Emergency Lowering Of The Backrest And/Or Thigh Section; Operating The Accessories - Invacare Etude User Manual

9. Emergency lowering of the backrest and/or thigh section

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An emergency release of the mattress support may be necessary in case of e.g. a power or motor failure.
An emergency release of the height adjustment is NOT possible.
• Remove the plug from the mains before emergency release of the mattress support.
• In an emergency the mattress sections are released by pulling out the pipe pin from the motor.
A minimum of 2 persons is required to release a mattress section. Both persons hold the
mattress section in locked position. One of them pulls out the cotter pin.
Both slowly lower the mattress section until it is completely down.

10. Operating the accessories

Operation of siderail, model 5525/5526/5529
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Up: Pull the top tube on the siderail towards the end where the release system is placed.
Down: Press the release button down while pulling the top tube away from the release system.
Operation of siderail, model BRITT II/III/IV
The bed end may be equipped to lock the siderail at half height
as well as in the top position. Normally the siderail can only be
locked in top position.
Up: Pull up the top wooden siderail bar, until the locking pin
locks with an audible click.
Down: Lift the top wooden siderail bar and press the two
locking rings together. Lower the siderail.
Raise
There is a risk of entrapment when operating the siderails.
Release
1
Locking pins
Lower