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• Once inflated, ensure the straps that attach the mattress to the bed frame are
secure and hold the mattress in place, adjust as necessary.
• Once the mattress is fully inflated, the bedding can be replaced. Secure sheets
loosely enough to ensure they do not interfere with cell alternation.
• Proceed to section 9 for Operation.
• Ensure the mattress is used with a compatible side rail and bed frame
combination – Incorrect combinations can lead to entrapment and/or falls
hazards.
• Ensure the mattress is of the correct type for the patient – Incorrect
mattress specification could lead to an injury.
• The mains plug is the disconnect device for the means of isolating the
control unit from the mains supply, the plug must be accessible at all times.
• Ensure the mains cable is plugged into an appropriate power source at all
times.
• To avoid the risk of electric shock, this equipment must only be connected
to a supply mains with a protective earth.
• Ensure the mains cable is not in tension, paying particular attention to
when the bed travels up/down.
• Precautions are to be taken when routing the mains cable around the bed
to ensure that it does not become squeezed, trapped or damaged by the
bedframe or other ancillary equipment - Risk of electrocution.
• Any electrical cable that is part of the mattress system or associated
ancillary equipment that is found to be damaged must be replaced
immediately - Damaged electrical cables can create a risk of electrocution
and / or fire.
• A CE marked extension cable must only be used when it is not possible to
reach a wall socket with the equipment mains cable – Contact Sidhil Ltd
for detail in regards to safe use of extension cables.
• If an extension cable is used never overload it by plugging in appliances
that together will exceed the maximum current rating stated for the
extension cable – Risk of fire.
• Block adaptors are not to be used.
• Ensure multiple socket outlets are not positioned under the bed frame -
Liquids that leak onto such a socket could pose an electrical / fire risk.
Warning