What to do if the Procedural or Surgical Stretcher—Knee Section Will Not Raise or Lower in Hill-Rom P8000 Medical Equipment?
If the Procedural or Surgical Stretcher knee section on your Hill-Rom medical equipment will not raise or lower, attach the crank handle. If there's still a problem, remove any interference. If the issue persists, replace the knee screw assembly.
What to do if the Hill-Rom P8000 Medical Equipment stretcher will not lower?
If your Hill-Rom medical equipment stretcher will not lower, you can try to adjust the release mechanism. If that doesn't work, you may need to replace the hydraulic cylinder at either the head or foot end of the stretcher.
Why is there reduced braking ability in my Hill-Rom Medical Equipment?
To address reduced braking ability in your Hill-Rom medical equipment, ensure the brake/steer link adjustment at both ends of the stretcher is correct. If necessary, adjust the brake/steer link. If the issue persists, adjust the caster brake shoes or replace any defective casters.
What to do if the weight shown on the Hill-Rom Medical Equipment scale display is not correct?
If the weight shown on the Hill-Rom medical equipment scale display is not correct, ensure all packing materials and shims have been removed before taking a weight reading. Also, verify that the load beam cables are connected in the correct order before taking another reading.
What to do if the Hill-Rom P8000 Medical Equipment stretcher will not go into neutral position?
If your Hill-Rom medical equipment stretcher will not go into neutral position, check the brake/steer link at the head and foot ends of the stretcher for correct orientation, and adjust if necessary. Also, inspect each caster and replace any that are defective. You may also need to tighten the brake/steer link screw.
Why Electric Stretcher—Knee Section Does Not Raise or Lower Electrically in Hill-Rom P8000 Medical Equipment?
If the Electric Stretcher knee section on your Hill-Rom medical equipment does not raise or lower electrically, unplug the stretcher from its power source, put on an antistatic strap, and then connect the plugs firmly into position.
What causes OB/GYN Stretcher—Foot Supports Malfunction in Hill-Rom P8000 Medical Equipment?
If the OB/GYN Stretcher foot supports on your Hill-Rom medical equipment malfunction, replace any missing hardware. If the problem continues, replace the defective foot support gas spring or the defective foot support Mechlok®1 device.
Why Electric Stretcher—Back Section Does Not Raise or Lower Electrically in Hill-Rom P8000 Medical Equipment?
If the Electric Stretcher back section on your Hill-Rom medical equipment does not raise or lower electrically, unplug the stretcher from its power source, put on an antistatic strap, and then connect the plugs firmly into position.
Why Procedural, Transport, Trauma, or OB/GYN Stretcher—Back Section Does Not Raise or Lower Correctly in Hill-Rom P8000 Medical Equipment?
If the Procedural, Transport, Trauma, or OB/GYN Stretcher back section on your Hill-Rom medical equipment does not raise or lower correctly, replace any missing hardware. If the issue continues, replace the defective back section gas spring.
Why the Steering Plus™ Steering System Does Not Operate Correctly in Hill-Rom Medical Equipment?
If the Steering Plus™ Steering System on your Hill-Rom medical equipment does not operate correctly, examine the fifth wheel pivot arms and pivot bracket for correct assembly. If problems persist, remove the Steering Plus™ Steering System assembly and replace any damaged or inoperative parts, or replace the fifth wheel.
General| Category | Medical Equipment |
|---|---|
| Type | Hospital Bed |
| Model | P8000 |
| Weight Capacity | 500 lbs (227 kg) |
| Height Adjustment | Electric |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Wheel Type | Locking casters |
| Overall Width | 36 inches (91.4 cm) |
| Caster Diameter | 5 inches (12.7 cm) |
| Mattress Type | foam |
| Side Rail Options | Full-length or half-length |
| CPR Function | Yes |
| Height Range | 19.5 - 30 inches (49.5 - 76.2 cm) |
Manual contains operational and maintenance instructions for stretchers.
Manual intended for facility-authorized persons only.
Refers to the User Manual for more information.
Initial steps for troubleshooting procedures.
Gathering data from operators about stretcher problems.
Table listing scale display problems and their corresponding troubleshooting steps.
Procedures to check the functionality of the brake and steer system.
Checks for proper operation of height and tilt adjustments.
Checks for proper raise and lower operation of siderails.
Checks for proper operation and locking of push handles.
Checks the even rise and lower of the knee section without binding.
Checks the Auto Contour feature's operation for specific serial number ranges.
Checks Auto Contour/BackSaver Fowler features for later serial numbers.
Checks the operation of patient controls for head and knee articulation.
Checks the operation of nurse controls for head articulation.
Checks smooth rise and lower of the back section via manual crank.
Checks the CPR release function for lowering the back section.
Details the electrical components and circuitry of the electric stretcher.
Explains the scale system, load cells, and user interface.
Explains the functions of the display P.C. board, power supply, and switching regulator.
Describes the user interface unit employing NCAP technology.
Lists necessary tools and supplies for stretcher service.
Step-by-step instructions for removing and replacing siderails on various stretcher models.
Detailed removal procedure for electric stretcher siderails.
Procedure for removing and replacing the electric stretcher control board.
Information on how to identify and order replacement parts.
List of recommended spare parts for servicing units.
Exploded view and parts list for casters and base shroud.
Exploded view and parts list for base assembly side pedals.
Guidelines for cleaning and caring for the stretcher.
Importance and recommendation of an effective maintenance program.
Schedule outlining preventive maintenance tasks for all stretchers.
Measures leakage current, checks AC power cable/supply unit, replaces if necessary.
List of available stretcher accessories with product numbers.
Installation instructions for the ISS transfer pole.
Installation and removal instructions for the IV pole.
Installation, adjustment, and removal of the upright chest cassette holder.
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