Preventive Maintenance
Chapter 6: General Procedures
Affinity® Three Birthing Bed and Affinity® Four Birthing Bed Page 6 - 7
Service Manual (MAN272 REV 4)
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c. Reinstall and tighten the bolts:
• For a detail X configuration, tighten the bolts to 70 ±7 inch-pounds.
• For a detail Y configuration, tighten the bolts to 50 ±5 inch-pounds.
Figure 6-1. Pivot Point Location (Intermediate Frame)
Inspecting the Foot Supports
Tools required: Tape measure
The foot support assembly requires periodic inspection and lubrication. Do as
follows to examine the foot support assembly:
1. turn the foot support (B) upward (see figure 6-2 on page 6-8).
2. Make sure the foot supports (B) latch in each ratchet notch.
3. To make sure of correct latching, deliver a solid, downward impact at two
to three places on the foot support (B).
4. Pull the release latch (A) to release the foot support (B).
5. Make sure the release latch (A) operates smoothly and engages the foot
support (B) when released at anytime during the downward movement.