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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
WARNING
SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe operation and use of this product.
Contraindications
ALWAYS consult the patient’s physician before using the MA80 and MA85 systems.
Installation
The MA80 and MA85 systems MUST be installed on medical bed frames with side rails. The side rails MUST be in the raised position whenever a patient is on the bed.
Controls on the footboard may be obstructed by the control unit on a few bed frames. It may be necessary to relocate the control unit. Refer to Installing the Control Unit on page 11.
Check that air hoses and power cord are clear of moving bed components before placing a patient on the bed. Operate all bed frame motorized functions through their full range of motion to be certain that there is no pulling, interference or pinching.
DO NOT strap the mattress to the bed frame at the head and foot ends. Secure ALL mattress straps. Secure the straps to the bed deck at the head and foot ends and to the frame at the center of the bed. Otherwise damage to the mattress will occur when the head and foot ends are raised. Refer to Installing the Mattress Replacement System on page 10.
Entrapment May Occur
WARNING
Patient entrapment with bed side rails may cause injury or death. Mattress MUST fit bed frame and side rails snugly to prevent patient entrapment. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Monitor patient frequently. Read and understand the Owner’s/Operator’s Manual prior to using this equipment. Invacare product manuals are available at www.invacare.com or your dealer.
Proper patient assessment and monitoring, and proper maintenance and use of equipment is required to reduce the risk of entrapment. Variations in bed rail dimensions, and mattress thickness, size or density could increase the risk of entrapment. Visit the FDA website at http://www.fda.gov to learn about the risks of entrapment. Review “A Guide to Bed Safety”, published by the Hospital Bed Safety Workgroup, located at www.invacare.com. Use the link located under each bed rail product entry to access this bed safety guide.
Refer to the owner’s manuals for beds and rails for additional product and safety information.
After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely. Assist rails with dimensions different from the original equipment supplied or specified by the bed manufacturer may not be interchangeable and may result in entrapment or other injury.
MA80 Series | 8 | Part No 1148138 |