Lubrication Requirements
Chapter 6: Cleaning and Preventive Maintenance
6 - 4 Affinity® Four Birthing Bed Service Manual (195826 REV 2)
Observe the following P.C. board handling rules:
• Make sure that hands are clean and free of moisture, oily liquids, etc.
• Only handle a P.C. board by its outer edges.
• Do not touch the P.C. board components. Finger contact with the board surface and/or with its
components can leave a deposit that will cause board (and component) deterioration.
• When working with electronics, wear an appropriate antistatic strap, and Make sure that it is
correctly grounded.
• Service the removed P.C. board at a static-free workstation that is correctly grounded.
• For shipping and storage, put the removed P.C. board in an antistatic protective bag.
LUBRICATION REQUIREMENTS
Follow the product manufacturer’s instructions. Failure to do so could cause personal injury or
equipment damage.
Do not use silicone-based lubricants. Equipment damage could occur.
Hill-Rom uses maintenance-free DU bushings at major load and pivot points throughout the bed. These
bushings are designed to run dry without lubrication. If the bushing squeaks during operation, apply
anti-seize compound to its bearing surface.
Visually examine the bushings annually. If wear is apparent, replace them. Failure to do so could cause
personal injury or equipment damage.
The following lubricants can be safely used on the DU bushings:
• P/N SA4269 anti-seize lube (aerosol can)
• P/N 37929 anti-seize lube (brush top lid)
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Only facility-authorized persons should service the Affinity® Four Birthing Bed. Service by unauthorized
persons could cause injury or equipment damage.
It is necessary for the Affinity® Four Birthing Bed to have an effective maintenance program. We
recommend that you do annual preventive maintenance (PM) for Joint Commission certification. PM
not only meets Joint Commission requirements but can help make sure of a long, operative life for the
Affinity® Four Birthing Bed. Two effective ways to reduce downtime and make sure the patient remains
comfortable are to keep accurate records and maintain the Affinity® Four Birthing Bed.
The PM Checklist on page 6-11 and page 6-12 is designed to keep a maintenance history for one
Affinity® Four Birthing Bed. The PM Checklist is to be used along with the “Specified Checks” on page 6-
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