US0208-INS-LAB-RevE13 • Patriot Homecare Bed
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1 SAFETY
The safety statements presented in this chapter refer to the basic safety information that the
operator of the Patriot Homecare Bed shall pay attention to and abide by. There are additional
safety statements in other chapters or sections, which may be the same as or similar to the
following, or speciic to the operations. Please note the ººfollowing special statements, used
throughout this manual, and their signiicance:
WARNING: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe practice that, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious personal injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe practice that, if not avoided,
could result in moderate or minor personal injury.
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NOTICE: Indicates a potential hazard or unsafe practice that, if not avoided, could result in
product or property damage.
Info: Provides application recommendations or other useful information to ensure that you get
the most from your product.
WARNING / CAUTION / NOTICE SUMMARY
WARNING
: To Reduce the Risk of Burns, Fire, Electric Shock, or Personal Injury:
WARNING: Keep hands and feet clear of all moving parts.
WARNING: Do not allow small children on or near bed during operation.
WARNING: Do not allow this device to be operated by small children.
WARNING: When operating the hi/lo, knee, or back function of the bed, ALWAYS ensure that the
individual conined to the bed is positioned properly within the conines of the bed. DO NOT let any
extremities protrude over the side or between the bed rails when performing any functions.
WARNING: Under normal operating conditions, this product has a maximum weight
capacity of 450 lb, EVENLY DISTRIBUTED, including mattress, accessories, rails, etc.
This product has a maximum
patient
weight capacity of 350 lb, EVENLY DISTRIBUTED.
Ensure that body weight is evenly distributed over the surface of the bed. Do not lie, sit or lean in
such a way that your entire body weight is placed only on the raised head or foot sections of the
bed. This includes when assisting the user in repositioning or transferring in or out of bed.
WARNING: In order not to invalidate the warranty or create a hazardous condition resulting
in serious personal injury, GF Health Products, Inc. recommends the use of only Lumex
replacement parts.
WARNING: Before operating, ensure that the bed frame rivets are properly seated in the bed
end hooks; otherwise, personal injury or damage could result.
WARNING: Keep all moving parts free of obstructions (i.e. blankets/sheets, heating
blankets/pads, tubing, wiring, and other types of products).
WARNING: Ensure that Bed End Locking Hardware is installed in order to prevent personal
injury when moving the bed or using a bed-mount trapeze.
WARNING: WARNING/CAUTION labels applied to the bed outline hazards or unsafe
practices that could result in personal injury and/or property damage; do not remove them.
WARNING: Ensure that the power cord DOES NOT get tangled around the bed, bed rails or legs
during normal operation of the bed.
WARNING: Do not leave the bed unattended when plugged in.
WARNING: Notice for California Customers- California Proposition 65
WARNING:
This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive or developmental harm.