Function Checks
Chapter 2: Troubleshooting
2 - 8 Affinity® Four Birthing Bed Service Manual (195826 REV 2)
6. Lower the bed to the low position with the hilow down switch. Lower the foot section with the foot
down switch. The bed automatically rises from the low position.
Yes No
Go to RAP 2.8 on page 2-16.
7. Activate the foot up or down switch. The foot motor is free of excessive noise or any mechanical
binding/grinding.
Yes No
Go to RAP 2.7 on page 2-15.
AIR SYSTEM FUNCTIONAL CHECK
1. Press the seat inflate control, and activate the bed air surface. The seat section mattress inflates.
Yes No
Go to RAP 2.5 on page 2-13.
2. Press and hold the seat deflate control, and activate the bed air surface. The seat section mattress
deflates.
Yes No
Go to RAP 2.5 on page 2-13.
3. Press the back inflate control, and activate the bed air surface. The lumbar section inflates.
Yes No
Go to RAP 2.5 on page 2-13.
4. Press the back deflate control to activate the bed air surface. The lumbar section deflates.
Yes No
Go to RAP 2.5 on page 2-13.
OTHER BED FUNCTIONAL CHECKS
1. The lockout switch locks out the designated inboard/outboard controls when put in the “OFF”
position (locked), and enables the functions when put in the “ON” position (unlocked). The lockout
functions operate correctly.
Yes No
Replace the faulty rocker switch (see Procedure 4.23 on page 4-40). If this solves the
problem, go to “Final Actions” on page 2-9. Otherwise, contact Hill-Rom Technical
Support.
2. Operate all radio, TV, nurse call, and lighting functions in both siderails. All functions operate
correctly.
Yes No
Replace the P.C. switch board that has the faulty function(s) for the caregiver
controls (see Procedure 4.26 on page 4-44) or for the patient controls (see
Procedure 4.25 on page 4-42). If this solves the problem, go to “Final Actions” on
page 2-9. Otherwise, contact Hill-Rom Technical Support.