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Side rails
To lower one side rail
,
push the lever located underneath the mattress near the mechanism
and move the side rail downwards with a rotating movement. For better security, the side
rail locks after being activated. Press again on the lever and move the half-length side
rail until it stops in the lowest position.
To raise the side rail, pull the side rail upwards by a rotational movement. Then, make sure
that the side rail is completely locked at the highest position by trying to move it sideways.
WARNINGS ABOUT SIDERAILS USE
•
When raising the siderails in close position, always make sure that the side rail is
completely locked at the highest position by trying to move it sideways in order to
avoid
RISKS OF FALLING
.
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The side rails are designed to prevent accidental falls only. They should not be used
to prevent the patient from leaving the bed, to assist the patient to turn over in bed or
as a restraint. Is the responsibility of the operator to use appropriate restraints, and
this in the interest and for the safety of the user;
•
Ensure that nothing can impede the movement of the side rails (blankets, patient's
limbs, etc.) before you activate them.
•
Unless otherwise medically advised by a professional, leave the side rails up and
locked while the user is sleeping or left without any supervision to avoid RISKS OF
FALLING; also, it is recommended to keep the height of the bed to its lowest in order
to reduce the RISKS OF INJURIES related to falling.
•
Make sure the feets are not under the device when lowering the patient surface to its
lowest. When the siderails are open (unlock position), they may come in contact with
the ground and raise a little.