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DO NOT plug anything into housing components of bed (pendants or actuators) while power
cord is plugged into the wall outlet. Any cords or medical tubing used on or with this bed MUST
be routed and secured properly to ensure that they DO NOT become entangled, kinked or
severed during normal operation of the bed.
Possible Injury or Death may occur if accessories are not provided by an Authorized Distributor.
Please contact an Authorized Distributor for accessories that are compatible before use of bed.
OPEN FLAME OR EXPLOSIVE GASES
DO NOT use near explosive gases.
Possible Fire Hazard if the use of nasal mask in ½ bed tent O₂ administering equipment. If O₂ tent
is being used it should not fall below mattress deck. The pendant should not be placed in
oxygen enriched environment such as an O₂ tent.
CRUSH HAZARD
CRUSH HAZARD Possible injury may occur when activating the Foot Pad Lock Mechanism*. This
feature was designed to be activated by your foot. Using your hand could result in injury.
*#15902C Only.
WARNING
Drive Medical Choice & Elite LTC beds are intended for use within an institutional healthcare
environment (i.e.: Skilled Nursing, Transitional Care, Rehabilitation Care, and Assisted Living).
Compliance with the regulations and guidelines as specified by your facility is recommended:
• Keep all moving parts, including the mattress deck (sleep surface), main frame, and all
drive actuators and moving components free of obstructions.
• NEVER permit more than one (1) person in/on the bed at any time. The weight capacity
of this bed is 450 pounds including all accessories and options.
• Body weight should be evenly distributed over the sleeping surface of the bed. Avoid
situations where entire body weight is on a raised head or foot surface. This includes
while assisting the user in repositioning or transferring in or out of bed.
• NEVER allow anyone under the bed at any time.
• Supervision is required when this product is operated by or near children or people with
disabilities.
• Ensure that the individual using this bed is properly positioned, particularly when the bed
is being operated or moved.
• DO NOT let any limbs or body parts protrude over the side or between bed components,
especially when the bed is being moved or operated.
• Caster and floor locks (if equipped) shall be used except when bed is being moved.
When transferring a resident into or out of the bed, always engage the floor lock and
lock the caster(s). Bed is not intended for patient transport.