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Service
Non-steer caster replacement (Continued)
Figure 6: Non-steer caster
Steer (head left) caster replacement
Tools required:
• Large flat screwdriver
• Hammer
• Floor jack (small)
• 3/8 in. drive ratchet
• 13 mm socket
• 13 mm combination wrench
• 5 mm hex wrench
Procedure:
1. Put the brake in the neutral position.
CAUTION
With the brake in the neutral position, the product could move.
2. Raise the product to the highest height position.
3. Power down the bed and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
4. Using a 3/8 in. drive ratchet and 13 mm socket with a 13 mm combination wrench, remove and save the bolts (A)
and nuts (B) on both sides of the brake pedal linkage of the head left steer caster (Figure 7 on page 54).
5. Using a 5 mm hex wrench, remove and save the two screws (C) that secures the head left steer caster to the base
frame (Figure 7 on page 54).
6. Using a large flat screwdriver and a hammer, remove and discard the push nut (E) and washer (D) on the side of
the head left steer caster (Figure 7 on page 54).
7. Remove the brake/steer pedal (F) (Figure 7 on page 54).
8. Use a small floor jack to lift the base frame cross tube to loosen the non-steer caster.
9. Grasp the opposite brake/steer pedal and pull outward about eight inches to remove and discard the head left steer
caster.
10. Reverse steps to reinstall.