Posey Bed 8070 - Manual (Page 13)

Posey Bed 8070 13
• NeveR use the bed if a zipper slider is bent open or damaged and the zipper is not securely closed.
• 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 all four ( 4) access panels before leaving the
patient unattended.
• 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)
aLWaYs use the zipper pull-tabs to open and close zippers and ensure that 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
Before leaving the patient unattended, 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.
Zipper kinks