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5. TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
The following conditions should be followed when transporting and storing the Solite
UK bed:
• Bedalwaystobestoredonthetransportstand.
• Bedendssettominimumheight.
• Bed extension to be compressed.
• Brakesapplied.
• Allprofilingsectionssecuredwithhookandlooptape(orsimilar).
• Allfunctionslockedout.
• Coveredtoprotectfromfluidingress,dirt,dustetc.(ifrequired).
• Bedsmustnotbestoredoneontopofanother.
• Bedsnottobestoredontheirside.
• Ambienttemperature:-10°Cto+50°C.
• Humidity: 20%-90%at30°C–notcondensing.
• Atmosphericpressure:800hPato1060hPa(altitude≤2000m).
The bed is not intended for patient transport, it is not to be moved out
of the room it is located in with a patient occupying the bed, however:
• If the bed is to be pushed up / down a slope it is advised that two people
move the bed, with one person at each end.
• If the bed is to be pushed with a heavy load it should be assessed
whether or not two people should move the bed, this is dependent on
the situation and load on the bed.
Thebedisnottobepushedoverthresholds–Ifdonesodamagetothe
frame could occur.
Warning
Caution