Drive™ Medical Multi-Height Manual Bed

Features 

INTENDED USE

The Drive #15005LP, 15004P, 15003P series beds are intended for use within a Homecare environment, Application Environment 4 (i.e.: care provided in a domestic area where ME Equipment is used to alleviate or compensate for an injury, disability or disease).

Beds are NOT intended for patient/resident transport. Wheels are provided only to allow movement within the patient/ resident room for cleaning or patient/resident access.

CONTRA-INDICATIONS

Electric beds should not be operated (control the movements of the bed through the control interfaces) by persons who do not have the cognitive skills to understand the information in the owner’s manual or cannot understand and perform the proper operation of the bed. This bed should not be used or operated by children.

GENERAL SAFETY

NOTE: In this manual, the terms patient and resident refer to a resident in a homecare environment.

WARNING

• NEVER allow anyone under the bed at any time.
• DO NOT let any body parts protrude over the side or between parts, especially when the bed is being operated.
• Electric beds should not be placed in an oxygen enriched environment.
• Unplug electric beds or stop pressing pendant button when bed does not function as expected.
• DO NOT operate this product without first reading and understanding this user manual. Damage or injury may result from improper use of this product.
• Possible injury or Death may occur if accessories are not provided by Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare. Please contact Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare for accessories that are compatible with this bed.
• Possible injury or Death may occur if replacement parts are not provided by Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare. Please contact Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare for replacement parts compatible with this bed.

WARNING

• Power cord on electric beds must be plugged into appropriate wall outlet, ensuring it can be unplugged easily in case of an emergency.
• Never permit more than one (1) person in/on the bed at any time. Never exceed the weight capacity of this bed. The weight capacity of this bed is 450lbs (205kg) including accessories and options (not all accessories and options can be used at the same time). Once resident’s weight is known (X), subtract that from 450 lb total weight capacity (Y) and remainder is allowable weight for mattress, accessories and optional equipment (Z). (Z = Y – X)
  • Assumes:
    • Max Patient/resident Weight - 350 lbs (158.76 kg)
    • Full or Half Rails (avg/pair) - 25 lbs (11.34 kg)
    • Mattress weight (avg) - 25 lbs (11.34 kg)
    • Trapeze 26 lbs - (11.79 kg)
• The medical bed should be left in its lowest position except when care is being provided in order to reduce risk of injury due to falls.
• Electric beds MUST be connected to an appropriate power source. Mains cable and proper function must be checked regularly.
• Possible Injury or Death may occur if bed is pushed over abrupt thresholds while bed is occupied. Beds are not intended for patient/resident transport. Please use an approved resident transport device when moving a resident.