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.
SIDE RAIL OPERATION & SAFETY 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.
STAFF CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS Plug in the power cord to the wall outlet . To raise or lower the head section to desired position press the touch pad button “HEAD”, “UP” or “DOWN”. To raise or lower the crib spring to desired position press the touch pad button “CRIB”, “UP”...
Turning on the WeighSafe Scale: Turn the scale on by pressing the “ON/OFF” button once. The “HARD Manufacturing” logo will appear on the display screen followed by the current weight. The WeighSafe Scale may be used with the crib in any position.
SCALE CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS Your HARD Manufacturing crib will arrive with the scale calibrated and ready for use. You typically should not need to perform a calibration, however in the event there is a need to do so, use only a certified 10kg weight to do so and follow the instructions below.
MATTRESS PLATFORM PARTS LIST Part Description Part # Notes Mattress Platform Assembly- 741 91692 Complete mattress platform with all electrical Mattress Platform Assembly- 752 91690 Head Pan Assembly- 741 12410 Head Pan Assembly- 752 84159 Center Pan Assembly- 741 12548 Center Pan Assembly- 752 12547 Foot Pan Assembly- 741...
SIDE RAIL ASSEMBLY & PARTS LIST CONTINUED PORTLAND GATE ASSEMBLY & PARTS Qty Per Part Description Part # Notes Gate 1 Portland Gate LH (left hand) 83630 741 or 752 2 Portland Gate RH (right hand) 83631 Top or bottom trigger- 3 Trigger Assembly-Top of Portland Gate 84219 Need 2 per side...
HEAD & FOOT END ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST Head Assembly Foot Assembly Part Description Part # Notes Head Assembly- 30” wide crib 90754 Complete Head Assembly with Gate and Slide Rods Head Assembly- 36” wide crib 90274 Foot Assembly- 30” wide crib 90053 Complete Foot Assembly with Gate and Slide Rods Foot Assembly- 36”...
SLIDE ROD ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST Part Description Part # Notes 1 Slide Rod 89197 Complete slide rod assembly as shown 2 Slide Rod Cup Not sold separately. If this part breaks, please order a new slide rod. Part is riveted on. 3 Rivet- not shown 4 Screw 63392...
SLIDE ROD OR SIDE RAIL/END RAIL REPLACEMENT To disassemble the crib and replace a side rail, end rail or a slide rod: **We recommend this be done with 2 people** 1. At the top of one of the Slide Rods, fi rst lift the portion of the black plastic crib eye cover that is over the Upper Crib Eye to expose the screw and washer underneath, then loosen and remove the screw and washer.
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SLIDE ROD OR SIDE RAIL/END RAIL REPLACEMENT CONT. To reassemble the crib or bed with the new rail or slide rod: 1. Take the rail making sure the Johns Hopkins handle or the Fingertip Release mechanisms are facing outwards and at the top of the rail. Insert the slide rod(s) down into each end of the side rail.
TRIGGER ASSEMBLY FOR SIDE RAILS OR JOHNS HOPKINS HANDLE REPLACEMENT It is necessary to remove the rail from the crib prior to the steps listed below. Please follow the instructions on the prior pages to remove the rail and the slide rods prior to beginning the repair.
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SIDE TRIGGER ASSEMBLY OR JOHNS HOPKINS HANDLE REPLACEMENT CONTINUED 6. Slide one half of the trigger assembly barrel 3/4 of the way into the rail making sure the red tip goes in fi rst. The white plastic bushing attached to the red trigger tip has a tab on one edge, be sure it faces downwards as shown.
TRIGGER REPLACEMENT FOR PORTLAND OR DIALYSIS GATES When replacing the trigger mechanisms on a Portland or Dialysis Gates, it is not necessary to remove the gate from the crib. *On Springfi eld Cribs, Doernbecher II and Critical Care II Cribs, the top and bottom trigger mechanisms are the same size.
Plug 63452 Not shown Stop Ring 81080 Not shown-internal component Includes everything listed above Hardware Bag 72081 excluding #15 The *1904 IV Pole is a standard feature on all of HARD Manufacturing cribs that do not have a safety top.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Remove all parts from packaging. 2. Place plastic brackets (11) on the inside of the desired crib corner post and press end of brackets outward around the post. 3. Place a plastic connector (12) around the IV pole tube at the top just above the release pin (7), and another at the bottom of the IV pole tube.
SHELF & BUMPERS Part Description Part # Notes Under Crib Shelf with O2 cut outs- 30” crib 88164 Shelf with hardware- no bumpers included Under Crib Shelf with O2 cut outs- 36” crib 88165 2 Screw 1/4-20x5/8 63392 3 Jam Nylon Locknut 1/4-20 63413 Used to attach Shelf to Bumper 4 Washer 1/4...
REPLACING OR INSTALLING AN UNDER CRIB SHELF OR BUMPER SYSTEM HARDWARE IDENTIFICATION Note: If the crib or bed does not have a bumper system, the under crib shelf will attach in a diff erent manner. Please contact us for instructions in that situation. Suggested Tools: 1.
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REPLACING OR INSTALLING AN UNDER CRIB SHELF OR BUMPER SYSTEM 1. To begin removal of a damaged shelf or bumpers, fi rst remove the 4 screws #63392, 4 locknuts 63413 and washers 63443 located in the 4 corners of the shelf as shown. Remove Remove Remove...
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REPLACING OR INSTALLING AN UNDER CRIB SHELF OR BUMPER SYSTEM If only the shelf is being replaced, simply slide the new shelf through one of the crib ends. Line up the holes in the 4 corners of the shelf with the holes in the brackets on the bumper plates as shown below, and reinstall the 4 screws #63392, the 4 locknuts #63413 and the 4 washers #63443 and re-assembly will be complete.
CASTERS & MISC 1 & 2 Heavy duty casters *BC-65 with large bolt in stem. On cribs and beds made 2015 to present. Part Description Part # Notes Full set with hardware- 1 Steer, 2 Brake, 5” Heavy Duty Casters- 2015 to present *BC-65 1 Swivel &...
Mode of operations continuous with intermittent loading To avoid overheating the motor after raising and lowering the bed three full times in successions, HARD Manufacturing Company requires a fifteen minute break before repeating the same...
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Revised 2020.1 3.26.2020 ELECTRICAL WARNINGS Intended Use An AC-powered adjustable hospital bed is a device intended for medical purposes that consists of a bed with a built-in electric motor and remote controls that can be operated by the patient to adjust the height and surface contour of the bed.
CRIBS, BEDS & MATTRESSES CRIBS OR BEDS HARD Manufacturing recommends the cribs and beds be washed by hand with a non-abrasive cleaner of your facility’s choice and then thoroughly dried with a soft cloth or towel. Our equipment should never be placed in a machine for cleaning or subject to steam guns or pressure washers of any kind.
The intent of this document is to provide health care facility engineers, maintenance personnel and other health care professionals involved in the operation and maintenance of electric cribs made by Hard Manufacturing the comprehensive information needed to achieve their expected 9 year service life.
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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE GUIDE FOR ELECTRIC HOSPITAL CRIBS HARD Serial # of Inspected Unit:_________Facility Serial # of Inspected Unit___________ 3.0 Physical Inspection of Crib Components YES NO Side Rails, End Assemblies & Slide Rods 3.1 Do Any of the rails on the crib have bent fi ller bars, or damaged or broken welds? ____ ____ 3.2 On both the head and foot ends, check the weld assemblies paying special...
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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE GUIDE FOR ELECTRIC HOSPITAL CRIBS Physical Inspection of Crib Components, Continued YES NO Mattress & Mattress Platform Assembly 3.15 Do any of the components of the scissor lift or remainder of the mattress platform have any breaks in the welds or any bent or damaged parts? ____ ____ 3.16 Are the mattress pans showing any signs of rust? If so, refer to the cleaning instructions on the prior pages of this manual.
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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE GUIDE FOR ELECTRIC HOSPITAL CRIBS Physical Inspection of Crib Components, Continued YES NO Curtains, Curtain Assemblies & Vinyl Top Covers- Springfi eld and Doernbecher II Cribs only 3.29 Inspect all vinyl curtains. Are the fabric loops, curtain trim and the vinyl itself clean and free of tears or other damage? Is the vinyl top (if present) free of damage? ____ ____ 3.30 Inspect all curtain lift bars.
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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE GUIDE FOR ELECTRIC HOSPITAL CRIBS Performance Testing Staff Control, Transformer, Scale and Motors Plug the crib into an electrical outlet if unplugged. YES NO 4.1 Is the green light on the under crib control box lit showing it is getting power? ____ ____ 4.2 Press the head up/down buttons allowing the head to travel to the top of its range prior to pressing the down button.
30 days of reporting the issue. 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.
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