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BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION
WARNING
Always apply the caster brakes when a patient is getting on or off the bed. Push the bed sideways to ensure the brakes
are securely locked. Always engage the brakes unless the bed is being moved. Injury could result if the bed moves
while a patient is getting on or off the bed.
To activate the brakes, push down once on one of the pedals
located at the midpoint of the bed on both sides (identified by
the label at right). The pedal will remain in the lowered position,
indicating the brakes are engaged. To disengage the brakes,
push down once and the pedal will return to the upper position.
Note
The LED lights located on the outside of the head end siderails and on the foot end control panel will blink when the
brakes are not engaged only if the bed is plugged into a wall socket or is running on battery power (page 22 & page
30). The brakes will still operate properly when the bed is not plugged in.
STEER PEDAL OPERATION
When the bed is moved, the steer caster helps guide the bed along a straight line and helps the bed pivot around
corners.
To activate the steer caster, move the pedal located at the head
end of the bed to your right as shown on the label.
Note
For proper “tracking” of the steer caster, push the bed approximately 10 feet to allow the wheels to face the direction of
travel before engaging the steer pedal. If this is not done, proper “tracking” will not occur and the bed will be difficult
to steer.
WARNING
Do not attempt to move the foot end of the bed laterally when the steer pedal is activated. When the steer pedal is
activated, the steer caster at the foot end of the bed cannot swivel. Attempting to move the bed laterally when the
steer pedal is activated may cause injury to the user.
Base Operation Guide
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