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When the bed is in the foot down tilt position the platform is levelled via the mattress
platform raise / lower buttons to take the frame fully up or down until the platform is
level.
Backrest up / down
Leg section up / down
Auto contour up / down
(backrest & leg section)
Raise / lower mattress
platform
Foot down tilt
9.4.1 Handset functions
• If the bed is continuously used for an extended period of time and it exceeds
the duty cycle the control box may become temporarily disabled or irreparably
damaged – See section 16.2 for further detail.
• Before lowering the bed ensure the area underneath is free from objects /
obstructions - Risk of damage to the bed and object / obstruction.
Caution
Warning
• Ensure a risk assessment is undertaken to ensure the suitability of the
occupant using the handset.
• The handset cable must also be considered in regards to the risk of accidental
strangulation of the bed occupant or any other person - If the cable introduces
an unacceptable risk it is recommended that the handset is removed from the
bed.
• Before lowering the bed ensure no one is in close proximity to the underside
of the bedframe - Risk of crushing.
• Before lowering the bed ensure feet/limbs are kept away from the castor
pedals - Risk of crushing (SOLITE/PRO/LOW only).
• As standard, the handset provided omits a head down tilt (Trendelenburg)
function for safety reasons. If the Trendelenburg function is required a
replacement handset can be purchased featuring this function. Please refer
to section 18 for the part code, refer to the contact information in section 2
to order or to request further information – Sidhil recommend the use of the
standard handset when the bed is being used in a domestic environment.