PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE GUIDE
FOR MANUAL HOSPITAL CRIBS
HARD Serial # of Inspected Unit:_________Facility Serial # of Inspected Unit___________
YES NO
3.0 Physical Inspection of Crib Components
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
attention to the upper and lower crib eyes. Are the welds free of damage or breaks?
3.3 Do all trigger assemblies
fi
rmly latch in place to secure the rails, and retract &
release properly when the Johns Hopkins handle is utilized?
3.4 Does the Johns Hopkins handle operate properly on all rails?
3.5 Raise and lower the side rails and end rails to verify they operate in a smooth
motion.
3.6 Are the bushings present in the rail openings at the top and bottom? These are
the plastic bushings that help the rail glide up and down on the slide rods.
3.7 Are the components at the top and bottom of the slide rods intact and free of
damage?
3.9 Are the protective teething bar covers present on the top of the side rails?
3.10 If the crib has Portland or Dialysis Gates in the side rails, do the trigger
assemblies retract and release? Do the gates remain securely closed when tugged
on?
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Mattress & Mattress Platform Assembly
3.11 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?
3.12 Are the mattress pans showing any signs of rust? If so, refer to the cleaning
instructions on the prior pages of this manual. Replacement of those rusted
components will be necessary.
3.13 Are all nuts and bolts on the mattress platform securely fastened?
Note-
nuts and bolts at the center of the scissor brackets and at the ends of the motors
should not be over-tightened or it may impede the smooth movement of the crib
functions.
3.14 Do the crank handles on the foot end all work properly to raise the head, foot
& Hi-Lo System on the bed smoothly? Are the components of the crank handles
present and intact/unbroken?
3.15 Is the mattress cover completely intact with no tears in the fabric or the trim?
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