Function Checks
Chapter 2: Troubleshooting Procedures
Affinity® Three Birthing Bed and Affinity® Four Birthing Bed Page 2 - 5
Service Manual (MAN272 REV 4)
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3. The lockout switch is in the “ON” (unlocked) position before proceeding
with the function checks.
Yes No
Place the lockout switch in the “ON” (unlocked) position. Go to
step 4.
4. Inspect the siderail cable connections to the logic control P.C. board cable.
The cables are connected properly.
Yes No
Connect the siderail cable to the cable from the logic control P.C.
board. Go to step 5.
5. Visually inspect the bed for loose connections on cable assemblies and
electrical wires. All cable connections and wiring are properly secured.
Yes No
Secure the cable connections and wiring. Go to step 6.
6. Inspect the bed for signs of obvious damage. The bed appears to be all
right.
Yes No
Repair the damage, and proceed to the section, “Hilow System
Functional Check” on page 2-5.
Hilow System Functional Check
1. Use the bed function controls to place the bed in the following positions:
• Position the bed in the mid-height position with the hilow function.
• Raise the foot section to the high position with the foot function.
• Lower the head to the low position with the head function.
• Ensure that the bed is out of the Trend-Like position (the sleep surface is
level).
2. Momentarily activate the hilow up switch. The bed rises.
Yes No
Go to RAP 2.2.
3. Momentarily activate the hilow down switch. The bed lowers.
Yes No
Go to RAP 2.3.
4. Activate the hilow up and down switch. The hilow motor is free of
excessive noise or any mechanical binding/grinding.
Yes No
Go to RAP 2.1.