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TROUBLE SHOOTING
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
ACTION
(See steps for isolating problems)
No Power
Unit not connected to A/C
power
Cut/damaged/pinched
power cord Loose plug for
pendant
Cut/damaged/pinched
pendant cord Actuator
plug not connected
Check plug to receptacle.
Check Power Cord for damage.
Check pendant connection to
control box. Inspect pendant
cord for damage. Check
actuator connection to control
box. Inspect actuator cord for
damage.
Actuators
operate, but
the wrong
movement
occurs
Motors plugged into
wrong ports
Cut/damaged/pinched
pendant cord
See picture of control box with
port locations. Inspect pendant
cord for damage.
One or more
Actuators do
not function
Loose (or unplugged)
connection of actuator
cord to control box.
Cut/damaged/pinched
actuator cord. Defective
Actuator.
Check actuator plug to control
box. Inspect Actuator cord for
damage. Replace Actuator.
STEPS FOR ISOLATING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS
Order in which to check for problems is as follows:
Connections - Pendants - Control Boxes - Actuators
1.
Check all connections
2.
Swap pendant with known working pendant
3.
Swap actuator plugs at known working ports
4.
Check actuators with known working control box
IF USE OF THIS TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE DOES NOT
CORRECT THE PROBLEM, PLEASE CALL MEDLINE INDUSTRIES
INC. TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1-800-MEDLINE.
OPERATIONAL HINTS:
1.
Be sure that the bed is free and clear of all obstructions for full range of
motion. Damage to the unit and wall will occur if the bed contacts the wall,
chair rail, other obstruction while in motion.
