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WARNING:
The bed is to be used in accordance with each facility’s policies
and procedures.
For user and patient safety, read and follow all warnings and instructions that apply to use of the
Bari Rehab Platform 2™. Before using this bed, the user must know what to do to ensure safety.
Put the patient at ease. The care provider should communicate with the patient by telling them
what they are planning to do.
Work with the patient’s doctor, nurse or therapist to learn safe methods best suited to the care
provider’s abilities and those of the patient.
Always use good posture and proper body mechanics. When possible use assistive safe patient
handling devices, if necessary to manually lift or support the patient, bend knees slightly and
keep back as upright and straight as possible.
Important Safety Instructions
The bed is to be used in accordance with each facility’s policies and procedures.
Specifications
Exceeding the weight capacity and/or safe working load listed in the specifications could
result in patient or user injury as well as damage to equipment or other property.
Any change to the specifications can result in malfunction or damage to the SW Rest
Secure System™.
Unpacking and Set-Up Instructions
Failure to follow the set-up instructions could result in patient or user injury as well as
damage to equipment or other property.
During bed set-up, all four bolts must be in place and securely fastened before placing a
patient in the bed.
Follow EMC guidelines and safety precautions when the bed is connected to powered
source (page 50).
Radio wave sources such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM)
transmitters, two-way radios and cellular phones can affect this bed. Following the
warnings listed for electromagnetic interference should reduce the chance of the bed’s
unintended movement that could result in serious injury.
It is recommended to have the side rails upright at all times while the patient is in the bed.
However, the ultimate decision lies with the medical personnel who are on site and can
fully evaluate all factors.
A fall may occur if side rail bolts are not secured properly or not in place causing harm to
the patient and/or care provider.
