4.23 Central Brake and Steer—Caster Assemblies
Chapter 4: Removal, Replacement, and Adjustment Procedures
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Basic Care™ Bed Service Manual (man336)
10. Install the bolt (N) and washer (O) to attach the swivel caster (P) to the bed
frame (D).
Replace the Head End
1. Make sure the caster is in the neutral or center position.
2. Install a brake caster (U) in the bed frame (D) with the red dot (AE) on the
left-hand side (see figure 4-24 on page 4-54).
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 (X) through the opening in the bed frame (D) and through
the brake caster (U).
4. Push the hex rod (X) through the rocker arm (AA).
5. Push the hex rod (X) into the bracket (Y) on the bed frame (D).
6. Install the bolt (S) and washer (T) to attach the brake caster (U) to the bed
frame (D).
7. Install the bolt (V) and washer (W) to attach the hex rod (X) to the bracket
(Y).
8. Install the bolt (AB) and the nut (AC) to attach the linkage (AD) to the
rocker arm (AA).
9. Tighten the setscrew (Z) on the rocker arm (AA).
10. Do step 1 through step 9 for the opposite caster assembly.
11. Lower the bed to the floor.
12. Remove the caster blocks.
