Hill-Rom Advanta P1600, Service Manual

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4.38 Weigh Load Beam
Chapter 4: Removal, Replacement, and Adjustment Procedures
Advanta™ Bed Service Manual (man168ra) Page 4 - 113
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4.38 Weigh Load Beam
Tools required: T25 Torx®
1
head socket bit
T25 Torx® head screwdriver
Torque wrench 50-150 in-lb (5.6-17.0 N·m)
Ratchet
4" extension
String 6' (183 cm)
Wood 6" x 6" x 2' block
Removal
1. Set the brakes.
2. Using the head siderail bed up switch, raise the bed to its maximum height.
SHOCK HAZARD:
Unplug the unit from its power source. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury or equipment damage.
3. Unplug the bed from its power source.
4. Remove all weight from the bed.
NOTE:
If a head end load beam is being removed, the foot end load beam on the same
side needs to be removed so the cable can be disconnected fromt the analog
board.
5. Using the wood block (A), support the bed frame (B) and weigh frame (C)
(see figure 4-53 on page 4-114).
6. Using the T25Torx® head screwdriver, remove the two screws (H)
securing the load beam analog board (I) to the weigh frame (C).
7. Disconnect the load beam cable for the load beam being removed.
8. If the load beam being removed is a head end load beam, tie the string to
the cable.
9. Using the T25 Torx® head screwdriver, remove the two screws (D)
securing the load beam socket (E) to the bed frame (B).
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