4.27 Sensor Strip
Chapter 4: Removal, Replacement, and Adjustment Procedures
4.27 Sensor Strip
Tools required: Rubber hammer
3/32" punch
T25 Torx®
1
screwdriver
Wire cutters
Rivet gun with plastic rivets
Removal
1. Set the brakes.
2. Raise the bed to the high position.
3. Raise the head section to its highest position.
SHOCK HAZARD:
Unplug the bed from its power source. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury or equipment damage.
4. Unplug the bed from its power source.
5. For two short sensor strips and the middle sensor strip on the head section,
do the following:
a. Remove the screws (A) securing the cover (B) to the bed (C) (see
figure 4-43 on page 4-87).
b. Remove the cover (B).
c. Remove the two screws (D) securing the electronics module cover (E)
to the electronics module (F).
d. Remove the electronics module cover (E).
e. If installed, remove the shield (G).
f. Disconnect the sensor strip cable from the scale P.C. board.
g. Using the punch and hammer, punch out the center of the four rivets (I)
securing the sensor strip (H) to the bed
(see figure 4-44 on page 4-87).
h. Remove the sensor strip (H) from the sleep deck (J).
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