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General Operation
Chapter 1: Introduction
RESIDENT® Low Bed Service Manual (man259) Page 1 - 11
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3. If the siderail (A) is at the foot end, rotate the siderail (A) toward the foot
end of the bed to its fully-raised position.
4. Listen for a click to indicate that the siderail (A) is completely raised and
locked in place.
5. Tug on the siderail (A) toward the head and foot end of the bed to verify
that the siderail (A) is securely latched.
Lowering the Siderail
1. Grasp the siderail (A) with one hand, and push inward on the release latch
(B) with the other.
2. Rotate the siderail (A) to its lowered position, and store it next to the sleep
surface frame.
Bed Positioning
SHOCK HAZARD:
The potential of electrical shock exists when working with electrical
equipment. Use caution when working with electrical equipment. Failure
to do so could result in personal injury.
WARNING:
Operate the bed only when persons are clear of the drive mechanisms.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
Operating the Hilow Function
To raise or lower the bed, press and hold the hilow button on the pendant or
siderail control until the desired height is reached.
Raising or Lowering the Head Section
To raise the head section, press and hold the head up button on the pendant or
siderail control until the desired degree of incline is reached.
To lower the head section, press and hold the head down button on the pendant
or siderail control until the desired degree of incline is reached.