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OPERATING THE BACKREST
To raise the backrest, as shown in Figure 23, squeeze handle (A) to move the backrest to the desired height.
To lower the backrest, squeeze handle (A) and push down on the backrest frame until the backrest has reached the
desired height.
Note: Lowering the backrest without a patient may require slightly more pressure.
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OPERATING THE SIDERAILS
To raise the siderails, as shown in Figure 23, lift up on the siderail until the latch clicks and the siderail locks into place.
When a patient is on the cot, always keep the siderails in the raised position unless the patient is being transferred.
To lower the siderails, squeeze handle (B) to release the siderail latch. Guide the siderail down toward the foot end
until flat.
WARNING
Siderails are not intended to serve as a patient restraint device. See
to utilize the siderails properly could result in patient injury.
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Figure 23: Backrest Elevated and Siderails Raised
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