sidhil Solite UK - 9.7 Knee Break; Leg Section

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9.7 Knee Break / Leg Section
Note: The operation of the knee break / leg section is dependent on the position of the
support bow as detailed below.
Thebedisfittedwithanadjustablelegsection.Whenthelegsectionfunctiononthe
handsetisoperatedtheheightorangleofthelegisadjusted,dependingonwhetheror
not the leg support is located in the channel on the underside of the leg section.
Kneebreakheight/angleadjustment: Legsectionheightadjustment:
To set the bed so that the knee break is raised:
• Press the leg section button on the handset and raise the leg section (height not
important).
• Lift the leg section a little so that the support bow releases from the channel and
rests on the supporting tube.
• Gently lower the leg section down.
• The knee break angle will now become more acute as the section is driven up.
To set the bed so that the leg section is raised:
• Press the leg section button on the handset and raise the leg section (height not
important).
• Lift the leg section a little so that the support bow located under the leg section can
be lifted and located into the channel on the leg section.
• The leg section will now raise parallel to the bed frame as the knee break is driven
up.
Before attempting to fit / remove the support bow either:
• Ensurethereisnoloadonthefootsection,or
• Supportthefootsectionwithasecondablebodiedperson.
Warning
Leg section
Support