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Raising and Lowering the Head Section
Raise the head section to the desired
position by turning the crank handle
clockwise. The head section can rise to
72.5°.
Lower the head section to the desired
position by turning the control crank
counterclockwise.
Raising and Lowering the Bed
The Basic Care™ Bed adjusts in height from a low position, for patient entry or exit, to a
high position, for examination.
Use the Hilow control to lower or raise
the bed to the desired height. Raise the
bed by turning the crank handle
clockwise. Lower the bed by turning the
crank handle counterclockwise.
Raising and Lowering the Knee
Section
Raise the knee section to the desired
position by turning the crank handle
clockwise. The knee section can rise to
25°.
Lower the knee section to the desired
position by turning the crank handle
counterclockwise.
Putting the Bed into Trendelenburg or Reverse Trendelenburg
1. Raise the bed to its highest position (see “Raising and Lowering the Bed” on page 12).
WARNING:
Before putting the bed in the Trendelenburg or Reverse Trendelenburg position,
make sure the end of the bed is at least 6" (15 cm) from the wall when fully raised.
Failure to do so could result in patient injury, personal injury, or equipment
damage.
2. Make sure the end of the bed is at least 6" (15 cm) from the wall.
WARNING:
Before putting the bed in the Trendelenburg or Reverse Trendelenburg position,
make sure the area under the bed is free from obstruction. Failure to do so could
result in patient injury, personal injury, or equipment damage.
3. Make sure the area under the bed is free from obstruction.
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