MDR107004 (GPI132)
Revised: 02/06/2016
MDR107004 (GPI132)
Revised: 02/06/2016
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ASSEMBLy
THIS PROCEDuRE INCLuDES THE FOLLOWINg: CAUTION
CAUTION
Connecting the head/foot sections
Connecting the spring fabric
Adjusting and reconnecting the head spring pull tube
Raising the bed ends
Assembling the bed ends installing the casters
Installing frame support assemblies
Drive shaft assembly and lnstallation
Connecting the head end motor to the junction box
Activating the bed functions
When assembling the head and foot end sections
of the bed, the head end section of the bed should
be positioned so that it is at a 130° angle to the foot
end section of the bed. Otherwise, the pull tube on
the foot end section of the bed will not clear the pan
deck of the head end section of the bed and damage
may result.
DO NOT attempt to operate bed controls prior
to completion of assembly as damage to bed
components or personal in jury may occur.
5. Hook the TOP center mounting latch on the HEAD end
section of the bed with the TOP center mounting rivet
on the FOOT end section of the bed.
6. With one (1) person holding the TOP of the bed to
gether, have the other person hook the BOTTOM center
mounting latch on the HEAD end section of the bed
with the BOTTOM center mounting rivet on the FOOT
end section of the bed.
NOTE: It may be necessary to grasp the center support
of the foot end section of the bed so that the BOTTOM
center rivet can be maneuvered into the BOTTOM center
mounting latch.
NOTE: It may be necessary to slightly lift the head OR foot
end sections of the bed to secure the center rivets into the
center mounting latches.
7. After the head and foot end sections of the bed are
connected, push the ends into a horizontal (straight)
position while still on their sides.
BARIATRIC BED ONLy
NOTE: We recommend that two (2) people per form this
procedure.
1. Remove the head end section of the bed from the
packaged container and place it on its side to your
RIGHT with the center mounting latches to your LEFT.
2. Remove the foot end section of the bed from the pack
aged container and place it on its side to your LEFT with
the center mounting rivets facing to your RIGHT.
3. The bed end section with two (2) motor assemblies
(FOOT end section) should be to your LEFT and the bed
end section with one (1) motor assembly (HEAD end
section) should be to your RIGHT.
4. The head and foot end sections of the bed should now
be on their side at a 130° angle to one another.
ASSEMBLy
1. The bed legs must now be raised 1/4-inch (.6 cm).
This can be accomplished by inserting the manual
crank into the foot end gear box receptacle and
turning clockwise until the bed end is at the correct
height.
2. Insert the crank into the head end receptacle and
raise the head end to the correct height.
2. With one hand, grasp the head spring frame and raise
it until rivets on the corner plates of the spring are at
the correct height to fit into the corner locks on the
headboard.
3. Tilt headboard backward slightly and the rivets should
slide into the corner locks more easily.
4. When the headboard is returned to its full upright
position, the headboard will lock into place.
5. Repeat the same procedure for the footboard.
RAISINg THE BED ENDS (FIguRE 5)
CAUTION
The proper casters are provided with the Bariatric Bed.
DO NOT use any other casters with the Bariatric Bed
otherwise, Injury or damage may result.
NOTE: We recommend that two (2) people perform
this procedure for the Bariatric Bed.
NOTE: When connecting the bed ends (headboard and
footboard), remember that the headboard is the taller
of the two.
1. Stand the headboard as close to the head spring as
possible.
FIGURE 5 RAISING THE BED ENDS
FIGURE 6 ASSEMBLING THE BED ENDS
NOTE: Position the (2) locking casters diagonally
Opposite from one another.
NOTE: If two (2) locking casters are NOT included with the
bed, contact a qualified dealer.
1. Install casters by carefully lifting the bed ends
approximately 5 inches (12.7 cm) from the floor and
insert the shaft of caster assembly the caster socket.
2. To prevent excess movement of the bed, lock each of the
two (2) locking casters by pushing DOWN on the side of
the caster lock that is labeled ON.
NOTE: Locking the casters may NOT prevent the bed from
moving on slick or slippery surfaces.
3. To unlock each of the two (2) locking castes, push DOWN
on the side of the caster lock that is labeled OFF.
NOTE: Before connecting
the head and foot end
sections, make sure the
pull tube on the foot end
section is positioned on the
underside of the pan deck
on the head end section.
