HARD H1942-CGP User manual

Revised 2022.1 3.3.2022
MODELS H1942-CGP, H1952-KGP,
H1973-MGP & H1982-YGP
HOME CARE STANDARD CRIB
CAREGIVER INFORMATION &
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
The nations #1 manufacturer of hospital cribs
1-800-873-4273 ~ [email protected]

Never leave the person in the bed unattended when the side rail is lowered, or when the
head is elevated if there is any risk they will be able to get over the side rails and fall.
The mattress and/or heavy duty bumper pads should be checked regularly and
replaced if there are any tears in the fabric.
Never replace the mattress that Hard Manufacturing provides with another manufacturer's
product. Our mattresses are a custom size and other mattresses not supplied by
Hard Manufacturing may not fit properly and could potentially cause entrapment hazards.
An improper mattress will also make the bed difficult to operate as they will most likely be too
wide, and may cause damage to the bed components over time.
The weight limit of any of the cribs or beds made by Hard Manufacturing is 150lbs. If the
weight limit of the bed is exceeded, the additional weight could cause damage to the bed
components that could lead to expensive repairs and/or make the bed unsafe for daily use
for the patient as a result. A parent/caregiver should not get into the bed with the patient.
HARD Manufacturing will support parts on our cribs and beds for up to 12 years from
the date of manufacture as long as we still make the part or can obtain it from our vendors.
HARD Manufacturing cribs and beds can be cleaned with an anti-bacterial all purpose
cleaner of the parent/caregiver choice but it must be a non-abrasive cleaner. Anything
containing bleach, alcohol or ammonia must be avoided. The crib should be dried
thoroughly with a soft cloth immediately following the cleaning, the crib should never be
allowed to air dry. Failure to follow the proper cleaning instructions can result in
premature rust and corrosion of the parts on your cribs.
If the crib or bed for your child needs a part, new mattress, bumper
pads, etc- please contact the durable medical equipment dealer who
purchased the bed on behalf of your child or the patient.
Please write the info here for your reference if needed at a later date:
Dealer name:______________________________________________________________
Dealer phone number_______________________________________________________
Model # of the crib or bed purchased___________________________________________
Date the crib or bed was manufactured__________________________________________
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR CAREGIVERS
The sticker with the model # and date of manufacture is on the crib or bed and will look
like the following example:

Crib rails are raised and lowered with a Johns Hopkins Handle on models H1942-CGP,
H1952-KGP and H1973-MGP. On model H1982-YPG, the rails have fingertip release
mechansisms.
The side rail or end rails have “trigger” mechanisms that must lock into place to hold up the
rail safely. The red tips of the triggers must be securely seated in the notches of the slide
rods on both ends, and you should barely be able to see the red tip if at all. Grasp the rail
and tug to be certain the rail is in place firmly and properly.
**If the trigger mechanism for the side rail fails to lock into place
properly, call the durable medical equipment provider who supplied your
child with the crib and ask for service.**
SIDE RAIL OPERATION & SAFETY
To prolong the life of the trigger assembly in the side rail, continue to squeeze the
trigger mechansim as you lower the rail to the desired height and not release until that time.
Letting the red tips of the trigger mechanism drag up and down the slide rods by releasing
the trigger mechanism too early will cause the trigger assembly to wear prematurely and
break.
Johns Hopkins handle
Fingertip release

CRANK HANDLE USAGE
Standard Cribs are equipped with a crank handle for head elevation and it is located on
the left side of the foot end. The head crank handle should be tucked in when not in use to
help avoid damage from it hitting or getting caught on other objects when the bed is being
moved.
To use the head crank handle, pull it out from its tucked position and turn clockwise to
elevate the head section of the crib.The head section on the Standard Crib will articulate
to approximately 30 degrees, or 14 turns of the crank handle.
The Tilt Indicator pictured above shows a crib with the head raised to its maximum height position
of approximately 30 degrees.
NOTE: The head section of the crib will not articulate higher than the stated 30
degrees. The crank handle will continue to turn after 14 revolutions, however it will
become noticeably more difficult. Continued cranking will not raise the head of the
crib any further, it will only put stress on the crank handle components and
eventually cause them to break.
The Head Crank Handle
The foot crank handle is located on the right side of the foot end of the crib. The foot crank
handle should be tucked in when not in use to help avoid damage from it hitting or getting
caught on other objects when the bed is being moved
To use the foot crank handle, pull it out from its tucked position and turn clockwise to
elevate the foot/knee section of the crib.The foot section on the Standard Cribs will
articulate to approximately 15 degrees, or 7 turns of the crank handle.
The Foot Crank Handle
NOTE: The foot section of the crib will not articulate higher than the stated 15
degrees. The crank handle will continue to turn after 7 revolutions, however it will
become noticeably more difficult. Continued cranking will not raise the foot/knee
section of the crib any further, it will only put stress on the crank handle components
and eventually cause them to break.

HARDWARE IDENTIFICATION FOR CRIB ASSEMBLY
Our home care Standard Cribs come packed in 3 large boxes on a pallet. One box
contains the mattress, a second box contains the mattress platform, and the last box
contains the crib ends, side rails, slide rods and all hardware. If the crib is ordered with
an IV Pole, it will be in the box with the ends. If the order has an under crib shelf, the
shelf will come in a 4th box.
Remove all the components from the boxes and inspect closely to make sure nothing was
damaged during transport. Locate the hardware bag that is packed in the box with the crib
ends & sides.
Suggested tools for assembly:
Philips Screwdriver
Rubber Mallet
Qty 4
Part #11750 1/2” Plastic Spacer-
To be used at the bottom of the slide rod.
Qty 4
Part #63838 1/4-20x7/8” Screw-
To be used at the top of the slide rod for the rails.
Qty 4
Part #11531 Washer-
To be used at the top of the slide rod for the rails.
Qty 4
Part# 63403 Bumper Spring-
To be used at the bottom of the slide rod- fits on slide rod adaptor.
Qty 8
Part# 11545 Plastic Washer-
To be used at the bottom of the slide rod- fits around bumper spring
on the slide rod adaptor.
Qty 4
Part# 11529 Crib Eye Cover-
To be used at the top of the 4 corners of the bed to cover the upper
crib eye

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. First, attach the mattress platform to the end assemblies by anchoring it into the corner
locks on the ends.
To firmly seat the mattress platform into the corner locks, tap the four corners of the
platform with the rubber mallet, being careful not to bend or damage the platform or metal
pans of the mattress surface.
2. Next, Insert the slide rods into the two side rails. Squeeze the Johns Hopkins handles or
the fingertip trigger mechanism to allow the slide rod to go down into the rail on each side
and lock it into place in the top position as shown below.
Mattress Platform
Corner Locks
End Assembly End Assembly
Pegs from the mattress platform are
fully seated into the corner locks as
shown
Corner Lock

3. Take one side assembly with the slide rods inserted making sure the Johns Hopkins
handle is facing outwards, and add a plastic spacer, nylon washer, bumper spring and a
second nylon washer to the bottom of the slide rods as shown. While holding the hardware
in place, lift the side assembly and place the slide rods onto the lower crib eyes as shown.
4. Push down on both ends of the side rail assembly, and position the top of the slide rods
& side rail under and up into the upper crib eye. Add the nylon washer and screw at the top
of the rail on both ends but do not yet tighten all the way. First, raise and lower the rail
several times to allow the slide rods to align themselves in the crib eyes. Then fasten the
screw at the top of the slide rod firmly. Repeat this process on the other crib side.
Plastic Spacer
Bumper Spring
Bumper Washer
Lower Crib Eye
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
5. Insert the crib eye covers into the top of the 4 corner posts of the crib to cover the upper
crib eye and screw. Add the mattress to the crib.
Assembly is complete
Upper Crib Eye
Screw
Washer

The nations #1 manufacturer of hospital cribs
All bolts and other fasteners must be securely
tightened and maintained when crib is put in service.
Before each usage or assembly, inspect crib for damaged
hardware, loose joints, missing parts or sharp edges.
CAUTION SHEET
1-800-873-4273 ~ [email protected]

The nations #1 manufacturer of hospital cribs
Home Care Warranty
Return Policy
Acceptance of returns on all new and unused equipment and parts is at the discretion of HARD Manufactur-
ing. The purchaser will be responsible for a restocking fee and the freight costs associated with returning the
equipment or item.
Replacement of any part under warranty is contingent upon the following:
1. The customer is to provide the serial number of the crib or bed as well as the serial number of the defective
or damaged part(s) if one exists. If the part is a mattress, the customer must supply the serial number of the
mattress as well as photos of both tags on the mattress.
2. The customer is to provide photos of the defective or damaged part.
3. The customer must, if requested by HARD Manufacturing, return the defective or damaged item for
inspection prepaid within 30 days of reporting the issue.
Maintenance
Use a non-abrasive cleaning solution such as a mild detergent and thoroughly dry all components of crib or
bed prior to replacing the mattress on the unit. Solvents and cleaning products containing alcohol, ammonia or
other abrasives should be avoided. Failure to follow the suggested cleaning/drying instructions could lead to
premature corrosion.
Expected Service Life of HARD Manufacturing Cribs or Beds is 9 years.
HARD Manufacturing will replace at no cost to the purchaser any expendable component such as,
but not limited, to mattresses, trigger assemblies, slide rods or slide rod components, crank
handles, Johns Hopkins handles, vinyl curtains, curtain rods, or IV components found to have a defect in
materials or workmanship within one (1) year from the date of purchase at our discretion.
One (1) year warranty
HARD Manufacturing will replace at no cost to the purchaser any motor, staffcontrol or under bed control box
found to be defective within two (2) years from the date of purchase at our discretion. We recommend the bed
be used with a surge protector rated at 400 or more joules; Warranty on electrical components may be voided
for failure to comply.
Electrical Components
Terms and Conditions of the Warranty Period
The warranty covers normal use of our cribs or youth beds. It does not cover damage or defects that occur
due to any of the following:
1. Abuse, misuse, mishandling and excessive wear by staff, patients or parents/caregivers.
2. Modifications of the equipment including the electrical equipment. The covers should never be
removed on the motors, transformers, control boxes, scale controls or staffcontrols. Doing any type of
modification to our cribs or youth beds will void the warranty.
Effective 6/1/2017 Revised 2021.1 7.29.2021
Five (5) year warranty
HARD Manufacturing will replace at no cost to the purchaser any non-expendable component such as the
head and foot end assemblies, side assemblies or mattress platform found to have a defect in materials or
workmanship within five (5) years from the date of purchase at our discretion.
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