The hillrom technician found the external alarm power control board needed to be replaced.The external alarm is the source of the brake not set alarm.Per the hillrom service manual, perform annual preventive maintenance procedures to make sure all versacare® bed components are functioning as originally designed.Make sure the brake is not set, and then plug the bed into an applicable power source.A steady alarm comes on.Set the brake.The alarm stops.Repair or replace as necessary.A search of the hillrom maintenance records did not show hillrom performed any preventative maintenance on this bed.It is unknown if the facility performs preventative maintenance on their beds.The technician replaced the external alarm power control board to resolve the issue.Based on this information, no further action is required.
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