Operating The Braking Castors; Adjustment Of Leg Section; Emergency Lowering Of The Backrest And/Or Thigh Section - Invacare Medley Ergo Manual Del Usuario

3.2 Operating the braking castors

Marks from the castors might under special conditions appear on different types of absorbing floor covering -
including untreated or badly treated floors. In matters of doubt, Invacare
protection between the castors and the floor.
When the bed is positioned correctly, at least one castor at the head end and one castor in the
foot end must be braked.
Braking: Step on the pedal. (pos. 1)
Releasing the brake: Push up on underside of brake pedal.
Do not release the brake with the fingers as there can be a risk of trapping.
Each of the castors is provided with brakes for both lengthwise and crosswise locking.
The brake is foot-operated.
3.3 Adjustment of leg section (optional)
Operate the leg section by lifting the leg section.
Up: Lift the leg section.
Down: Lift the leg section right up and then lower the leg section.

3.4. Emergency lowering of the backrest and/or thigh section

An emergency release of the mattress support may be necessary in case of e.g. a power- or
motor failure. An emergency release of the height adjustment is NOT possible.
Remove the plug from the mains before emergency release of the mattress support.
1) Hold the backrest.
3) Lower the backrest motor.
A minimum of 2 persons are required to emergency release a mattress section. Both persons hold the mattress
section. One person pulls out the pipe pin. Both slowly lower the mattress section until it is completely down.
2) Remove the pipe pin from the backrest motor.
4) Lower the backrest.
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