
2.13 The Trendelenburg or Reverse Trendelenburg Function Does Not Operate
Chapter 2: Troubleshooting Procedures
Basic Care™ Bed Service Manual (man336)
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2.13 The Trendelenburg or Reverse Trendelenburg Function Does
Not Operate
When putting the bed into Trendelenburg or Reverse Trendelenburg the bed
lowers completely but does not go into Trendelenburg or Reverse
Trendelenburg.
1. Visually inspect the Trendelenburg or Reverse Trendelenburg handles (A)
(see figure 2-1 on page 2-24). The Trendelenburg or Reverse
Trendelenburg handles (A) are connected and not broken.
Yes
No
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Replace the Trendelenburg box assembly (B) (refer to procedure
4.3 on page 4-7). If this corrects the problem go to “Final
Actions” on page 2-4.
2. Visually inspect the Trendelenburg or Reverse Trendelenburg rods (C).
The Trendelenburg or Reverse Trendelenburg rods (C) are not bent.
Yes
No
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Straighten or replace the Trendelenburg or Reverse
Trendelenburg rods (C) as necessary (refer to procedure 4.4 on
page 4-9). If this corrects the problem go to “Final Actions” on
page 2-4.
3. Visually inspect the Trendelenburg or Reverse Trendelenburg mechanisms
(D). The Trendelenburg or Reverse Trendelenburg mechanisms (D) are
connected and not broken.
Yes
No
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Connect or replace the Trendelenburg or Reverse Trendelenburg
mechanisms (D) as necessary (refer to procedure 4.4 on page 4-
9). If this corrects the problem go to “Final Actions” on page 2-4.
4. Call Hill-Rom Technical Support at 1-812-934-1796.