US0208-INS-LAB-RevB09 • Patriot™ Homecare Bed 5
3 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

HEAD AND FOOT ASSEMBLY

foot
section
head
section
motor cam
hook rivet
hook rivet
Assembly, head and foot sections
Note: Grid deck not shown for clarity
1. Lay the head and foot sections on their sides at approximately right angles to each other with
motor cams up, as shown above.
2. Slide the head and foot sections together until the foot section's hook catches the head sec-
tion’s rivet on both sides. Ensure both rivets are completely seated before continuing.
Straighten sections
Note: Grid deck not shown for clarity
head wing
straighten
foot
head
linkage plate
3. With the rivets fully seated in the hooks as described in step 2, rotate and straighten the bed as
shown above. Position head wing as shown above.
sCaution: While balancing the frame, do not elevate the knee too far or the linkage may over-
extend and lock. If the linkage locks, manually push the large linkage plate toward the foot
of the bed.