SHOCK HAZARD:
Before transport, unplug the bed from its power source. Failure to do so could
result in personal injury or equipment damage.
6. Unplug the bed from its power source.
7. If bed articulation is necessary, press the Battery control to start the battery backup
power.
8. Transport the patient as necessary.
After transport is complete, do as follows:
1. Put the Point-Of-Care® Brake and Steer System in the Brake position.
2. Plug the bed into an appropriate power source.
3. Lift the air supply unit and its hoses over the footboard, and install the air supply unit
on the footboard’s mounting bracket.
4. Connect the three color-coded air hoses to the caregiver’s right-hand side of the air
supply unit.
5. Plug the power cord into the air supply unit.
6. Plug the air supply unit into an appropriate power source.
7. Press the Power switch on the air supply unit to the On position.
8. Pull the expandable side extensions out from the sides of the bed as necessary (see
“Adjust the Width of the Bed” on page -19).
9. Inflate the side bolsters:
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For an Excel Air™ Low Airloss Therapy Surface air mattress, see “Deflate and
Inflate the Side Bolsters” on page -28.
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For an Excel Air™ Foam Mattress, see “Deflate and Inflate the Side Bolsters” on
page -30.
10. Do a check on the patient’s weight, and adjust as necessary (see “Correct the Shown
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