Lower Unit Repairs (Bedded And Freestanding Models); Removing The Bed (Figure 5-13) (Bedded Models Only); Elevating Column Replacement (Figure 5-14) (Bedded Models Only); Foot Switches (Figure 5-14) (Bedded Models Only) - GE PANDA Service Manual

5.7 Lower Unit Repairs (Bedded and Freestanding Models)

5.7.1 Removing the Bed
Remove the bedside panels, mattress and translation deck (described in the operation and maintenance
manual). You may wish to raise the warmer bed to its highest position for better access.
1. Use a 4 mm hex key to remove the 3 socket head screws, split ring washers and flat washers that hold
the storage module to the main bracket. (Refer to
and will stay in place until you slide it forward. Check that the drawers are empty of heavy objects.
2. Standing in front of the unit, grasp the storage module on both sides and remove it by sliding it forward.
3. Use a 13 mm wrench to remove the nut and split ring washer that secures the gas tilt cylinder from the
main bracket.
4. Use a 4 mm hex key to remove the secondary bed locking mechanism from the main bracket.
5. To remove secondary lock, squeeze the tilt release and slide the lock of its threaded strut.
6. Use a 4 mm hex key to remove one screw, and loosen the other screw, that fasten each of the pivot
plates to the bottom of the bed on either side of the main bracket. Swing the plates aside so that the
bed can be lifted up off the pivot rod later.
7. The bed can be lifted off and turned over to access all the tilt parts.
5.7.2 Elevating Column Replacement
Note: This procedure requires two persons.
1. If possible, lower the elevating column to the lowest position and disconnect the base power cord from
the back of the column. Lock all the casters.
2. Use a 4 mm hex key to remove the 3 socket head screws, split ring washers and flat washers that hold
the storage module to the main bracket. The storage module rests on the bracket and will stay in place
until you slide it forward.
3. Standing in front of the unit, grasp the storage module on both sides and remove it by sliding it forward.
4. Using a 6 mm hex key, remove the 4 bolts that secure the top of the elevating column to the main
bracket. Tilting the bed forward allows easier access to the 4 screws.
5. With the assistance of another person lift the upper portion of the warmer and move it to the side off
the base.
6. Pry open the screw covers and loosen the 2 screws that secure the base shroud. Remove the base
shroud. Disconnect the foot switch connectors.
7. Use a 6 mm hex key to remove the 4 bolts that secure the column to the legs and remove the elevating
column. When reassembling, be careful not to cross thread 4 bolts that hold the elevating column to
the main bracket.
5.7.3 Foot Switches
1. Run the bed up to the elevating column's top travel limit. Unplug the unit.
2. Remove the screws that secure the base shroud and slide it up out of the way.
3. Make note of the foot switches' electrical wire routing; the cable from the replacement foot switch must
feed up through the same slot.
4. Using a 4 mm hex key, remove the button head socket screws on either side of the foot switch.
5. Disconnect the foot switch electrical connector. Remove and discard old foot switch.
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(Figure 5-13) (Bedded Models Only)
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Lower Unit Repairs (Bedded and Freestanding Models)
Figure 5-12.) The storage module rests on the bracket
5-14) (Bedded Models Only)
Chapter 5: Repair Procedures
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