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Important Safety Instructions
The bed is to be used in accordance with each facility’s policies and procedures.
Specifications
Exceeding the weight capacity and/or safe working load listed in the specifications could
result in patient or user injury as well as damage to equipment or other property.
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 do
so 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 3
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.
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.
A fall may occur if side rail bolts are not secured properly or not in place causing harm to
the patient and/or care provider.
Operating Instructions
Once the bed is positioned correctly, lock casters. Failure to do this could result in
patient and/or user injury as well as damage to equipment or other property.
Electrical shock or malfunction may occur if the hand control cord is pinched or frayed.
Keep the cord away from moving parts.
Failure to heed the warnings pertaining to the operation of the bed could result in patient
and/or user injury as well as damage to equipment or other property.
Never work under the bed while it is in operation.
Casters will move/roll when the bed is in motion. Stand clear of the bed frame before
operating.
Keep fingers and arms away from rotating parts when mechanisms are moving.
Operating this bed with any part of the body in the frame can result in injury. Stand clear
of the bed frame before operating.
Stand clear of the bed during operation due to minimum floor clearance on all sides of the
bed.