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Contra-
indications
The maximum recommended patient weight is
185kg.
The safe working load of the bed is 250kg.
The safe working load is calculated as follows (in accordance with IEC
60601-2-52):
Maximum patient weight 185kg
Mattress 20kg
Accessories (including attached loads) 45kg
TOTAL 250kg
WARNING
If the combined weight of the mattress and accessories exceeds 65kg, the maximum
patient weight must be reduced accordingly.
The recommended patient size is; weight equal
or above 40kg (88lb), height between 146cm
(57 ins.) and 190cm (74 ins.) and BMI equal or
above 17.
At the discretion of the carer, patients taller than 190cm may be
accommodated by extending the bed - refer to “Bed length adjustment” in
Chapter 4. Ensure that the patient’s height does not exceed the “In-bed
length” shown in Chapter 7.