Introduction
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SAFETY TIPS AND GUIDELINES (CONTINUED)
WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, unplug all power cords before opening the service compartment, junction
box or receptacle.
Do not use the optional 110V outlet for life sustaining equipment.
To avoid pinching your fingers, place the IV pole in the upright position before using the drive handle .
To avoid possible injury and to assure proper operation when using a powered mattress replacement system
such as XPRT:
Confirm proper scale system operation following mattress installation. For best results, secure the thera-
py mattress power cord to prevent damage to the cord or interference with the bed frame and the scale
system.
Do not zero bed scales or weigh patient with Percussion, Vibration, Rotation or Turn−Assist active. Pa-
tient motion and position resulting from the dynamic therapy mattress may adversely affect scale system
performance.
Do no initialize (“arm”) bed exit with Percussion, Vibration, Rotation or Turn−Assist active. The patient
motion and position resulting from the dynamic therapy mattress may adversely affect bed exit system
performance.
CAUTION
When large spills occur in the area of the circuit boards, 110 volt cables and motors, immediately unplug
the bed power cord from the wall socket. Remove the patient from the bed and clean up the fluid. Have
maintenance completely check the bed. Fluids can affect the operational capabilities of any electrical
product. DO NOT put the bed back into service until it is completely dry and has been thoroughly tested
for safe operation.
Preventative maintenance should be performed at a minimum of annually to ensure all bed features are
functioning properly. Close attention should be given to safety features including, but not limited to:
safety side latching mechanisms, frayed electrical cords and components, all electrical controls return
to off or neutral position when released, caster braking systems, no controls or cabling entangled in bed
mechanisms, leakage current 100 microamps maximum, scale and bed exit systems calibrated properly.
Because individual beds may have different options, foot boards should not be moved from one bed to
another. Mixing foot boards could result in unpredictable bed operation.
The lockout buttons on the foot board lock the Fowler, Gatch and Bed Up/Down functions and prevent
motion of the bed. It is the responsibility of attending medical personnel to determine whether these func-
tions should be locked and to use the buttons accordingly.
The weight of the IV bags should not exceed 40 pounds.
Scale function may be affected by siderail/caster interference. With the litter fully lowered or lowered in
Reverse Trendelenburg, the siderails tucked under the litter in the storage position and the casters
turned, there is the potential for interference between the siderail and the caster. Raise the siderails when
lowering the litter to the full down position to prevent the interference from causing the scale system to
weigh inaccurately.
When attaching equipment to the frame, ensure it will not impede normal operation. For example: hooks
on hanging equipment must not actuate control buttons, equipment must not hide the nurse call button,
etc.
The use of a mattress overlay may reduce the effectiveness of the siderail.
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