2.5 The Knee Down Function Does Not Work
Chapter 2: Troubleshooting Procedures
Page 2 - 42 Century+™ Bed Service Manual (man241)
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. While holding the VOM probes in place, depress the knee down switch.
g. The VOM reads 100Ω or less.
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.
25. The knee down function on the bed now works properly.
Yes No
↓→Go to step 27.
26. Go to “Final Actions” on page 2-7.
27. Call Hill-Rom Technical Support at (800) 445-3720.
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