171051(12) - Hillrom™ 900 Electric Bed Instructions for Use
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"Bed connected to power mains, brake not applied" detection*
When the bed is plugged into the mains and the brakes are not applied, a
continuous alarm sounds until the brakes are applied or the bed is disconnected
from the mains.
Moving the bed
Before moving the bed, perform the following checks:
• If there is a patient in the bed, ensure that the siderails are raised and locked
to help prevent the patient from falling.
• Position the sleep surface so the top of the footboard is at the most suitable
height for transporting the bed (approximately ½ Hi-Low) and with the foot
section horizontal.
• Disconnect the general power cable and the power cable of the electric
accessories (e.g., air mattress, etc.) and hook them to the bed as described
in paragraph "Securing the power cable” on page 74.
• Check that the bed or accessories (e.g., patient helper, wall stop) cannot hit
door frames or other obstacles (e.g., lights).
• Place the control pendant in its holder near the CPR handle to prevent any
damage to the control pendant or cable (e.g., catching on doorways, etc.).
• Place the patient in a stable and comfortable position (do not fully raise the
head section).
Never try to move the bed by pulling on the power cable or you may damage it. A
damaged power cable is an electric shock hazard.
Never use the patient helper or the IV stand to move the bed.
The bed should only be moved while in the transport position by two people (one at
each end so as to ensure that there is always one person to operate the brake bar)
when moving the bed on a slope, with a foot end directional caster or when moving
the bed with a heavy load (heavy patient, accessories fitted, etc.).
Moving the bed:
• hold the endboard with both hands,
• raise the brake and steer bar to the “NEUTRAL” position to release the
brakes,
• push the bed, steering with the headboard.
If the endboard is not lockable, be careful that it does not fall on the patient or injury
someone in case of a fall.
For easy transportation in a straight line:
• push the bed using the end board opposite the steering wheel (See “Always
put the brake in the “STOP” position, except during transport. Once the
