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Commercial in confidence. Instructions For Use Revision SOR-REV5-090921
2. WARNINGS & CAUTIONS
- Continued
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
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Always use a mattress of the correct size and type.
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Before operating the bed make sure that the patient is safely positioned to avoid
entrapment.
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Before transporting the bed make sure that the bed is at a suitable height to move
without stooping, or straining. Ensure that the power cable is secured within the cable
holder at the head end of the bed (refer image below).
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Always apply the brakes when the bed is stationary.
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If a patient's condition could lead to a possible entrapment the mattress support
platform should be left in the flat position, whilst unattended.
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The clinically qualified person responsible should consider the age, size and condition
of the patient before using the bed and its accessories.
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Always ensure that all medication lines/tubes and power cables are free from possible
entanglement with mechanical parts of the bed.
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Always ensure that attendant and patient limbs are free from potential entrapment
areas before operating any functions.
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Side rails must only be used with a mattress of the correct size as defined for the
Sorrento bed.
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Maximum mattress thickness that can be used on the Sorrento bed is 170mm, the
minimum mattress thickness is 100mm.
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To avoid accidental operation of the beds functions always store the beds handset
correctly when not in use. The handset can be stored by hooking it on to the side rail
of the bed, or behind the head board.
