5.6 Bed Tilt Brake Pad Replacement
Refer to “Figure 5-7 Bed Disassembly” and “Figure 5-11 Replacing the Tilt Brake”.
Brake pad
Brake lever
Tilt assembly cover
Long insert
Ball insert
Positioning spring
Tilt platform
Brake pad
Brake lever
Finger pocket latch
Figure 5-11 Replacing the Tilt Brake
1. Remove the mattress, clear plate, rotating bed and translation deck.
2. To release the tilt screw ball, squeeze the tilt release and slide open the nger pocket latch until
you hear the ball drop.
3. Release the tilt platform from the chassis by pushing the pivot pin tabs in on both sides, then lifting
the tilt platform out of the chassis.
4. Turn the tilt platform over and remove the 4 screws (2.5 mm hex key) that secure the tilt assembly
cover.
5. Remove the two plastic inserts. The long insert holds a positioning spring and the smaller ball
insert holds the screw ball in position.
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Chapter 5: Repair Procedures