Hill-Rom CareAssist P1170, Service Manual

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4.20 Bed Exit Switch
Chapter 4: Removal, Replacement, and Adjustment Procedures
Page 4 - 54 CareAssist™ Bed Service Manual (man330)
4.20 Bed Exit Switch
Tools required: Soft faced hammer
3/32" punch
Removal
NOTE:
The tape switch assembly consists of two tape switches connected to a single
cable, if one tape switch is inoperable, both tape switches must be replaced.
1. Set the brakes.
2. Raise the sleep surface to a comfortable working level.
3. Raise the head section to the highest position.
SHOCK HAZARD:
Unplug the unit from its power source. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury or equipment damage.
4. Unplug the unit from its power source. Let the unit to sit for 60 seconds for
the battery to time out.
5. Lower the right side siderails.
6. Using the punch, punch out the center of the four rivets (A) securing the
switch (B) to the seat section (C) (see figure 4-23 on page 4-55).
7. Remove the switch (B).
8. Using the punch, punch out the center of the four rivets (A) securing the
switch (B) to the thigh section (D).
9. Remove the switch (B).
10. Remove the seat section (C) and knee section (D).
11. Remove the two cable covers (E) from the central rail.
12. Remove the nine screws (F) securing the interface box cover (G) to the
interface box (I).
13. Lower the cover (G).
14. Disconnect the switch cable from the interface P.C. board (H).