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SUFFOCATION AND STRANGULATION HAZARD
Gaps in and around bed handle can entrap and kill. People with Alzheimer’s or dementia, or
those who are sedated, confused, or frail, are at increased risk of entrapment.
ALWAYS use safety retention straps to properly secure bed handle. Incorrect installation can
allow bed handle to move away from mattress, which can lead to entrapment.
NEVER use unless bed handle is tight against mattress and at least 12½” from headboard and
footboard.
NEVER use with children less than 5 years of age.
NEVER use on toddler, bunk, water, hospital or inflatable beds.
Stop using immediately if damaged, broken or if parts are missing.
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Do not allow children to play on or with bed handles. They are an adult assistive aid.
Each bed handle supports 175 static pounds. Excess weight can cause product failure.
Closely monitor the user’s needs assessed and reassessed as needs may change.
Always seek advice of professionals experienced in user needs and minimizing risks.
For additional information regarding entrapment hazards you can visit the following
Internet web sites: www.FDA.gov www.CPSC.gov.
BED HANDLES, INC. BEDSIDE ASSISTANT BED HANDLE
Read these instructions before using your bed handle. Failure to follow these instructions
could result in serious injury or death.
IMPORTANT! KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!
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USE, ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
THESE INSTRUCTIONS REPLACE ALL EARLIER VERSIONS
This product is designed to assist adult users while getting into and out of
bed and while sitting, standing rising and rolling over. This product is not
designed to keep adult users from falling out of bed.
Model BA10W
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Installation Instructions
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Figure 1. A safety retention strap, shown unbuckled
Figure 2. Safety Retention Strap shown
looped on bed handle leg
Place small loop over an end cap.
Pull the safety retention straps
to the opposite side of the bed.
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Hint: For easy installation hold
the ends of the straps and guide
them along the foot (or head) of
the mattress until they are on
the opposite side of the bed.
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Unbuckle the short strap from the long strap.
Remove the buckle from the short strap.
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Insert the bed handle between the box
spring and mattress at the desired location.
WARNING! To avoid entrapment keep bed
handle at least 12 ½” away from footboard
and headboard.
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Work with one bed handle at a
time. Attach a safety retention
strap to each bed handle leg
using the small loop, referring to
Figures 1 and 2.
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Wrap the short strap
around your bed frame
and bring both ends of the
strap together.
Slide both ends through the
remaining slot as shown.
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Slide both ends through the
slot as shown.
NOTE: There is a top and bottom to a buckle.
Notice that the ribs on the center bar of the buckle
are on top. When properly assembled the strap
and buckle will not slip and loosen easily.
CAUTION: If the buckle is assembled while upside
down the strap will slip. Test after assembly is
complete to be sure the strap will tighten properly.
Connect the two ends of the buckle. A “click” is felt and heard when the buckle
latches. Pull on the ends of the long or short strap to tighten the bed handle against
the mattress. Test for tightness by trying to pull the bed handle away from the
mattress. The bed handle should not move or create a gap.
WARNING: SUFFOCATION AND STRANGULATION HAZARD
NEVER use bed handle without properly securing bed handle to bed.
Incorrect installation can allow bed handle to move away from mattress, which can
lead to entrapment and death.
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Repeat Steps 1-8 for each safety retention strap and each bed handle.
Bed Handles can be on the same side or opposite sides of the bed.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Periodically check safety retention straps to make sure they are tight, secure leaving no gaps.
Do not use if any part is missing or damaged. Call (800) 725-6903 or visit BedHandles.com for
information on how to receive replacement parts.
To remove the bed handles from the bed release buckles by squeezing on their sides.
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