Maintenance Manual
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FOWLER ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT
Required Tools:
Long Nose Pliers No. 2 and 3 Phillips Screwdrivers Pliers
Cutting Pliers 5/16" Socket Wrench
Bungee Cord Small Slotted Head Screwdriver
Procedure:
1. Raise the bed fully up and apply the brakes.
2. Raise the Knee Gatch fully up.
3. Unplug the bed power cord from the wall outlet.
4. Raise the siderails.
5. Remove the head and foot boards.
6. If applicable, remove the foot and head section plastic covers (optional).
7. Lift and fold the foot section back toward the head end of the bed and secure it to the bed
using a bungee cord.
8. Using long nose pliers, remove the rue ring cotter/washers/clevis pin (A) linking the actuator
tube to the seat section lever arms.
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Figure 4.3B