Usage; General Safety Information; Mattress Retainers; Setup - Invacare SB 755 User Manual

4 Usage

4.1 General Safety Information

WARNING!
Risk of personal injury and damage to property.
– The bed must be placed so that the height
adjustment is not obstructed by, for example,
lifts or furniture.
– Take care that no body parts are being squeezed
between fixed parts (such as side rails, bed
ends etc) and moving parts.
– The hand control must not be used by children.
WARNING!
Risk of injury
If the bed is used by confused or restless users
or users with spasms:
– either, when the bed is equipped with a
lockable hand control, lock the hand control
functions,
– or make sure that the hand control is out of
reach for the user.

4.1.1 Mattress retainers

WARNING!
Risk of injury
Without properly installed mattress retainers, the
mattress can slip sideways and cause the user to
fall out of the bed.
– Never use the bed without mattress retainers.
– Always make sure the mattress retainers are
properly installed and facing upwards.
– Only use the original mattress retainers.

4.2 Setup

NOTICE!
– Unpacking and setup of the bed must be
performed by a qualified technician as described
in the service manual.
– Accessories, delivered with the bed, must be
assembled by a qualified technician as described
in the service manual or in the documentation,
delivered with the accessory.
Scope of delivery
• Complete bed with castors, control box and mattress
support
Options, like bed ends, side rails, lifting pole etc. are
delivered apart.
Before taking the bed into use
1. Move the bed to its correct position.
2. Connect the bed to the mains.
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4.3 Operating side rails

WARNING!
Risk of entrapment or suffocation
There's a risk of entrapment or suffocation
between mattress support, side rail and bed end.
– Always ensure correct fitting and tightening of
the side rails.
WARNING!
Risk of falling
If it has been decided that the user needs side
rails:
– Never leave the user unattended in the bed
with the side rail down.
– Make sure the side rail is in its highest position
and properly locked while leaving the user
unattended.
CAUTION!
Risk of Injury
If the side rail is not locked properly it can fall
down.
– Pull/push the top bar of the side rail to ensure
that the locking system is properly engaged.
CAUTION!
Risk of Injury
There is a risk of entrapment or squeezing while
operating the side rail.
– Pay attention to your fingers and body parts
of the patient.
– Never force or drop the side rail while handling
it.

4.3.1 Operating Scala 2 side rail

NOTICE!
– When manoeuvring the side rail, place your
hands only in the areas marked with the grip
label.
1.
1. Up: Lift and pull the top bar B of the side rail towards
the end with the locking mechanism (release button) A
. Ensure, it is locked in place.
2. Down: Press the release button A and push the top bar
B of the side rail away from the locking mechanism.
2.
Usage
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