Maintenance
Procedures
Chapter 4
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THIGH SECTION REPLACEMENT
Required Tools:
Long Nose Pliers
1/2" Wrench
Phillips Screwdriver
Procedure:
N
N
O
O
T
T
E
E
Unless otherwise indicated, refer to figure 4.3A on page 24 for the illustration of this procedure
reference points.
1. Fully raise the bed and apply the brakes. Flatten all sections of the mattress support.
2. Unplug the bed power cord from the wall outlet.
3. Lower the siderails.
4. Using long nose pliers, remove the rue ring cotter/washers/clevis pin (F, fig. 4.3B, page 27)
linking the thigh section lever arms to the thigh actuator tube.
5. Using a 1/2" wrench, remove the four locknuts/washers/shoulder spacers/bolts (C, D) linking
the thigh section to the foot and seat sections.
6. Remove the defective thigh section and lay it upside down on a workbench.
7. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws (E) holding the micro switch activator to
the thigh section. Install the activator on the new thigh section.
8. Reverse the above steps to install the new thigh section.
9. Test the Knee Gatch as well as the
Auto Contour
before returning the bed to service.
SEAT SECTION REPLACEMENT
Required Tools:
1/2" Socket Wrench (w/3" Extension)
1/2" Wrench
Phillips Screwdriver
Procedure:
N
N
O
O
T
T
E
E
Unless otherwise indicated, refer to figure 4.3A on page 24 for the illustration of this procedure
reference points.
1. Raise the bed fully up and apply the brakes. Flatten the mattress support.
2. Unplug the bed power cord from the wall outlet.
3. Lower the siderails.
4. Using a 1/2" wrench, remove the four locknuts/washers/shoulder spacers/bolts (D, G) linking
the seat section to the thigh and head section.
5. Using a 1/2" socket wrench with a 3" extension, remove the four bolts/washers/locknuts (F)
holding the seat section to the frame and remove the defective seat section.
6. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the three screws (H) holding the protective plate to the
seat section. Replace the protective plate on the new seat section.
7. Reverse the above steps to install the new seat section.
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