These buttons raise and lower the thigh section.
Thigh section
When the thigh section is first raised from the flat position, the
calf section will be in the Fowler position (angled downwards).
To change the calf section to the vascular (horizontal) position,
refer to the section "Attendant Control Panel (ACP)" on
page 38.
These buttons raise and lower the backrest.
Backrest angle
The Auto-Chair up button simultaneously raises the backrest
Auto-Chair/
Bio-Contour
and thigh sections, pausing when the backrest reaches 45º
(the Bio-Contour position). Continue to hold the button down to
lower the foot end of the mattress platform into a chair position.
If the backrest angle is greater than 45º, it will return to 45º to
prevent the patient from tipping forwards.
The Auto-Chair down button returns the mattress platform to a
flat and level position.
These buttons raise and lower the mattress platform.
Mattress
All sections will lower at maximum speed until the bed reaches low
platform height
height (40cm*) where it will continue to lower at half speed until it
has reached extra low height (32cm*).
(*Low height and extra low height dimensions are for reference only.)
WARNING
At minimum height, clearance underneath the bed is reduced. Keep
your feet away from the areas below the split side rails and take extra
care when using patient hoists or similar equipment.
To avoid potential damage or injury, do not leave oxygen bottle or any
other obstacles under the bed frame while operated.
NOTE
The mattress platform will not lower to extra low height if the bed
platform is tilted (in Trendelenburg or reversed Trendelenburg
position).
When the mattress platform is at minimum height, the Auto-Chair
function is not available.
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