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BED
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Operations Manual
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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
Annual Checklist
____ All fasteners secure.
____ Inspect for excessive wear the oil-impregnated bronze shoulder spacers found at the bed
hinge points. Replace as needed.
Do not
lubricate these spacers.
____ Engage the “TOTAL BRAKE” pedal at both sides of the bed and ensure the brakes are
applied. Toggle the pedal to neutral and ensure the brakes are released.
____ Engage the “Axial Steer” pedal at both side of the bed and ensure the 5th steer wheel
engages properly. Toggle the pedal to neutral and ensure the 5th wheel disengages.
____ Siderails move, latch and stow properly (see page 15).
____ All functions on the foot board working properly, including LED's (see page 17).
____ Calibrate the optional scale system (see section 4.6 “Scale System Calibration” of the
bed Maintenance manual).
____ All siderail functions working properly (see page 16). Verify the nurse call function, alarm
sounds in the nurse station?
____ Optional CPR hold-to-run release handles working properly (see page 14). Fowler and
Knee Gatch (if raised) flatten. Fowler control motor resets itself automatically as soon as
the fowler is completely lowered.
____ Verify the Fowler, Knee Gatch and Hi-lo movements to ensure that the motion interrupt
switch integrated to each of the four actuators is operating properly.
____ Auxiliary outlet (option available only with 120V electric system beds) working properly
(see page 14).
____ Optional night light working properly.
____ Foot prop rod working properly with the Knee Gatch or Contour positioning activated.
____ No cracks or splits in the boards and siderails.
____ Head end bumpers tightly secured to frame and working properly.
____ No rips or cracks in mattress cover.
____ Power cord not frayed.
____ No cables worn or pinched.
____ All electrical connections tight.
____ All grounds secure to the frame.
____ All casters roll properly. Check caster for cuts, wear, etc.
____ Ground chain intact and in place.
____ Inspect and lubricate, if needed, the bed lubrication points described in section 2.2 of the
GO
BED+ maintenance manual.
____ Measure current leakage and grounding continuity of the bed and the optional auxiliary
outlet (check with our Technical Service department for the acceptable values).
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Preventive maintenance may need to be performed more frequently based on the usage level of
the bed.
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