Maintenance
Procedures
Chapter 4
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FOOT END SIDERAIL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
Required Tools:
1/2" Socket Wrench (w/6" Extension)
Torque Wrench
Procedure:
1. Run the bed fully up and apply the brakes. Raise the siderail needing repair.
2. Run the Knee Gatch fully up and unplug the power cord from the wall receptacle.
3. Lift and fold the foot section back toward the head end of the bed.
4. Using a 1/2" socket wrench, remove the four thread-rolling bolts (A) holding the siderail
assembly to the support and remove the assembly. Support the siderail assembly while
removing the last bolts.
N
N
O
O
T
T
E
E
Once removed, the thread-rolling bolts must be first be screwed in manually before tightening
them to a 130 lbf in (14.7 N m) torque using a torque wrench.
5. Reverse the above steps to install the new siderail assembly.
6. Test the siderail for proper operation before returning the bed to service.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
K
Figure 4.1B
