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7 Installation
The Virtuoso mattress replacement system replaces any mattress on the bed frame.
7.1 Installation of Mattress
Remove any existing mattress.
Ensure that there are no protruding parts or sharp objects on the bed frame to avoid damage to the mattre-
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Put mattress on mattress platform of bed frame so that air pipe is located as shown in Fig. 3.
Prevent air pipe from getting trapped by moving parts of the bedframe or getting looped or bent in such a
way as to block or restrict the air ow.
Loosely fasten safety straps to suitable parts of the bedframe.
1. Head end safety strap
2. Lateral safety strap
3. Foot end safety strap
WARNING!
Risk of injury due to incorrect use!
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When using mattress replacement or overlay systems, make sure to use safe and appropriate siderail positions
and bed height settings. Which positions and settings are safe and appropriate may vary with the type of bed
frame and siderails.
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Before placing a patient on a Virtuoso mattress, always have a qualied person perform a risk assessment to
ensure that the support provided is appropriate and fulls the applicable local stipulations.
CAUTION!
Material damage due to incorrect fastening of safety straps!
Mattress overlay system
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Firmly x head and foot straps exclusively around existing mattress.
Mattress replacement system
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Fix safety straps exclusively to movable parts of bed frame.
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Use all safety straps to prevent the mattress from moving when the patient is getting into or out of bed.
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Fig. 3 Installation of Mattress
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