Hill-Rom Progressa Bed - Bed Frame Features; Point-of-Care Brake and Steer System

Bed Frame Features
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Bed Frame Features
This section describes general features found on the bed. Not all features listed are present on all
beds.
Point-of-Care® Brake and Steer System
The Point-of-Care® Brake and Steer System pedals are located: above the foot-end casters (brake),
the sides of the bed (steer), and at the head-end of the bed (brake and steer). At the head-end of the
bed, the brake pedal is on the left, and the steer pedal is on the right.
• Use the steer mode to help move the bed in a straight line and maneuver through hallways.
• Use the brake feature to keep the bed from moving.
• Use the neutral position to move the bed sideways in a room or small enclosed area.
There are three steer systems available on the bed: Corner Steer, 5
th
Wheel, and IntelliDrive®
Transport System.
To Activate
Corner Steer: The left foot-end caster locks in-line ready for system movements.
5th Wheel: When the brake and steer pedal is placed in steer, the front casters are not locked into
steer mode. All four casters on the bed are put into the neutral position. This allows the bed to pivot on
the 5th wheel. Pivoting on the 5th wheel, allows for tighter turns, and enhanced ease of steering.
IntelliDrive® Transport System: Steer mechanism operates as above in 5th wheel only with a power
drive wheel.
When the bed is connected to AC power and the brakes are not set, an alarm sounds and a message
shows on the GCI. When AC power is removed, the alarm will stop and the GCI will turn off.
WARNING:
Unless transporting the patient, always set the brakes. Make sure the brakes are set before and
after any patient transport. Failure to do so may cause injury or equipment damage.
Brakes—Step down on the
orange Brake Pedal.
.
Push and pull on the bed
to make sure that the brake
function is fully engaged.
Steer—Step down on the
green Steer Pedal.
Neutral Position—Move the
Brake/Steer Pedal to the level
position.
The bed can now be moved
in any direction.
The left foot-end caster
locks in-line.