4.5 Castor
Chapter 4: Removal, Replacement, and Adjustment Procedures
Page 4 - 14 Electrically Operated General Ward Bed
Operation and Maintenance Manual (154588 REV 1)
4.5 Castor
Tools required: 13 mm spanner wrench
11 mm hex wrench
5/32 hex wrench
Screwdriver
Hammer
18 mm drive socket
3/4" drive socket
3/16" punch
Bed stand or bed jack
Removal
Brace the bed using a bed jack, bed stands or other approved method
to make sure the bed is braced safely. Failure to brace the bed correctly
can cause injury.
1. Brace the bed using a bed jack, bed stands or other approved method to
make sure the bed is braced safely.
2. Put the castors into the neutral position.
3. Remove the brake pedal and helmet cap on the castor to be replaced.
4. Loosen the grub screw on the pedal to allow the removal of the pedal (if
required).
5. Remove the two 6 mm bolts that hold the castors to the base.
6. Slide the hex bar far enough to clear the castor control mechanism and
allow the castor to drop from the frame.
7. Remove the castor from the base.