Hill-Rom Affinity 3: troubleshooting and error codes
The ServiceForge knowledge base holds 56 documented symptoms for the Hill-Rom Affinity 3, with 110 ranked causes, 138 diagnostic checks with test points and expected values, and 0 error codes. Each symptom below shows its causes and the first check; the rest is one connection away. Connect ServiceForge to your AI
Symptoms
Battery back-up malfunction
Battery not providing power to bed or backup system not functioning properly
Ranked causes
- 1. Battery not properly charged (common)
- 2. Battery fuse open (common)
- 3. Loose connections on cable assemblies and electrical wires (common)
- 4. Battery charge circuit voltage out of range (occasional)
- 5. Transformer assembly failure (occasional)
- 6. Logic control P.C. board voltage out of range (occasional)
- 7. Battery back-up assembly batteries failed (occasional)
Verify battery has been properly charged and is providing power to bed
- Test point
- Battery
- Expected
- Battery properly charged and providing power
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Bed air surface malfunction patient safety
Bed air surface does not function properly; air inflate/deflate switches fail to operate
Ranked causes
- 1. Single switch PCB failure (common)
- 2. Multiple switches in one siderail fail (common)
- 3. Logic control PCB voltage failure (occasional)
- 4. Air system control PCB failure (occasional)
- 5. Air compressor failure (occasional)
- 6. Cable or connector failure between control boards (occasional)
Activate all bed air surface switches in both siderails
- Test point
- All air function switches
- Expected
- All switches work or only one switch does not work
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Head up malfunction patient safety
Head section does not raise when head up switch activated
Ranked causes
- 1. Incorrect power or lockout switch engaged (common)
- 2. CPR release handle actuated or sheet caught (occasional)
- 3. Faulty siderail switch (occasional)
- 4. Defective logic control P.C. board (common)
- 5. Faulty head motor or thermal overload (common)
Verify bed power and lockout switch status
- Test point
- Power plug and lockout switch
- Expected
- Bed plugged in, lockout switch off
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Foot down malfunction patient safety
Foot section does not lower when foot down switch activated
Ranked causes
- 1. Incorrect power or lockout switch engaged (common)
- 2. Faulty siderail switch (occasional)
- 3. Defective logic control P.C. board (common)
- 4. Faulty foot motor or thermal overload (common)
Verify bed power and lockout switch status
- Test point
- Power plug and lockout switch
- Expected
- Bed plugged in, lockout switch off
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Foot drive noisy, drifts, or has other motor problems caution
Foot motor runs but exhibits noise, position drift, or other operational anomalies
Ranked causes
- 1. Physical damage to drive system (occasional)
- 2. Loose or improperly installed clevis and cotter pins (common)
- 3. Foot motor damage under load (occasional)
- 4. Foot motor drift or loss of position hold (occasional)
Raise and lower foot section; inspect for physical damage
- Test point
- Motor shaft, drive linkage, bed frame
- Expected
- Drive system passes inspection with no bent shaft or loose metal
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Foot up malfunction patient safety
Foot section does not raise when foot up switch activated
Ranked causes
- 1. Incorrect power or lockout switch engaged (common)
- 2. Faulty siderail switch (occasional)
- 3. Defective logic control P.C. board (common)
- 4. Faulty foot motor or thermal overload (common)
Verify bed power and lockout switch status
- Test point
- Power plug and lockout switch
- Expected
- Bed plugged in, lockout switch off
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Head down malfunction patient safety
Head section does not lower when head down switch activated
Ranked causes
- 1. Incorrect power or lockout switch engaged (common)
- 2. Faulty siderail switch (occasional)
- 3. Defective logic control P.C. board (common)
- 4. Faulty head motor or thermal overload (common)
Verify bed power and lockout switch status
- Test point
- Power plug and lockout switch
- Expected
- Bed plugged in, lockout switch off
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Head drive noisy, drifts, or has other motor problems caution
Head motor runs but exhibits noise, position drift, or other operational anomalies
Ranked causes
- 1. Physical damage to drive system (occasional)
- 2. Loose or improperly installed clevis and cotter pins (common)
- 3. Head motor damage under load (occasional)
- 4. Head motor drift or loss of position hold (occasional)
Raise and lower head section; inspect for physical damage
- Test point
- Motor shaft, drive linkage, bed frame
- Expected
- Drive system passes inspection with no bent shaft or loose metal
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Hilow down malfunction patient safety
Bed does not lower when hilow down switch activated
Ranked causes
- 1. Incorrect power or lockout switch engaged (common)
- 2. Faulty siderail switch (occasional)
- 3. Defective logic control P.C. board (common)
- 4. Faulty hilow motor or thermal overload (common)
Verify bed power and lockout switch status
- Test point
- Power plug and lockout switch
- Expected
- Bed plugged in, lockout switch off
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Hilow motor runs but noise or drift suspected caution
Hilow motor operates but exhibits excessive noise, drifting, coasting, or other mechanical issues
Ranked causes
- 1. Physical damage to drive system (bent motor shaft, loose metal) (common)
- 2. Improperly installed clevis pins or cotter pins (occasional)
- 3. Motor wear or internal damage under load (occasional)
- 4. Motor retention failure (drift or coast) (occasional)
Raise and lower bed; inspect drive system for physical damage
- Test point
- Motor shaft, drive linkage, fasteners
- Expected
- No bent shaft, loose metal, or damage visible
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Hilow up malfunction patient safety
Hilow motor fails to raise bed when hilow up switch activated on one or both siderails
Ranked causes
- 1. Bed not plugged in or lockout switch on (common)
- 2. Faulty hilow up switch on siderail (control board issue) (common)
- 3. Faulty logic control P.C. board (no relay click heard) (occasional)
- 4. Hilow motor failure (thermal or mechanical) (occasional)
Verify bed is plugged in and lockout switch is off
- Test point
- Power supply, lockout switch
- Expected
- Bed plugged in; lockout switch in OFF position
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Night light does not illuminate
Night light does not turn on when ambient light dims
Ranked causes
- 1. Lamp bulb or fixture damaged (common)
- 2. Photocell failure (common)
- 3. Night light cable disconnected (occasional)
- 4. Logic control PCB failure (rare)
Verify night light turns on when ambient light dims
- Test point
- Night light assembly
- Expected
- Night light comes on when ambient light dims
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Brake caster malfunction patient safety
Brake caster pedal does not lock in brake position or casters do not lock when brake pedal pressed
Ranked causes
- 1. Caster excessive wear or damage (common)
- 2. Caster assembly misalignment (occasional)
- 3. Brake mechanism interference (rare)
Press brake caster pedal with foot
- Test point
- Brake caster pedal
- Expected
- Pedal locks in brake position
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CPR release malfunction patient safety
Head section does not go into full flat position when CPR release handle is pulled and held
Ranked causes
- 1. CPR function adjustment out of specification (common)
- 2. Head drive motor assembly damaged or missing parts (common)
- 3. Another part of bed interferes with CPR release mechanism (occasional)
Pull and hold CPR release handle
- Test point
- CPR release handle and head section
- Expected
- Head section goes into full flat position
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Siderail mechanism does not hold patient safety
Siderail fails to lock in raised position or does not stow properly
Ranked causes
- 1. Siderail obstructions, missing hardware, or loose fasteners (common)
- 2. Binding in siderail center arm (occasional)
- 3. Interference with bed structure (rare)
Raise siderail from low (stow) position by pulling until it clicks
- Test point
- Siderail locking mechanism
- Expected
- Siderail rises and clicks into place
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Bed does not lower with hilow down control
Hilow down switch activated but bed remains at current height or lowers insufficiently
Ranked causes
- 1. Hilow motor excessive noise or mechanical binding (common)
- 2. Hilow limit switch (LBD) out of adjustment (occasional)
Listen for motor noise and mechanical binding during hilow motion
- Test point
- Hilow actuator
- Expected
- Motor free of excessive noise and mechanical binding
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Bed does not rise with hilow up control
Hilow up switch activated but bed remains at current height or rises insufficiently
Ranked causes
- 1. Hilow motor excessive noise or mechanical binding (common)
- 2. Hilow limit switch (LBU) out of adjustment (occasional)
Listen for motor noise and mechanical binding during hilow motion
- Test point
- Hilow actuator
- Expected
- Motor free of excessive noise and mechanical binding
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Foot down malfunction continued patient safety
Foot motor does not run after cooldown; troubleshoot voltage at connector P6
Ranked causes
- 1. Defective logic control P.C. board (common)
- 2. Faulty foot motor (common)
Measure voltage at logic control P.C. board connector P6
- Test point
- P6 pin 1 (black wire) to pin 2 (blue wire)
- Expected
- Between 25V DC and 30V DC when foot down switch pressed, +/-2.5 V
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Head motor noise or mechanical binding caution
Excessive noise, grinding, or mechanical binding detected during head motor operation
Ranked causes
- 1. Bent motor shaft or physical damage to drive system (common)
- 2. Loose or improperly installed clevis pins (occasional)
Raise and lower bed; look for physical damage to drive system
- Test point
- Motor shaft, drive linkage
- Expected
- No bent shaft or loose parts visible
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Hilow up malfunction when foot section lowered patient safety
Hilow function fails to automatically raise bed from low position when foot section is lowered to lowest point
Ranked causes
- 1. Hilow limit switch malfunction (common)
- 2. Foot limit switch malfunction (common)
Test hilow function from siderails and pendant control
- Test point
- Hilow control switches
- Expected
- Hilow function works properly
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Siderail controls do not operate bed functions
Pressing siderail control buttons produces no response from bed mechanisms
Ranked causes
- 1. Siderail cable disconnected from logic control board (common)
- 2. Loose cable connections or wiring (common)
Inspect siderail cable connection to logic control P.C. board
- Test point
- Siderail cable connector on logic control board
- Expected
- Cable fully seated and locked
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Battery assembly replacement caution
Removal and replacement of battery cells and battery fuse from electronics plate weldment
Ranked causes
- 1. Batteries require replacement (common)
Remove screw securing battery holder bracket to electronics plate
- Test point
- Screw E on bracket F
- Expected
- Screw removed
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Battery backup does not operate patient safety
Battery backup fails to provide power to bed functions when bed unplugged from power source
Ranked causes
- 1. Battery backup system malfunction or depleted battery (common)
Unplug bed from power source and activate bed functions
- Test point
- Battery backup
- Expected
- Battery provides sufficient power to operate functions
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Bed coasts or drifts downward when raised and released patient safety
Sleep surface does not maintain position after hilow up is released; gradually lowers
Ranked causes
- 1. Hilow motor or brake malfunction (common)
Raise bed to mid-height and release hilow up control; observe for downward drift
- Test point
- Sleep surface
- Expected
- Surface remains stationary without downward motion
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Bed does not auto-rise from low position patient safety
Bed fails to automatically rise after being lowered to low position with foot down switch
Ranked causes
- 1. Hilow drive or foot drive malfunction (common)
Lower bed to low position with hilow down switch; lower foot with foot down switch
- Test point
- Bed auto-rise function
- Expected
- Bed automatically rises from low position
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Brake and steer functions fail patient safety
Brake and steer pedal functions malfunction; brake/steer position changes do not produce expected response
Ranked causes
- 1. Brake and steer control misadjustment (common)
Place brake steer pedal into brake position then steer position
- Test point
- Brake and steer pedal
- Expected
- Brake and steer functions operate properly
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Calibration: Battery charge circuit high voltage
Adjustment of battery charge circuit voltage on beds with 65345 logic control P.C. board and 67208 interface P.C. board for optimal battery function
Ranked causes
- 1. Battery charge circuit requires voltage adjustment (common)
Unplug bed from power source
- Expected
- Bed unplugged
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Calibration: Brake and steer caster adjustment
Set neutral position and adjust setscrew (D) until light ratcheting heard, then back off until ratcheting stops. Verify brake holds in brake position and caster locks parallel in steer position.
Ranked causes
- 1. Caster adjustment required after service or normal wear (common)
Set brake/steer pedal to neutral position
- Test point
- brake/steer pedal
- Expected
- neutral
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Calibration: Brake caster adjustment
Set brake/steer pedal to brake position and adjust brake caster setscrew until tire does not roll when braked. Check for wax buildup on tire and clean if needed.
Ranked causes
- 1. Brake caster requires adjustment after service or normal wear (common)
Set brake/steer pedal to brake position
- Test point
- brake/steer pedal
- Expected
- brake position engaged
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Calibration: Hilow limit switch maximum height
Verify and adjust the hilow limit switch to ensure correct maximum raised position of the bed at 31" ± ½" from floor to top center of main frame at head end.
Ranked causes
- 1. Hilow limit switch out of adjustment (common)
Measure distance from top center point of main frame at head end to floor
- Test point
- Top center point of main frame at head end
- Expected
- 31" ± ½" (787.4 ± 12.7 mm) in, ±0.5 in
- Tools
- Tape measure
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CPR release function fails patient safety
Head section does not lower to flat position when CPR release lever activated; lower time exceeds 7 seconds
Ranked causes
- 1. CPR release cables misadjusted (common)
Raise head section to high position with 50 lb weight load; activate CPR release lever
- Test point
- Head section descent time
- Expected
- Head lowers to flat position within 7 seconds
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Foot motor noise or mechanical issues caution
Foot motor operates noisily or with mechanical binding/grinding
Ranked causes
- 1. Foot motor mechanical defect or damage (common)
Activate foot up or down switch and listen for excessive noise or binding
- Test point
- Foot motor operation
- Expected
- Quiet operation without grinding or binding
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Foot section does not lower patient safety
Foot section fails to move downward when foot down switch activated
Ranked causes
- 1. Foot motor malfunction (common)
Press foot down switch and observe foot section movement
- Test point
- Foot section
- Expected
- Foot section lowers
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Foot section does not rise patient safety
Foot section fails to move upward when foot up switch activated
Ranked causes
- 1. Foot motor malfunction (common)
Press foot up switch and observe foot section movement
- Test point
- Foot section
- Expected
- Foot section rises
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Foot section height incorrect at limit caution
Foot section does not stop at correct limit; top of foot section not 2.5 inches above seat section
Ranked causes
- 1. Foot limit switch misadjusted (common)
Raise foot section to high position using foot up switch
- Test point
- Foot section position relative to seat section
- Expected
- Top of foot section 2.5 inches above seat section, approximately
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Foot section lower limit incorrect caution
Foot drive does not stop at correct position; foot lift arm not at specified distance from hilow lift arm
Ranked causes
- 1. Foot limit switch misadjusted (common)
Lower foot section to low position with foot down switch; measure arm clearance
- Test point
- Foot lift arm to hilow lift arm spacing
- Expected
- 1/4 inch clearance inches, approximately
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Head section does not lower patient safety
Head section fails to move downward when head down switch is activated
Ranked causes
- 1. Head motor malfunction (common)
Activate head down switch
- Test point
- Head motor
- Expected
- Head section lowers smoothly
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Head section does not rise patient safety
Head section fails to move upward when head up switch is activated
Ranked causes
- 1. Head motor malfunction or excessive noise/mechanical binding (common)
Activate head up switch and listen for motor operation
- Test point
- Head motor
- Expected
- Head section rises smoothly
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Head section drifts or coasts downward patient safety
Head section does not maintain position when raised; slowly descends without operator input
Ranked causes
- 1. Head motor retention failure or brake malfunction (common)
Raise head section to high position; observe for drift or coast
- Test point
- Head section position
- Expected
- Head section stops and holds position without drifting
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Labor grips do not latch or release patient safety
Labor grips fail to latch in full up position or fail to release when release handle activated
Ranked causes
- 1. Faulty labor grip assembly (common)
Operate labor grips on both sides; raise to full up position and activate release handle
- Test point
- Labor grips
- Expected
- Grips latch in full up position and release when handle activated
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Lockout switch does not function caution
Lockout switch fails to lock/unlock inboard/outboard controls when toggled between OFF and ON positions
Ranked causes
- 1. Faulty rocker switch (common)
Toggle lockout switch between OFF and ON positions
- Test point
- Lockout switch
- Expected
- Functions lock when OFF; unlock when ON
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Lumbar section does not deflate patient safety
Back/lumbar section fails to deflate when back deflate button pressed
Ranked causes
- 1. Air system malfunction or deflate valve failure (common)
Press back deflate button and activate bed air surface
- Test point
- Lumbar section
- Expected
- Lumbar section deflates
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Lumbar section does not inflate patient safety
Back/lumbar section fails to inflate when back inflate button pressed
Ranked causes
- 1. Air system malfunction or valve failure (common)
Press back inflate button and activate bed air surface
- Test point
- Lumbar section
- Expected
- Lumbar section inflates
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Radio, TV, nurse call, or lighting control malfunction caution
Radio, TV, nurse call, and/or lighting functions fail to operate in one or both siderails
Ranked causes
- 1. Faulty P.C. switch board in caregiver or patient controls (common)
Operate all radio, TV, nurse call, and lighting functions in both siderails
- Test point
- Control functions
- Expected
- All functions operate properly
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Replacement: Battery Assembly high voltage
Battery pack removal and replacement; includes battery cable assembly disconnection from logic control P.C. board P5 and connection points on batteries
Ranked causes
- 1. Battery failure or maintenance (unknown)
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Replacement: Foot Section (Lift Off) patient safety
Foot section removal via lifting method; foot mattress side panels pivoted up; section lifted and stood on pull handle base or perineal stand
Ranked causes
- 1. Scheduled maintenance or component failure (unknown)
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Replacement: Foot Section (Slide Off) patient safety
Foot section removal via sliding method; release latch mechanisms from channel slides; foot section slides horizontally out from bed
Ranked causes
- 1. Scheduled maintenance or component failure (unknown)
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Replacement: Head Section Mattress Assembly caution
Mattress assembly removal and replacement on head section; disconnect air hoses if present; unfasten retaining snaps
Ranked causes
- 1. Scheduled maintenance or component failure (unknown)
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Replacement: Labor Grips
Labor grip handle removal and installation; includes snap ring and plug management; lubrication of sliding surfaces
Ranked causes
- 1. Scheduled maintenance or component failure (unknown)
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Replacement: Line Voltage Fuses high voltage
High voltage circuit protection; two line voltage fuses in fuse holder at head end; third fuse on air system control P.C. board; fuse housing voltage rating-dependent
Ranked causes
- 1. Fuse failure or blown fuse (unknown)
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Replacement: Night Light and Cable Assembly
Night light assembly needs removal and reinstallation; disconnection from logic control P.C. board P1, removal of two securing screws from bottom cover
Ranked causes
- 1. Scheduled maintenance or component failure (unknown)
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Seat mattress does not deflate patient safety
Seat section mattress fails to deflate when seat deflate button pressed
Ranked causes
- 1. Air system malfunction or deflate valve failure (common)
Press and hold seat deflate button and activate bed air surface
- Test point
- Seat section mattress
- Expected
- Mattress deflates
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Seat mattress does not inflate patient safety
Seat section mattress fails to inflate when seat inflate button pressed
Ranked causes
- 1. Air system malfunction or valve failure (common)
Press seat inflate button and activate bed air surface
- Test point
- Seat section mattress
- Expected
- Mattress inflates
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Siderail latch or release malfunction patient safety
Siderail fails to latch in raised position or does not lower slowly when release handle activated
Ranked causes
- 1. Faulty siderail assembly (common)
Raise and lower siderail; observe latch and release behavior
- Test point
- Siderail latch mechanism
- Expected
- Siderail latches in full up position and lowers slowly with release
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Trend-Like position does not engage or release smoothly patient safety
Trend-Like position handle does not move smoothly into or out of position; sleep surface is not secure when handle is released
Ranked causes
- 1. Trend-Like position sensing switch out of adjustment (occasional)
Operate Trend-Like position release handle at head end; move bed in and out of position
- Test point
- Trend-Like position mechanism
- Expected
- Smooth operation entering and exiting position; sleep surface secure when handle released
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Trendelenburg position malfunction patient safety
Unable to place bed in Trendelenburg (Trend-Like) position or position sensing switch not functioning
Ranked causes
- 1. Trendelenburg position release handles misadjusted or non-functional (common)
Raise bed to higher position with hilow up switch; press Trend-Like position release handle
- Test point
- Trendelenburg mechanism
- Expected
- Head end is 8 degrees below foot end
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