SECTION 4—PACKAGING, HANDLING, AND SET-UP
IVC
™
Bed Series
28
Part No 1114836
5. Push in on the spring loaded end of the drive shaft and attach to the foot end of the
bed as follows:
• Full Electric Beds: Attach drive shaft to the Hi/Lo motor output shaft facing head
end of bed.
• Manual and Semi-Electric Beds: Attach drive shaft to the foot end top gear box
output shaft.
FIGURE 4.9
Assembling the Drive Shaft
• Full Electric Beds: Attach the Hi/Lo Motor to the foot end gear box as follows:
i. Locate the Hi/Lo motor output shaft spring-loaded coupler.
NOTE: If necessary, shift the bed end to the right or left to align the Hi/Lo motor output shaft
spring-loaded coupler with the foot end gear box.
ii. Ensure the Hi/Lo motor output shaft spring-loaded coupler is properly aligned
with the foot end gear box as shown in Detail “A” of FIGURE 4.10.
iii. Release the Hi/Lo motor output shaft spring-loaded coupler by pushing in
against the Hi/Lo motor output shaft spring-loaded coupler and turning
clockwise.
iv. The coupling will release and engage the foot end top gear box output shaft
cross pins.
v. Ensure that all components are securely installed.
WARNING
Close the drive shaft covers over all drive shafts - not in use, before placing the bed
in service. Otherwise damage or injury may occur.
Full Electric Beds - ALWAYS remove the crank on the Hi/Lo gear box and close the
drive shaft cover to avoid damage and injury.
Positioning Holes
Spring loaded
End
Storage
First Second Third
Plastic Caps
Spring
Button
Inner
Shaft
Head End Gear Box
Drive Shaft
Head End
Foot End
Foot End
Gear Box
