8.6 Before Use
Prepare the bed for use as follows:
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Connect the bed to the mains.
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Charge the accumulator.
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Raise and tilt the mattress support platform to the highest position.
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Lower and tilt the mattress support platform to the lowest position.
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Check that the castors as well as main brake work correctly.
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Check that the bed extension works correctly.
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Check that it is possible to remove the head board and foot board.
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Check all of the functions on the control elements.
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Check that the siderails function properly.
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Dispose of all packaging (see Disposal).
8.7 Transport
For a safe transport, observe the following:
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Ensure that no cables are run over when moving a bed.
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Ensure that the mains cable is attached with a hook (at the head end of the bed).
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Ensure that the castors are unlocked before moving the bed during the loading/unloading process (see Castor Control).
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Adjust bed height to at least 20 cm below maximum height.
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Push bed by handles on head board or foot board.
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Move the bed exclusively on suitable floor surfaces.
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Ensure the bed is braked when it is not transported.
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For longer distances, ensure that the castor steering function (main control) is activated.
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Ensure that the brakes are released while moving the bed.
Suitable surfaces:
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Tile
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Hard linoleum
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Poured flooring
Unsuitable surfaces:
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Too soft, unsealed or defective flooring
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Soft wooden flooring
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Soft and porous stone floors
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Carpeted floors with underlay
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Soft linoleum
8.7.1 Bed Transport Mode
To avoid damaging the bed and the environment during transport or storage:
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Activate Bed Transport Mode on the Attendant Control Panel.
To activate Bed Transport Mode:
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Disconnect the bed from the mains.
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Disconnect the ground wire.
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Activate the keypad by pressing the button
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Press the Thighrest Up button + Thighrest Down button + Trendelenburg Tilt button at the same time and hold them for
three seconds.
The Bed Transport Mode is activated.
To deactivate Bed Transport Mode:
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Connect Power Cable to the mains.
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on the Attendant Control Panel.
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