WARNING
The procedures below must be carried out by suitably trained
and qualified personnel. Failure to do so may result in injury or
an unsafe product.
Actions to be done by qualified personnel
Carry out a full test of all electrical bed positioning functions
(backrest, height, tilt, etc.)
Check that the bedstripper / linen shelf remains in its closed
position when maximum foot down tilt is applied.
Check that the bed operates correctly using the backup battery
as described in the next section Battery test.
Check operation of the manual CPR release handles on both
sides of the bed
Check operation the of castors, paying special attention to
braking and steering functions
Check that the calf section latches securely in the horizontal
(vascular) position when manually raised.
Check that the bed extension locks securely in all three
positions
Examine the power supply cord and mains plug – if damaged,
replace the complete assembly; do not use a rewireable plug
Examine all accessible flexible cables for damage and
deterioration
Check all accessible nuts, bolts and other fasteners are
present and correctly tightened
Check any accessories fitted to the bed, paying particular
attention to fasteners and moving parts
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