BRAKE / DRIVE / NEUTRAL OPERATION
The bed's brake system can be used in electronic or manual mode .
Electronic Mode
• To engage one of these systems: press on the "Brake", "Drive" or "Neutral" button located on the footboard and
on each head siderail .
• To disengage the brake: press on one of the following buttons: "Neutral" or "Drive" .
• To disengage the neutral and drive, press on one of the two buttons not selected .
These systems can also be disengaged using the pedal . To do so, simply flip the pedal to one of the systems not in use .
Manual Mode
• To engage the brake, drive or neutral system, flip the pedal on the side of the base to the desired system .
• To disengage these systems, flip the pedal to one of the systems not in use . The electronic mode could also be
used to disengage the systems .
WARNING
• Always apply the brakes when a patient is on the bed (except during transport) or entering/exiting the bed . Serious
injury could result if the bed moves while a patient is getting on or off the bed . Once the brake pedal is manually
engaged, push on the bed to ensure the brakes are securely applied .
• To reduce risk of injury, ensure the sleep surface is horizontal and in the lowest position with the siderails fully
raised and locked when moving the bed with a patient in it .
• To avoid injury to the patient and/or user, do not attempt to move the bed laterally with the Drive mode activated;
the Drive wheel cannot swivel .
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Base Operation Guide
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