Chapter Six – Maintenance Procedures – Siderails
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6.1 HEAD AND FOOT END SIDERAIL (CONTINUED)
SIDERAIL LATCH POSITIONING MECHANISM REPLACEMENT
Required Tools:
#1 or #2 Phillips Screwdriver Offset Snap Ring Pliers 9/16” Socket Wrench
5/16” Hex Allen Wrench
A
B
C
A
B
D
E
F
F
Procedure: (this procedure will take approximately 1 hour)
1. Unplug the bed power cord from the wall socket. Remove the siderail cover (see page 117).
2. Put the siderail in the down position.
3. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws holding the rear pivot arm cover to the siderail.
4. Remove the plastic latch handle cover by pulling the top of the handle from the back and prying the tabs
off the latch arm.
5. While holding the bolt with a 5/16” Allen wrench, use a 9/16” socket wrench to remove the nut (A) holding
the locking plate (B) to the rail.
6. Remove the spring washers (C), being sure to note their positions (as shown in the illustration) so they will
be reinstalled properly.
7. Lift up on the latch handle (D) to provide clearance for removing the latch plate.
8. Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring (E) on the end of the latch arm.
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