
Troubleshooting
Chapter 3
23
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Nurse call switch defective.
Replace nurse call switch
(see section 4.5).
Nurse call switch cable
defective
Replace nurse call cable
(see section 4.5)
Safety side-rails jam, move
with difficulty, do not latch in
high position or latch with
difficulty.
Side-rail mechanisms poorly
greased and/or mechanism
parts loosened.
Apply grease on the side-
rail plungers, plunger
springs, arm glide rods and
rail shafts (see section 2.2,
"Lubrication"). Check all
applicable hardware and
parts alignment. Replace
parts as needed (see
section 4.1).
Side-rail parts misaligned
following a blow.
Replace side-rail assembly
(see section 4.1)
Brake does not engage when
activated or do not release.
Fasteners of the brake
activation mechanism not
secured or parts misaligned.
Check all applicable
linkage, hardware and parts
alignment. Replace parts
as needed (see sect. 4.19,
"Brake/steer pedal…")
One or both casters that are
part of the locking mechanism
defective.
Replace caster (see section
4.21).
Steer wheel (5th wheel) does
not engage when activated or
does not disengage.
Fasteners of the 5th wheel
activation mechanism not
secured or parts misaligned.
Check all applicable
linkage, hardware and parts
alignment. Replace parts
as needed (see sect. 4.20).
Swing arm assembly spring
warped
Replace the 5th wheel
swing arm assembly (see
section 4.20)
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