Posey Bed 8060 - Manual (Page 14)

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• NEVER use the bed if a zipper slider is bent open or damaged and the zipper cannot be zipped com-
pletely closed. Remove the patient from the damaged bed and exchange it for a Posey Bed in good
working condition. Send the damaged Posey Bed in for repair.
• NEVER use the bed if the zipper pull-tab is missing or broken.
• NEVER leave the patient’s bedside until all access panel zippers are securely closed. Quick-Release
Buckles must be connected and closed on both of the two ( 2) side access panels before leaving
the patient alone. (See page 16)
• NEVER use the bed if a zipper coil is kinked, misaligned, or has gaps and does not close securely
along the entire length.
Test that all zippers open easily and close securely along the entire length of the zipper.
Inspect zipper coils for any kinks or misalignment. If any are identified, zip and unzip the
zipper. If condition continues, DO NOT use product. Note the kinks on this sample.
NEVER rip the panels open,
as this will damage the
zipper slider, preventing the
zipper from closing securely.
Check the Zippers
Warnings and Precautions
(Continued)
Before leaving the patient alone, apply pressure with
your hands along the entire length of the zipper to
make sure the panel is securely closed and that there
are no gaps or openings along the entire length of
each zipper. Snap the quick-release buckles shut to
ensure all zippers are securely closed, and check by
tugging on each buckle.
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ALWAYS use the zipper pull-tabs to open and close the zippers and ensure that the
zippers are fully closed.
Opened Up
Damaged pull tab Undamaged pull tab
Crown (Tab) Holder
Body
Pull-Tab
DO NOT use the Posey Bed if zippers have open gaps that do not close securely along the entire length
Zipper kinks