Hill-Rom CareAssist P1170, Service Manual

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4.10 Foot Hilow Column
Chapter 4: Removal, Replacement, and Adjustment Procedures
Page 4 - 32 CareAssist™ Bed Service Manual (man330)
12. Remove the foot frame cover (A).
13. Remove the cable cover (B) from the central rail.
14. Disconnect the foot hilow column cable from the extension cable inside the
central rail.
15. Remove the cover (C) from the bottom of the foot hilow column (D).
16. Disconnect the brake detection switch cable (E).
17. Remove the four screws (F) and washers (G) securing the foot hilow
column (D) to the bed frame (H).
18. Remove the brake detection switch (I).
19. Remove the four screws (J) securing the hilow column (D) to the
articulating frame (K).
20. Remove the grounding plates (L).
21. Tilt the column (D) towards the foot end of the bed.
22. Slide the upper section to remove it from the guide rails (M).
23. Remove the column (D) from the bed.
24. Remove and retain the two plastic bearings (N).
Replacement
1. Position the new column (D) on the bed frame (H) with the two covers (C)
toward the foot end of the bed.
2. Remove the cover (C) on the base of the new column.
3. Route the foot hilow column cable to the central rail.
4. Connect the hilow column cable to the extension cable inside the central
rail.
5. Install the two plastic bearings (N) onto the new hilow column (D).
6. Plug the unit into an appropriate power source.
7. Operate the hilow function until the foot hilow column is the same height
as the bed.