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8.7 Checking the Bed
The bed is now fully assembled. Before the bed is put into use ensure the bed is
correctly assembled by carrying out the following checks:
• Arethelockingcollarsonthecornersofthebedcorrectlyorientatedinthe
locked position (no visible warning triangles)?
• Arethe6mattressplatformand2legextensionhand-wheelstight?
• Hasallpackagingbeenremoved,e.g.cableties/hookandlooptapesecuringthe
platform sections?
• Arethecablesfreeofallmovingpartsofthebedandistheresufficientslackinthe
cables to allow for movement?
• Isthebedclearofobstructions?
• Havethe2clevispinsbeenpassedthroughthebed’scentraljointandsecured
with ‘R’ clips?
• Hasariskassessmentbeenperformedonthesuitabilityofthebedfortheuser?
8.6 Stowing the Transport Stands
The bed comes complete with an integral transport stand and storage brackets.
• Raise the bed to its full height.
• Holding one transport stand turn it so the words ‘this side in’ face upwards.
• Slide the stand into the tubes positioned under the backrest section, push the
spring clip down and push the stand past until the clip springs back locking the
transport stand in position.
• Repeat the procedure for the remaining transport stand.
Spring clip