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11. Reverse the above steps to install the replacement head actuator.
Before hooking up the
actuator tube to the head section lever arms
, carefully read the following Caution
regarding the head actuator adjustment.
It is of utmost importance
that the course of the replacement head actuator be adjusted
before hooking up its tube to the head section. An improper adjustment of the actuator can
damage the head section structure.
11.1 To adjust the course of the replacement head actuator, proceed as follows:
a. Raise the four siderails and plug the bed power cord. Ensure the actuator cable
is connected to the PC Board.
b. Hold firmly the actuator tube, its holes positioned horizontally, and press the
Fowler up switch for a few seconds using the siderail control panel, then press
the down switch until the actuator stops. This will be the lower limit of the actuator
course.
c. Gently turn, if needed, the tube in either direction to align the tube holes with
those of the head section lever arms. Raise again the Fowler a few inches while
holding firmly its tube and lower it completely.
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If the tube holes are not aligned any more with those of the lever arms, repeat
step
c
until they are and proceed with step
d
.
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If the tube holes are still aligned with those of the lever arms, insert the clevis
pin and the nylon washers. If the clevis pin is difficult to insert through the
holes, slightly raise the head section manually.
d. Before installing the Rue ring (
E
) to finalize the head actuator replacement, fully
raise and completely lower the Fowler and verify that the actuator stops working
as soon as the head section reaches the frame.
HI-LO ACTUATOR
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In order to preserve the adjustment of the bed lowest position when replacing a Hi-Lo actuator,
a special tool kit designed for that purpose must be used. To obtain this kit, contact our Service
department (see section 1.2) and order part number KR0054.
Required Tools:
Needle Nose Pliers
Phillips Screwdriver
3/4" Wrench
OG2 Grease
KR0054
Angle indicator
Procedure:
1. Lower the head siderails and raise the foot siderails.
2. Using an angle indicator, raise the Fowler by approximately 50°, so that the loosening of the
bolt (
J
) holding the Hi-Lo actuator to its support is not hindered.
3. Raise the Knee Gatch to the high position.
4. Manually lift and fold the foot section back towards the head end of the bed (see fig. 4.1 in
Appendix D).
5. Place the alignment jigs on the base of the bed as illustrated in figure 4.12A in Appendix D.
6. Lower the bed until it rests completely on the jigs. If one or both Hi-Lo actuators are
defective, use a ratchet and the socket included in the tool kit to lower the bed on the jigs.
7. Unplug the power cord from the wall receptacle.
8. Disconnect the actuator cable (
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) and cut the cable ties holding it onto the frame.
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