HARD H1943-CGP User manual

Revised 2020.1 6.12.2020
MODELS H1943-CGP, H1955-KGP & H1975-MGP
HOME CARE
SPRINGFIELD CRIB
CAREGIVER INFORMATION &
The nations #1 manufacturer of hospital cribs
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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__________________________________________
The sticker with the model # and date of manufacture is on the crib or bed and will look like
the following example:
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR CAREGIVERS

Crib rails are raised and lowered with a Johns Hopkins Handle.
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 servce.**
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.

**To avoid risk of injury when operating either a crib or bed with vinyl curtains, it is
essential that both the curtain lift bars or the side/end rails be securely locked in
place when raising or lowering either of those parts.**
The curtain lift bars are raised using 2
finger tip releases which are on each side
of the lift bar.
When raising and lowering the lift bar, make
sure that the red tips of the trigger mechanisms
securely lock into place in the notches on both
sides of the slide rods. You should barely be
able to see any of the red tip of the trigger
mechanism. There should also be an audible
click on both ends, and if you grasp the lift bar
and tug, it should not move if it is correctly and
securely latched.
Lift Bar Operation & Safety
**If one of the trigger mechanisms for the lift bar fails to lock into place
properly, remove the crib or bed from service until the mechanism can
be replaced.**
Side Curtain Lift Bar

CRANK HANDLE USAGE
Springfield 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 when not in use should be tucked in.
This helps to avoid damage from it hitting or getting caught on other objects when the crib
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 35 degrees, or 16-17 turns of the crank handle.
NOTE: The head section of the crib will not articulate higher than the stated 35
degrees. The crank handle will continue to turn after 16-17 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 your crib. The foot
crank handle when not in use should be tucked in. This helps to avoid damage from it
hitting or getting caught on other objects when the crib 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.
Continued on next page...

HARDWARE IDENTIFICATION FOR CRIB ASSEMBLY
Part# 63392 1/4- 20x5/8” Screw-
To be used halfway down on the slide rods at the lug.
Part# 11556 Nylon Washer-
To be used halfway down on the slide rods at the lug.
Part# 63454 Lockwasher-
To be used halfway down on the slide rods at the lug.
Part# 62068 Acorn Nut-
To be used halfway down on the slide rods at the lug.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. First, attach the mattress platform to the end assemblies by anchoring it into the corner
locks on the ends.
2. 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.
End Assembly
Pegs from the mattress platform are
fully seated into the corner locks as
shown
Corner Lock
End Assembly Mattress
Platform
Corner Locks

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
3. 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.
4. Take the side curtain assembly next. While squeezing the fingertip mechanisms to
disengage the lift bar trigger assemblies, thread the lift bar onto the slide rods from the top
through the white plastic lift bar glides at either end of the lift bar. slide the fabric loops onto
the slide rods. (Do not put the top curtain rod on at this time.)
At the top of both slide rods, place a white metal stop ring approximately 1-1 1/2” from the
top of the slide rod (the stop ring can be placed over the top most notch in the slide rods),
and fasten with an Allen Key. Do not fasten too tightly as they may need to be adjusted
once the crib is assemblied. See close up photo on next page for reference.
Now place the top curtain rod over the two slide rods to rest on the stop ring. Squeeze
fingertip release mechanisms and lower the curtain lift bar until it locks into place just above
the side rail. Assembly of the sides is complete.
Johns Hopkins Handle
Lift Bar Glide
Lift Bar
Fingertip Trigger
Mechanism
Top Curtain Rod
Slide Rod

5. 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.
6. Push down on both ends of the side rail assembly, and position the top of the slide rods
& side assembly under and up into the upper crib eye. Add the screw and washer to the
tops of the slide rods but do not completely fasten at this time.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
Plastic Spacer
Bumper Spring
Bumper Washers
Lower Crib Eye
Screw
Washer
Upper Crib Eye
Stop Ring
7. Halfway down the slide rod and the end assemblies, there is a tab called a lug. Line up
the slide rod lug with the one on the end assembly, and fasten with the screw and washer
on the outside, and the lockwasher and acorn nut on the inside as shown below.
Screw
Washer
Lockwasher
Acorn Nut
Lug
Lug
Crib assembly is complete
8. Raise and lower the side rail several times to allow the slide rods to align themselves in
the crib eyes, and then fasten the screw and washer at the top of the slide rods. Add the
mattress.

Consult Accompanying Documents Alternating Current, Single Phase
Type B Applied Part
Warning Dangerous: Voltage Protective Earth (Ground)
Atmospheric Pressure Limits Humidity Limits
Temperature Transportation Conditions Weight Limits
a) Class 1 equipment
b) Type B equipment
c) IPX4 ingress of water (ordinary equipment)
d
)
e) Mode of operations continuous with intermittent loading
The following designations of symbols which are found on various labels on the bed and discussed
in the Manual.
Technical parameters of these beds place them in the following categories:
To avoid overheating the motor after raising and lowering the bed
three full times in successions, HARD M anufacturing Company
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Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of fammable anaesthetic
mixture with air or ox
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en or nitrous oxide
The nations #1 manufacturer of hospital cribs
CAUTION SHEET
All bolts and other fasteners must be securely tightened and maintained when crib is
put into service.
Before each usage or assembly, inspect crib for damaged hardware, loose joints,
missing parts or sharp edges.
Symbology Definitions / Technical Labels
Attention, Consult Accompanying
Documents

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
Manufacturing. 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
Placing cribs and youth beds in cart washers and/or the use of steam spray guns for disinfecting is
not recommended. 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 containing
alcohol, ammonia or other abrasives should be avoided. Failure to follow the suggested cleaning/dry-
ing instructions could lead to premature corrosion and require replacement of the mattress.
Expected Service Life of HARD Manufacturing Cribs or Beds is 9 years.
Five (5) year warranty
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.
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 2020.1 3.26.2020
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.