Rehabed Leo Med, Instructions For Use Manual, Page: 32 / 56

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Lift the leg section manually with the use of handles so that the ratchet engages
(once engaged the leg section will be supported by the ratchet).
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The leg section will now move parallel to the bed frame as it is driven up / down
with the use of the adequate function on the handset.
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Once the leg section has been fully lowered the leg section will default back to
angle adjustment only.
Setting the bed so that the leg section angle adjustment operates:
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Press the leg section button on the handset and raise the leg section (height not
important).
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Lift the foot section manually so that the ratchet disengages (if in doubt lift the leg
section to
the ratchet’s maximum extent).
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Gently lower the leg section down.
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The leg section angle adjustment will now be set.
Note : To unlock (reset) the ratchet, use handles to lift the thigh section to the
maximum position.
Before attempting to lift the leg section either:
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Ensure there is no load on the foot section, or
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Support the foot section with a second able bodied person.
The leg section is only to be used for the li fting of a patient’s
legs – any other use may damage the bed frame.