Using Loctite® Adhesive
Chapter 4: Procedures
Affinity® Four Birthing Bed Service Manual (195826 REV 2) 4 - 3
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BLUE LOCTITE® ADHESIVE #242 (P/N SA3618)
Typical usage is as a medium strength adhesive for nuts, screws, keys, and splines. It is not normally used
on fasteners smaller than ¼” (6.4 mm) with more than ½” (12.7 mm) engagement if removal is desired.
It is also suitable for hydraulic, pneumatic, and pipe fittings. It normally cures in 2 to 6 hours at 75F (24
C) and permits disassembly under condition of maximum thread engagement.
RED LOCTITE® ADHESIVE #262 (P/N SA4841)
Typical usage is as a medium to high strength adhesive for nuts, screws, etc. Normally it is not used on
fasteners smaller than ¼” (6.4 mm) with more than ½” (12.7 mm) engagement if removal is desired. It
normally cures in 0.5 to 2 hours at 75F (24C) and permits disassembly under condition of maximum
thread engagement.
RED LOCTITE® ADHESIVE #271 (P/N SA4840)
Typical usage is as a high strength adhesive for studs and screws. It is not normally used on fasteners
smaller than 3/8” (9.5 mm) with more than ½” (12.7 mm) engagement if removal is desired. It is also
suitable for hydraulic, pneumatic, and pipe fittings. It normally cures in 0.5 to 2 hours at 75F (24C)
and does not permit easy disassembly.
4.1 Top Motor Cover
Tools: Ratchet T25 Torx® head bit
REMOVAL
1. Set the brake/steer pedal to the brake position.
2. Make sure the bed is not in the Trend-Like position.
3. Raise the bed to the high position.
4. Raise the head section to the high position.
Failure to unplug the bed could cause injury or equipment damage.
5. Unplug the bed from its power source.
6. Put the siderail lockout switch at the head end of the bed in the locked position.
7. Remove the seven screws (A) that attach the top motor cover (B) (see Figure 4-1 on page 4-4).
8. Remove the two headboard bushings (C) from the top motor cover (B).
9. Remove the top motor cover (B) from the bed.
10. If necessary, remove the gasket.