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3.0 TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
The following conditions should be followed when transporting and storing the bed:
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To save space, the bed should be stored on the transport stand.
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The bed should always be stored on a flat and level floor.
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The bed ends should be set to minimum height.
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If fitted the bed extension should be removed and stored separately.
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Side rail components, if applicable (not including side rails) to be kept in the channels on the bed ends (or stored
safely together).
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The brakes should be applied.
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All profiling sections should be secured with hook and loop tape (or similar).
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The bed should be covered to protect it from fluid ingress, dirt, dust etc.
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Beds should not be stored one on top of another.
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Beds should not be stored on their side.
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Ambient temperature: -20OC to +50OC.
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Humidity: 30% - 75% at30OC –not condensing.
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The bed is not intended for patient transport, it is not to be moved out of the room it is
Located in with a patient occupying the bed –Risk of patient/carer injury. If the bed is to be
Moved within the room with an occupant in the bed a risk assessment in line with local health
And safety policy is to contract based in order to ensure that neither staff nor patients are put
At risk when moving the bed; this is dependent on the situation and load on the bed.
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If transporting the bed utilities on its transport stand ensure a risk assessment in line with local
Health and safety policy is undertaken to ensure that the staff are not put at risk when moving
The bed, especially in regards to moving up/down inclines and uneven surfaces.
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The bed must never be moved on the transport stand with the locking collars missing or in the
Unlocked position –Risk of bed collapse.
•To
prevent
the
risk
of
cross
infection,
when
moving
a
bed
from
an
end
user
’
s
residence,
Ensure that all activities in relation to the bed are carried out using disposable gloves and that
They are then reported annex, unless it can be verified that the bed and any
Associated accessories have been patterned cleaned and disinfected prior to collection.
•On
the
return
of
a
bed
from
an
end
user
’
s
residence,
prior
to
putting
the
bed
into
storage
Ensure it has been cleaned and disinfected in line with the local infection control policy and/or
As defined in page 18 of these instructions for use