SECTION 5—TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting Mechanical
SYMPTOM
Bed does not stay in
place.
Bed springs do not move.
Bed ends move in
opposite directions
(electrical or manual
bed).
Hi/Lo function does not
work.
Pressing function on
pendant results in motion
other than that intended.
Read all general guidelines, warnings and cautions before performing any
repair/maintenance on the bed. All repair and maintenance on the bed should be
performed by a qualified technician.
Maintenance Checklist
Invacare recommends the following maintenance and cleaning procedures be conducted
between users or as needed. This form is provided as a guide to help with documentation.
Mechanical Inspection and Maintenance
❑ Inspect all bed components for damage or excessive wear.
❑ Visually examine all welds for cracks.
❑ Inspect the head and foot spring sections for bending, warping or damage.
❑ Check drive shaft and drive shaft connections for bending, damage or excessive wear.
❑ Inspect pull tubes and mounting hardware for bending, damage or excessive wear.
❑ Inspect all bolts and rivets to ensure that they are securely tightened and functioning
properly.
❑ Check sleep surfaces to ensure all links are intact.
❑ Check casters to ensure they lock, if applicable, and roll properly.
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IVC
Bed Series
PROBABLE CAUSE
Locking Casters.
Pull tube.
Manual Beds - crank(s) not
working.
Drive Shaft connected to wrong
gear box shaft.
Crank not properly installed.
Drive shaft disconnected.
Motor cable connections to
junction box incorrect.
WARNING
SOLUTIONS
Lock Casters. Refer to Installing the Casters
on page 25.
Ensure pull tubes are properly connected.
Refer to Adjusting and Reconnecting the Head
Section Pull Tube on page 24.
Replace crank. Refer to Installing the Manual
Crank for Hi/Lo Function on page 31.
Reinstall drive shaft. Refer to Assembling the
Drive Shaft on page 27 .
Reinstall crank. Refer to Installing the Manual
Crank for Hi/Lo Function on page 31.
Reinstall drive shaft. Refer to Assembling the
Drive Shaft on page 27.
Verify Connections. Refer to Inspecting the
Bed on page 29.
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