11.1.4 Side Rails Extension – Extender®
It is recommended the side rail extension – Extender® be used if a mattress higher than the recommended height
was placed on the bed. The Extender® is used to raise the height of the side rails and helps to secure patients
safety. The Extender® is designed for single collapsible side rails only.
It is recommended that the Extender® be used with the following mattresses:
Passive mattress: higher than 14 cm
o Virtuoso II
Active mattress: with maximum height 25 cm
o Virtuoso II - bariatric
Install the Extender® as follows:
Place the Extender® on the upper edge of the side rail (Fig. 17). Side rails must be in the upper position.
Insert the screw from the inside of the bed thru the securing hole in the Extender® (Fig. 16). The square
hole is pointed into the mattress platform.
Secure the screw with the plastic rosette nut and tighten (Fig. 19). The rosette nut is pointed out from the
bed.
Check that the Extender® is secured correctly.
The Extender® can be used with single collapsible side rails only. The manufacturer will not be held
responsible for any consequences if the Extender® is used with other types of side rails.
Use of the Extender® in a manner other then stated in this user manual is on the responsibility of
personnel. The manufacturer shall not be held liable for incorrect use!