4.12 Brake/Steer Bar
Chapter 4: Removal, Replacement, and Adjustment Procedures
Page 4 - 40 CareAssist® and CareAssist® ES Bed Service Manual (MAN330 REV 4)
4.12 Brake/Steer Bar
Tools required: 13 mm socket
Ratchet
Extension
13 mm wrench
10 mm hex key
8 mm pin punch
Soft faced hammer
(2) 4" x 4" x 2' piece of wood
Removal
1. Set the brakes.
2. Raise the bed to its highest position.
Unplug the bed from its power source. Failure to do so could cause
personal injury or equipment damage.
3. Unplug the bed from its power source. Let the bed sit for 60 seconds for the
battery to time out.
4. Remove the head frame cover.
Use correct lifting techniques. Failure to do so can cause personal
injury or equipment damage.
5. Using a second person, lift the foot end of the bed and place a piece of
wood under the foot hilow column.
6. Using a second person, lift the head end of the bed and place a piece of
wood under head the hilow column.
7. Remove the foot frame cover (A) (see figure 4-20 on page 4-41).
8. Remove both right side casters (B) (refer to procedure 4.13).
9. From the left side of the bed, drive the brake bar hex rod (C) out of the left
foot caster.