Hill-Rom P870, Manual

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Resident TM LTC Manual Drive Bed Specifications
Chapter 1: Introduction
Resident
TM
LTC Bed Service Manual (man136rc) Page 1 - 11
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NOTE:
The head section, knee section, and hilow functions of the Resident
TM
LTC
manual drive bed are adjusted by manipulating the hand cranks located at the
foot end of the bed.
WARNING:
Electric or manual drive bed mechanisms can cause serious injury if
operated improperly. Operate the bed only when persons are clear of
the mechanisms.
Head Section Inclination
The head section of the bed may be separately adjusted to obtain the desired
degree of incline up to its limit of approximately 60
o
(± 2
o
). The head section
control is a hand crank located at the foot end of the bed.
Head Angle Indicators
The head angle indicator decals are located at both sides of the bed on the sleep
surface. These indicators provide a reference for approximately each 15
o
of
head section incline up to 60
o
.
Knee Section Inclination
The knee section of the bed may be separately adjusted to obtain the desired
degree of incline up to its limit of approximately 45
o
(± 2
o
). The knee section
control is a hand crank located at the foot end of the bed.
Hilow
The bed may be adjusted to raise or lower the sleep surface to assist in
positioning the resident, or for ease of bed entry/exit. Hilow is adjusted by
means of a hand crank located at the foot end of the bed.
Steering
Swivel casters are located on the caster frame beneath the foot section of the
bed. Fixed casters are located on the caster frame beneath the head section of
the bed.