How do I prevent 'Motor Failure' in an electric bed?
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Meera Mehta
4 months ago
Avoid sitting on the head or foot of the bed while the motor is moving. Most motors are designed to lift the weight of a person *lying* down, not concentrated weight on the edges.
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