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Bed Operation Guide Chapter 2
2.4 HEAD AND FOOT BOARDS
Removing Boards
Seize both ends of the board and lift it up until the posts come out of their
sockets.
Replacing Boards
Head board:
Insert board with posts facing toward the outer side of the bed.
Foot board:
Insert board with posts facing toward the inner side of the bed.
2.5 PATIENT RESTRAINT STRAP LOCATIONS
The bed is equipped with 12 separate locations for installing patient restraint straps.
Ten of them are located on the mattress support edges directly across from each other whereas
the remaining two are located on the top part of the Fowler, parallel to the head board (see
section 1.9, "Bed Illustration").
2.6 FOOT SECTION SUPPORT ROD (OPTIONAL)
An optional foot section support rod enables the positioning of the bed in the vascular and
Trendelenburg positions.
Vascular Positioning
The vascular position is obtained by combining the raised Knee Gatch and
the supported foot section. Once the Knee Gatch is raised, lift the foot
section and position the support rod in the catches.
Trendelenburg Position
The Trendelenburg position is obtained much the same way as is the
vascular position. Once the Knee Gatch is raised and the foot section is
supported, simply lower the Knee Gatch until a straight slope is obtained.
2.7 EMERGENCY CRANK (OPTIONAL)
The emergency crank allows the adjustment of the mattress support sections and the bed
height in the event of a power failure.
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When using the emergency crank during a power failure, unplug the power cord from the wall
receptacle so that unexpected resumption of power will not rotate handle. Remove and store the
crank before reconnecting the bed.
Operating the Emergency Crank
Insert the crank into the appropriate actuator opening at the foot end of the bed , and rotate
crank in the direction indicated to raise or lower as needed.
Storage
The emergency crank is stored at the head end of the bed (see section 1.9, "Bed Illustration").
Always store the handle after use.
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