6. OPERATION
6.10 SIDERAILS
WARNING: Conduct a risk assessment to identify any risk to the patient from use of the siderails. If there is a risk
then the siderails should be strapped down to prevent them from being used.
WARNING: For safe use of siderails, consult your patient safety advisor.
WARNING: Siderails are used to prevent patient falls. They are not intended to be used as patient restraints.
WARNING: Ensure siderails are up during patient transportation.
WARNING: Check to ensure there is no risk of crushing or entrapment to the patient, other personnel, or other
objects when lowering the siderails.
WARNING: Use only Howard Wright Limited siderails with the stretcher.
WARNING: Do not use aftermarket siderails. This will create a patient entrapment hazard.
The M9 stretcher siderails fold down and have gas strut assisted raising.
The siderails occupy two positions: full height (raised) or collapsed height (lowered).
NOTE:
See section "12. SPECIFICATIONS" for siderail dimensions.
To raise:
1. Lift the top rail to its full height position.
2. Ensure that the gas strut has locked the siderail in the raised position. This can be seen visually and heard audibly as
the release lever drops into position.
Horizontal bar siderail
Figure 19. To raise the siderail from the collapsed position
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1. Lift top rail
Lift to lower siderail
Lift to lower siderail
Release lever
M9 Transfer Instructions For Use (M999-190, Version 1, 2022-04)