Hill-Rom Affinity P3700E - System Malfunctions and Component Failures

2.10 Brake Caster Malfunction
Chapter 2: Troubleshooting
Affinity® Four Birthing Bed Service Manual (195826 REV 2) 2 - 17
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3. Raise and lower the bed under a load condition. The hilow drive runs quietly.
Yes No
Examine for damage to the hilow motor. Replace if necessary (see Procedure 4.4 on
page 4-6). If this solves the problem, go to “Final Actions” on page 2-9. Otherwise,
continue to Step 4.
4. Using the hilow function, raise and lower the bed. The hilow motor retains its position, and does not
drift or coast.
Yes No
Replace the hilow motor (see Procedure 4.4 on page 4-6). If this solves the problem,
go to “Final Actions” on page 2-9. Otherwise, contact Hill-Rom Technical Support.
5. Go to “Final Actions” on page 2-9.
2.10 Brake Caster Malfunction
1. The brake caster pedal locks in the brake position when you push on it with your foot.
Yes No
Examine the caster for excessive wear. If necessary, replace the damaged caster (see
Procedure 4.27 on page 4-45). If this solves the problem, go to “Final Actions” on
page 2-9. If this does not solve the problem, go to Step 2.
2. The casters lock in the brake position and do not roll or rotate when you push in the brake pedal.
Yes No
Adjust the caster assembly (see Procedure 4.27 on page 4-45). If this solves the
problem, go to “Final Actions” on page 2-9. If this does not solve the problem, go to
Step 3.
3. Another part of the bed interferes with the brake mechanism.
Yes No
Contact Hill-Rom Technical Support.
4. Take appropriate actions to eliminate the interference. This solves the problem.
Yes No
Contact Hill-Rom Technical Support.
5. Go to “Final Actions” on page 2-9.
2.11 Night Light Does Not Illuminate
1. The night light comes on when the bed is connected to AC power, or when the bed is not in Battery
Sleep mode.
Yes No
Make sure that the night light lamp cable is plugged into both the logic control P.C.
board connector P9, and the night light P.C. board. If this solves the problem, go to
“Final Actions” on page 2-9. Otherwise, replace the night light assembly (see
Procedure 4.3 on page 4-5). If this solves the problem, go to “Final Actions” on
page 2-9. Otherwise, continue to Step 3.
2. The system functions normally. Go to “Final Actions” on page 2-9.