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Fitting instructions (Profiling Beds)
The flexible construction of the deflated Leglifter
makes it ideal for use with most types of profiling
bed. However, please carefully follow these
guidelines to avoid any conflict with moving
sections of the bed.
Remove the mattress from the bed.
Raise and lower the backrest and legrest
sections of the bed to identify strap positions
which best avoid chafing/fouling of the straps.
On the opposite side of the bed to where the
Leglifter is to be fitted, secure the loop end
of each strap to the inner frame as indicated
(
A
fig.4).
NOTE:
Wrap the strap around the
frame several times so as to shorten the strap
length, allowing the adjuster buckle to lie near
the centre line of the bed.
WARNING:
When fitting to a bed with a Low/High
function, ensure that the straps are attached to the
frame which moves up and down.
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Hook the two straps onto the flap of the Leglifter as indicated in (
B
fig.4) and pull on the strap at the
adjuster buckle to draw the ‘Vee’ of the deflated Leglifter inwards over the bed frame and under the
mattress by about 1 to 2 fingers width
(
C
fig.5).
Raise and lower the backrest and legrest sections of the bed, checking to ensure that the straps do
not interfere with the bed’s functions.
Replace the mattress.
Connect the Leglifter to the Airflo compressor and with the backrest and legrest sections of the bed
in the horizontal position,
test that the Leglifter inflates to fully vertical against the mattress. Tighten
the straps further if necessary. Upon final adjustment, the edge of the flap settles to sit on the frame
(under the mattress) by about 1 to 2 fingers width.
NOTE:
Normally, the Leglifter should be operated with all bed sections in the horizontal position. If
necessary, the backrest can be raised up to 45° to assist upper body stability while the legs are raised.
WARNINGS:
Do not operate the Leglifter when the bed’s legrest is raised.
Do not raise the bed’s legrest when the Leglifter is inflated.
Always deflate the Leglifter after the legs have been safely positioned on the bed.
NOTE:
Where fitted, any integral cotside on the transfer side of the bed must be removed to permit
effective fitting and operation of the leglifter.
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B
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NOTE: If the bed sections are of
metal grid construction, ensure the
strap hook has its open side facing
upwards, to avoid fouling the grid.
