General Bed Operation; Castor System - Invacare CS8 User Manual

4. GENERAL BED OPERATION

4.1 Castor System

The CS8 bed uses eight Tente 75mm castors for easy manoeuvrability (four braking
castors and four free-wheeling castors).
Operating the Brakes
To activate and release the braking castors use the pedals at each side and end of
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the bed. Simply push down on the red lever using the toe of the shoe to brake and
the green lever to release the brake.
• Disconnect the bed power cord before moving the bed.
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Do not remove the power cord from the power source by pulling on the cord.
• Do not use the beds side rails to manoeuvre the bed.
• Do not pull on the power cord, or handset cord to manoeuvre the bed.
• Always apply the brakes when the bed is in a stationary position.
CAUTION
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