Surface Features and Controls
Compella™ Bariatric Bed System Instructions for Use (178951 REV 6) 55
Support Surface
• Warning— Properly secure support surface to the frame according to the instruction for use.
• Warning—Risk of asphyxiation due to entanglement with hoses. Make sure the hose sleeve is
correctly installed.
• Warning—Support surface handles are not intended to be used to carry patients. Using the
handles in such a manner could result in serious injury or death.
• Warning—To avoid risk of entrapment, use a correctly sized support surface for the bed frame.
• Warning—The hose sleeve is a risk mitigation, do not operate equipment without it in place.
• Warning—Make sure that all siderails are fully latched when the bed is in the high position.
Siderails are intended to be a reminder to the patient of the unit’s edges, not a patient restraining
device.
• Warning—Smoking or improper use of radiant heaters may result in a support surface fire and
injury to the patient.
• Warning—Caregivers should be instructed to avoid punctures caused by incorrect use of x-ray
cassette holders, mobile CT, and/or needle sticks.
• Warning—Examine the support surface and optional topper for damage such as punctures,
rips, or tears between patients and during cleaning cycles.
• Warning—Do not use surfaces (support surfaces), support surface overlays, support surface
replacements, or specialty support surface products that have not been designed by Hill-Rom
for the Compella™ Bariatric Bed System. Use of surface products other than those designed for
the Compella™ Bariatric Bed System could substantially reduce the effectiveness of the safety
features incorporated into the system.
Air Supply Unit
• Warning—There is a risk of asphyxiation due to entanglement with cords. Route the power
cord under the bed frame.
• Warning—There are no user serviceable parts inside. Service is to be done by facility-
authorized maintenance persons only.
• Warning—To avoid risk of electric shock use an approved power cord only.
• Warning—To avoid risk of electric shock, examine the product for damage prior to use.
• Warning—To avoid risk of burns or asphyxiation, do not use the device in a flammable
anesthetic, O
2
, or N
2
O environment.
• Warning—AC mains power must be active to provide therapy. If power is lost, the therapy
provided will be reduced or stopped.
• Warning—To avoid risk of injury, do not place objects on the air supply unit.
• Warning—Power cord may cause tripping hazard. Route the cord under bed frame.
• Warning—Pressure in the support surface is under automated control and may adjust without
notice. Use care when performing medical procedures on a patient.
• Warning—Failure to clean the filter may result in inadequate therapy causing harm to the
patient or damage to the unit.
• Warning—To avoid unintended changes to the device settings, visitors should be made aware
that changes made to the settings may cause harm to the patient.
• Warning—Only connect the air supply unit to an approved support surface.
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