Initial Actions
Chapter 2: Troubleshooting
2 - 4 Affinity® Four Birthing Bed Service Manual (195826 REV 2)
INITIAL ACTIONS
To gather information from operators in regard to problems with the bed, use Initial Actions. Make a
note of symptoms or other information about the problem that the operator describes. This information
helps identify the probable cause.
1. Someone who can explain the problem is available.
Yes No
Go to “Function Checks” on page 2-5.
2. Ask that person to demonstrate or
explain the problem. The problem can be duplicated.
Yes No
G
o to “Function Checks” on page 2-5.
3. The problem is caused by improper operator action.
Yes No
G
o to “Function Checks” on page 2-5.
4. Instruct the operator to refer to the procedures in the A
ffinity® Three Birthing Bed and Affinity® Four
Birthing Bed User Manual (USR025). Do the “Function Checks” on page 2-5.
QUICK REFERENCE PROBLEM/SOLUTION MATRIX
If a problem with the bed system is readily identified, use Table 2-1 on page 2-4 to quickly go to the
applicable troubleshooting procedure. If the problem is not readily identified, go to “Function Checks”
on page 2-5.
Table 2-1.
Problem Solution
Siderail Control Malfunction RAP 2.1 on page 2-9
Head Up/Down Malfunction RAP 2.2 on page 2-11
Foot Up/Down Malfunction RAP 2.3 on page 2-12
Hilow Up/Down Malfunction RAP 2.4 on page 2-13
Bed Air Surface Malfunction RAP 2.5 on page 2-13
Head Drive Operation Failures RAP 2.6 on page 2-15
Foot Drive Operation Failures RAP 2.7 on page 2-15
Hilow Up Malfunction (When The Foot Section Is Lowered) RAP 2.8 on page 2-16
Hilow Drive Operation Failures RAP 2.9 on page 2-16
Brake Caster Malfunction RAP 2.10 on page 2-17
Night Light Does Not Illuminate RAP 2.11 on page 2-17
Night Light Does Not Turn Off RAP 2.12 on page 2-18
Siderail Mechanism Does Not Hold RAP 2.13 on page 2-18
Trend-Like Position Malfunction RAP 2.14 on page 2-19
Battery Backup Malfunction RAP 2.15 on page 2-19
Battery Charger Malfunction RAP 2.16 on page 2-20
CPR Release Malfunction RAP 2.17 on page 2-21
Quick Reference Problem/Solution Matrix