SAFETY GRIP RAIL
Low Profile with 2 bars
(Fully Assembled)
• Please read these instructions carefully before installing and using the SAFETY GRIP RAIL.
• Please read the Warning Labels attached to the SAFETY GRIP RAIL parts.
• The SAFETY GRIP RAIL is an assistive balance handrail for beds.
o It is to assist persons who are mobile, but require some assistance to move or sit up in bed.
o It also helps with balance when the person gets in and out of bed.
o It further helps the person with balance when standing beside the bed or during transfers by the bed.
• The SAFETY GRIP RAIL is not intended to support the full weight of a person and is suitable for people who weigh up to 300 pounds (135 kg).
• Narrow beds may tilt if fully body weight is applied.
• Suitable for all home style beds with box springs.
• Maybe used with some types of Care, Institutional and Hospital style adjustable beds.
It is very important that the SAFETY GRIP RAIL is not attached to any part of a Care, Institutional or Hospital bed that can move or be
adjusted, and it is very important that the SAFETY GRIP RAIL attachment straps are not touching any part of the bed that moves.
WARNING:
ENTRAPMENT BETWEEN AN ASSISTIVE BEDSIDE HANDRAIL DEVICE AND A MATTRESS CAN BE SERIOUS AND POTENTIALLY LIFE -THREATENING.
• Entrapment can occur when there is a gap between the side of the mattress and the assistive handrail.
• It is possible for a person's head, neck, arm(s), leg(s) or body to become wedged between the side of the mattress and the assistive handrail
horizontal cross bars or vertical side bars.
• The mattress must be tight against the assistive handrail, with no gaps at all times. This should be checked frequently - at least daily.
• For added safety we recommend installing two SAFETY GRIP RAILS, one on each side of the bed, to assist with keeping the mattress in place,
with no gaps.
• The horizontal cross bars must be used at all times.
SAFETY GRIP RAIL
Low Profile
(Fully Assembled)
CAUTION:
If the bed base is wider than the mattress, two SAFETY GRIP RAILS will NOT work.
• The SAFETY GRIP RAIL is NOT intended for people with poor mobility, or for people who are permanently bedridden. Extra safety measures
and precautions must be used with higher risk patients.
• THE SAFETY GRIP RAIL IS NOT TO BE USED AS A RESTRAINT and NOT TO BE USED TO PREVENT USERS FROM FALLING OUT
OF BED.
• Please read the following links:
o http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/bedrails.html
o http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/beds/bed_brochure.html
• If you have any questions please contact Customer Service at info@hartmobility.com
SAFETY GRIP RAIL
Installation Instructions
CAUTIONS and WARNINGS
Information in this document is subject to change without notice
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SAFETY GRIP RAIL
High Profile with 3 bars
(Fully Assembled)
SAFETY GRIP RAIL
High Profile
(Fully Assembled)
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