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2. Important Safety Information.
I. General Safety infomation
If you are unsure about any aspect of operating the Integrity Homecare Electric Bed please consult your
supplier or Sumed International (UK) Ltd.
The Integrity Homecare Electric Bed is intended for continuous use where required.
The Integrity Homecare Electric Bed should never be operated by anyone under the age of 12, due to the risk
of injury through crushing. Any children visiting a patient should be supervised at all times.
PATIENTS TALLER THAN 6’ 5” (1.95m) OR HEAVIER THAN 195kg (30.7st) SHOULD NOT USE THIS BED
Incompatible mattresses can create hazards – mattress sizes that can be used with the bed:
LENGTH – 197cm - 201cm
WIDTH – 88cm - 91cm
DEPTH – 12.5cm - 22.5cm
Incompatible Side Rails can create hazards – ONLY USE THE SIDE RAILS SUPPLIED WITH THE BED
If replacement side rails are required only use genuine Sumed replacement parts.
The side rails should always be used when the patient is unattended with the bed in the lowest position in
order to reduce risk of injury due to falls.
This manual must be read by anyone assembling or operating the bed. Failure to do so may result in
fatal injury or damage that will not be covered by the warranty.
WARNING: II. To avoid injury or damage when setting up or repairing the bed
A. The power supply should be 240V. Please check power supply prior to use. If in doubt consult a qualied
technician
B. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, please do not remove the control box, actuator and handset without
a quailed technician
C. Lock all castors before using bed
D. Keep all moving parts clear of obstruction
E. Refer to instructions located in this manual for cleaning and maintainance
F. Do not use abrasives to clean painted surfaces
G. Be aware of moving, telescoping, and rotating parts when positioning the bed. Watch for pinch points.
Keep ngers, arms, legs, and objects clear of bed when any mechanism is in motion. Make sure all persons
and objects are clear of the bed when raising or lowering the bed. Do not place any body parts into the
frame while operating the bed
H. Make sure there is nothing under the bed to interfere with bed operations. Ensure that the mains cable
cannot be run over by items such as cleaning or lifting equipment i.e. hoists
I. Remove power supply and battery before working on the actuator control system
J. Make sure the cord from the control module and the cord from the handset are clear of castors before
operating and do not allow either of these cords to get caught in the moving parts of the bed
K. Do not operate this device if these cables and the associated parts are cut, frayed or loosely connected
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