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General Warnings and Safety Instructions
WARNING:
The bed is to be used in accordance with each facility’s policies and
procedures.
For user and patient safety, read and follow all warnings and instructions that apply to use of the
Bari Rehab Platform 3™. Before using this bed, the user must know what to do to ensure safety.
Put the patient at ease. The care provider should communicate with the patient by telling them
what they are planning to do.
Work with the patient’s doctor, nurse or therapist to learn safe methods best suited to the care
provider’s abilities and those of the patient.
Always use good posture and proper body mechanics. When possible use assistive safe patient
handling devices, if necessary to manually lift or support the patient, bend knees slightly and keep
back as upright and straight as possible.
Failure to follow the set-up instructions could result in patient or user injury as well as damage to
equipment or other property.
Use only parts, accessories and adapters authorized by the manufacturer.
Many of the screws and bolts used in the bed are special high-strength fasteners. Contact an
authorized Sizewise technician to assist in finding the correct fasteners. If improper fasteners are
used, they could result in patient and/or user injury as well as damage to equipment or other
property.
Only authorized personnel should engage in the troubleshooting process. Troubleshooting by
unauthorized persons could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
Do not attempt to install, perform maintenance, or use this product without first reading and
understanding these instructions and accompanying documents such as, the User Manual,
Technical Manual, and Work Instructions. If you do not understand these instructions, or
documents referenced, contact Sizewise at 1-800-814-9389.
Do not attempt to install, repair, or remove the trapeze,
single pole patient assist, or any other overhead components/devices
while bed is occupied.
Before positioning patient on bed, verify all components are secure after adjustments, repairs, or
servicing of the trapeze, single pole patient assist, or any other overhead components/devices.
Use only parts, accessories and adapters authorized by Sizewise.