Use a mattress that is properly sized to fit mattress support platform, which will
remain centered on mattress support platform relative to State and Federal guidelines.
Length and width should match mattress support platform. Use of an improperly
fitted mattress could result in injury or death.
Use a properly sized mattress in order to minimize the gap between the side of
mattress and Side Rails/Assist Devices. This gap must be small enough to prevent
resident/patient from getting his/her head or neck caught in this location. Make sure
that raising or lowering bed, or contouring the mattress support platform, does not
create any hazardous gaps. Excessive gaps may result in injury or death.
If required for the user’s welfare or security, use the nurse control (if included),
located at the foot end of the bed, to lock all functions of the user’s remote control or
simply unplug the remote (refer to section 3.3);
To reduce the risk of injuries when moving the bed with a person laying in it, always
put the bed at its lowest position, then place the platform horizontally and leave the
side rails raised;
Activate the directional mode of the casters when moving the bed along the corridors
to prevent the swivel of one of the casters. Never try to move the bed sideways when
the directional mode is on. This could result in injuries to the user and/or the staff;
During an emergency situation ONLY, use the CPR function (electric) to lower the
head section. Make sure that nothing is under the head section of the platform of the
bed, including the user’s limbs (refer to section 3.9.5) to avoid injuries and/or
damages to the bed;
Unplug the bed immediately if a significant overflow of liquid is accidentally spilled
on the electronic components, the wires or the electric motors. The functioning of
these components can be affected. The user must be removed, the bed cleaned and
examined by a qualified technician. The bed can be used again only if it has been
properly cleaned and examined;
To clean the bed, use detergents normally used in hospitals, such as Fectolime,
Presept, Percept, Zochlor etc., or a home used detergent, and wash the bed by hand.
The products may be applied by spraying. Always unplug the bed before cleaning.
May be steam washed, but do not use high pressure stream. Never use high pressure
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