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Head end siderail gas cylinder replacement (Continued)
Figure 8: Head end siderail gas cylinder
Foot end siderail gas cylinder replacement
Tools required:
• Large flat screwdriver
• Small flat screwdriver
• Hammer
Procedure:
1. Apply the brakes.
2. Raise the product to the highest height position.
3. Power down the bed and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
4. Raise the siderail to the full upright and latched position.
5. Using a small screwdriver, remove and discard the e-clip that secures the foot end siderail gas cylinder to the foot
section frame.
6. Remove and save the pin that secures the foot end siderail gas cylinder to the foot section frame.
7. Using a large flat screwdriver and a hammer, remove one of the push nuts (A) that secures the bottom of the foot
end siderail gas cylinder to the siderail mechanism (Figure 9 on page 66).
8. Remove and discard the pivot pin (B) and foot end siderail gas cylinder (C) (Figure 9 on page 66).
9. Reverse steps to reinstall.
10. Verify proper operation of the product before returning it to service.