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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE GUIDE

        FOR MANUAL HOSPITAL CRIBS 

The intent of this document is to provide health care facility engineers, maintenance personnel and 
other health care professionals involved in the operation and maintenance of manual cribs made 
by Hard Manufacturing the comprehensive information needed to achieve their expected 9 year 
service life.   

1.0  General Operation

CAUTION

1.1

 Please refer to the caution pages earlier in this manual for information on the safe 

operation of one of our electric cribs.

1.2

 If a crib is damaged in any way that poses a safety issue to either the patient or sta

  

utilizing it, we recommend that 

it be removed from service and subjected to a complete       

preventive maintenance inspection. A checklist of suggested items to review is on the 
following pages of this document.

1.3

 General overall cleaning with mild non-abrasive detergent should be applied at least once 

(1) per year or at the discretion of your facility. See more detailed cleaning instructions on a
separate page of this manual.

Revised 2020.1  3.31.2020

2.0  Crib Safety Audit 

2.1 Filler Bar Spacing

 – Examine the spacing between bars of all cribs in service.  If a crib 

has railing spaces that exceed 2-3/8”, remove it from service. 

2.2 Entrapment in cribs

 – Examine the spaces between the mattress support and head, foot 

and side rails, with the mattress both 

fl

 at and in a raised position.  If the opening exceeds 4”, 

remove the crib from service.

2.3 Mattress Fit

 – Inspect your crib mattresses to determine whether they are of adequate size. 

The mattress should 

fi

 t snug within the rails and there should not be any sizeable gaps between 

the mattress and the rails.

2.4 Crib Weld Assembies

– Thoroughly inspect head and foot ends, side rails, the mattress 

platform and any other metal components of the crib frame for bent components, cracks or 
breaks. Remove from service immediately if any of this type of damage is found.

We recommend the preventative maintenance checklist provided be performed once per year 
per crib at minimum.

If a crib is damaged in any way that poses a safety issue to either the patient or sta

  utilizing 

it, we recommend that it be removed from service and subjected to a complete preventative 
maintenance inspection. A checklist of suggested items can be found below and the following pages.

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Summary of Contents for 1935

Page 1: ...Revision 2022 1 3 9 2022 MODELS 1935 1943 1955 1975 SPRINGFIELD CRIB SERVICE MANUAL The nations 1 manufacturer of hospital cribs 1 800 873 4273 parts hardmfg com...

Page 2: ...d Assembly Diagram Head End Assembly Parts List Foot End Assembly Diagram Parts List Slide Rod Assembly Diagram Parts List Slide Rod or Side Rail Replacement Instructions Trigger Assembly for Rails or...

Page 3: ...Bumpers Parts List Shelf Bumpers Installation or Replacement Instructions Casters Misc Parts List Caution Sheet Cleaning Instructions for Cribs Beds Mattresses Preventative Maintenance Guide Checklis...

Page 4: ...ARD Manufacturing will support parts on our cribs and beds for up to 12 years from the date of manufacture as long as we still make the part or can obtain it from our vendors Cleaning instructions for...

Page 5: ...l is in place firmly and properly If the trigger mechanism for the side rail fails to lock into place properly remove the crib from service until the mechanism can be replaced SIDE RAIL OPERATION SAFE...

Page 6: ...lowering the lift bar make sure that the red tips of the trigger mechanisms securely lock into place in the notches on both sides of the slide rods You should barely be able to see any of the red tip...

Page 7: ...further it will only put stress on the crank handle components and eventually cause them to break The Head Crank Handle The foot crank handle is located on the right side of the foot end of the crib...

Page 8: ...e for Gatch platforms only If your crib has a Gatch Trendelenburg platform please contact us for part numbers Part Description Part Notes 1 Mattress Platform Assembly 1935 91175 Complete mattress plaf...

Page 9: ...Bottom Frame Assembly 1975 81765 7 Tilt Indicator 63237 Indicates degree of elevation 8 Corner Cover 11558 9 Hex Nut 10 32 63402 For Corner Covers 10 Screw 10 32x3 4 62048 11 Head Elevating Assembly 1...

Page 10: ...d to close the gap on the head end and help prevent potential entrapment hazards Components of the Gatch Extender 3 Extender Plate 5 Bracket Assembly 4 Sleeve Assembly 2 Right Gatch Weld Assy 2 Left G...

Page 11: ...0 1 Specify color when ordering Extender Plate 36 wide crib 12291 1 4 Sleeve Assembly 81367 2 The left and right Gatch weld assemblies slide into this part which is mounted on the underside of the hea...

Page 12: ...ine them up with the tops of the left and right Gatch weld assemblies as shown and fasten the two parts together using a bolt 8 and washer 7 Sleeve Assembly attached to underside of head pan Left and...

Page 13: ...SIDE RAIL ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 9 15 14 1 3 4 3 3 2 3 4 13...

Page 14: ...ide Slide Bushing 11571 Nylon bushing with cutout 4 Bushing 11518 Solid nylon bushing 5 Johns Hopkins Handle Assembly 72115 Complete Handle Assembly Does not include Shield Plate 6 Screw 10 32x1 RH PH...

Page 15: ...5 11511 Thin metal bar than pins the curtain to the lift bar Lift Bar Retainer 1943 1955 11172 Lift Bar Retainer 1975 11179 5 Screw for lift bar retainer Not shown 62185 For the retainer 6 Lift Bar Tr...

Page 16: ...HEAD END ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM 8 20 22 11 13 9 12 14 15 23 6 7 16 19 Head Trim Assembly 1 10 2 3 4 5 8 21 24 26 28 27 16...

Page 17: ...r 11593 14 Screw 63392 Parts are for the top of the slide rods 15 Nylon washer 11556 16 Screw 63392 Parts are for the lug in the middle of the slide rods Available in hardware bag 72108 17 Nylon Washe...

Page 18: ...0352 Complete Foot Assembly Foot Trim Assembly 1955 1975 90353 2 Foot Weld Assembly 1915 1935 1943 82914 Outside head end frame only no curtain assembly Foot Weld Assembly 1955 1975 82917 3 Foot Curta...

Page 19: ...rod at the lug 7 Nylon Washer 11556 8 Lockwasher 63454 9 Acorn Nut 62068 10 Slide Rod Insert 11567 For lower portion of slide rod trigger rests in this insert 11 Slide Rod Bushing 11520 For upper por...

Page 20: ...Rods first loosen and remove the screw and washer Repeat at the opposite side of the rail 2 Halfway down each slide rod at the metal tab called the lug remove the screw nylon washer lockwasher acorn...

Page 21: ...op of the rail Insert the slide rod s down into each end of the side rail Again be sure that one person is squeezing the Johns Hopkins handle or the Fingertip Release mechanism of the new rail to dise...

Page 22: ...trigger bracket inside the rail tube If only the Johns Hopkins Handle assembly is being replaced skip to Step 9 next It is necessary to remove the rail from the crib prior to the steps listed below P...

Page 23: ...should be in the upright position as shown to the left SIDE TRIGGER ASSEMBLY OR JOHNS HOPKINS HANDLE REPLACEMENT CONTINUED Reassembly is now complete Tab 7 Take the black plastic center trigger brack...

Page 24: ...ide 3 Insert the replacement trigger assembly into the opening at the end of the lift bar glide 4 Insert both the lift bar glide and the new trigger assembly into the lift bar making sure that the hol...

Page 25: ...Crank Handle Assembly Pull Tube Sleeve Bolts to Loosen at Foot End of Crib Bed Bolts to Loosen at the Middle of the Crib Bed First remove the two bolts on either side of the Yoke at the foot end of th...

Page 26: ...steps in reverse order The new crank handle assembly can now be attached to the elevating assembly by tapping in the new roll pin Roll Pin Slide the grey sleeve back down in place and line up the ele...

Page 27: ...nly 63879 36x72 Crib Bed Vinyl Top Panel Only 60746 36x83 Bed Vinyl Top Panel Only 63827 3 54 Side Curtain Rod Assembly 89201 Includes the plastic end pieces 60 Side Curtain Rod Assembly 89202 72 Side...

Page 28: ...er assembly hardware kit Insert the screw into the connector as shown with the nylon washer Next install connectors into the 4 corner posts at the top of the slide rod Be sure the holes in the top of...

Page 29: ...the plastic connectors in all 4 corners Insert the ring cotter pin into the plastic connector as shown to the left It may be helpful to insert it at a slightly upwards angle so the ring can clear the...

Page 30: ...1906 IV POLE ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM Corresponding parts list is on the following page 17 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 11 12 15 16 30...

Page 31: ...pring 1 63006 9 Plastic Washer 1 11531 Used as release knob 10 Retaining Ring 1 63034 11 Plastic Bracket 1 11553 Available also as a set in hardware bag 72079 12 Plastic Connector 1 11552 13 Screw 2 6...

Page 32: ...with the release pin 7 facing outwards away from the crib turn the plastic connectors 12 to face the open ends of the plastic brackets 11 then press plastic connectors into the plastic brackets until...

Page 33: ...eleased ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED 7 At the bottom of the IV pole remove the connector nut from the top of the corner lock The Carriage Bolt on the opposite side of the crib post can remain in pl...

Page 34: ...ts 1975 88166 1 2 Screw 1 4 20x5 8 63392 4 Used to attach shelf to bumper 3 Jam Nylon Locknut 1 4 20 63413 4 4 Washer 1 4 63443 4 5 Bumper Assembly 1935 1943 84128 2 Assembly includes 6 7 8 only with...

Page 35: ...di erent manner Please contact us for instructions in that situation Suggested Tools 60242 x 6 1 4 20 x 7 8 button socket cap screw 60245 x 6 1 4 20 connector nut 63413 x 4 Jam Nylon Locknut 63443 x 4...

Page 36: ...the 4 screws 63392 4 locknuts 63413 and washers 63443 located in the 4 corners of the shelf as shown 2 Slide the shelf out of the crib through one of the ends as shown Remove Remove Remove Remove REP...

Page 37: ...hich crib rests on and are bolted to Assembly is complete REPLACING OR INSTALLING AN UNDER CRIB SHELF OR BUMPER SYSTEM 4 Install the new bumper plate s by aligning the holes in the plate with the hole...

Page 38: ...l set with hardware 1 Steer 2 Brake 1 Swivel Hardware 1 Steer Caster 72100 Located at head end right side 2 Brake Caster 72101 Located at head end left side and foot end right side 3 Swivel Caster 721...

Page 39: ...s of these beds place them in the following categories To avoid overheating the motor after raising and lowering the bed three full times in successions HARD Manufacturing Company requires a fifteen m...

Page 40: ...ressure washers of any kind Do not allow the crib or bed to air dry as pools of water left on the mattress pan surface or near bolt holes may eventually lead to premature corrosion CRIBS OR BEDS Mattr...

Page 41: ...2020 2 0 Crib Safety Audit 2 1 Filler Bar Spacing Examine the spacing between bars of all cribs in service If a crib has railing spaces that exceed 2 3 8 remove it from service 2 2 Entrapment in cribs...

Page 42: ...he rail glide up and down on the slide rods 3 7 Are the components at the top and bottom of the slide rods intact and free of damage 3 9 Are the protective teething bar covers present on the top of th...

Page 43: ...pers free of breaks bends or other damage 3 29 Are the bumpers both securely fastened to the ends of the crib ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____...

Page 44: ...ar glides at either end of each lift bar present and free of damage 3 32 Are the curtain rods at both the top of the curtains and on the vinyl top cover if one is present intact and unbent Are the pla...

Page 45: ...it functioning correctly and getting full range of motion 4 4 Press the Hi Lo up down buttons allowing the mattress platform to travel to the top of its range prior to pressing the down button Is it...

Page 46: ...ould lead to premature corrosion and require replacement of the mattress Expected Service Life of HARD Manufacturing Cribs or Beds is 9 years Terms and Conditions of the Warranty Period The warranty c...

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