Hill-Rom Advanta P1600, Service Manual

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Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction
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Central Brake and Steer
The Advanta™ Bed is equipped with four-wheel braking and two-wheel
steering. The pedal controls can be accessed near the casters at each of the four
corners of the bed. The pedals are clearly identified to distinguish between
braking (orange) and steering (green).
Activation of the braking system (stepping on one orange pedal) locks all four
casters (wheels and swivels).
Activation of the steering system (stepping on one green pedal) locks the
swivel on both casters (steer lock) at the foot end of the bed. This enables easy
steering of the bed along corridors.
In the neutral position (neither brake nor steer), the swivels and casters move
freely, allowing the bed to be moved in any direction. This mode is used for
exact positioning of the bed and maneuvering in tight areas.
Manual Operation
If electrical power becomes unavailable, the hilow and head functions may be
manually operated by using the removable IV pole.
Headboard and Footboard
Advanta™ Beds have post-type bed end mountings. The headboard and
footboard slide down onto the vertical mounting posts located at each end of
the bed and are not locked in place. You can remove the headboard or
footboard by lifting them vertically off the mounting posts.
Both the headboard and footboard feature multi-piece, blow-molded plastic
construction with internal reinforcements, and a high pressure laminate (HPL)
decorator panel. They also include steel tubing inserts for mounting purposes.
Footboard
The footboard of the Advanta™ Bed houses the footboard control panel and
helps protect it from damage. Footboards are removable from the beds and
interchangeable among beds with the same category of mattresses (air or non-
air). The footboard has hand grips to aid in bed steering and positioning.