Harmony HPI-8199 - Available Accessories; Attaching Side Rails Safely

13. Accessories
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ll side rails listed above meet the requirements of the MHRA guidelines DB 2006(06) v2.0. It is
strongly recommended that these guidelines are read prior to using side rails.
Caution:
If any other accessories are attached to the bed a
full risk assessment
must be completed.
APC-8199 HSR and APC-8199 FSR have been specially designed for the Home Care Bed; however
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you must ensure the following points are adhered to:
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Ensure that the rails are securely fitted before use every day.
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The gap between the side rail and the bed must
less than 60mm or more than 318mm to
minimise the risk of entrapment and to comply with entrapment guidance and regulations.
Ensure that the distance from the top of the uncompressed mattress and the top of the side
rail
is at least 220mm.
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Product Code
Description
APC-8199 HSR
H
ome Care Bed Ha
lf Side Rails (option)
APC-8199 FSR
APC-8199 BATTER
Y
Home Care Bed
Backup battery kit (can only be retro-fitted by
man
ufacturer or anauthorised Service Agent , option
)
Home Care Bed
Full Side Rails (option)
Screw in the screw knob to securely fix the side rail to the bed.
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Attaching Side Rails to the bed
When attaching side rails the consideration of safety is paramount. Side rails with the product codes
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Position the Side Rails according to the labels on the bed and side rails
.
Side Rails can be installed at the Foot Section either, with the distance not less than 580mm
from the bed end.
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