Product Functions
Document No. 992010. Issue 15 – 12.01.21
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WARNING: Ensure that the leg section is fully engaged and securely locked in
position.
WARNING: Ensure that any persons responsible for removing the leg section
adopt good posture and stance, in accordance with the relevant ‘Moving and
Handling’ policies, to prevent injury to the user.
17. Using the Single Piece Siderail
The trolley is supplied with two single piece siderails that attach directly onto the side
bar.
The siderails are intended to be located on the mid-section of the trolley for
two reasons;
Firstly, with the siderails on the mid-section the patient coverage is
adequate for both the upper and lower torso with the backrest either
horizontal or articulated; see fig 10.
Secondly, the backrest actuator is designed to lift the weight of the
backrest and 45% of the patient weight. Exceeding this weight may cause
the backrest actuator to stall, and the backrest will not raise. Locating the
siderails on the backrest increases the weight on the backrest, which
reduces the patient weight that can be lifted.
CAUTION: The siderail should be returned to the mid-section of the trolley
during patient recovery.
WARNING: Failure to secure the siderail to the side bar using the locking
clamp could result in injury to the patient.
To attach the siderail (fig. 11); holding the siderail vertically, pull up on the siderail
release handle (A); this will allow the locking clamp (B) to articulate. Holding the locking
lever (C), position the clamp (B) onto the siderail, and rotate the locking lever (C)
clockwise, or anticlockwise, to lock the siderail in position (fig. 12). Reverse this
technique to remove the siderail.
The siderail can be rotated down whilst still attached to the trolley. With the siderail still
secured to the trolley, pull up on the release handle (A) as indicated in fig. 13 and rotate
the cotside away from the trolley into the down position.
18. Using the Emergency Backrest Release Function
The emergency backrest release handle allows the backrest to be dropped immediately
from any articulated angle to the horizontal position.
When the emergency backrest release handle is disengaged the backrest will
not function; the backrest handle must be engaged for correct backrest
operation.
It is important that staff are clearly informed as to the location of the
emergency release handle, its function, and mode of operation.
To release, grasp the emergency release handle and rotate the handle anticlockwise. As
the handle is released the backrest will be unsupported and will drop to the horizontal
position; see fig. 14.
WARNING: Caution is required when releasing the emergency backrest
handle. Once the handle is released, the backrest will drop with limited
resistance. Therefore, ensure no persons are stood behind or under the
backrest when the handle is released.
Follow these steps to re-engage the release handle. With the backrest horizontal
depress the backrest down button, see fig. 3, to ensure that the backrest actuator is
retracted to its shortest length. Now grasp the emergency release handle and rotate the
handle 90 degrees clockwise until the handle ‘clicks’ into position and physically stops;
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