Hill-Rom DuraStar Series, Service Manual

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Preventive Maintenance
Chapter 6: General Procedures
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Preventive Maintenance Schedule
Table 6-1. Preventive Maintenance Schedule
Function Procedure
Brake Place the stretcher in the brake position, checking to see whether the
pedal seats in that position, and all four casters do not roll or rotate.
Inspect the brake pads for wear. Adjust if required.
Corner steer Ensure the pedal is in the steer position and that only the patient left
foot end (patient right head end for Europe) caster locks into a posi-
tion parallel to the side of the bed.
Neutral Place the stretcher in the neutral position, checking to see that the
pedal seats in that position, and all four casters rotate and roll freely.
Caster tires Check the tires for cuts, wear, tread life, etc.
Pedals Inspect for wear on pads or missing pads.
Ensure all pads are fully seated.
Siderails Inspect for proper up/down operation ensuring that the rail does not
free fall.
Inspect the latch for proper operation.
Check all the pivot points on the stretcher.
Pivot points Lubricate all pivot points on the stretcher with the exception of sid-
erail power pivots.
Trendelenburg/
Reverse Trendelen-
burg Activate the Trendelenburg and Reverse Trendelenburg. Inspect for
proper operation.
Hilow positions Test the pump action of the stretcher. It should not require more than
24 pumps to achieve maximum height.
Test the smoothness of lowering.
Pump pedal Inspect the pump pedals; ensure both cylinder rods extend. Also
check for any linkage interferences.
Back section gas
spring Ensure the gas cylinder operates properly.
At its highest position, inspect the gas spring rod for scratches, nicks,
or dents.
Inspect the gas spring jam nut to ensure it is flush and fully seated.
Push handles Inspect for proper up/down operation and latching.
Lubricate pivots, if required.
Fixed height
adjustment Check for tightness in height adjustment pins and screws.