Hill-Rom CareAssist P1170, Service Manual

Page: 116 / 197

4.12 Brake/Steer Bar
Chapter 4: Removal, Replacement, and Adjustment Procedures
Page 4 - 36 CareAssist™ Bed Service Manual (man330)
4.12 Brake/Steer Bar
Tools required: 13 mm socket
Ratchet
Extension
13 mm wrench
10 mm hex key
8 mm pin punch
Soft faced hammer
(2) 4" x 4" x 2' piece of wood
Removal
1. Set the brakes.
2. Raise the unit to its highest position.
SHOCK HAZARD:
Unplug the unit from its power source. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury or equipment damage.
3. Unplug the unit from its power source. Let the unit to sit for 60 seconds for
the battery to time out.
4. Remove the head frame cover.
WARNING:
Use proper lifting techniques. Failure to do so can result in personal
injury or equipment damage.
5. Using a second person, lift the foot end of the unit and place a piece of
wood under the foot hilow column.
6. Using a second person, lift the head end of the unit and place a piece of
wood under head the hilow column.
7. Remove the foot frame cover (A) (see figure 4-17 on page 4-37).
8. Remove both right side casters (B) (refer to procedure 4.13).
9. From the left side of the bed, drive the brake bar hex rod (C) out of the left
foot caster.