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Frame
* A powder coated steel frame and a sheet metal mattress base

Headboard / Footboard
* A range of headboards and footboards is available

Adjustments
* Include backrest angle, bed height and Trendelenburg tilt
* These may all be operated independently
* Optional knee break is available (P5500 series)

Controls
* Hand held on an extendable cord.
* Single control panel with flat rectangular push buttons, which each have a specific function for position adjustments

Mattress
* Various mattress options including convoluted or standard foam
* Covers may include a vapour permeable, breathable, water resistant cover with two way stretch

Castors
* 100mm solid rubber, lockable castor wheels with lever style brakes are standard

Brakes
* Lever pedal type on all four castors

Power Source
* Through a 240 volt power point. The power is supplied to the hand piece through a 12 volt transformer

Bed Rails
* Optional metal side rails fold down alongside the bed

Dismantling
* Bed pulls apart for easy transporting and storage
* Optional Bed Mover wheel seat

Note
* Legrest raise: leg section of bed elevates and bends at knee area and the foot end of the bed remains elevated parallel to the bed frame
* Knee break: leg section of bed elevates and bends at knee area so the legs below the knee are angled downwards (triangular configuration)
* Trendelenburg Tilt: allows the entire bed to tilt so a person's feet can be higher than their head. Reverse Trendelenburg tilts the bed in the opposite direction

Considerations

In certain circumstances there is an element of risk involved in the use of a device that attaches to the side of a bed such that there is the possibility of entrapment between the device and the mattress. This includes but is not limited to a bed pole (stick), bed rail or bed rail protector. The device may increase the risk of injury or even death to the bed occupant. Entrapment of limbs or body parts may occur with parts of the bed and the device. Some bed occupants may try to climb over a bed rail to get out of bed.

A risk assessment should be undertaken in each circumstance of use. The device should not be used in circumstances where there is a gap between the vertical components and the mattress. Users most at risk include those with physical or cognitive challenges or where the intended user's alertness is affected by medication.

Regular monitoring is recommended, particularly where the user's condition is changing.

Place Of Manufacture

Alrick Manufacturing (NSW) Australia

Models

Available in two sizes:
* P5500 overall width: 930 mm
* P5500 overall width: 1070 mm

Options

* Electric knee break adjustment
* Manual or electric leg raise adjustment
* Twin wheel or single precision bearing wheel castors
* Self help pole
* IV pole
* Bed length clip on or pull out extensions
* Standard rails: horisontal and vertical side
* Deluxe rails
* Padded side rial protectors
* Over bed table
* Clamp on support rail 400 mm
* Range of head and foot boards
* Battery backup
* CPR emergency release
* Range of mattresses

Additional Dimensions

Overall width:
P5500 930mm
P5500W 1070 mm

Standards

Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see
http://at-aust.org/home/assistive_technology/standards.html

TGA
Many of the items on the Assistive Technology Australia website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au

When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.