safety precautions and usage statements
Attention: Important Safety Disclaimers
Read all instructions before using your TEMPUR ERGO
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of shock, burns, fire or injury:
Always unplug the base from the electrical outlet before servicing
any part of the base. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the
base before cleaning. To safely disconnect, ensure the base is in a flat
position with all motors off, and unplug from power source.
Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces. Never operate the
base when the air openings are blocked. Keep air openings free of lint,
hair and the like. Do not drop or insert any object into any opening.
Discontinue use of the bed base and contact a qualified service center
if: it has a damaged cord or plug, is not working properly, or has been
dropped into water.
Only use this bed base for its intended use as described in this manual.
Do not use accessories/attachments that are not recommended by the
manufacturer.
Close supervision is required when the bed base is used by or near
children, convalescents or disabled persons.
Outlet Safety:
For optimal safety and operation, plug bed base into a surge protector
(not included).
The bed base should only be plugged directly into a wall outlet or surge
protector (recommended). Improper connection of the equipment can
result in the risk of electrical shock, electrical fire or faulty operation of
this bed base. If the plug does not fit your outlet, contact a qualified
electrician to install a suitable outlet. Unauthorized modification or
failure to use a wall outlet or surge protector could void the electrical
portion of your warranty.
Warranty Warning:
Do not open or tamper with control box, motors, or remote (with
the exception of battery compartments). The warranty will be void
if the internal workings of these components are tampered with. For
.
TM
complete warranty information refer to the warranty information
section on pages 17-18.
In-Home Use and Hospital Disclaimer:
The
TEMPUR ERGO
bed base is designed solely for in-home use. This
TM
base was not designed as a hospital bed and is not designed to meet
hospital standards.
Do not use this base with TENT TYPE oxygen therapy equipment
or near explosive gases.
Children and Pets:
Children and pets can be crushed or killed if they become entrapped in
moving parts of the bed. Before you reposition the base, check to be
sure children and pets are not near or under the base. Do not teach
children to operate the remote. Engage child lockout on the remote
before leaving the room. (See p. 10) Store the remote where children
can't find it. Children should not operate this product without adult
supervision. To avoid injury, children and pets should not be allowed to
play on or under the bed.
Immediately dispose of all packaging materials as they may pose a
smothering risk to children and pets.
Safety Features:
Manual operation – If something gets caught in the platform when
flattened, you can manually raise the platform up by lifting at either
the head or foot to relieve pressure and allow for release.
Child-lockout – This remote control is programmed with a child-lock
safety feature. Information on activation and deactivation of this
feature can be found on the Remote Control page(s) and on the back
of your remote control.
Emergency stop – Stop the motion of the platform by pressing any
button on the remote control.
Power outage – Use the "Emergency Battery Backup Strap" as
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