Hill-Rom Century+ P1400, Service Manual

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2.3 The Head Down Function Does Not Work
Chapter 2: Troubleshooting Procedures
Page 2 - 26 ™ Bed Service Manual (man241)
b. If applicable, disconnect the battery backup (see “Battery Backup Box”
on page 4-8).
c. Open the siderail with the inoperative head down function (see
“Siderail Nurse Call, Lighting, or Bed Control Switch Assembly” on
page 4-52).
d. Disconnect the cable that connects the test port (P200) (see figure 2-4
on page 2-19) to the siderail with the inoperative head down function at
the siderail end of the cable.
e. Check the resistance in the switch (see figure 3-3 on page 3-4, and
figure 3-4 on page 3-5).
f. While holding the VOM probes in place, depress the head down
switch.
g. The VOM reads 100
Ω
or less.
Yes No
↓ →
Replace the head down function switch (see “Siderail Nurse
Call, Lighting, or Bed Control Switch Assembly” on page 4-52).
If this solves the problem, go to “Final Actions” on page 2-7.
Otherwise, go to step 27.
25. The head down function on the bed now works properly.
Yes No
↓ →
Go to step 27.
26. Go to “Final Actions” on page 2-7.
27. Call Hill-Rom Technical Support at (800) 445-3720.