Side rails(Optional)
The bed can be fitted with ¾ length 3 bar or 5 bar side rails or folding split side rails.
WARNING -
The clinically qualified person responsible should consider the age, size and condition
of the patient before allowing them to occupy the bed.
WARNING-
The clinically qualified person responsible should consider the age, size and condition
of the patient before allowing the use of side rails.
Side rails are not intended to restrain patients who make a deliberate attempt to exit the
bed.
The bed must only be used with the side rails supplied. Do not use another
manufacturer's side rails.
Ensure that the mattress is suitable for use with side rails - refer to Chapter 3 for
guidance.
Side rail contact points are identified by this symbol. Keep hands and fingers
away from these areas.
When using removable ¾ length side rails, do not fit different side rails to those
originally supplied by Arjo with the bed. Make sure the serial number label on
the side rail corresponds to the serial number on the bed – refer to page 7 for a
description of the bed serial number.
When the removable side rails are fitted make sure the securing pin is
assembled and fitted correctly.
beds supplied without side rails
Do not install side rails (including those made by Arjo) on
the bed.
beds supplied with side rails
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