Using Side Rails; User Safety; Electrical Safety - Permobil Halsa Owner's Manual

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Using side rails

Side rails are made to prevent accidental falls. They must not be used to restrain, to keep the user
from getting out of the bed, or to help the user to turn. It is the caretaker's responsibility to use
the appropriate restraining means for the user's safety.
Half side rails at the head of the bed should always be up when repositioning the bed or moving
the bed.
When the side rails are up, make sure that they are properly locked.
It is the responsibility of the user and his or her healthcare professional to determine whether the
half side rails at the foot end of the bed should be left up or down, so that the user can get out of
the bed at their convenience.

User safety

Unless otherwise medically advised by a professional, lower the bed to the lowest horizontal
position and leave side rails up and locked when the user is sleeping or left without supervision.
If required for the user's welfare or security, unplug the remote.

Electrical safety

Unplug the bed immediately if a significant overflow of liquid is accidentally spilled on the
electronic components, the wires, or the electric motors. The functioning of these components
can be affected. The user must be removed, the bed cleaned and examined by a qualified
technician. The bed can be used again only if it has been properly cleaned and examined.
No electrical components should be changed by anyone other than a qualified technician. Before
changing an electric component, unplug the power cable and the battery fuse. This must be done
by a qualified technician.
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