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• Specialcareshouldbetakenwhenfittinganairmattresstothebedas
incorrect fitting could damage the bed frame.
• Thebedisnotdesignedtorunoffbatterypowerforlongperiods
(SOLITE/UK/4/BB only) and should always be plugged into the mains
supplyduringnormaluse-Allowingthebatterytodischargefully
may impair its performance.
• Whenthebedisoperated,ensurethatobstaclessuchasover-bed
tables and other furniture are not causing an obstruction.
• Ensurethebedispositionedanappropriatedistancefromwalls/
otherfurnituretopreventdamageorpatientinjurywhenoperating
the bed (particularly when operating it in tilt).
9.3 Brake System
The bed has 4 braked castors.
• Toapplythebrakes:Pressthebrakepedaldown.
• Toreleasethebrakes:Liftthebrakepedalup.
When the bed is in use ensure the brakes on the castors at the head end of the bed
havebeenapplied–Footendcastorstoremainunlockediftiltfunctionistobeused.
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