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4.3.2 Side Rail Operation
The rails are either fully raised, or folded down closed. When the side rail is
raised to its full height position it will automatically lock in the positioning hole
on the rail clamp plate. The release/lock knob feature can be both visually and
audibly confirmed.
WARNING: Do not operate side rails when there is potential of entrapment or
crushing to the patient, caregivers, visitors and/or other equipment.
Side Rail Operation
To raise the side: Lift the top rail until the locating pin/
knob automatically clicks into its locked position at
maximum height.
To lower the side:
Hold the top rail near the foot end of
the bed (1) and gently pull out the red operating knob
(2) lowering the side towards the foot of the bed whilst
controlling the descent speed. As the side begins to be
lowered the operating knob can be released.
WARNING: Care should be taken whilst operating the
side rails to ensure hands and fingers are kept away from potential squeeze
hazards. Side rails should only be used after clinical assessment and within
organisational policy and guidelines.
4.3.3 Side Rail Safety Lock Indicator
The side rail locating pin has a yellow coating that allows for
visual inspection of the locking device. When the side rail is in
the raised position, viewing the release knob from the side there
should be no yellow shaft visible. If there is yellow shaft visible
the safety side is NOT securely locked in the upright position
and needs to be adjusted.
The yellow coating should NOT be visible from above when the
safety side is correctly locked in position.
Side rail release and lock knob shown in unlocked and locked
positions
WARNING: After adjustment of the side rail visually check
the locking pin location. There should be no yellow shaft on
the locking pin visible if locked correctly. DO NOT use other
manufacturer’s side rails on AC Series beds.
Unlocked
Locked
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