Split side rails
WARNING
The clinically qualified person responsible should consider the age, size and
condition of the patient before allowing the use of split side rails.
Split side rails are not intended to restrain patients who make a deliberate attempt to
exit the bed.
Ensure that the mattress is suitable for use with split side rails - see "Mattresses and
split side rails" on page 15.
To prevent possible entrapment, make sure the patient's head and limbs are clear of
the split side rails when adjusting the mattress platform.
Split side rail contact points are identified by this symbol. Keep hands and
fingers away from these areas.
To lower the split side rail:
Hold either split side rail handle (
the split side rail (
The split side rail folds down below the mattress platform.
NOTE
The head end and foot end split side rails operate in the same way.
To raise the split side rail:
Hold either split side rail handle (
the bed until it locks in the raised position.
WARNING
Make sure the locking mechanism is securely engaged when the split side rails are
raised.
1
3
), holding the split side rail until it is completely lowered.
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Fig. 7 - Split side rail operation
1
). Pull the blue release lever (
1
3
). Pull the split side rail up and away from
2
) and lower
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