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General Warnings
WARNING
Keep these instructions in a safe place; you may need to refer to
them later on.
Read and understand these instructions before operating the bed.
Caregivers must be trained in the proper use of this product, its
functions and controls, and any accessories.
These instructions are mandatory for the safe and effective use of
this product, including the safety of patients and caregivers.
Unauthorised modifications or repairs to this product may affect its
safety and will invalidate any warranty. ArjoHuntleigh accepts no
liability for any incident, accident or reduction in performance that
may occur as a result of such repairs or modifications.
To avoid the risk of electric shock, this product must only be
connected to an electricity supply with a protective earth.
Do not smoke or use naked flames near this equipment and do not
expose it to extremes of temperature.
Do not use electrically powered beds in the presence of flammable
gases such as anaesthetic agents e.g. in operating theatres.
The bed is intended for indoor use only and should not be used
outside a normal hospital environment.
Do not use accessories that have not been designed or approved
for use with the bed.
The user should carry out a risk assessment before using the bed
with equipment from other suppliers or manufacturers.
Always apply the brakes when the bed is stationary.
To reduce the risk of injury due to falls, lower the bed to minimum
height when the patient is unattended.
Patients should not be left in the Trendelenburg position when
unattended.
To reduce the risk of overbalancing, do not allow the patient to get
on or off the bed when the mattress platform is in a tilted (head
down or foot down) position.
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