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8.5.3.
O
PERATING THE WOODEN
,
FULL
-
LENGTH SIDE RAILS
To lower side rails:
▪
Lift the side rails gently, vertically
upwards.
▪
Press the release button for side rails.
▪
Gently lower the side rails (the
release button can be let depressed
when lowering side rails).
To raise the side rails:
▪
Lift the side rail until it is heard to
latch into position at the top height.
8.5.4.
O
PERATING THE
L
IGHT SIDE RAILS
To lower side rails:
▪
Pull the side rails gently towards head bed end.
▪
Press the release button for side rails.
▪
Gently lower the side rails (the release button can
be let depressed when lowering side rails).
To raise the side rails:
▪
Lift the side rail until it is heard to latch into
position at the top height.
8.5.5.
O
PERATING THE SPLIT SIDE RAILS
To lower side rails:
▪
Pull the
side rail’s release button.
▪
Gently move the side rail until the lock disengages.
▪
Gently lower the side rails (the release button can
be let depressed when lowering side rails.
To raise the side rails:
▪
Lift the side rail until it is heard to latch into
position at the top height.
▪
When in the raised position, ensure the side rails are locked in
place at all times in order to avoid trapping and/or injury.
▪
Before using side rails, make sure that no limbs or objects are
placed between side rails due to the risk of trapping and/or
injury, as well as damage to side rails or the bed’s frame.
▪
Side rails are not designed to support the patient.
▪
Side rails are not designed to be used as a patient’s lifting aid.
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