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Lubrication Requirements
Chapter 6: General Procedures
Resident
TM
LTC Bed Service Manual (man136rc) Page 6 - 5
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Lubrication Requirements
Hill-Rom
®
uses oilite bearings and bushing in several places throughout the
Resident
TM
LTC bed. Oilite bearings and bushings have pores that retain oil and
provide them with a self-lubricating quality. This self-lubricating quality is
neutralized if any lubricant containing silicone is used on them or anywhere
else on the bed.
CAUTION:
Do not use any lubricant containing silicone anywhere on the Resident
TM
LTC bed. The self-lubricating quality of the oilite bearings and bushings
will be neutralized.
The following lubricants can be safely used on the Resident
TM
LTC bed:
• P/N 8252 M-1 penetrating oil (small bottle—use on oilite bearings and
bushings)
• P/N SA3351 grease (use on actuator rods)
• P/N SA0646 Teflon
®
spray lubricant, dry (aerosol spray can—use
anywhere else that the bed needs lubrication)
Preventive Maintenance
The Resident
TM
LTC bed must have an effective maintenance program. We
recommend that you perform preventive maintenance and testing annually.
This not only meets Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare
Organizations (JCAHO) requirements, but will help to ensure a long and
productive live for the Resident
TM
LTC bed. This will help minimize downtime
due to excessive wear failures.
The preventive maintenance schedules that follow are intended to guide the
technician through a normal preventive maintenance procedure on the
Resident
TM
LTC bed. Check each item on the schedule and make any necessary
adjustments during the preventive maintenance process.