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14. MAINTENANCE
Sidhil recommends that the carer performs frequent visual and operational inspections.
If there are any signs of damage or the bed is not performing as it should withdraw it
from service until the bed has been repaired and is fit for use again.
Periodically check to ensure that:
• Thebedoperatesasperitsintendedpurpose.
• Allpartsarepresent.
• Allfixturesandfittingsaretight.
• Theframeismechanicallysound,withnocrackingroundwelds.
• Nopartsshowsignsofexcessivewear.
• Thebediscleanedfollowingtheguidelinesintheseinstructionsforuse.
Fault Possible Cause Remedy
Electrical function(s)
do not work
Functions locked out on handset Unlock function(s)
Mains lead not plugged into the control
box or wall
Check to see if the ‘power on’ light on
the control box is lit and the mains lead is
plugged in at both ends
Fuse has blown in the mains plug Check to see if the ‘power on’ light on
the control box is lit, if not replace fuse
Actuator / handset leads not plugged in Check plug connections on the control
box and actuators
Damage to mains cable, actuator cable
or handset cables
Turn off at the mains and contact an
approved service engineer
Heavy load on the bed and the duty cycle
has been exceeded
If the control box has exceeded its duty
cycle permanent damage will have
occurred, a replacement control box will
be required
Electrical function
working slowly
Heavy load on the bed Remove load
Bed is operating on battery power
(SOLITE/UK/4/BB only)
Check mains cable is plugged in at both
ends and turned on (power light will be
visible on control box)
Incorrect functions
work when handset
operated
Cables plugged into incorrect ports on
control box
Review cables and graphic on control
box to assess if connections are correct
14.2 Fault Finding
Listed below are a set of electrical faults that may occur within the service life of the
bed. If a fault does occur please try the following suggestions, as these may help in
diagnosing the fault.
14.1 General Inspection
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