Product Manual

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PACKAGING/HANDLING INSPECTION
INSPECTION OF ALL COMPONENTS Inspect – Receipt of shipment
1. Check side rail components for obvious damage.
2. Check hardware package assuring all hardware is available for proper assembly.
ASSEMBLY INSPECTION-MECHANICAL
SIDE RAIL ASSEMBLY Inspect – 3 months
1. Inspect side rails welds for stress fractures.
2. Inspect all fasteners for wear and looseness, replace and tighten as needed.
3. Bent side rails should be replaced immediately.
4. Lubricate all pivot points as needed.
SAFETY SUMMARY
Side rails when used with a Manual/Electric bed DO NOT fall within any weight
limitations. Side rails can be deformed or broken if excessive side pressure is
exerted on the side rails. These side rails are for the purpose of preventing an
individual form inadvertently rolling/climbing out of a bed. If an individual is
capable of injuring himself/herself, an alternative means of preventing the
patient from rolling/climbing out of a bed should be initiated.
Additional safety measures should be considered for patients identified as high
risk for entrapment. Such patients include those with pre-existing conditions
such as confusion, restlessness, lack of muscle control, altered mental status
(organic or medication related), or a combination of these factors. Increased
risk also occurs when the patient’s size and/or weight are inappropriate for the
bed’s dimensions.
DO NOT use the side rails as push handles for moving the bed.