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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
MA50 Series 8 Part No 1148136
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
ƽ WARNING
SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe
operation and use of this product.
Contraindications
ALWAYS consult the patient’s physician before using the MA50, MA51 and MA55 systems.
Installation
The MA50, MA51 and MA55 systems MUST be installed on medical bed frames with side
rails. The side rails MUST be in the raised position whenever a patient is on the bed.
Controls on the footboard may be obstructed by the power unit on a few bed frames. It may
be necessary to relocate the power unit. Refer to Installing the Power Unit on page 12.
Check that air hoses and power cord are clear of moving bed components before placing a
patient on the bed. Operate all bed frame motorized functions through their full range of
motion to be certain that there is no pulling, interference or pinching.
MA51 AND MA55 ONLY - DO NOT strap the mattress to the bed frame at the head and
foot ends. Secure ALL mattress straps. Secure the straps to the bed deck at the head and foot
ends and to the frame at the center of the bed. Otherwise damage to the mattress will occur
when the head and foot ends are raised. Refer to Installing the Mattress on page 10.
Entrapment May Occur
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.
Proper patient assessment and monitoring, and proper maintenance 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
entrapment. Visit the FDA website at http://www.fda.gov to learn about the risks of
entrapment. Review “A Guide to Bed Safety”, published by the Hospital Bed Safety
Workgroup, located at www.invacare.com. Use the link located under each bed rail
product entry to access this bed safety guide.
Refer to the owner’s manuals for beds and rails for additional product and safety
information.
After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely. Assist rails with dimensions different from the
original equipment supplied or specified by the bed manufacturer may not be
interchangeable and may result in entrapment or other injury.