Function Checks
Chapter 2: Troubleshooting
Affinity® Four Birthing Bed Service Manual (195826 REV 2) 2 - 7
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4. Activate the head up or down switch. The head motor is free of excessive noise or any mechanical
binding/grinding.
Yes No
Go to RAP 2.6 on page 2-15.
5. Raise the head section to the high position with the head up switch. Make a note of the position of
the sleep surface. The head section stops and does not drift downward or coast.
Yes No
Go to RAP 2.6 on page 2-15.
6. Raise the head section to the highest position with the head up switch. Evenly distribute a
maximum of 50 lb (23 kg) of weight on the head section of the sleep surface. Pull the CPR release.
The head section lowers to a flat position within approximately 7 seconds.
Yes No
Adjust the CPR release cables (see Procedure 4.7 on page 4-14). If this solves the
problem, go to “Final Actions” on page 2-9. Otherwise, contact Hill-Rom Technical
Support.
FOOT SYSTEM FUNCTIONAL CHECK
1. Put the bed in the following positions:
• Put the bed in the mid-height position with the hilow function.
• Use the foot function to raise the foot section until the mattress is level with the seat section
mattress.
• Lower the head section to the low position with the head function.
• Make sure that the bed is out of the Trend-Like position (the sleep surface is level).
2. Press the foot up switch, and activate the foot section. The foot section rises when the foot up
switch is activated.
Yes No
Go to RAP 2.8 on page 2-16.
3. Press the foot down switch. The foot section lowers when the foot down switch is activated.
Yes No
Go to RAP 2.3 on page 2-12.
4. Raise the foot section to the high position using the foot up switch. The top of the foot section stops
approximately 1.75 to 2.25 inches (4.5 to 5.7 cm) above the seat section.
Yes No
Adjust the foot limit switch (see Procedure 4.10 on page 4-19). If this solves the
problem, go to “Final Actions” on page 2-9. Otherwise, contact Hill-Rom Technical
Support.
5. Lower the foot section to the low position with the foot down switch. The foot drive stops when the
foot lift arm is 6.0 to 6.25 inches (15.25 to 15.9 cm) below the seat section.
Yes No
Adjust the foot limit switch (see Procedure 4.10 on page 4-19). If this solves the
problem, go to “Final Actions” on page 2-9. Otherwise, contact Hill-Rom Technical
Support.