Intended Use
WARNING:
Do not use the Excel Care™ Bariatric Bed with patients who weigh more than
1000 lb (454 kg) or extend past the fully-extended surface width. Patient injury or
equipment damage could occur.
The Excel Care™ Bariatric Bed is for bariatric patients of all age groups with varying
medical and physical conditions. The Excel Care™ Bariatric Bed supports patient weights
between 250 lb and 1000 lb (113 kg and 454 kg). Do not use the bed with patients who
weigh less than 250 lb (113 kg), weigh more than 1000 lb (454 kg), or who extend past the
fully-extended surface width.
Introduction
This manual contains information necessary for normal operation of the Excel Care™
Bariatric Bed from Hill-Rom. Before operating the Excel Care™ Bariatric Bed, make sure
you read and understand in detail the contents of this manual. It is important that you read
and obey the aspects of safety contained in this manual. Any reference to a side of the bed
is from the patient’s view lying in the bed on his or her back.
The Excel Care™ Bariatric Bed is equipped with an integral scale intended to weigh the
patient in the bed. The scale may be used for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes as
determined by medical professionals, as long as the scale performance parameters
specified in this manual are understood.
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