NRS Healthcare EASYFIT BEDGUARD User manual

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USER INSTRUCTIONS
NRS EASYFIT BEDGUARD
P42434 Bedguard
General Safety Warning
Please make sure that you read and follow these
instructions carefully. Failure to do so can result in
injury. Keep these instructions in a safe place for
future reference.
1.0 INTENDED USE
Figure 1: NRS Bedguard
The NRS EasyFit Bedguard is designed to prevent
users from rolling out of bed.
The bedguard has an adjustable sliding guard
mechanism, which can be extended or retracted for
easy access on and off the bed.
The bedguard can be used on divan and slatted
beds, from single to king size.
The bedguard rail section can be removed to make
bed making easy.
2.0 SAFETY
320mm
Minimum
Figure 2: Bedguard Position
WARNING: The bedguard must be positioned at
least 320mm (12.5”) away from the headboard.
The bedguard must always be positioned as close as
possible to the mattress, to prevent user entrapment.
Do not fit this product to height adjustable or profiling
beds.
The Bedguard is not designed to be used as a
bedrail. It will not support the users bodyweight.
Not suitable for use by children.
Some tasks within these instructions may require
two people.
3.0 UNPACKING
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Figure 3: Parts
Refer to Figure 3. Remove the packaging and check
all parts carefully. Contact your supplier immediately
if parts are missing or damaged and do not try and
assemble.
Contents:
1. Base-frame
2. Bedguard Rail
3. Bedguard Extension Rail
4. Base Adjustment Rail
5. Mesh Cover

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4.0 ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
4.1 Fitting the Bedguard Rail
The bedguard is packaged in two parts. To assemble,
attach the bedguard rail to the base-frame, as
follows:
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Figure 4: Assembly
1. Refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4. Slot the bedguard
rail into the base-frame.
2. Push and hold the bedguard rail button-clips,
then push the bedguard rail into the base-frame
until the button-clips click into position in the
base frame holes.
Note: Make sure that the button-clips have fully
engaged into the holes.
4.2 Adjusting the base width:
Note: The following steps may require two people.
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BCD
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Figure 5: Adjust the Base Width
Standard
Single
Small
Double
Standard
Double
King
Size
Bed Width 900mm 1200mm 1350mm 1500mm
Position ABCD
Table 1: Bed Width / Frame Position
1. Refer to Figure 3 and Figure 5. Push and hold
the button-clips on the base adjustment rail.
2. Slide the base adjustment rail out from the base-
frame until the button-clips click into the required
hole positions for your bed (see Table 1).
Note: Make sure that the button-clips have fully
engaged into the holes.
4.3 Fitting the Bedguard to the bed:
Note: The following steps may require two people.
Figure 6: Fit the Bedguard
1. Refer to Figure 6. Remove the mattress and
place the bedguard on the bed base.
Figure 7: Replace Mattress
2. Refer to Figure 2 and Figure 7. Replace the
mattress on top of the bedguard.
WARNING: The bedguard must be positioned at
least 320mm (12.5”) away from the headboard.

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5.0 OPERATION AND USE
5.1 Extending the Bedguard Rail
The bedguard can be extended to give the user
better protection from bed roll-out.
Button
-clip
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Figure 8: Extend the Bedguard
1. Refer to Figure 3 and Figure 8. To extend the
bedguard, pull the bedguard extension rail out
from the main bedguard rail until the bedguard
extension rail button-clip clicks into position.
Note: Make sure that the button-clip has fully
engaged into the hole.
5.2 Retracting the Bedguard Extension Rail
The bedguard extension rail must be closed to let
the user exit the bed.
1. Refer to Figure 3 and Figure 8. To close the
bedguard extension rail, press and hold the
button-clip, then slide the bedguard extension
into the main bedguard rail.
5.3 Remove the Bedguard Rail
The bedguard rail can be removed to enable the
user to make the bed.
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Figure 9: Removing the Bedguard Rail
1. Refer to Figure 3 and Figure 9. Push and hold
the right-hand side bedguard rail button-clip,
then pull the bedguard rail until the button-clip
disengages from the hole.
2. Repeat step 1 for the left-hand side.
3. Make sure both button-clips have disengaged
from the holes, then pull the bedguard rail out
from the base frame.
4. To refit the bedguard rail, refer to Section 4.1.
5.4 Remove the Mesh Cover
The bedguard is supplied with the mesh cover fitted
to the bedguard rail, to remove for cleaning, please
do the following:
Figure 10: Remove the Mesh Cover
1. Refer to Figure 10. Undo the Velcro fastener
and slide the mesh cover off the bedguard rail.
5.5 Refit the Mesh Cover
1. Refer to Figure 10. Slide the mesh cover onto
the bedguard rail and secure with the Velcro
fastener.
2. Make sure that the mesh cover is fully secure
before use.

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Tel. Customer Services: 0345 121 8111
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6.0 CLEANING
6.1 Cleaning the Bedguard
1. Clean regularly using a general purpose, neutral
detergent and warm water.
2. To disinfect, wipe with a dilute bleach solution
and rinse with fresh water.
Note: Please check the suitability of the cleaning
products before use. Do not use abrasive
cleaners or cloths as these could permanently
damage the surface and invalidate any
warranty.
3. Allow the product to dry fully before use or
storage.
6.2 Cleaning the Mesh Cover
1. Hand-wash the mesh cover using a mild fabric
detergent and warm water.
2. Rinse the mesh cover with warm water.
3. Allow the product to dry fully before use or
storage.
7.0 MAINTENANCE
1. Check the bedguard is correctly positioned and
that all button-clips have engaged securely.
2. Inspect the product for signs of wear or damage
at regular intervals. Any suspected faults or
damage must be reported to the supplier and
the product taken out of use immediately.
8.0 ACCESSORIES & SPARE PARTS
P42744 – Spare Mesh Cover (white).
For more details please visit our website:
www.nrshealthcare.co.uk or call Customer Services.
9.0 PRODUCT DISPOSAL
This product should be thoroughly cleaned prior to
disposal.
This product is manufactured from metal and plastic
and can be disposed of through Local Authority
Household Waste and Recycling Centres or through
Local Trade Waste Collectors.
10.0 PRODUCT GUARANTEE
NRS Healthcare guarantee this product for a period
of 12 months, from the date of purchase, against
faulty materials and workmanship. This guarantee
does not cover; abuse, misuse, interference or
tampering with any part of the product.
Any guarantee issued by NRS Healthcare does not
affect your statutory rights.