Product Manual

3 SAFETY
Invacare
®
IVC
™
Model BAR600IVC Bariatric Bed 14 Part No 1123842
Replacement Parts/Accessories
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WARNING
Use masked or nasal type oxygen administering equipment only in conjunction with the manual/electric bed. The use of any
other type of oxygen administering equipment can result in a fire hazard.
When using nasal or masked type oxygen administering equipment, the oxygen or air tubing MUST be routed and secured
properly to ensure that the tubing does not become entangled and/or severed during normal operation of manual/electric
bed.
ALWAYS test to make sure that the side rails are properly and securely in place before using the manual/electric bed.
Invacare recommends that the mattress be centered on the bed frame. Otherwise, individuals may become entangled
between the bed rail and the bed frame.
Physically challenged individuals who cannot prevent themselves from rolling/climbing out of the manual/electric bed may
require alternative safe means of restraint.
When used with a manual/electric bed, the bed rails DO NOT fall under any weight limitations. Bed rails can be deformed
or broken if excessive side pressure is exerted on the bed rails. These bed rails are used for the purpose of preventing an
individual from inadvertently rolling out of bed. The bed rails are not intended nor may be used for restraint purposes. If an
individual is capable of injuring himself/herself, a physician or a healthcare professional should be consulted for alternative
means of safe restraint.
After raising/lowering the head/foot end of the electric bed, check the distance between the bottom of the bed rail and the
mattress. If there is excessive distance between the bottom of the bed rail and the mattress in which individuals may
become entangled, adjust the height of the bed rail (if applicable), or provide alternative means of patient protection.
DO NOT use the side rails as push handles for moving the electric bed.
Replacement mattresses and bed side rails with dimensions different from the original equipment supplied or specified by
the bed frame manufacturer are not interchangeable. Variations in bed side rail design, width and thickness or firmness of
the mattress could cause/contribute to entrapment.