The total weight limit of the:
Drive Medical #15300 42-inch (107cm) wide Bariatric bed
(including accessories, mattress, occupant and any other per-
son/object positioned on the bed) is 600 pounds (272 kg); 500
pounds (227 kg) patient weight.
Drive Medical #15302 48-inch (122cm) wide Bariatric bed
(including accessories, mattress, occupant and any other per-
son/object positioned on the bed) is 750 pounds (340 kg); 650
pounds (295 kg) patient weight.
Drive Medical #15303 54-inch (137cm) wide Bariatric bed
(including accessories, mattress, occupant and any other
person/object positioned on the bed) is 1000 pounds (454 kg);
900 pounds (408 kg) patient weight.
Use this bed only for its intended use as described in these
instructions. DO NOT use attachments not recommended by
the manufacturer.
After raising/lowering the head/foot end of the 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.
Once patient assessment concludes that the patient’s condition
increases the chance of entrapment, the bed MUST be in the
at position when left unattended.
Proper patient assessment and monitoring, and proper main-
tenance 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 entrap-
ment. Visit the FDA website at http://www.fda.gov to learn
about the risks of entrapment.
Replacement mattresses and bed side rails with dimensions
different than the original equipment supplied or specied by
the bed frame manufacturer are not interchangeable. Varia-
tions in bed side rail design, width and thickness or rmness
of the mattress could cause/contribute to entrapment. Use only
authorized Drive Medical replacement parts and/or accesso-
ries otherwise the warranty is void. Drive Medical will not be
responsible for any damage or injury that may result.
To reduce the risk of entrapment make certain that the bed rail
cross braces DO NOT exceed the width of the mattress. Mat-
tress MUST t bed frame and side rails snugly to reduce the
risk of entrapment.
When operating this bed, ALWAYS ensure that the individual
utilizing the bed is positioned properly within the connes of
the bed. DO NOT let any extremities protrude over the side or
between the bed rails when performing these functions.
Drive Medical recommends that the mattress be centered on
the bed frame. Otherwise, individuals may become entangled
between the bed rail and the bed frame.
Mattress MUST t bed frame and assist rails snugly to reduce
the risk of entrapment.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Updated versions of this manual are available on
www.Drive Medical.com.
BED RAIL WARNINGS
Assist rails with dimensions different from the original equip-
ment supplied or specied by the bed manufacturer may not
be interchangeable and may result in entrapment or other
injury.
Although bed rails are not rated to any specic weight limita-
tion, the bed rails may become deformed or broken if exces-
sive side pressure is exerted on the bed rails. The bed rail is
not an assist rail for getting into or out of bed. DO NOT use
the bed rails as push handles when moving the bed.
Always test to make sure that the side rails are properly and
securely in place before using the bed.
DO NOT install the optional bed rails without reading and
understanding all of the instructions in the instruction sheet
that accompanies the bed rail kit.
DO NOT use the side rails as push handles for moving the
bed.
These bed rails are intended to prevent an individual from
inadvertently rolling out of bed. DO NOT use for restraint
purposes.
When used with a manual/electrical bed, the bed rails DO
NOT fall under any weight limitations. Bed rails can be de-
formed or broken if excessive side pressure is exerted on the
bed rails. These bed rails are used for the purpose of prevent-
ing an individual from inadvertently rolling out of bed. The
bed rails are NOT intended nor may be used for restraint pur-
poses. If an individual is capable of injuring himself/herself, a
physician or a healthcare professional should be consulted for
alternative means of safe restraint.
ELECTRICAL WARNINGS
A safety feature of this product includes protection against
overheating caused by excessive or extended periods of opera-
tion. Depending on the duration, this includes multiple or
repeated adjustments or the use of multiple functions at one
time. To ensure trouble free operation, always allow a slight
pause between multiple adjustments and avoid pressing more
than one function button at a time. If thermal protection acti-
vation should occur, the bed will not respond to pendant com-
mands. Given this situation, release the pendant button and
allow the bed unit to sit for several minutes. This will allow
the protection function time to reset and restore bed function.