4.13 Caster
Chapter 4: Removal, Replacement, and Adjustment Procedures
Page 4 - 44 CareAssist® and CareAssist® ES Bed Service Manual (MAN330 REV 4)
4.13 Caster
Tools required: 13 mm socket
Ratchet
Extension
10 mm hex key
Soft faced hammer
Medium screwdriver
Scissor jack
Removal
The removal and procedure is the same for both the head and foot end casters.
1. Set the brakes.
2. Raise the bed to the 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. Depending on the caster to be replaced, remove the head or foot frame
cover (A) from the bed (B) (see figure 4-21 on page 4-45).
5. Using the scissor jack, raise the bed high enough to remove the caster .
6. Remove the two alignment bolts (C).
7. Remove the nut (D) and bolt (E).
8. Slide the caster (F) and socket (G) out.
When the caster disengages from the brake bar hex rod, it will fall from the
socket.
9. Remove the caster (F) from the socket (G).
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