Healthcraft Assista-Rail Series Installation Instructions

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CAUTION
Understand these instructions prior to using product.
Due to the potential risks associated with head / limb entrapment, the Assista-Rail
altered mental status, pre-existing conditions such as confusion, restlessness and dementia.
VERTICAL LOAD BEARING ONLY - DO NOT use if you require more than minimal sideward (lateral) support.
Maximum user weight 250lbs/113kg.
Do not use on wet or slippery floors.
Do not use with electric or hospital style beds.
Supplied strap must be installed, tightened and regularly inspected for secure operation.
Lock casters on mobile beds prior to using rail.
For more info, visit www.patientsafetycenter.com
A

Installation Preparation

Remove bed mattress, pillows, etc. to
expose box spring.
Locate tube furthest from head of bed
adjacent to hip as shown.
C
Install Assista-Cane
C1
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Assista-Rail
TM/MC
with
Assista-Cane
RISK OF INJURY!
B

Install Safety Strap (MANDATORY)

Align rail with edge of bed. Align female
side of the buckle close to edge of bed.
Tie a knot around the rail leg (B1). Pull
strap across and tie a knot around the
other rail leg (B2). Pull strap around
metal bed frame as shown (B3).
B2
B3
*NOTE: Length (L) of strap from knot to edge
of bed depends on size of bed.
(Optional)
TM
Install the Assista-Cane
headboard (as shown) by tightening the screws through the safety
clamps (C1) to fix rail in an outward position.
Assista-Cane
Failure to comply with instructions may cause injury.
Assista-Cane
shown) or neck entrapment causing injury or death may result.
Ensure that clamping screws are tightened on a regular basis.
Do not use if more than minimal sideward (lateral) support is needed.
Assista-Cane
cane and re-tighten screws.
TM
TM
TM
is not recommended for users with the following conditions: erratic body movements,
B1
*L
TM
on the bed rail vertical tube furthest from the
TM
and safety clamps are to be used exclusively with Assista-Rail
TM
option to be installed in an outward position from the bed (as
TM
may move/pivot if subjected to excessive side force. Reposition
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Model AST-C, AST-S,
AST-C-AK &
DETAIL B1
Put the mattress back on the box spring
(B4) and pull slack to tighten strap (B5).
B4
B5
AST-KIT
TM
.