4.23 Central Brake and Steer—Caster Assemblies
Chapter 4: Removal, Replacement, and Adjustment Procedures
Basic Care™ Bed Service Manual (man336)
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NOTE:
As the hex rod is pushed through the caster, the caster will fall off the bed
frame.
9. Do step 4 through step 8 for the opposite caster assembly.
10. Go to “Replace the Head End” on page 4-56.
Replacement
Replace the Foot End
1. Make sure the caster is in the neutral or center position.
2. Install the brake and steer caster (C) in the bed frame (D) with the red dot
(Q) on the left-hand side and the green dot (R) on the right-hand side (see
figure 4-23 on page 4-53).
NOTE:
When left-hand and right-hand sides of the bed are identified, they are from the
patient’s point of view.
CAUTION:
Make sure that a flat side of the hex rod is facing upward when it is
installed. Failure to do so may result in the central brake and steer not
operating correctly.
3. Push the hex rod (G) through the opening in the bed frame (D) and through
the brake and steer caster (C).
4. Push the hex rod (G) through the rocker arm (I).
5. Push the hex rod (G) into the bracket (H) on the bed frame (D).
6. Install the bolt (A) and washer (B) to attach the brake and steer caster (C)
to the bed frame (D).
7. Install the bolt (E) and washer (F) to attach the hex rod (G) to the bracket
(H).
8. Install the bolt (K) and nut (L) to attach the linkage (M) to the rocker arm
(J).
9. Tighten the setscrew (I) on the rocker arm (J).
