Safety Tips
Affinity® Three Birthing Bed and Affinity® Four Birthing Bed User Manual
(USR025 REV 6)
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Transport
WARNING:
The bed is intended to be used to transport patients with the foot end of the bed forward. Prior to transport,
properly store the power cord to help prevent tripping.
WARNING:
Use only the integrated headboard transport handles or integrated push handles to move the bed during
transport. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
WARNING:
Do not use the line manager or IV poles to move the bed. Injury or damage could occur.
WARNING:
Make sure that the patient, equipment, foley bags, and all lines (including power cords) are securely
placed within the perimeter of the bed for intra-hospital transport. Failure to do so could result in personal
injury or equipment damage.
WARNING:
Fully extended IV poles and any attached equipment could impact doorways or ceiling fixtures. Lower the
poles prior to patient transport and make sure all attached equipment does not impact doorways. Failure to
do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
WARNING:
Be sure to connect the nurse call SideCom® Communication System cables after transport is complete.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not leave the bed exposed to extreme environmental conditions for extended periods of time. Possible
equipment damage could occur.
WARNING:
Make sure the bed is not transported over a side inclination of more than 5°. Failure to do so could cause
personal injury or equipment damage.
WARNING:
Remove the arm board, and store the calf support and foot supports before transporting. Failure to do so
could cause personal injury or equipment damage. Affinity® Four Birthing Bed only.
CAUTION:
Use caution when you move the bed through doorways. Equipment damage could occur.
The bed is intended to be used to transport patients with the foot end of the system forward. Before transport, store
the power cords to prevent tripping. Take care to prevent damage to AC power cords. An electrical shock hazard
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