Hill-Rom Affinity P3700E - Troubleshooting Specific Malfunctions

Final Actions
Chapter 2: Troubleshooting
Affinity® Four Birthing Bed Service Manual (195826 REV 2) 2 - 9
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3. Do the brake/steer performance check. Put the brake steer pedal into the brake position and then
the steer position. The brake and steer functions operate correctly.
Yes No
Go to RAP 2.10 on page 2-17, and adjust the brake and steer functions (see
Procedure 4.31 on page 4-53). If this solves the problem, go to “Final Actions” on
page 2-9. Otherwise, contact Hill-Rom Technical Support.
4. Operate the labor grips on both sides of the bed. The labor grips latch when in the full up position
and then release when the release handle is activated.
Yes No
Replace the faulty labor grips (see Procedure 4.16 on page 4-27).
5. If applicable, operate the calf supports. The calf support arms latch in the full up position and the
calf support locks in position, and can be unlocked and repositioned.
Yes No
If the calf support arm does not latch, adjust the calf support module (see
“Adjustment” on page 4-26). The calf support arms latch in the full up position, and
can be unlocked and repositioned.
Yes No
Replace the calf support assembly (see Procedure 4.14 on page 4-26).
6. Operate the siderail latching mechanism by raising and then lowering the siderail. The siderail
latches when in the full up position and lowers slowly when the release handle is activated and
allowed to free fall.
Yes No
Replace the faulty siderail assembly (see Procedure 4.24 on page 4-41).
7. Unplug the bed from its power source, and make sure that the battery backup is operating correctly
by activating bed functions. The battery backup provides sufficient power to operate the bed
functions.
Yes No
Go to RAP 2.15 on page 2-19.
8. Go to “Final Actions” on page 2-9.
FINAL ACTIONS
1. Complete the required preventive maintenance procedures. See “Preventive Maintenance” on
page 6-4.
2. Complete all required administrative tasks.
2.1 Siderail Control Malfunction
1. If the bed does not have the optional pendant, go to Step 2. Make sure that the optional pendant, if
equipped, does not have any controls that are activated, such as if the pendant is under the
mattress. The pendant does not have any controls activated.
Yes No
Disconnect the pendant from the bed. If this solves the problem, replace the
pendant and go to “Final Actions” on page 2-9. Otherwise, go to Step 2.