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FULL-LENGTH SIDERAIL RELEASE HANDLE REPLACEMENT
Tools Required:
Needle Nose Pliers •
No. 1 Phillips Screwdriver •
Bungee Cord •
7/16” Combination Wrench •
Procedure:
Note
Unless otherwise indicated, refer to Figure 4.1 B on pg. 26 for the following replacement procedure.
Completely raise the bed and apply the brakes. 1.
Unplug the bed power cord from the wall outlet. 2.
Raise both siderails. 3.
Using needle nose pliers, remove the return spring (G). 4.
Attach the siderail needing repair to the other siderail using a bungee cord. 5.
Using the No. 1 Phillips screwdriver, remove the six screws (H) holding both parts of the release handle. Hold the 6.
lower part to prevent it from falling.
Using the 7/16” combination wrench, remove the upper part of the handle by turning the lock rod (I) towards the 7.
floor.
Note
Use the same procedure to insert the upper part of the new handle on the rod, but this time turn the lock rod up.
Reverse the above steps to install the replacement release handle. 8.
Verify the release handle for proper operation before returning the bed to service.9.
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