aidapt VY428 Solo Bed Transfer Aid Instruction Manual
- June 6, 2024
- Aidapt
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Solo Bed Transfer Aid
VY428/VY438/VY428N/VY438N
Fixing and Maintenance Instructions
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for deciding to purchase the Aidapt Solo Bed Transfer Aid. The Bed
Transfer Aid is manufactured from the finest material and components
available, when installed and used correctly it is designed to give many years
of reliable trouble-free service. The Solo Bed Transfer Aid can be fitted to
single, double, queen, and king size beds. It is
available in two finishes; white epoxy and chrome. The Solo Bed Transfer Aid
is not designed to prevent users from falling from their beds.
PLEASE NOTE: VY428/VY428N IS THE SOLO BED TRANSFER AID WITHOUT A STRAP
NB. This equipment must be installed by a competent person and a risk
assessment undertaken as to the suitability of the Bed Transfer Aid for the
particular user and user’s bed. We would refer customers to ‘Bed Rail Risk
Management’ LAC Number 79/8 published by the HSE.
VY428/VY438 127 kg (20 st.) weight limit
VY428N/VY438N 159 kg (25 st.) weight limit
Note: Do not exceed the weight limit stated – doing so could put the user
at risk.
BEFORE USE
- Carefully remove all packaging. Avoid using any knives or other sharp instruments as this may damage the surface of the product.
- Check the product for any visible damage If you see any damage or suspect a fault, do not use your product as it may compromise your safety, but contact your supplier for support.
ASSEMBLY AND INSTRUCTIONS
- Your Bed Transfer Aid is shipped ready assembled with its handle at its lowest setting (VY428 & VY438).
- To install, remove the mattress from the bed where the Bed Transfer Aid is to be installed and check for any obstructions.
- Place the Bed Transfer Aid onto the base of the bed with the large flat base on the bed frame and the looped handle facing upwards level with the side of the bed.
- Take the shorter of the two straps and attach them to the shorter horizontal crossbar level with the side of the bed by feeding the female buckle through the large plastic loop and pulling tight (see fig. 1).
- Take the longer of the two straps, remove the male buckle take care to note the correct method for reattachment, then loop the longer strap around the longer horizontal crossbar situated in the center of the bed frame and pull tight (see fig. 2).
- Reattach the male buckle to the length of the straps and feed the buckle and strap underneath the base of the bed (see fig. 3).
- Move the Bed Transfer Aid up and down the bed to find the best position for the user to safely lift themselves.
- Ensure that the frame of the Bed Transfer Aid is square to the side of the bed and that both of the black feet at the base of the unit are touching the side of the bed.
- Clip the two buckles together and tighten the strap ensuring the Bed Transfer Aid is secure in its position and the buckle is clipped securely. Tuck away any excess strap to avoid trips.
- Replace the mattress ensuring that the Bed Transfer Aid handle is pointing upwards and the unit is in the optimum position to suit the client’s needs.
- If required a second strap set can be fitted (VS247).
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (VY428 & VY438)
The height of the handle on the Bed Transfer Aid can be adjusted to suit the
client’s requirements. To adjust the handle simply remove the two grey e-clips
from the base of the
handle and lift the required height ensuring that you do not exceed the last
pre-punched hole on the base of the frame.
Once the desired height is achieved, re-insert the e-clips into the pre-
punched holes, ensuring that both clips pass completely through the tube
frame, the inner tube and out the
other side and are in place securely as shown below.
Check that the unit is properly adjusted by pulling the handles upwards, if there is no movement, the height adjustment has been carried out correctly.
CLEANING
The Solo Bed Transfer Aid should be cleaned using a non-abrasive cleaner or
mild detergent with a soft cloth. Only use a mild detergent or disinfectant;
never use an abrasive cleaner. Do not exceed 50o Always ensure that you wipe
dry all equipment and treat joints with a water dispersing agent, e.g. WD40.
REISSUE
If you reissue or are about to reissue this product, please thoroughly check
all components for their safety.
This includes:
- Tightness of all nuts/bolts/castors and other screw-in/bolt in/push in components
- Upholstery (if applicable) for security, splits, exposed staples, etc
- Straightness and integrity of all tubing and welds
If in any doubt, please do not issue or use, but immediately contact your
supplier for service support.
When reissuing, a risk assessment must be undertaken as to the suitability of
the Bed Transfer Aid for the particular user and user’s bed.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Bed Transfer Aid hand grips have been designed to meet the latest MHRA
guidelines on entrapment, however, you must ensure that there is no risk to
the user or carer after the installation and service of the Bed Transfer Aid
with Strap or without Strap.
Do not allow children or unauthorized persons to play with the equipment or
use the bed transfer aid without proper supervision.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
Please make a safety check of the product at regular intervals or if you have
any concerns.
Aidapt Bathrooms Ltd, Lancots Lane, Sutton Oak, St Helens, WA9 3EX
Telephone: +44 (0) 1744 745 020
Fax: +44 (0) 1744 745 001
Web: www.aidapt.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
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