Hill-Rom Affinity P3700E - Trend-Like Position Gas Spring

4.12 Trend-Like Position Gas Spring
Chapter 4: Procedures
4 - 22 Affinity® Four Birthing Bed Service Manual (195826 REV 2)
Figure 4-12. Trend-Like Position Assembly
4.12 Trend-Like Position Gas Spring
Tools: 11/16” wrench Split-ring removal tool
WARNING:
The head end of the main frame is supported by the two Trend-Like position gas springs. Any servicing
will require that a support device be put just beneath the head end of the main frame. Failure to do so
could cause personal injury or equipment damage.
REMOVAL
1. Set the brake/steer pedal to the brake position.
2. Make sure the bed is out of the Trend-Like position.
3. Raise the head section to the high position
WARNING:
Failure to unplug the bed could cause injury or equipment damage.
4. Unplug the bed from its power source.
5. Put the siderail lockout switch at the head end of the bed in the locked position.
6. Remove the top motor cover (see Procedure 4.1 on page 4-3).
7. Remove the split-ring (A) from the post (B) at the cylinder end (C) of the Trend-Like position gas
spring (E) (see
Procedure 4-12 on page 4-22).
8. Slide the cylinder end (C) of the Trend-Like position gas spring (E) off the post (B).