WARNING (CONTINUED)
• To avoid injury to the patient and/or user, do not attempt to move the bed laterally with the steer mode engaged .
The steer wheel cannot swivel .
• The CPR emergency release is for emergency use only . When activating the CPR release handle, all people and
equipment must be removed from the area below and around the head, thigh and foot sections of the bed or
serious personal injury and/or equipment damage could occur .
• Possible fire hazard exists when this unit is used with oxygen administering equipment other than nasal, mask
type or half bed-length tent type . Unplug the unit power cord from the wall when oxygen-administering equipment
is used . When using a half bed-length tent type, ensure that the siderails are outside the oxygen tent and that the
tent does not extend below the mattress support level .
• The weight system (optional) is intended to assist in the monitoring of the patient's weight variation . Under no
circumstances should its readings be used as sole reference for medical treatment .
• The Bed Exit system (optional) is intended only to aid in the detection of a patient exiting the bed . It is not intended
to replace patient monitoring protocol . The Bed Exit system signals when a patient is about to exit the bed . The
addition or removal of equipment with a Bed Exit system armed must be done using the "Adding or Removing
Equipment with the System Armed" procedure (on
affected and the readings of the patient's movements in the bed will be erroneous .
• The surface added by the bed extender is not included in the area monitored by the Bed Exit system .
• The Bed Exit system (optional) is not designed to be used with patients weighing less than 50 lb (23 kg) .
• Failure to set the zone properly could result in improper monitoring and patient injury . Verify that the proper zone
is selected before leaving the patient .
• The scale and bed exit systems must be adjusted if an accessory is added when either system is in operation .
Refer to the "Add / Remove Equipment" procedure
• The bed extender must be removed before using the emergency crank (optional) .
• When large fluid spills occur in the area of the circuit boards, cables and motors, immediately unplug the bed
power cord from the wall outlet, remove the patient from the bed and clean up the fluid . Have maintenance
completely check the bed . Fluids can have an adverse effect on operational capabilities of any electrical product .
Do not put the bed back into service until it is completely dried and has been thoroughly tested for safe operation .
Ensure, among other things, that the plastic components being used as covers for the siderail mechanism arms
and the foot end casing are removed and that the parts they cover are thoroughly dried .
• Preventative maintenance should be performed at least once a year to ensure all bed features are functioning
properly . Ensure that any bed malfunction is promptly reported to your service personnel for immediate attention .
• Always unplug the bed power cord from the wall outlet when servicing or cleaning the bed .
• When working under the bed with the bed in the high position, always apply the brakes and place blocks under the
Hi-Low levers to prevent injury in case the bed down switch is accidentally pressed .
• Before using the optional emergency crank during a power failure, always unplug the power cord . An unexpected
return of the power could rotate the handle and cause injury to the user .
• Because individual beds may have different options, foot boards should not be moved from one bed to another .
Mixing foot boards could result in unpredictable bed operation .
• When servicing use only identical replacement parts provided by Stryker .
• Make sure that the ground chain is in place, intact and it's touching the floor (see Figure 1 .9,
• Do not put anything under the bed .
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