Setting the Thigh Rest (Mechanically)
9.3 Setting the Thigh Rest (Mechanically)
IMPORTANT! When making adjustments to the hospital bed, please note the safety infor-
mation given in Chapter Bed Adjustment » 16.
Depending on the model of bed, the thigh rest can be adjusted mechanically or electrically. Me-
chanical adjustment is described below:
The operating lever in this model of bed is used to adjust both the backrest and the thigh
rest. Other models of bed have two operating levers - one for adjusting the backrest and
one for adjusting the thigh rest. The following operating instructions, however, apply for
both models.
The thigh rest can be operated from either of the long sides of the bed.
The bed must be immobilised.
With one hand, grasp the grab handle for the thigh rest.
With the other hand, pull the operating lever upwards and grasp the handle to guide the
thigh rest down to the desired position (upwards / downwards).
The thigh rest is not held in position until the operating lever is released.
If there is no load on the thigh rest and it is steeply raised, it may be necessary to press it
down by hand in addition.
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