Packaging And Handling; Installing Optional Head And Footboards - Medline ALTERRA 1385 Operation And Maintenance Manual

PACKAGING/HANDLING
RECEIVING
It is imperative that all shipments are inspected within 14 days in order to make a freight claim
for any concealed damage.
1. Count cartons before signing shipping papers.
2. Compare the number of cartons shipped with the number actually received.
3. Visually inspect all cartons for any damage.
4. If number of packages shipped and received do not match up or if there is any damage to
carton, note on freight bill and have driver sign acknowledging the claim and notify your
Medline sales rep or Medline Customer Service (1-800-MEDLINE).
UNPACKING
CAUTION: The bed is extremely heavy; unpack with two or more people.
1. Remove bands and top
2. With at least TWO people, remove the bed from the carton by lifting underlying and
rotating frame of bed so the casters are facing down. Place it on level ground next to the
carton.
** If at this point, you discover concealed damage, immediately contact Medline Customer
Service and take photographs to document the damage for the freight claim.
3. Inspect plug and cord for any cuts or damage. If there isn't any damage, plug in the bed and
elevate the bed deck to a comfortable working height.
4. Cut the cable tie holding the power cord and the hand pendant, being careful not to damage
cords or cables.
5. Cut the cable ties holding deck sections, being careful not to damage cords or cables.
6. Insert the wall guard into the head section H-frame using a rubber mallet if necessary.
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INSTALLING OPTIONAL HEAD AND FOOTBOARDS

Tools Required: Philips Screw Driver, Rubber Mallet
Materials Required: Head and Footboards and Hardware Kit (FCE1232HDW)
HEADBOARD INSTALLATION
1. The headboard comes with four pre-drilled mounting holes. Locate and install screw
inserts into each hole (this may require a rubber mallet). Use caution as to not damage the
surface of the headboard. The surface with the screw inserts visible will be the inside of the
headboard.
2. Position two L-brackets on the outside of the headboard with the "L" facing inwards.
3. Align both holes of the L-brackets with the top and bottom holes in the headboard.
4. Insert and tighten each 40mm pan-head screw through all four holes.
5. Slide the L-brackets into the mounting tubes on the head end of the bed. The bracket
should rest in place with the snap buttons.
6. Tighten knobs under each mounting tube.
FOOTBOARD INSTALLATION
1. The footboard comes with four pre-drilled mounting holes. Locate and install screw
inserts into each hole (this may require a rubber mallet). Use caution as to not damage the
surface of the footboard. The surface with the screw inserts visible will be the outside of
the footboard.
2. Position two L-brackets on the inside of the footboard with "L" facing inward.
3. Align the both holes of the L-brackets with the top and bottom holes in the footboard.
4. Insert and tighten each 40mm pan-head screw through all four holes.
5. Slide the L-brackets into the mounting tubes on the foot end of the bed. The bracket should
rest in place with the snap buttons.
6. Tighten knobs under each mounting tube.
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