Fixing and Maintenance Instructions
Ver.5 02/2013 (1008)
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for deciding to purchase the Aidapt Solo Bed Rail. The Bed Rail is manufactured from the
finest material and components available, when installed and used correctly it is designed to give many
years of reliable trouble-free service. The Solo Bed Rail can be fitted to single, double, queen and king
size beds. It is available in a tough epoxy coated finish. The solo bed rail is not designed to prevent users
falling from their bed.
N.B. This equipment must be installed by a competent person and a risk assessment undertaken
as to the suitability of the bed stick for the particular user and user’s bed. We would refer
customers to ‘Bed Rail Risk Management’ LAC Number 79/8 published by the HSE.
127 kg (20 st.) weight limit.
Do not exceed the weight limit stated – doing so could put the user at risk.
BEFORE USE
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Carefully remove all packaging. Avoid using any knives or other sharp instruments as this may
damage the surface of the product.
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Check the product for any visible damage If you see any damage or suspect a fault, do not use
your product as it may compromise your safety, but contact your supplier for support.
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The Bed Transfer Aid hand grips have been designed to meet the latest MHRA guidelines on
entrapment, however you must ensure that there is no risk to the user or carer after the
installation and service of the Bed Transfer Aid.
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Do not allow children or unauthorised persons to play with the equipment or use the Bed Rail
without proper supervision.
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
1.
Your Bed Rail is shipped ready assembled.
2.
To install, remove the mattress from the bed
where the Bed Rail is to be installed and check for
any obstructions.
3.
Place the Bed Rail onto the base of the bed with
the large flat base on the bed frame and the
looped handle facing upwards level with the side
of the bed (see figures 1 and 2).
4.
Move the Bed Rail up and down the bed to find
the best position for the user to safely lift
themselves.
5.
Ensure that the frame of the Bed Rail is flush and
square to the side of the bed.
6.
Replace the mattress ensuring that the Bed Rail
handle is pointing upwards and the unit is in the
optimum position to suit the client’s needs.
Figure 2
