GE Giraffe OmniBed Carestation CS1, Service Manual

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Chapter 2: Installation and Service Checkout
Service Checkout
Service Manual 2-3
3. Check that the bed panels are securely attached to the device and that the hinge pins are properly
seated.
4. Check that the inner side bed panels are securely fastened to the outer side bed panels.
5. Close the bed panels and check that the latches hold the panels securely shut.
The red latch open indicators should not be visible when the latches are engaged.
6. Check that the top of the bed panels meet the canopy seal.
7. Open the portholes by pressing on the latch.
The porthole door should swing open.
8. Close the porthole and check that the latch holds the porthole door securely shut and that the porthole
door seals tightly against the porthole gasket.
9. Check that all the porthole gaskets are in place and are in good condition.
10. Check that the tubing access grommets in the four bed corners and the large slot grommet at the
Control Panel end of the bed are in place and are in good condition.
11. Slide out and rotate the mattress.
The bed surface should rotate easily without binding. If the bed is properly seated and locked in place,
the mattress will be level and the bed remains in placed when released.
12. Rotate the mattress back into the straight position.
13. Check to see that the bed platform extends and stops when it is pulled out on either side.
14. Return bed platform to the center position.
15. Squeeze the tilt mechanism to check the operation of the bed tilt.
16. Press the pedals to raise and lower the bed all the way up and down to verify that the bed raises and
lowers smoothly.
17. Push the raise canopy pedal and verify the canopy moves smoothly in one continuous movement to its
upper limit, the heater doors open, and the device shifts into warmer operation in Manual Mode.
18. Repeat step 17 for the raise canopy pedal on the other side.
19. Check that the raise and lower arrows at the Control Panel end of the bed on both sides of the device
raise and lower the canopy.
20. With the canopy raised, lift up on each bed panel to check that they swing all the way down and hang
perpendicular to the bed.
21. Close the bed panels and check that the latches hold the panels securely shut.
22. Lower the canopy and verify that it stops when you remove your finger from the lower arrow.
It stops automatically at its lower limit, the canopy seal makes contact with all four bed sides, and the
device shifts into incubator operation.
2.2.1.5 Options Checks
This section verifies that options, such as shelves, are ready for use.
To verify options:
1. Visually check and feel to verify that optional equipment is securely mounted.
2. Set up any required suction or gas supply systems.
3. Consult the accompanying optional equipment manuals for individual equipment check out
procedures.