Invacare CS3 User Manual page 10

2 SAFETY
Weight Limitation
WARNING
This bed is rated to 600 lbs. (272 kg) for model CS9FX600, 500 lbs. (228 kg) for models CS5, CS7, and CS9 and 450 lbs.
(204 kg) for model CS3. DO NOT overload the bed. The combined weight of patients, visitors, mattress, bedding and all
accessories must NOT exceed rated capacity or Safe Working Load.
Body weight should be evenly distributed over the surface of the bed. DO NOT lay, sit or lean in such a way that your
entire body weight is placed only on raised head or foot sections of the bed. This includes when assisting the user in
repositioning or transferring in or out of bed.
DO NOT drop the bed. DO NOT allow patients to fall on the bed. DO NOT jump on the bed.
Each of the preceding impacts can permanently damage either HI/LO motor resulting in an inoperable bed. In the case of
an inoperable bed due to a damaged HI/LO motor, the HI/LO motor must be replaced immediately. If left unattended, a
damaged HI/LO motor can cause the bed to fall from the highest extended position, resulting in patient injury. DO NOT
exceed the maximum continuous duty cycle. Refer to Technical Specifications.
NEVER allow patients to use trapeze or traction units as a total individual weight support. Trapeze units are to be used
only for immobilizing a patient in various traction set-ups or assisting the patient in repositioning or transferring into or out
of bed.
Entrapment Warnings
WARNING
Refer to the Bed Rail Entrapment Risk Notification Guide at www.invacare.com.
If patient assessment concludes that the patient's condition increases the chance of entrapment, the bed MUST be in the flat
position when left unattended.
Invacare ®CS Series Beds
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