SECTION 2—OPERATION
MA50 Series 12 Part No 1148136
Installing the Side Rails
ƽ WARNING
Patient entrapment with bed side rails may cause injury or death. Mattress MUST
fit bed frame and side rails snugly to prevent patient entrapment. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions. Monitor patient frequently. Read and understand the
Owner’s/Operator’s Manual prior to using this equipment. Invacare product
manuals are available at www.invacare.com or your dealer.
NOTE: Refer to the instructions provided with the side rails for the installation procedure.
Installing the Power Unit
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to
FIGURE 2.3.
1. Swing out the bed hooks on the back of
the control unit.
2. Place the control unit on the footboard.
NOTE: If the bed does not have a footboard,
place the control unit on a flat surface, leaving
room for the hose to hang down.
FIGURE 2.3 Installing the Power Unit
Connecting the Hose
CAUTION
Ensure that the hose connecting the control unit to the mattress is routed such that
it cannot be stepped on, kinked, squeezed or otherwise damaged.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.4 on page 13.
1. Locate the hose at the foot end of the mattress.
2. Locate the control unit connectors on the right side of the control unit.
3. Squeeze and hold the tabs on the hose connectors.
4. Push the hose connectors onto the control connectors until an audible click is heard.
NOTE: The audible click indicates that the hose connectors are properly engaged with the control
connectors.
Bed Hooks