
Preventive Maintenance
Chapter 6: General Procedures
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Hill-Rom® 405 Electric Bed Service Manual (MAN336 REV 2)
Preventive Maintenance
WARNING:
Only facility-approved persons should service the bed. Service by not
approved persons could cause injury or equipment damage.
It is necessary for the bed to have an effective maintenance program. We
recommend that you do annual preventive maintenance (PM) and testing for
the Joint Commission. PM and testing not only meet Joint Commission
requirements but will help make sure of a long, operative life for the bed. PM
will minimize downtime due to excessive wear.
The following PM schedule guides you through a normal PM procedure on the
bed. During this PM process, check each item on the schedule, and make the
necessary adjustments.
Follow the PM schedule with the corresponding PM checklist. This checklist is
designed to keep a running maintenance history and subsequent repair costs for
one bed. However, your facility can change this checklist or design another if
necessary. Keep close records and maintain the bed to reduce downtime and
make sure the patient remains comfortable.