Stiegelmeyer Deka - Manual Backrest Lowering

Use in an Emergency
Lowering the Backrest by Hand (Emergency Lowering)
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Instruction Manual
10.1.2 On the Locking Box
10.2 Lowering the Backrest by Hand (Emergency Lowering)
In an emergency, the backrest can be lowered by hand. The operating lever for emergency lower-
ing is used for this purpose. The adjustment speed for lowering the backrest in an emergency de-
pends on the mattress on the bed and the weight of the patient.
WARNING
Risk of Injury
A heavy patient can cause the backrest to drop suddenly when the red operating lever is used.
 Always keep hold of the backrest handle with one hand so as to “control” the adjustment.
1
Hold the backrest handle with one hand
and pull the operating lever upwards
with the other hand.
2
Keep hold of the handle on the backrest and
carefully let the backrest down.
The backrest will not be held in position until
the operating lever has been released.
1
Press the unlock button and the CPR button at the same time and
keep them pressed.
 The bed moves at maximum speed into the resuscitation posi-
tion.
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