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Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction
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The Bed Locator is designed to operate with Hill-Rom® beds between the
heights of 9.3" (23.5 cm) and 27.8" (70.8 cm).
1. Align the center of the bed with the center of the Bed Locator.
2. Slowly guide the head portion of the bed toward the Bed Locator until the
bed bumpers contact the center panel on the Bed Locator.
3. Connect the necessary equipment to the Bed Locator.
Removing the Bed
1. Disconnect all devices from the Bed Locator that are connected to the bed.
2. Slowly pull the bed away from the Bed Locator.
Connecting the SideCom® Communication System Cable
NOTE:
Only SideCom® Communication System cables are to be used with
Hill-Rom® beds.
1. Securely connect the female SideCom® Communication System cable
connector to the SideCom® Communication System interface box located
on the side of the bed.
2. Remove the white plug covering the SideCom® Communication System
receptacle on the Bed Locator.
3. Securely connect the male end of the SideCom® Communication System
cable to the receptacle located on the Bed Locator.
Disconnecting the SideCom® Communication System Cable
1. Remove the SideCom® Communication System cable from the receptacle
located on the Bed Locator.
2. Replace the white cover that originally covered the SideCom®
Communication System receptacle on the Bed Locator.
Connecting the Telephone Cable
The telephone connector located on the Bed Locator represents the type of
telephone connector typically used in your country. The telephone cable
connects to the Bed Locator the same way as other phone cables in your area.