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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
Mighty Rest™. Before using this bed, the user must know what to do to ensure safety.
Put the user at ease. The care provider should communicate with the user by telling them what
they are planning to do.
Work with the user’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 user
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.
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.
Failure to securely fasten the four bolts in place during bed set-up could result in patient
or user injury as well as damage to equipment or other property.
To avoid electrical shock when plugging this bed into the wall outlet, only use grounded
or hospital grade outlets.
Follow EMC guidelines and safety precautions when the bed is connected to powered
source. (See Page 29)
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.
If the side rails are not secured in the proper place, entrapment to the patient may occur.
Bed rail entrapment is a serious health risk that can result in serious injury or even death.
Wheelchairs of Kansas recommends the care provider be mindful of the FDA guidelines
relevant to bed rail entrapment, as serious injury can result. These guidelines can be
found on the FDA website. It is the care provider’s ultimate decision whether or not to
use bed rails with the patient.
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.