Summary Of Fda's Dimensional Recommendations; Special Notes And Warnings - Medline ALTERRA 1385 Operation And Maintenance Manual

SUMMARY OF FDA'S DIMENSIONAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
Key zones of the bed
Gaps within the rail (Zone 1)
Under the rail, between rail
supports or next to a single rail
support (Zone 2)
Between rail and mattress
(Zone 3)
Under the rail, at the ends of
the rail (Zone 4)
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Dimensions
<120 mm (< 4 3/4 ")
< 120 mm (< 4 3/4 ")
<120 mm (< 4 3/4 ")
<60 mm (< 2 3/8 ") AND >60° angle

SPECIAL NOTES AND WARNINGS

WARNINGS/CAUTION NOTICE in this manual applies to hazards or unsafe practices which
could result in personal injury and/or property damage.
NOTICE
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Check all parts for
shipping damage and test before using. DO NOT USE IF DAMAGED. Contact Medline Industries
Inc. Customer Service (1-800-MEDLINE) and the freight carrier for further instruction.
Technical information regarding the bed will be available upon request. This bed has been
tested and inspected prior to shipment.
CAUTION
DO NOT OPERATE THIS BED WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS
MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND
INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT YOUR MEDLINE SALES REP OR MEDLINE CUSTOMER SERVICE
BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
• Do not use near explosive/flammable gases
• Possible fire hazard when used with oxygen administering equipment other than nasal or
masked types.
• When administering oxygen with nasal or mask equipment, oxygen or air tubing MUST
be routed and secured properly to ensure tubing does not become entangled, pinched or
severed during operation of bed.
• Close supervision is necessary when this product is used by or near CHILDREN OR
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.
• NEVER PERMIT ANYONE UNDER THE BED AT ANYTIME.
• When operating or moving the bed, ALWAYS ensure the individual in the bed is
positioned properly within the confines of the bed.
DO NOT allow extremities to protrude over the side of the bed or between the rails when
•
performing bed functions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SERVICE/MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL: The bed is a heavy piece of equipment. It is strongly
recommended that any servicing or maintenance of the bed be performed by two or more
personnel.
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