Drive 15005L - Entrapment and Weight Safety; Entrapment Risk Reduction; Bed Weight Capacity

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WARNINGS
The total weight limit of the Drive Medical 36 inch (91.4cm) wide Manual/Semi-Electric/Full Electric bed is 450
pounds (204 kg) which includes the weight of the occupant, all accessories such as mattress, side/assist rails,
trapeze, any personal effects, etc.
Example: If total weight of mattress and all accessories is 100 lbs, then total occupant weight can be no more
than 350 lbs.
Use this bed only for its intended use as described in these instructions. DO NOT use attachments not recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
After raising/lowering the head/foot end of the bed, check the distance between the bottom of the bed rail and
the mattress. If there is excessive distance between the bottom of the bed rail and the mattress in which indi-
viduals may become entangled, adjust the height of the bed rail (if applicable), or provide alternative means of
patient protection.
Once patient assessment concludes that the patient’s condition increases the chance of entrapment, the bed
MUST be in the at position when left unattended.
Proper patient assessment and monitoring, and proper maintenance and use of equipment is required to
reduce the risk of entrapment. Variations in bed rail dimensions, and mattress thickness, size or density could
increase the risk of entrapment. Visit the FDA website at http://www.fda.gov to learn about the risks of entrap-
ment.
Replacement mattresses and bed side rails with dimensions different than the original equipment supplied or
specied by the bed frame manufacturer are not interchangeable. Variations in bed side rail design, width and
thickness or rmness of the mattress could cause/contribute to entrapment. Use only authorized Drive Medical
replacement parts and/or accessories otherwise the warranty is void. Drive Medical will not be responsible for
any damage or injury that may result.
To reduce the risk of entrapment make certain that the bed rail cross braces DO NOT exceed the width of the
mattress. Mattress MUST t bed frame and side rails snugly to reduce the risk of entrapment.
When operating this bed, ALWAYS ensure that the individual utilizing the bed is positioned properly within the
connes of the bed. DO NOT let any extremities protrude over the side or between the bed rails when perform-
ing these functions.
Drive Medical recommends that the mattress be centered on the bed frame. Otherwise, individuals may be-
come entangled between the bed rail and the bed frame.
Mattress MUST t bed frame and assist rails snugly to reduce the risk of entrapment.
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NOTE: Updated versions of this manual are available on www.Drive Medical.com.