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Warnings
(cont.)
Fire Hazard
• DO NOT use near open flame or explosive gases.
• Possible fire hazard if used with nasal mask in ½ bed tent of oxygen-administering equipment. If O
2
tent is being used, it should not fall below the mattress deck. The pendant should not be placed in an
oxygen-enriched environment, such as an O
2
tent.
• This bed should not be placed in an oxygen-enriched environment.
WARNING
• DO NOT operate this product without first reading and understanding this user manual. Damage or
injury may result from improper use of this product.
• Possible injury or death may occur if accessories are not provided by Panacea. Please contact Direct
Supply Equipment & Furnishings for accessories that are compatible with this bed.
• Possible injury or death may occur if replacement/service parts are not provided by Direct Supply
Equipment & Furnishings. Please contact Direct Supply Equipment & Furnishings for replacement parts
compatible with this bed.
• Possible injury or death may occur due to pendant cord being a source for entangling patient/resident.
Patients/residents with decreased mental acuity should NOT have access to pendant.
• Unplug bed or stop pressing pendant button when bed does not function as expected.
• NEVER permit more than one (1) person in/on the bed at any time. NEVER exceed the weight capacity
of this bed. The weight capacity of this bed is
750 lbs. (340kg) including accessories and options
(not all accessories and options can be used at the same time).
Assumes:
Max Patient/Resident Weight
582 lbs. (264kg)
Assist Rail (pair)
35 lbs. (16kg)
Assist Rail (4)
70 lbs. (32kg)
Headboard/Footboard
41 lbs. (18.5kg)
Pendant
1.1 lbs. (0.5kg)
Mattress Weight
55 lbs. (25kg)
• The medical bed should be left in its lowest position, except when care is being provided, in order to
reduce risk of injury due to falls.
• The bed
MUST
be connected to an appropriate power source. Unless equipped with the optional
battery backup, this bed will not operate when not plugged in. Mains cable and proper function must
be checked regularly.
• Possible injury or death may occur if bed is pushed over abrupt thresholds while bed is occupied.
This
bed is not intended for patient/resident transport.
Please use an approved resident transport
device when moving a resident.
CAUTION
• This medical bed is not intended to work with patient lifts other than those specified by Direct Supply
Equipment & Furnishings as being compatible.
• DO NOT use assist rails as handles for moving the bed.
• Keep all moving parts, including the mattress deck (sleep surface), main frame, all drive actuators and
moving components, free of obstructions.
• Ensure the individual using this bed is properly positioned, particularly when the bed is being operated.
• Body weight should be evenly distributed over the sleeping surface of the bed. Avoid situations where
entire body weight is on a raised head or foot surface. This includes while assisting the resident in
repositioning or transferring in or out of bed.
• Never allow anyone under the bed at any time.
