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e -- Always specify if the product is equipped with the double safety lock when you order a central column assembly.
Proper warning labels are affixed to assemblies without the double safety lock.
1. Remove the mattress.
2. Raise the siderails to the highest position.
3. Apply the brakes.
4. Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, remove the eight screws (A) that secure the bottom half of the lower plastic cover (B)to
the top half of the lower plastic cover (C) (Figure 28). Open the access doors to reach the two screws located at the
ends of the top half of the lower plastic cover. Save the screws.
5. Insert a small regular screwdriver between the two halves of the lower plastic cover. Separate the two halves. Use
caution to avoid scratching the covers or damaging the upper cover snap pins.
6. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws (D) that secure the lower end of the central column to the lower
structural member (E) (Figure 28).Save the screws.
7. Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, remove the eight screws (F) that secure the top half of the upper plastic cover (G) to the
bottom half of the upper plastic cover (H) (Figure 28). Open the access doors to reach the two screws located at the end
of the bottom half of the upper plastic cover. Save the screws.
8. Insert a small regular screwdriver between the two halves of the upper plastic cover. Separate the two halves. Use
caution to avoid scratching the covers or damaging the lower cover snap pins.
9. Lower the rail to the 14 inch locking position.
10. Position adjustable supports under the siderail to support the siderail when you remove the central column.
11. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the ten screws (J) that secure the upper end of the posts and the central column
to the upper structural member (K) (Figure 28). Save the screws.
12. Using a 1/2” socket, remove the two bolts and two washers (L) that secure the upper end of the two guide posts to the
structural member (K) (Figure 28). Save the bolts and washers.
13. Using a 5/32” Allen wrench, remove the two Allen screws (Q) that secure the spacer (R) and the hinge (H) of both
access doors to the upper structural member (S) (Figure 32). Remove and save the structural member and the spacer.
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e -- Apply medium strength thread locker to the Allen screws before installation.
14. Remove and save the lower plastic cover. The access doors will move sideways and lean on the endrails.
15. Lift and remove the central column. Use caution to avoid damaging the seal. Discard the column.
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e -- You must replace the seal if it is damaged during the procedure. Do not install a damaged seal.
16. Using a 3/32” Allen wrench, remove the set screw (A) that secures the handle to the central column shaft (Figure 26).
Remove the handle and install it on the new central column.
17. Install the new column. Insert the bottom end into the brake shoe and slide the column until the bottom is seated in the
cavity (W) of the lower plastic cover (Figure 28). Use caution to avoid damaging the seal while inserting the column into
the lower plastic cover. See the note following step 14. While the column slides though the brake shoe, rotate the handle
to open the lock stops (N) when the column reaches each of the fixed stops (Figure 28).
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