2.12 Night Light Does Not Turn Off
Chapter 2: Troubleshooting
2 - 18 Affinity® Four Birthing Bed Service Manual (195826 REV 2)
3. Set the multimeter to measure DC volts (V DC). Put the positive lead on pin 1 of connector P8 and
the negative lead to pin 1 of the R9 resistor. The voltage measures 11-13 V DC.
Yes No
Replace the logic control P.C. board (see Procedure 4.21 on page 4-36). If this solves
the problem, go to “Final Actions” on page 2-9. Otherwise, contact Hill-Rom
Technical Support.
4. Replace the night light assembly (see Procedure 4.3 on page 4-5) and go to “Final Actions” on
page 2-9.
2.12 Night Light Does Not Turn Off
1. The night light is on more than 4 minutes after the bed is disconnected from AC power.
Yes No
The night light is functioning correctly. Go to “Final Actions” on page 2-9.
2. Press any bed up/down control and do not press any other controls for at least 5 minutes. The night
light is on.
Yes No
The night light is functioning correctly. Go to “Final Actions” on page 2-9.
3. Disconnect each siderail from the Logic P.C. Board, one at a time.
a. Use a small flat-tipped screwdriver on the connector located near the siderail latch, or remove
the top motor cover and disconnect connectors P11 and P13.
b. Wait 5 minutes with one siderail disconnected, then disconnect the other siderail. Connect the
first siderail and wait 5 minutes
c. The night light stays on with each siderail disconnected.
Yes No
Replace the siderail control board for the side that permitted the night light to turn
off when disconnected. For caregiver controls, see Procedure 4.26 on page 4-44; for
patient controls, see Procedure 4.25 on page 4-42. If this does not solve the
problem, go to Step 4.
4. Replace the logic control P.C. board. If this does not solve the problem, contact Hill-Rom Technical
Support.
2.13 Siderail Mechanism Does Not Hold
1. From the low (stow) position, raise the siderail by pulling the siderail up until it clicks in the locked
position. It rises and clicks into position.
Yes No
Examine for obstructions, missing hardware, or loose fasteners. If found, repair or
replace the siderail (see Procedure 4.24 on page 4-41). If this solves the problem, go
to “Final Actions” on page 2-9. Otherwise, continue to Step 2.
2. Grasp the top of the siderail, and push and pull firmly on the siderail. The siderail remains latched in
the locked position.
Yes No
Examine for obstructions or loose fasteners. If found, repair or replace the siderail
(see Procedure 4.24 on page 4-41). If this solves the problem, go to “Final Actions”
on page 2-9. Otherwise, continue to Step 3.