Hill-Rom VersaCare Bed - Braking and Steering System; Point-of-Care Brake and Steer Control

12 VersaCare® Bed User Manual (161956 REV 2)
If the battery has been completely discharged, it may take up to 24 hours to charge to
operational status.
To make sure the battery is always charged, plug the bed into an applicable power source
whenever possible.
To Engage the Battery Back-Up Operation
Press any of these controls except the Lockout control:
NOTE:
The battery stays engaged for one minute after the last control is pressed.
Point-of-Care® Brake and Steer Control
WARNING:
Unless transporting the patient, always set the brakes when the bed is occupied.
Make sure the brakes are set before any patient transfer. Failure to do so may
result in injury or equipment damage.
The Point-of-Care® Brake and Steer controls are located on the four corners of the bed
frame. There are three positions: Brake, Steer, and Neutral. The brake position keeps the
bed from moving. The steer position helps move the bed in a straight line. The neutral
position allows the bed to be moved sideways in rooms or small enclosed areas.
The head-end brake and steer control is a butterfly styled control. Stepping down on either
side of the control will activate a brake or steer function. The foot-end brake and steer
control is a single sided control. Pressing down or lifting up the control will activate a
brake or steer function.