Raising and lowering the head and foot sections, Upright back position (fowler), Steering the bed – Invacare BAR750 User Manual

Page 16: Locking the casters

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SECTION 2—OPERATION

BAR750

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Part No 1143215

Raising and Lowering the Head
and Foot Sections

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to 
FIGURE 2.2.

1. To raise the head of the bed, press the 

Head UP button.

2. To lower the head of the bed, press the 

Head DOWN button.

3. To raise the foot of the bed, press the 

Foot UP button.

4. To lower the foot of the bed, press the 

Foot DOWN button.

FIGURE 2.2 Raising and Lowering the Head

and Foot Sections

Upright Back Position (Fowler)

ƽ WARNING

Before operating the backrest ALWAYS ensure that casters are locked. Otherwise

an accident or injury may occur.

1. Raise the head section to Fowler position. Refer to Raising and Lowering the Head and 

Foot Sections.

NOTE: The backrest stops at any angle between five degrees (horizontal) position and an upright 
position of about 60 degrees.

 

Steering the Bed

NOTE: The bed can be steered in two modes, with the steering locked or with all four casters able 
to move independently. The two casters on the head end are the “steer” control type.

Locking the Casters

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.3 on page 17.

NOTE: The steering lock function allows you to easily steer the bed in a straight line.  

1. Lower the bed to the lowest postion. Refer to Operating Bariatric Bed on page 15.

2. At the head end of the bed, step down on the front of either caster pedal until it clicks.

NOTE: DO NOT lock the other steering caster.

Head

UP

Button

Foot

UP

Button

Head

DOWN

Button

Foot

DOWN

Button

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