TRI-FLEX II BED - OPERATION MANUAL 7
Important Safety Information
• WARNING: The POWER CORD must be positioned so as to prevent be-
ing walked on or rolled over by the bed casters or interfering with moving
parts of the bed. Keep the power cord plugged into a wall outlet. Unplug
prior to moving, cleaning or maintenance activities.
• Hang the hand CONTROL PENDANT on the side rail when not in use.
Run the cord under the bed frame and keep it clear of moving parts to
prevent possible damage to the cord.
• WARNING: Not for use in oxygen rich environment.
DO NOT SMOKE WHILE IN BED.
•WARNING: PossiblerehazardexistswhenbedisusedwithOXYGEN
administering equipment other than a nasal mask or 1/2 bed length tent.
Oxygen tents should not extend below the mattress support level.
• WARNING: The Tri-Flex II electronics are not designed to be operated
in environments containing FLAMMABLE ANESTHETICS.
• WARNING: AVOID CONTACT WITH INJURED SKIN. It is not intended
for this device to come in contact with injured skin. Ensure that injured skin
is properly protected.
• WARNING: HOSPITAL GRADE Grounding reliability can only be
achieved when equipment is connected to an equivalent receptacle marked
“Hospital only” or “ Hospital grade’.
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•WARNING: TRANSPORT WHEELS must be retracted to their storage
position for proper bed operation.
•WARNING: To transport a patient in bed, the bed
high-low must be in its lowest position with the frame
resting on the transverse caster bars.See transport
section of the manual.
•WARNING: Keep the SIDE RAILS in a raised position while patient is
on the bed to prevent patient from accidentally falling off the bed.
•WARNING: Bed should be left in the lowest position when unattended in
order to reduce the risk of injury due to falls while getting into or out of the
bed, or while lying on the bed.
•WARNING: If PATIENT RESTRAINTS are used they must be attached
to some point on the bed that articulates when the gatches are raised and
lowered.
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