4.12 Trend-Like Position Gas Spring
Chapter 4: Procedures
Affinity® Four Birthing Bed Service Manual (195826 REV 2) 4 - 23
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9. It may be necessary to apply upward force on the head end of the main frame to free the cylinder
from the post.
10. Loosen the jam nut (D) on the rod end (F) of the gas spring (E).
11. Turn the rod end (F) counterclockwise to remove it from the release assembly (G).
Figure 4-13. Trend-Like Position Gas Spring Damper Assembly
REPLACEMENT
1. Install the jam nut (D) all the way down on the rod end (F) of the new gas spring damper (E).
2. Thread the rod end (F) of the new gas spring damper (E) into the release assembly (G) until the
plunger in the end of the rod just touches. Then, turn the rod back two turns so that the rod does
not touch, or is no more than 1/16” (1.6 mm) away from the release arm (H).
3. Tighten the jam nut (D) to lock the rod end (F) in this position.
4. Slide the cylinder end (C) of the Trend-Like position gas spring (E) onto the post (B), and install the
split-ring (A) to attach it.
5. Check for proper Trend-Like position operation by activating the Trend-Like position handle.
6. Make sure the gas spring damper releases when the handle is in the middle of its travel.
7. Install the top motor cover (see Procedure 4-1 on page 4-4).
8. Do the “Function Checks” on page 2-4.
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