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11.8 Castor Control and Bed Transport
Caution
Material damage due to incorrect transport and involuntary movement!
Prior to transport, ensure that the bed is disconnected from the mains.
Ensure that the castors are locked prior to assembly, disassembly and mainte-
nance.
Ensure that the castors are locked when the bed is occupied.
Hang the mains cable on the appropriate hook on the bed during transport.
Have the bed transported only by nursing personnel and by at least 2 per-
sons.
Castor control
Fig. 20 Positions of Castor Control Lever
The control levers are located in the four corners of the undercarriage.
Castor control lever positions:
1. Forward Movement
The front left castor is locked. The bed moves straight ahead. If the bed is equipped with a fifth castor, this
castor determines the direction of movement.
2. Unrestricted Movement
All of the castors are unlocked.
3. Braked
All of the castors are braked.