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W W A A R R N N I I N N G G
• Always apply the brakes when a patient is getting into or out of the product to avoid instability.
• Always apply the brakes when the patient is unattended.
• Do not apply the brakes to slow or stop the product while it is in motion.
You can find the brake pedals on both the left and right sides of the product.
To apply the brakes, depress the brake pedal down toward the floor.
To release the brakes, depress the brake pedal down toward the floor again.
N N o o t t e e - - The B B r r a a k k e e LED on the footboard control panel ( Footboard LED indicators (page 35)) illuminates when you apply the
brakes. You can also set an audible alarm in the advanced menu ( Setting the brake alarm (page 46)).
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W W A A R R N N I I N N G G
• Always lock the siderails in the full up position with the sleep surface horizontal in the lowest position when you transport
the product with a patient.
• Always unplug the power cord before you transport the product.
• Always release the brakes before you transport the product. Do not transport the product with the brakes applied.
• Do not transport the product laterally after you apply the steer lock pedal. The product cannot swivel when you transport
with steer lock.
Steer lock guides the product along a straight line during transport and pivots the product around corners. The steer lock
pedal locks the right side caster on the foot end. The steer lock pedal is located at the head end of the product.
To transport with steer lock:
1. Align the wheels to face the direction of transport.
2. Push the steer lock pedal to on (Figure 5).
To release steer lock, push the steer lock pedal to off (Figure 5).
N N o o t t e e - - To move the product in any direction, including laterally, release the steer lock pedal.
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