Hill-Rom Advanta P1600, Service Manual

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Preventive Maintenance
Chapter 6: General Procedures
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Preventive Maintenance Schedule
Table 6-2. Preventive Maintenance Schedule
Function Procedure
Head limits Run the head section to the full upper and lower limits to ensure
proper function of the limit switches.
Knee limits Run the knee section to the full upper and lower limits to ensure
proper function of the limit switches.
Hilow limits Run the bed to the full upper and lower limits to ensure proper
function of both head and foot hilow drive limit switches.
Contour limit Run the head section up to ensure that the knee section rises to
15° to form a contour position.
Trendelenburg limits Run the bed into both the Trendelenburg and Reverse
Trendelenburg positions to check the limits.
Check the degree indicator for accuracy.
Head drive screw Inspect, clean, and lubricate the head drive screw with red lith-
ium grease.
Inspect the sliding head cover on the upper frame assembly.
Inspect the clip engagement, torque cage, and lift nut. Ensure that
they are in proper working order.
Knee drive screw Inspect, clean, and lubricate the knee drive screw with red lith-
ium grease.
Hilow head drive screw Inspect, clean, and lubricate the hilow head drive screw with red
lithium grease.
Hilow foot drive screw Inspect, clean, and lubricate the hilow foot drive screw with red
lithium grease.
Motor capacitors Check the capacitors to ensure that they still work.
Siderail controls Test the siderail switches for proper operation.
Check for momentary operation of the switches.
PPM (Bed exit) Ensure the PPM system works properly in all modes and that it
places the appropriate call when activated.
Replace worn or defective sensors if needed.
Communications Inspect and test the communication junction box.
Test the SideCom® Communication System features for proper
operation.
Inspect the communication cable including the male and female
pins in the plug.
Test the Nurse Call super capacitor for proper operation.