Operating The Braking Castors; Adjustment Of Leg Section; Emergency Lowering Of The Backrest And/Or Thigh Section - Invacare Medley Ergo Manuel D'utilisation

3.2 Operating the braking castors

Marks from the castors might under special conditions appear on different types of absorbing floor covering -
including untreated or badly treated floors. In matters of doubt, Invacare
between the castors and the floor. Do not release the brake with the fingers as there can be a risk of trapping.
Always apply the brakes when there is no need for moving the bed, to avoid ac-
cidents during entering or exiting the bed, and during handling of the patient.
When the bed is positioned correctly, at least one castor at the head end and one castor in the
foot end must be braked.
Braking: Step on the pedal. (pos. 1)
Releasing the brake: Push up on underside of brake pedal.
Each of the castors is provided with brakes for both lengthwise and crosswise locking.
The brake is foot-operated.
Placement in the room
The bed must be placed so that the height adjustment (up/down) is not obstructed
by, for example, lifts or furniture. Otherwise there is a risk for injury on user and/or
equipment.
3.3 Adjustment of leg section (optional)
Operate the leg section by lifting the leg section.
Up: Lift the leg section.
Down: Lift the leg section right up and then lower the leg section.

3.4. Emergency lowering of the backrest and/or thigh section

An emergency release of the mattress support may be necessary in case of e.g. a power- or motor failure. An emergency release of
the height adjustment is NOT possible.
® recommends placing a suitable kind of protection
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