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• Ifanextensioncableisusedneveroverloaditbyplugginginappliances
that together will exceed the maximum current rating stated for the
extensioncable–Riskoffire.
• Blockadaptorsarenottobeused.
• Ensuremultiplesocketoutletsarenotpositionedunderthebedframe
-Liquidsthatleakontosuchasocketcouldposeanelectrical/firerisk.
• Anyelectricalcomponentthatispartofthebedframeorassociated
ancillary equipment that is found to be damaged must be replaced
immediately-Damagedelectricalcomponentscancreateariskof
electrocution and / or fire.
• Considerationistobetakeninthepositioningofthebedcablesand
handset cable to minimise the risk of accidental strangulation resulting
from baby, child or bed occupant entanglement.
• Afterassemblyofthebedthereshouldbenopartsremaining,however
consideration is to be taken in the event of spare components (pins,
clips etc) being evident to minimise the risk of them being swallowed
by a baby, child or the bed occupant and creating a choking hazard.
• Keepthebedawayfromsourcesofheatandnakedflames(e.g.
cigarettes, fireplaces,electricfires,fanheatersetc)–Closeproximity
could damage the electrical system, the steel bed frame could
become hot, the plastic components could be adversely affected and
the bedding could catch fire.
• Avoidplacingthebedframeindirectsunlight–Directsunlightcould
damage the electrical system, the steel bed frame could become hot,
the plastic components could be adversely affected.
• Avoidplacingthebedframeinamoisturerichenvironment–
Prolonged exposure to moisture could damage the electrical system,
the steel bed frame could be susceptible to corrosion, the plastic
components could swell and adversely affect operation.
• Ensurethatanymattressesusedareofthecorrectsizeandtypeand
havebeenfittedcorrectly–Incorrectmattressspecificationcouldlead
to an entrapment and / or falls hazard.
• Ensurethemattressiscompatiblewiththesiderails(iffitted).
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