Stryker GoBed II MedSurg Bed Guide D'entretien page 43

FOWLER MOTOR REPLACEMENT (CONTINUED)
9 . Using a #3 Phillips screwdriver, remove the six screws (A, Figure 11,
end casing . Grasp both ends of the cover, move them apart to disengage the inside clips from the round accessory
brackets and remove the cover .
10 . Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the four screws (B, Figure 11,
the foot end casing .
11 . Properly ground yourself (see the "Static Protection Procedure",
12 . Using cutting pliers, cut the cable tie holding the head actuator cable to the other cables .
13 . Remove the actuator cable (connector J8) from the control board .
14 . Using pliers, squeeze the upper part of the strain relief bushing (B) and lift it up to remove it from its location .
15 . Remove the cable from the bushing and pass the cable connector through the rear casing hole .
16 . Using a 5/16" socket, remove the two screws (C) holding the retaining plate to the actuator support .
17 . Remove the two pivot pins (D) holding the actuator to the support . To ease the removal of the pins, insert a small
regular screwdriver into the opening at the end of the actuator and push out the pins .
18 . Move the actuator toward the center of the bed to remove it from its location .
19 . Reverse the above steps to install the new actuator .
CAUTION
The limits of the new fowler motor must be adjusted before reconnecting the tube to the head section lever arms . An
improper adjustment can damage the head section structure .
20 . To adjust the limits of the replacement head actuator, proceed as follows:
A . Ensure the motor cable is connected to the control board and plug the power cord into the wall receptacle .
B . Position the new motor tube holes horizontally . Grasp the tube firmly to prevent it from rotating and press
the "Fowler up" control for a few seconds . Then press the down control until the motor stops . This will be
the lower limit of the motor .
C . Gently turn the tube in either direction to align the tube holes with those of the head section lever arms . Then
raise the Fowler a few inches while firmly holding the tube and lower it completely .
D . Check the alignment of the holes . If the tube holes are not aligned with those of the lever arms, repeat steps
B and C until they are . Once the holes are aligned, install the washers and the clevis pin . Slightly raise the
head section manually to ease the insertion of the clevis pin .
E . Before installing the rue ring cotter, raise and lower the Fowler completely to ensure the Fowler section
reaches the frame .
21 . Test the Fowler section for proper operation before returning the bed to service .
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