Patient Transport
Compella™ Bariatric Bed System Instructions for Use (178951 REV 6)
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7.
Optional: To stow the push handles, pull them upward to unlock them,
and then swing them inward (toward the center of the bed) into the
stowed position.
NOTE:
The batteries get charged
only
when the bed power cord is plugged into
an AC power outlet; therefore, we recommend that you plug the bed into a
power outlet whenever possible.
N
ON
-P
OWERED
T
RANSPORT
WARNING:
To help prevent personal injury and/or equipment damage, obey these warnings:
•
Warning
—Use care when you move the bed on to or off of inclines or ramps above 3°. The bed
is heavy and may not move correctly.
•
Warning
—During the transport, use caution so that the bed does not tip or overbalance.
•
Warning
—Before you transport the bed, make sure that the power cord, hoses, and other
equipment are correctly stowed.
•
Warning
—Do not transport a patient with the bed in the Chair position.
•
Warning
—When you lengthen or shorten the foot end of the bed, make sure that the magnets
on the surface power cord do not interfere with the movement.
•
Warning
—Do not push or pull the bed by IV poles, siderails, or other equipment. Use the push
handles, headboard, or footboard.
There are push handles at the head end of the bed that can be used during transport. These handles can
be stowed when they are not in use.
Transport a Patient
1.
Adjust the bed height to a comfortable height for transport.
2.
Adjust the patient’s position for transport as required.
3.
Retract the width extensions fully (see “Bed Width Adjustment” on page 33).
CAUTION:
Caution
—When you lengthen or shorten the foot section of the bed, make sure that the magnets on
the surface power cord do not interfere with the movement. Equipment damage could occur.
To stow the push handles
—pull the them upward to unlock them, and
then swing them inward (toward center of bed) into the stowed position.
To use the push handles for transport
—lift the handles up, and drop
them into the locked position.
NOTE:
Additional persons are recommended for transport when the bed does not
have a powered transport system.
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