Hill-Rom P870, Manual

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4.14 Sleep Surface Frame Assembly
Chapter 4: Removal, Replacement, and Adjustment Procedures
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4.14 Sleep Surface Frame Assembly
Tools required: E-ring pliers Ratchet with 3" extension
5/8" socket Jack stands
Removal
1. Remove the mattress and raise the hilow to gain access to the motor
actuator connections on the sleep surface frame.
2. Use jack stands to block up beneath the bed’s main frame to maintain its
hilow position when disconnecting the motor actuators from the sleep
surface frame.
WARNING:
It is not advisable or necessary for personnel to have their entire body
below the sleep surface and within the confines of the bed. If service
personnel need to get under the bed, use suitable jackstands to block
up the bed frame as an added precaution.
3. Unplug the bed from its power source.
SHOCK HAZARD:
Unplug the bed from its power source. An electrical shock hazard
exists.
4. Remove all siderails from the bed (see “Removal” on page 4-37).
5. Remove the rue cotter ring and pin connecting the head motor actuator (A)
to the head section crosstube bracket (D) (see figure 4-29 on page 4-42).