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When operating the side rails ensure they are free from
obstructions, to prevent injury or entrapment.
▪
When leaving the bed, do not hold the side rails
–
risk of
trapping /crushing finger(s) when the weight of the patient’s
legs causes side rail’s bending and closing the gap between side
rails.
▪
In the absence of supervision of the patient (if such
circumstances occur), the bed should be set to the highest
position of side rails on both sides of the bed. Unlocking and
lowering them can be done only by the person responsible
(care person or nurse).
▪
Do not use side rails to transport the bed
–
the risk of damaging
side rails/bed’s frame.
▪
Do not use side rails as a positioning and/or lifting aid
–
the risk
of damaging side rails and/or the bed.
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When lowering do not drop the side rail.
8.6.
E
LECTRICAL OPERATION
Leo bed has been equipped with a 9-button or 10-button easy-to-use handset. It is
intended for use by both the patient and the caregiver. However the handset should
be operated by the care person. During the operation of the bed position by the
caregiver, make sure that the user is informed about the change in the position of the
mattress platform.
Thanks to the use of the handset, it is possible to control the electronic, linear system
of actuators, which are controlled by the central control box. Actuators are attached
to moving parts of the bed’s frame. This enables to change their position with the use
of the handset. Pressing the appropriate button activates the selected function, and
releasing completes the operation and stops all movements. The caregiver has the
option of blocking the bed’s functions (if necessary) in order to reduce the risk of
accidental and/or unintentional operation of the bed. The caregiver is responsible for
determining whether the patient is mentally and physically enable to operate the
bed’s functions with a minimal risk of injury or damage to the body.
During the operation of the handset by the care person, it should be ensured that the
user is informed about the change in the position of the mattress platform.
It is recommended to use 9-button handset in a home environment.