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WARNING:
The bed is to be used in accordance with each facility’s policies
and procedures.
For user and patient safety, read and follow all warnings and instructions that apply to use of the
SW Evolution™. Before using this bed, the user must know what to do to ensure safety.
Put the patient at ease. The care provider should communicate with the patient by telling them
what they are planning to do.
Work with the patient’s doctor, nurse or therapist to learn safe methods best suited to the care
provider’s abilities and those of the patient.
Always use good posture and proper body mechanics. When possible use assistive safe patient
handling devices, if necessary to manually lift or support the patient, bend knees slightly and
keep back as upright and straight as possible.
Important Safety Instructions
Specifications
Exceeding the weight capacity and/or working load listed in the specifications could
result in patient or user injury as well as damage to equipment or other property.
Any change to the specifications can result in malfunction or damage to the SW
Evolution™ and Rest Secure System™.
Unpacking and Set-Up Instructions
Failure to follow the set-up instructions could result in patient or user injury as well as
damage to equipment or other property.
During set-up, DO NOT remove the shoulder bolt on the center joint of the frame. It
allows one side of the frame to slide out when ready to lift the frame apart. Failure to
follow this warning could result in patient or user injury as well as damage to equipment
or other property.
To avoid electrical shock when plugging this bed into the wall outlet, only use grounded
or hospital grade outlets.
Follow EMC guidelines and safety precautions when the bed is connected to powered
source (page 45).
It is recommended to have the side rails upright at all times while the patient is in the bed.
However, the ultimate decision lies with the medical personnel who are on site and can
fully evaluate all factors.
If the side rails are not secured in the proper place, entrapment to the patient may occur.
Bed rail entrapment is a serious health risk that can result in serious injury or even death.
Sizewise recommends the care provider be mindful of the FDA guidelines relevant to bed
rail entrapment, as serious injury can result. These guidelines can be found on the FDA
website. It is the care provider’s ultimate decision whether or not to use bed rails with
the patient.
Radio wave sources such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM)
transmitters, two-way radios and cellular phones can affect this bed. Following the
warnings listed for electromagnetic interference should reduce the chance of the bed’s
unintended movement that could result in serious injury.
