Safety First: The primary concern of Midmark Corporation is that this table is maintained with the safety
of the patient and staff in mind. To assure that services
and repairs are completed safely and correctly, proceed
as follows:
(1) Read this entire manual before performing any
services or repairs on this table.
(2) Be sure you understand the instructions con-
tained in this manual before attempting to service or repair this table.
Safety Alert Symbols
Throughout this manual are safety alert symbols that
call attention to particular procedures. These items are
used as follows:
DANGER
A DANGER is used for an imminently
hazardous operating procedure, practice, or condition which, if not correctly followe d,
will result in loss of life or serious personal
injury.
NOTE
A NOTE is used to amplify an operating procedure,
practice or condition.
Warranty Instructions
Refer to the Midmark “Limited Warranty” printed in the
Installation and Operation Manual for warranty information. Failure to follow the guidelines listed below will
void the warranty and/or render the 409 Pediatric
Examination Table unsafe for operation.
•In the event of a malfunction, do not attempt to
operate the table until necessary repairs have been
made.
•Do not attempt to disassemble table, replace malfunctioning or damaged components, or perform
adjustments unless you are one of Midmark’s
authorized service technicians.
•Do not substitute parts of another manufacturer
when replacing inoperative or damaged components. Use only Midmark replacement parts.
WARNING
A WARNING is used for a potentially
hazardous operating procedure, practice, or condition which, if not correctly followe d,
could result in loss of life or serious personal
injury.
CAUTION
A CAUTION is used for a potentially haz-
ardous operating procedure, practice, or
condition which, if not correctly followed, could result
in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.
EQUIPMENT ALERT
An EQUIPMENT ALERT is used for an
imminently or potentially hazardous operating procedure, practice, or condition which, if not
correctly followed, will or could result in serious, moderate, or minor damage to unit.
This manual contains detailed troubleshooting, scheduled maintenance, maintenance, and service instructions for the 409 Pediatric Exam Table. This manual is
intended to be used by Midmark’s authorized service
technicians.
1.2How to Use Manual
A. Manual Use When Performing Scheduled Mainte-
nance.
(1) Perform inspections and services listed in
Scheduled Maintenance Chart (Refer to
para 3.1 or 3.2).
(2) If a component is discovered to be faulty or out
of adjustment, replace or adjust component in
accordance with maintenance / service instructions (Refer to para 4.1).
B. Manual Use When Table Is Malfunctioning And
Cause Is Unknown.
(1) Perform an operational test on Table (Refer to
para 2.1 or 2.2).
(2) Perform troubleshooting procedures listed in
Troubleshooting Guide (Refer to para 2.3 or
2.4).
(3) If a component is discovered to be faulty or out
of adjustment, replace or adjust component in
accordance with maintenance / service instructions (Refer to para 4.1).
1.3Description of 409 Pediatric Exam
Table
A. General Description (See Figure 1-1).
The 409 Pediatric Examination Table is a table designed
to be used by physicians and office staff to conduct routine medical examinations and measurements on pediatric patients weighing between 7.0 to 40.0 lbs (3.2 to
18.1 kg) and measuring 15.0 to 36.0 in. (38.1 to 91.4
cm) in length. Listed below are the four different models
available:
409-004............. Exam Table with mechanical scale
409-005............. Exam Table without mechanical scale
409-006............. Exam Table with digital scale
409-007............. Exam Table without digital scale
The major serviceable components of the 409-004 table
(table with mechanical scale) are the beam scale components which include the “0” balance screw & weight,
platform components, linear scale, and table top locking
mechanism. The major serviceable component of the
409-005 table (table without mechanical scale) is the
linear scale (See Figure 1-1).
The major serviceable components of the 409-006 table
(table with digital scale) are the digital display (which
includes display board assembly), platform components
(which includes load cell assembly), and linear scale.
The major serviceable component of the 409-007 table
(table without digital scale) is the linear scale (See Figure 1-1).
C. Manual Use When Damaged Component Is Known.
(1) Replace or adjust component in accordance
with maintenance / service instructions (Refer
to para 4.1).
The following standard torque specifications in Table
1-2 apply to the various hardware used on the units
unless otherwise listed elsewhere in service procedures
or parts illustrations:
Table 1-2. Torque Specifications
Hardwa r e S izeTorque Values
#6 ............................11 to 21 inch / lbs. (1.2 to 2.3 N•M)
#8 ............................20 to 30 inch / lbs. (2.2 to 3.3 N•M)
#10 ..........................32 to 42 inch / lbs. (3.6 to 4.8 N•M)
1/4" .........................75 to 85 inch / lbs. (8.5 to 9.6 N•M)
5/16" .....................18 to 22 foot / lbs. (24.4 to 29.8 N•M)
3/8" .......................31 to 35 foot / lbs. (42.0 to 47.5 N•M)
1/2” .......................50 to 60 foot / lbs. (67.8 to 81.4 N•M)
1.6Parts Replacement Ordering
If a part replacement is required, order the part directly
from the factory as follows:
(1) Refer to Figure 1-3 to determine the location of
the model number and serial number of the
table and record this data.
(2) Refer to the Parts List to determine the item
numbers of the parts, part numbers of the
parts, descriptions of the parts, and quantities
of parts needed and record this data (Refer to
para 6.1).
NOTE
Ask the Purchasing Department of the company that
owns the unit for this information. Otherwise, this
information may be obtained from the dealer that sold
the unit.
(3) Determine the installation date of the table and
record this data.
(4) Call Midmark with the recorded information and
ask for the Medical Products Technical Services
Department. See back cover of this manual for
the phone number or use the Fax Order Form
(See page 7-2 for Fax Order Form).
2.1Operational Test (Models 409-004
and 409-005) (See Figure 2-1)
In order to effectively diagnose a malfunction of the 409004 and 409-005 Pediatric Examination Table, it may be
necessary to perform an operational test as follows:
WARNING
Refer to the Operator Manual for com-
plete instructions on operating the
table. Failure to do so could result in personal
injury.
NOTE
The Operational Test, for the most part, only
describes what should happen when the table is
operated. If the table does something other than
described, a problem has been discovered. Refer to
the Troubleshooting Guide to determine the cause of
the problem and its correction.
Also, this operational test procedure is based on units
that have a beam scale; some units do not have a
beam scale - For these units skip to step 14.
(6) Remove any items from table top. Set large
poise weight to zero, making sure it is seated in
notch and set small poise weight to zero, making sure small poise weight is pushed firmly
against shoulder of beam.
(7) Observe. The beam pointer should balance in
center of trig square, indicating scale is zeroed.
NOTE
Use the calibrated test weight which should be hanging on a storage hook on the right rear of the table.
The test weight will have a label indicating the calibrated weight of the test weight.
(8) Place the calibrated test weight on center of
upholstered table top.
(9) Using the large poise weight and small poise
weight, set beam scale to a setting which is
equal to calibrated test weight.
(10) Observe. The beam pointer should center in
the trig square indicating beam scale is within
tolerance.
(1) Move table top locking handle to LOCK posi-
tion. Attempt to move table top (See
Figure 2-1).
(2) Observe. The table top should be firmly locked
into a stationary position.
(3) Move table top locking handle to UNLOCK posi-
tion.
(4) Observe. The table top should not be locked
into a stationary position anymore. Look
between table top and base. There should be
approximately a 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) gap between
locking rails and bottom of table top; at the very
least, there should not be any contact.
(5) Push down on center of table top a few times to
align and exercise all internal scale parts.
(11) If beam scale does not center, adjust the small
poise weight and/ or large poise weight as necessary to center beam pointer in trig square.
(12) Determine how much beam scale reading dif-
fers from weight of calibrated test weight. The
allowable tolerance is ±1 oz. (28.3 g).
(13) Hang the calibrated test weight on its storage
hook, located on right rear of table.
(14) Remove any items from table top and then
move table top locking handle to LOCK position.
(15) Extend linear scale fully. Using a carpenter
square, check to see if the linear scale is
square with back of table top when scale is fully
extended.
2.2Operational Test (Models 409-006
and 409-007) (See Figure 2-2)
In order to effectively diagnose a malfunction of the 409006 and 409-007 Pediatric Examination Table, it may be
necessary to perform an operational test as follows:
WARNING
Refer to the Operator Manual for com-
plete instructions on operating the
table. Failure to do so could result in personal
injury.
25 lb (11.3 kg)
TEST WEIGHT
ON / ZERO
BUTTON
NOTE
The Operational Test, for the most part, only
describes what should happen when the table is
operated. If the table does something other than
described, a problem has been discovered. Refer to
the Troubleshooting Guide to determine the cause of
the problem and its correction.
Also, this operational test procedure is based on units
that have a digital scale; some units do not have a
digital scale - For these units skip to step 7.
LINEAR
SCALE
TABLE
TOP
MIDMARK
Figure 2-2. Operational Test (Models 409-006 & 409-007)
(3) Check all functions of digital display (Reference
TANITA BWB-800 operating Instructions Manual).
(4) Press KG / LB button until display is set to LB.
NOTE
Use the calibrated test weight to perform the following procedure.
(6) Determine how much digital scale reading dif-
fers from weight of calibrated test weight. The
allowable tolerance is ±5.25 oz. (150 g).
(7) Remove calibrated test weight and then press
ON / ZERO to turn digital scale OFF.
(8) Extend linear scale fully. Using a carpenter
square, check to see if the linear scale is
square with back of table top when scale is fully
extended.
2.3Troubleshooting Procedures
(Applies to 409-004 and 409-005)
Table 2-1 is a Troubleshooting Guide which is used to
determine the cause of the malfunction. This guide covers problems with scale platform components, beam
scale components, and linear scale components which
the model 409-004 has. The model 409-005 does not
have a scale platform or beam scale; it only has a linear
scale. For this model, only use the portion of the guide
which is applicable.
(5) Place a calibrated 25 lb (11.3 kg) test weight on
Table 2-1. Troubleshooting Guide (Models 409-004 & 409-005) - Continued
ProblemSymptomProbable CauseCheckCorrectio n
Linear scale seems to be
inaccurate.
Beam pointer does not
move at all during weighing.
Arm of linear scale is not
perpendicular to upholstered top when extended
or height measurements
seem inaccurate.
TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING
Table is not level.Check to see if table top
Beam pointer is touching the
the side of the trig square
during its travel.
Patient is not being centered on the table top before
being weighed.
Platform is rocking excessively or touches its base at
any corner as a result of a
worn or broken “V” bearing
or a broken pivot.
Steel connecting rod which
connects beam scale and
weight platform is rubbing
against inside of scale pillar.
Beam scale is out of calibration.
Connection rod is incorrectly connected or has
become disconnected from
linkage rods.
Scale label is not positioned
properly.
Linear scale is out of alignment (not square with back
of table top).
is level.
Press down on the center
of the table top while
observing the beam
pointer.
Check to see if table
operator is positioning
patient properly.
Check for worn or broken
“V” bearings or a broken
pivot.
Check to see if all wire
hooks of steel connecting
rod face toward the right
side of the table.
Check accuracy of scale
with the calibrated test
weight.
Check connection rod
connections.
Use tape measure to
check if scale label is
positioned properly.
Use a carpenter square
to check squareness of
linear scale with respect
to the back of table top.
SECTION II
Adjust four leveling screws,
located on base of table, to
level table.
Replace platform assembly
and beam scale assembly (are
a factory matched unit). Refer
to para 4.2 and 4.5.
Inform operator of correct
patient positioning for weighing.
Replace platform assembly
and beam scale assembly (are
a factory matched unit). Refer
to para 4.2 and 4.5.
Position all wire hooks so they
face the right side of table.
Refer to para 4.2.
Check the calibration of the
beam scale using the calibrated test weight. Refer to
para 4.4. If scale is out of calibration, replace platform
assembly and beam scale
assembly (are a factory
matched unit). Refer to para
4.2 and 4.5.
Connect disconnected connection rod. Make sure all
other linkage is correctly positioned and connected to connection rod.
Reposition scale label or if
necessary, replace with new
scale label.
2.4Troubleshooting Procedures
(Applies to 409-006 and 409-007)
Table 2-2 is a Troubleshooting Guide which is used to
determine the cause of the malfunction. This guide covers problems with scale platform components and digital display which the model 409-006 has. The model
Nothing is displayed on
digital display when ON / ZERO switch is pressed.
Digital display acts erratically.
Digital display works, but
measured weight stays at
zero even with weight on
table top.
The measured weight of
the patient is inaccurate.
AC adapter is malfunctioning
or disconnected (applies
only if AC adapter is being
used instead of batteries).
Batteries are too weak to
operate digital scale (applies
only if batteries are being
used instead of AC adapter).
Display board assembly is
malfunctioning.
The mode setting for the digital display has been lost due
to a power surge or replacement of display board
assembly.
Display connector (connects
to underside of digital display) is loose or disconnected from digital display.
Wiring / connector between
display board assembly and
platform scale load cell is
disconnected or torn.
Platform scale load cell
assembly is malfunctioning.
Paper roll is interfering with
table top.
Table is not level.Check to see if table top
Table is located where
excessive vibration occurs.
409-007 does not have a scale platform or digital display; it only has a linear scale. For this model, only use
the portion of the guide which is applicable.
Check the connection of
the AC adapter jack to
the AC jack port and the
connection of AC adaptor
plug to the wall outlet.
Replace suspect batteries with known working
batteries or use an AC
adapter.
Replace suspect display
board assembly with
known working display
board assembly.
Check mode setting for
unit.
Check if display connector is loose or disconnected.
Check for disconnected,
torn, or damaged connector / wiring.
Replace suspect platform
scale load cell with
known working platform
scale load cell.
Check to see if paper roll
is in contact with bottom
of table top.
is level.
Check for signs of excessive vibration at table
location.
Correct bad connection. If
necessary, replace AC
adapter (Call TANITA Corporation @847-640-9241 to order
parts /accessories).
Replace six used batteries
with six new LR6 Alkali batteries (“AA” Batteries).
Replace display board assembly (Call TANITA Cor poration
@847-640-9241 to order parts
/accessories).
Adjust mode setting for digital
scale to code:H8830. This is
the type of scale used on this
table. Refer to para 4.14.
Make sure display connector
is properly connected to digital
display.
Connect loose connector or
replace any torn or damaged
connector / wiring. (Call TANITA Corporation @847-6409241 to order parts /accessories.) Refer to para 4.8.
Replace platform scale load
cell. Refer to para 4.9. (Call
TANITA Corporation @847640-9241 to order parts /
accessories.)
Reduce thickness of paper roll
or remove paper roll.
Adjust four leveling screws,
located on base of table, to
level table.
Accurate measurement may
be impossible if the product is
used where there is excessive
vibration. Try using the table
at another location.
Table 2-2. Troubleshooting Guide (Models 409-006 & 409-007) - Continued
ProblemSymptomProbable CauseCheckCorrectio n
Linear scale seems to be
inaccurate.
Arm of linear scale is not
perpendicular to upholstered top when extended
or height measurements
seem inaccurate.
TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING
Digital scale is out of calibration.
Display board assembly is
malfunctioning.
Wiring / connector between
display board assembly and
platform scale regulator is
disconnected or torn.
Platform scale load cell
assembly is malfunctioning.
Scale label is not positioned
properly.
Linear scale is out of alignment (not square with back
of table top).
Check accuracy of digital
scale with a calibrated 50
lb (22.7 kg) test weight.
The allowable tolerance
± 5.25 oz. (150 g).
is
Replace suspect display
board assembly with
known working display
board assembly.
Check for disconnected,
torn, or damaged connector / wiring.
Replace suspect platform
scale load cell with
known working platform
scale load cell.
Use tape measure to
check if scale label is
positioned properly.
Use a carpenter square
to check squareness of
linear scale with respect
to the back of table top.
SECTION II
Check the calibration of the
digital scale using the calibrated test weight. If digital
scale is out of calibration, calibrate digital scale. Refer to
para 4.12.
Replace display board assembly. Refer to para 4.11. (Call
TANITA Corporation @847640-9241 to order parts /
accessories.)
Connect loose connector or
replace any torn or damaged
connector / wiring. (Call TANITA Corporation @847-6409241 to order parts /accessories.) Refer to para 4.8.
Replace platform scale load
cell. Refer to para 4.9. (Call
TANITA Corporation @847640-9241 to order parts /
accessories.)
Reposition scale label or if
necessary, replace with new
scale label.