Setup Procedures
It is important that the Epic II
help ensure that each part of the bed is checked.
• Plug the bed into a properly grounded, hospital grade wall receptacle.
WARNING
The Epic II
Critical Care Bed is equipped with a hospital grade plug for protection against shock hazard. It must be
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plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. Grounding reliability can be achieved only when a
hospital grade receptacle is used.
• Depress the pedal at either side of the bed fully to set the four wheel brakes and ensure all four casters lock.
Depress the pedal again to release the brakes.
• Toggle the steer pedal to put the bed in the steer mode and ensure the locking caster engages.
• Ensure the siderails raise and lower smoothly and lock in the up and intermediate positions.
• Run through each function on the foot board control panel and ensure that each is working properly (refer to the
Function Lockout System Usage section).
• Ensure all functions are working properly on the siderail controls.
• Raise the Back up to approximately 60°. Squeeze the CPR release handle and ensure the Back and Knee will drop
with minimal effort.
• If the bed is equipped with the Nurse Call option, verify it is functioning properly prior to patient use.
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Setup Procedures
Critical Care Bed is working properly before it is put into service. The following list will
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