Harmony HPI-8199 - Intended Use of the Homecare Bed

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2. Intended Use
The bed is intended to support patients using the moveable sections as and if required within the
following environments;
• Nursing home
• Home
This bed must not be used for any other purpose than that which it is intended, for example it
must not be used as a standing platform. It is for indoor use only.
This bed is not suitable for children under 12 years of age.
Before using the bed a risk assessment should be performed. This should include but should not
be limited to
:
• The risk of trapping or pinching
• The risk of the patient slipping between mattress and the side rails
• Unintended operation of the bed
• Any limitation of the patient’s ability to operate the bed
Thoroughly read the entire User Manual prior to setting up and using the bed.
Ensure that:
• The entire User Manual is read by all persons entrusted with the setting up,
operation or maintenance of the bed.
• All persons entrusted with the setting up, operation or maintenance of the bed
have access to this User Manual at all times.
Any damage resulting from non-observance of this User Manual is excluded from the
warranty.
The illustrations contained in this User Manual show examples of how to handle the
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