Hill-Rom P870, Manual

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Safety Tips
Chapter 1: Introduction
Resident
TM
LTC Bed Service Manual (man136rc) Page 1 - 33
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WARNING:
Siderails are visual reminders for residents that identify the
location of the edge of the bed. They are not intended for use as a
restraint device. Appropriate medical personnel must determine the
level of restraint necessary to ensure a resident will remain safely in
bed. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.
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.
WARNING:
Only facility-authorized maintenance personnel should perform
maintenance procedures on the Resident
TM
LTC bed. Otherwise,
personal injury can occur.
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.
WARNING:
Whenever a resident should be restricted from operating the resident or
handset controls, activate the appropriate control lockout knob to
prevent operation of that function. Otherwise, personal injury may
occur.
WARNING:
Only facility-authorized maintenance personnel should troubleshoot the
Resident
TM
LTC bed. Otherwise, personal injury can occur.
WARNING:
Use only accessories specifically identified for use with the Resident
TM
LTC bed. The use of accessories not identified for this bed could
compromise the safety of the bed.