Hill-Rom P870, Manual

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General Operation of the Resident TM LTC Manual Drive Bed
Chapter 1: Introduction
Page 1 - 16 Resident
TM
LTC Bed Service Manual (man136rc)
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Bed Positions
WARNING:
Manual drive bed mechanisms can cause serious injury. Operate the
bed only when persons are clear of the mechanisms.
Hilow
To raise the bed, locate the middle hand crank at the foot end of the bed. Turn
the handle clockwise until the desired height is achieved.
To lower the bed, turn the middle hand crank at the foot end of the bed
counterclockwise until the desired height is achieved.
Head Section
To raise the head section, locate the right hand crank at the foot end of the bed.
Turn the handle clockwise until the desired incline is achieved.
To lower the head section, turn the right hand crank at the foot end of the bed
counterclockwise until the desired incline is achieved.
Knee Section
To elevate the knee section, turn the left hand crank at the foot end of the bed
clockwise until the desired incline is achieved.
To lower the knee section, turn the left hand crank at the foot end of the bed
counterclockwise until the desired incline is achieved.
Steering
WARNING:
When moving the bed, guide it from the corners near the foot end of the
bed! This will help keep legs clear of the frame and feet clear of the
caster base. The Resident
TM
LTC bed is not intended to be used as a
resident transport device.