Advice on fitting a Leglifter to a profiling bed

The flexible construction of the deflated Leglifter makes it ideal for use with most types of profiling bed. However, please carefully follow these guidelines to avoid any conflict with moving sections of the bed.

• Remove the mattress from the bed.
• Raise and lower the backrest and legrest sections of the bed to identify strap positions which best avoid chafing/fouling of the straps.
• On the opposite side of the bed to where the Leglifter is to be fitted, secure the loop end of each strap to the inner frame as indicated (A fig. 4) NOTE: Wrap the strap around the frame several times to shorten the strap length, allowing the adjuster buckle to lie near the centre line of the bed. When fitting to a bed with a Low/High function, ensure the straps are attached to the frame which moves up and down.
• Hook the two straps onto the flap of the Leglifter as indicated (B fig. 4) and pull on the strap at the adjuster buckle to draw the 'Vee' of the deflated Leglifter inwards over the bed frame and under the mattress by about 1 to 2 fingers width (C fig. 5)
• Raise and lower the backrest and legrest sections of the bed, checking to ensure that the straps do not interfere with the bed's functions.
• Replace the mattress.
• Connect the Leglifter to the Airflo compressor and with the backrest and legrest sections of the bed in the horizontal position, test that the Leglifter inflates to fully vertical against the mattress. Tighten the straps further if necessary. Upon final adjustment, the edge of the flap settles to sit on the frame (under the mattress) by about 1 to 2 fingers width.

NOTE: Normally, the Leglifter should be operated with all the bed sections in the horizontal position. If necessary, the backrest can be raised up to 45º to assist upper body stability while the legs are raised.

WARNINGS:

• Do not operate the Leglifter when the bed's legrest is raised.
• Do not raise the bed's legrest when the Leglifter is inflated.
• Always deflate the Leglifter after the legs have been safely positioned on the bed.

NOTE: Any integral cotside fitted on the transfer side of the bed must be removed to permit effective fitting and operation of the Leglifter.

If you would like to print these instructions you can download a copy of the fully Leglifter instructions here. This pdf contains higher quality diagrams for your reference.

If you would like further instruction on fitting the Leglifter we can provide training free of charge. To arrange training please call our Sales Team on 01544 267 674, fill out our online form or contact your local Area Manager.

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