Safety Notes - GENDRON 3875 User Manual

Safety Notes

Failure to observe these safety precautions may result in personal
injury or mechanical failure. Read all instructions carefully before
using the bed.
Watch for pinch points. Keep clear of any mechanism in motion.
When a patient is left unattended or while transporting a patient it is
recommended that the siderails are raised.
When raising the siderails make sure it is completely raised and locked.
Gently pull on the siderail to verify that it is latched in position.
Ensure that all deck extensions are adjusted to the same width.
Equipment damage may occur during deck articulation.
Gently push/pull on the extensions to verify that they are locked in
position.
Always set the brakes when the bed is occupied unless transporting the
patient.
Before transporting the bed, make sure the power cord is properly stowed.
Failure to do so my result in equipment damage.
The brakes are not designed to stop a bed in motion. Do not operate
central brake/steer function when moving the bed.
Do not move the bed using the siderails.
handles or head/foot boards.
The bed exit alarm is not intended to be a substitute for good nursing
practices. This system must be used in conjunction with a sound risk
assessment and protocol.
Keep all objects out from under the bed. Certain parts under the bed raise
and lower when it is in motion. Make sure there is nothing under the bed
to interfere with proper bed operations.
Make sure the handset cord is properly positioned before operating the
bed. Do not allow the cord to get caught in the moving parts of the bed.
Disconnect the two electrical cables below the footboard before attempting
to remove the footboard.
Use the provided push
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