Drive Medical 15300 Guide D'assemblage page 12

NEVER allow patients to use trapeze or traction units
as a total individual weight support.
Trapeze units are to be used only for assisting the pa-
tient in repositioning or transferring into or out of bed.
Trapeze units must be positioned on a universal bed
end as near as possible to the center point of the bed
end.
The bed is not designed to be used as a patient trans-
port. When transporting a patient, use an approved
patient transport. Otherwise, injury or damage may
result.
The bed may be equipped with locking casters. When
transferring into or out of the bed, always lock the
locking caster(s). Inspect for correct locking action
on caster locks before using bed. Even with casters
properly locked, some flooring surfaces such as tile or
wood, will allow the bed to move under some condi-
tions. Use on surfaces such as these must be evaluated
by the care provider.
The initial set up of this bed must be performed by a
qualified technician.
The total weight limit of the Drive Medical 48-inch
(121.9 cm) wide Bariatric bed (including accessories,
mattress, occupant and any other person/object posi-
tioned on the bed) is 750 pounds (340 kg); 675 pounds
(306 kg) patient weight.
Use this bed only for its intended use as described in
these instructions. DO NOT use attachments not rec-
ommended by the manufacturer.
After raising/lowering the head/foot end of the bed,
check the distance between the bottom of the bed rail
and the mattress. If there is excessive distance between
the bottom of the bed rail and the mattress in which
individuals may become entangled, adjust the height
of the bed rail (if applicable), or provide alternative
means of patient protection.
Once patient assessment concludes that the patient's
condition increases the chance of entrapment, the bed
MUST be in the flat position when left unattended.
Proper patient assessment and monitoring, and proper
maintenance and use of equipment is required to
reduce the risk of entrapment. Variations in bed rail
dimensions, and mattress thickness, size or density
could increase the risk of entrapment. Visit the FDA
website at http://www.fda.gov to learn about the risks
of entrapment.
Replacement mattresses and bed side rails with dimen-
sions different than the original equipment supplied or
specified by the bed frame manufacturer are not inter-
changeable. Variations in bed side rail design, width
and thickness or firmness of the mattress could cause/
contribute to entrapment. Use only authorized Drive
Medical replacement parts and/or accessories other-
wise the warranty is void. Drive Medical will not be
responsible for any damage or injury that may result.
To reduce the risk of entrapment make certain that the
bed rail cross braces DO NOT exceed the width of the
mattress. Mattress MUST fit bed frame and side rails
snugly to reduce the risk of entrapment.
When operating this bed, ALWAYS ensure that the in-
dividual utilizing the bed is positioned properly within
the confines of the bed. DO NOT let any extremities
protrude over the side or between the bed rails when
performing these functions.
Drive Medical recommends that the mattress be cen-
tered on the bed frame. Otherwise, individuals may
become entangled between the bed rail and the bed
frame.
Mattress MUST fit bed frame and assist rails snugly to
reduce the risk of entrapment.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Updated versions of this manual are available
on www.Drive Medical.com.
BED RAIL WARNINGS
Assist rails with dimensions different from the original
equipment supplied or specified by the bed manufac-
turer may not be interchangeable and may result in
entrapment or other injury.
Although bed rails are not rated to any specific weight
limitation, the bed rails may become deformed or
broken if excessive side pressure is exerted on the bed
rails. The bed rail is not an assist rail for getting into or
out of bed. DO NOT use the bed rails as push handles
when moving the bed.