Hill-Rom Affinity Three - Siderail Mechanism Does Not Hold

2.14 Siderail Mechanism Does Not Hold
Chapter 2: Troubleshooting Procedures
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Service Manual (MAN272 REV 4)
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2.14 Siderail Mechanism Does Not Hold
1. From the low (stow) position, raise the siderail by pulling the siderail up
until it clicks in the locked position. It rises and clicks into place.
Yes No
Inspect for obstructions, missing hardware, or loose fasteners. If
found, replace the siderail. See “Siderail Assembly” on page 4-
67. If this solves the problem, go to “Final Actions” on page
2-10. Otherwise, continue to step 2.
2. Grasp the top of the siderail, and push and pull firmly on the siderail. The
siderail remains latched in the locked position.
Yes No
Inspect for obstructions or loose fasteners. If found, replace the
siderail. See “Siderail Assembly” on page 4-67. If this solves the
problem, go to “Final Actions” on page 2-10. Otherwise,
continue to step 3.
3. Stow the siderail as follows: grasp and pull the release handle out, and
allow the siderail to swing down in a controlled, dampened, manner to the
fully stowed position. The siderail goes down into the stored position.
Yes No
Inspect for obstructions in the center arm, loose fasteners,
missing spring, or binding. If found, replace the siderail. See
“Siderail Assembly” on page 4-67. If this solves the problem, go
to “Final Actions” on page 2-10. Otherwise, continue to step 4.
4. Another part of the bed interferes with the siderail.
Yes No
If the siderail still does not work properly, contact Hill-Rom
Technical Support.
5. Take appropriate actions to eliminate the interference.
This solves the problem.
Yes No
Contact Hill-Rom Technical Support.
6. Go to “Final Actions” on page 2-10.