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safety precautions and usage statements
Attention: Important Safety Disclaimers
Read all instructions before using your TEMPUR ERGO
TM
adjustable base.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
To reduce the risk of shock, burns, fire or injury:
Always unplug the base from the electrical outlet before servicing any
part of the base . To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the base before
cleaning. To safely disconnect, ensure the base is in a flat position with all
motors off, and unplug from power source .
Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces . Never operate the base
when the air openings are blocked .Keep air openings free of lint, hair and
the like. Do not drop or insert any object into any opening.
Discontinue use of the bed base and contact a qualified service center if: it
has a damaged cord or plug, is not working properly, or has been dropped
into water .
Only use this bed base for its intended use as described in this manual .
Do not use accessories/attachments that are not recommended by the
manufacturer .
Close supervision is required when the bed base is used by or near children,
convalescents or disabled persons .
Outlet Safety:
For optimal safety and operation, plug bed base into a surge protector
(not included).
The bed base should only be plugged directly into a wall outlet or surge
protector (recommended). Improper connection of the equipment can result
in the risk of electrical shock, electrical fire or faulty operation of this bed
base . If the plug does not fit your outlet, contact a qualified electrician to
install a suitable outlet . Unauthorized modification or failure to use a wall
outlet or surge protector could void the electrical portion of your warranty.
Warranty Warning:
Do not open or tamper with control box, motors, or remote (with the
exception of battery compartments) . The warranty will be void if the internal
workings of these components are tampered with.
In-Home Use and Hospital Disclaimer:
The TEMPUR-PEDIC ERGO
TM
adjustable bases are designed solely for in-home
use . This base was not designed as a hospital bed and is not designed to
meet hospital standards . Do not use this base with TENT TYPE oxygen
therapy equipment or near explosive gases.
Children and Small Pets:
Children and pets can be crushed or killed if they become entrapped in
moving parts of the bed. Before you reposition the base, check to be sure
children and small pets are not near or under the base . Do not teach children
to operate the remote.
Immediately dispose of all packaging materials as they may pose a
smothering risk to small children and pets .
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety .
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance .
Safety Features:
Manual
operation – If something gets caught in the platform when
flattened, you can manually raise the platform up by lifting at both the head
and foot to relieve pressure and allow for release .
Child-lockout – This remote control is programmed with a child-lock safety
feature. Information on activation and deactivation of this feature can be
found on the Remote Control page(s) and on the back of your remote
control .
Emergency
stop – Stop the motion of the platform by pressing any button
on the remote control or by pushing the button on the Battery Backup Box
located underneath the base .
Power
outage – Use the “Emergency Battery Backup Box” as a temporary
power source to get the base to a desired position. Instructions on how
to operate the Battery Backup Box are on the Emergency Battery Backup
page(s) .
Power Ratings:
INPUT: AC 100–240V 50/60 HZ 2.0A
DC 29V 2 .0A
OUTPUT:
WATTS: 58W
Product Ratings:
The lift motors are not designed to operate continuously for more than two
[2] minutes in an eighteen [18] minute time period or approximately 10%
duty cycle . Attempting to circumvent or exceed this rating will shorten the