Activeforever Health Craft Assista Rail User Manual

TM/MC

"Innovative Products for Independent Living"

Assista-Rail

with

Assista-Cane

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

Model AST-C, AST-S,

AST-C-AK &

AST-KIT

CAUTION

Understand these instructions prior to using product.

Due to the potential risks associated with head / limb entrapment, the Assista-RailTM is not recommended for users with the following conditions: erratic body movements, altered mental status, pre-existing conditions such as confusion, restlessness and dementia. VERTICAL LOAD BEARING ONLY - DO NOT use if you require more than minimal sideward (lateral) support. Maximum user weight 250lbs/113kg. Do not use on wet or slippery floors. Do not use with electric or hospital style beds. Supplied strap must be installed, tightened and regularly inspected for secure operation. Lock casters on mobile beds prior to using rail. For more info, visit www.patientsafetycenter.com

Installation Preparation

RISK OF INJURY!

Align rail with edge of bed. Align female side of the buckle close to edge of bed. Tie a knot around the rail leg (B1). Pull strap across and tie a knot around the other rail leg (B2). Pull strap around metal bed frame as shown (B3).

Install Safety Strap (MANDATORY)

DETAIL B1

Remove bed mattress, pillows, etc. to expose box spring.

Locate tube furthest from head of bed adjacent to hip as shown.

Install Assista-CaneTM (Optional)

Put the mattress back on the box spring

(B4) and pull slack to tighten strap (B5).

*NOTE: Length (L) of strap from knot to edge of bed depends on size of bed.

Install the Assista-CaneTM on the bed rail vertical tube furthest from the headboard (as shown) by tightening the screws through the safety clamps (C1) to fix rail in an outward position.

Assista-Cane Failure to comply with instructions may cause injury.

Assista-CaneTM option to be installed in an outward position from the bed (as shown) or neck entrapment causing injury or death may result.

Ensure that clamping screws are tightened on a regular basis.

Do not use if more than minimal sideward (lateral) support is needed.

Assista-Cane cane and re-tighten screws.

and safety clamps are to be used exclusively with Assista-RailTM.

may move/pivot if subjected to excessive side force. Reposition

HealthCraft Products Inc., 2790 Fenton Rd., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1T 3T7

INSTALLATION OF BED RAIL ON BOTH SIDES OF BED

(REFER TO FRONT FOR GENERAL INSTALLATION & SAFETY GUIDELINES)

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Model AST-C,AST-S,

AST-C-AK &

AST-KIT

Spread rail legs apart with rubber hammer (A1) to remove cross bar (A2).

Make sure cross bars are removed in step A1 / A2. Remove bed mattress, pillows, etc. to expose box spring. Locate tube furthest from head of bed, adjacent to hip as shown.

Remove Cross Beam

Installation Preparation

Secure Safety Clamps (MANDATORY)

Adjust the distance of the rails so it fits around the mattress (B1).

Secure Safety Strapping (MANDATORY)

Tighten the bolts on the safety clamp to secure the two rails together (x2).

For Single to Queen Sized Beds For King or Larger Sized Beds

Place mattress back on top of the box spring. Attach the straps from the two rails together to make one large strap. Place strap around the rail, under the bed, around the other rail and tighten. If the Assista-CaneTM is to be installed, refer to installation instructions on Page 1.

Place mattress back on top of the box spring. Place the strap around each rail, loop around the metal bed frame and tighten. If the Assista-CaneTM is to be installed, refer to installation instructions on Page 1.