2.5 The Knee Down Function Does Not Work
Chapter 2: Troubleshooting Procedures
Century+™ Bed Service Manual (man241) Page 2 - 41
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function. If this solves the problem, go to “Final Actions” on
page 2-7. Otherwise, go to step 27.
23. Perform the following
SHOCK HAZARD:
Unplug the bed from its power source. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury or equipment damage.
a. Unplug the bed from its power source.
SHOCK HAZARD:
Disconnect the battery backup. Failure to do so could result in personal
injury or equipment damage.
b. If applicable, disconnect the battery backup (see “Battery Backup Box”
on page 4-8).
c. Open the siderail with the inoperative knee down function (see
“Siderail Nurse Call, Lighting, or Bed Control Switch Assembly” on
page 4-52).
d. Disconnect the cable that connects the test port (P200) (see figure 2-8
on page 2-35) to the siderail with the inoperative knee down function at
the siderail end of the cable.
e. Check the resistance in the switch (see figure 3-3 on page 3-4, and
figure 3-4 on page 3-5).
f. The VOM reads Ω “open” (near infinite).
Yes No
↓→Replace the knee down function switch (see “Siderail Nurse
Call, Lighting, or Bed Control Switch Assembly” on page 4-52).
If this solves the problem, go to “Final Actions” on page 2-7.
Otherwise, go to step 27.
24. Perform the following
SHOCK HAZARD:
Unplug the bed from its power source. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury or equipment damage.
a. Unplug the bed from its power source.