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HALF-LENGTH SIDERAIL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
Tools Required:
3/8” Drive Ratchet•
7/16” Socket •
7/16” Combination Wrench•
Diagonal Pliers •
Procedure:
Note
Unless otherwise indicated, refer to Figure 4.1 A on pg. 22 for the following replacement procedure.
Completely raise the bed and apply the brakes. 1.
Depending on the position of the siderail needing repair, place the mattress support sections as follows: 2.
Head Siderail: Completely raise the head section. •
Foot Siderail: Lower completely the head section. Completely raise the thigh section, then lift and fold back the •
foot section toward the head end of the bed.
Unplug the bed power cord from the wall outlet. 3.
Raise the siderail needing repair. 4.
Using diagonal pliers, cut, if applicable, the cable ties holding the siderails fixed control cable (optional). Loosen the 5.
lock ring (D) and unplug the cable.
Note
Note the position and the gathering of the cable before cutting the cable ties to make sure the replacement cable will
be connected correctly.
Using the 7/16” socket and 7/16” combination wrench, remove the two locknuts and bolts (E) holding the two half 6.
bushings (F), the stopper (G) and the siderail mechanism to each of the two siderail support (H). Remove the
half bushings and the mechanism from their location, hold the bushings tightly to prevent them from falling to the
ground.
Note
First, remove the two locknuts and bolts at one end of the assembly and, while holding the assembly, finish with the ones
at the opposite end.
Reverse the above steps to install the replacement siderail assembly. 7.
Verify the siderail for proper operation before returning the bed to service.8.
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