn and swivel.
The bed can be turned in any direction.
"STEER" position (green pedal down):
Three wheels turn and only the front left-hand
wheel is used to steer (wheel swivel is
disabled).
The bed can be moved in a straight line.
4.7.2
Moving the bed
Before moving the bed:
- Ensure that siderails are raised to prevent falls if there is a patient in the
bed
- Position sleep surface between low and mid-height using the angle
indicator
- Disconnect the power cord and electrically powered accessories (e.g. air
mattress, etc.) then secure them on bed as shown in section 4.10
- Ensure that the bed or accessories (patient helper, etc.) will not catch on
doorways or other obstacles
- Place the hand pendant control in its container under the sleep surface
to prevent any damage to the control or cable (e.g. doorway, etc.)
STOP
A
B
Head
Foot