PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE GUIDE
FOR MANUAL HOSPITAL CRIBS
3.0 Physical Inspection of Crib Components, Continued
YES NO
Casters, Under Crib Shelf and Bumper System
3.21 Is the crib able to be moved easily/do the wheels roll smoothly.
3.22 Do the casters show any sign of being bent or not in proper alignment?
3.23 Do the wheels have any
fl
at spots indicating they may have been pushed with
brakes on?
3.24 If the crib has heavy duty casters, are the bolts present in all 4 casters and
securely fastened? If the crib has the black plastic caster sockets, do they appear
to be intact/unbroken?
3.25 Do the locking mechanisms on the steer and brake casters function properly?
3.26 Check the under crib shelf thoroughly. Is it free from any cracks or other
damage?
3.27 Is the under crib shelf securely fastened to the bumper system?
3.28 Inspect the bumpers on both ends of the crib. Are the grey corner bumpers
present? Are the other portions of the bumpers free of breaks, bends or other
damage?
3.29 Are the bumpers both securely fastened to the ends of the crib?
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Mattress & Mattress Platform Assembly
3.16 Do any of the components of the scissor lift or remainder of the mattress
platform have any breaks in the welds or any bent or damaged parts?
3.17 Are the mattress pans showing any signs of rust? If so, refer to the cleaning
instructions on the prior pages of this manual. Replacement of those rusted
components will be necessary.
3.18 Are all nuts and bolts on the mattress platform securely fastened?
Note-
nuts and bolts at the center of the scissor brackets and at the ends of the motors
should not be over-tightened or it may impede the smooth movement of the crib
functions.
3.19 Do the crank handles on the foot end all work properly to raise the head, foot
& Hi-Lo System on the bed smoothly? Are the components of the crank handles
present and intact/unbroken?
3.20 Is the mattress cover completely intact with no tears in the fabric or the trim?
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