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

4.10 Trend-Like Position Gas Spring
Chapter 4: Removal, Replacement, and Adjustment Procedures
Page 4 - 30 Affinity® Three Birthing Bed and Affinity® Four Birthing Bed
Service Manual (MAN272 REV 4)
4.10 Trend-Like Position Gas Spring
Tools required: 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
placed just beneath the head end of the main frame. Failure to do so
could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
Removal
1. Set the brake/steer pedal to the brake position.
2. Ensure that the bed is out of the Trend-Like position.
3. Using the head function, raise the head section to the high position
SHOCK HAZARD:
Unplug the unit from its power source. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury or equipment damage.
4. Unplug the bed from its power source.
5. Remove the top motor cover (refer to procedure 4.1).
6. Using the split-ring removal tool, remove the split-ring (A) from the post
(B) at the cylinder end (C) of the Trend-Like position gas spring (E)
(see figure 4-14 on page 4-31).
7. Slide the cylinder end (C) of the Trend-Like position gas spring (E) off the
post (B).
NOTE:
It may be necessary to apply upward force on the head end of the main frame
to free the cylinder from the post.
8. Using the 11/16" wrench, loosen the jam nut (D) on the rod end (F) of the
gas spring (E).
9. Turn the rod end (F) counterclockwise to remove it from the release
assembly (G).