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Preventive Maintenance
Chapter 6: General Procedures
Resident
TM
LTC Bed Service Manual (man136rc) Page 6 - 9
6
Preventive Maintenance Schedule—Electric Drive Model
Table 6-3. Preventive Maintenance Schedule—Electric Drive Model
Function Procedure
Hilow limits Operate the hilow function to the upper and lower limits to
ensure proper function of the hilow actuator limit switches.
Automatic contour
limits When the head section is activated from the flat position, the
knee will raise to an angle of 15
o
(± 2
o
). The automatic contour
control lockout switch defeats this function.
Head limits Operate the head function from the flat to its maximum angle of
65
o
(± 2
o
) to ensure proper function of the head actuator limit
switches.
Knee limits Operate the knee function from the flat to its maximum angle of
25
o
(± 2
o
) to ensure proper function of the knee actuator limit
switches.
Brakes Test the brakes to determine if the bed moves when the brakes
are activated.
Casters Test the swivel casters to ensure they do not bind. Check all
caster tires for cuts, wear, tread, etc. Replace if necessary.
Siderails Inspect for proper up, down, and storage operation.
Inspect the locking latch for proper operation.
Lubricate the mechanism.
Control lockout
box Test each control lockout switch individually to ensure proper
operation.
Handset control Test each operating function individually to ensure that when
pressed, the corresponding function operates correctly, and when
released, travel stops.
Optional siderail
control panels (if
available) Test each operating function individually to ensure that when
pressed, the corresponding function operates correctly and when
released, travel stops.
Wiring condition
and routing Check the power cord, plug, and wiring for cuts, nicks, or
breaks. Ensure that the wiring is routed where it is not pinched.
Replace if necessary.
Pivot points Lubricate all pivot points on the bed.
Head and foot
panels Check aesthetics. Clean and touch up if necessary.
Overall appearance Inspect the condition of the labels, paint, and general aesthetics.
Replace labels, touch-up paint, and clean if necessary.