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■ Be careful not to let any part of the body get
caught in the bed
● Make sure that the body is not caught in the
clearance between the mattress and the bed,
the side-rail, the swing arm assist bar, or others.
This could cause injury to the person or suffoca-
tion due to pressure.
■ Be careful not to let any of the tubes (drain
tubes) get caught in the bed.
● If any of the tubes (drain tubes) were to get
caught in the gaps between the mattress and
the bed, side rail, swing arm assist bar, or other
parts of the bed, it could cause the tubes (drain
tubes) to become disconnected or pinched off.
■ Be careful not to let the patient slide off of the
mattress and fall
● Make sure to have the patient be supported
by a nurse, other caregiver, attendant, or other
person or use the swing arm assist bar or other
means of support when sitting on the edge of
the bed to prevent falls.
■ Take care to prevent the patient from falling off
of the bed even when side rails are used
● If a patient bends too far forward over a side rail,
he or she may fall off of the bed and become in-
jured.
■ Do not allow the patient or any other person
using the bed to lie face down on the mattress
● Lying face down on the mattress for long periods
of time could lead to suffocation.
■ Do not use the mattress for baby and toddler.
● Their body may be caught in the clearance be
-
tween bed and side rail, swing arm assist bar,
or other parts of the bed, it could cause them to
become injured or to suffocate due to pressure.
■ Do not use the mattress if the cover or padding
is dirty.
● Using the cover or padding while it is stained
with dirt or blood and other contaminants could
contribute to the spread of infectious disease.
● Use of the mattress with dirt or blood and other
contaminants adhering to its surface could
cause the padding to become stained as well,
which could trigger the spread of infectious dis-
ease and other healthcare threats. Wipe away
any dirt, blood, or other contaminant as soon as
it appears.
● Follow the instructions outlined in "DAILY MAIN
-
TENANCE" (see p. 6) to clean the mattress
should the cover or padding become dirty.
■ Keep the mattress away from fire.
● Do not use thermal appliances such as heaters
near the mattress. Otherwise, the mattress may
be damaged or deformed, or even catch fire.
■ Do not attempt to move the mattress while
someone is sitting or lying on it
● Moving the mattress while a person is lying or
sitting on it or while a heavy object is placed on
top of it may cause the person or object to fall,
which could in turn cause injury to the person or
damage to the padding, cover, or handle.
■ Do not attempt to stand on top of the mattress
or jump up and down on it.
● There is a risk of injury due to falling or damage
to the mattress.
■ Make sure to use only suitable beds and other
products specified by Paramount Bed with the
mattress.
● Using non-approved products or another com
-
pany's products could create unintended gaps,
causing interference between products or low-
ering product safety, possibly causing injury or
failure of the mattress. For the suitable products,
see the specifications on the back of this manu
-
al.
■ Do not attempt to use another mattress, futon
mattress, two or more mattress pads stacked
together, or other thick bedding with the mat-
tress.
● The other mattress, futon mattress, or mattress
pad could slide out of place and fall, which could
cause the person to fall and injure themselves.
■ Do not repair or modify the product or its com-
ponents by yourself
● Doing so could cause unexpected injury or dam
-
age.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Indicates that improper handling by ignoring this indication could cause death or
serious injury (broken bones, pressure, or
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