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Triton® Traction Unit
6 REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT
7. Route Traction Cord through the Front
Cord Guide Support.
8. Route Traction Cord through the Top
Cover and place the Top Cover in Position
on the Chassis. See Figure 6.35. Do not
secure Top Cover at this time.
9. Inspect Traction Cord Knuckle for damage
and wear. Replace if damaged or worn.
10. Route Traction Cord through Traction
Cord Knuckle Cover and Cord Knuckle. Tie
an Overhand or Half Knot in the end of
the Traction Cord leaving 25.5 mm
(1.00 in) of Traction Cord outside the
knot. See Figure 6.36.
11. Trim any fraying from the end of the
Traction Cord and singe the Cord end
until the outer jacket and inner core of
the Traction Cord melt together. Make
certain at least 19 mm (0.750 in) of
Traction Cord still remains outside the
knot. See Figure 6.36 inset.
12. Secure the knot inside the Traction Cord
Knuckle ensuring the loose end enters
the Bore inside the Traction Cord
Knuckle. See Figure 6.37. Slide Traction
Cord Knuckle Cover into position over the
knot. See Figure 6.37 inset.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to use a long, thin tool such as a
Flat Blade Screwdriver to properly tuck the loose end
of the Traction Cord into the Bore of the Traction Cord
Knuckle.
Unplug the unit from the power source before
attempting removal or replacement procedures to
prevent electrical shock.
6.9 TRACTION CORD REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT (continued)
Do not use any other knot styles in the Cord other
than those specified in this manual. Use of other knot
styles could cause Cord to completely disengage
from the system and may cause serious injury to
patient and personnel.
FIGURE 6.35
FIGURE 6.37
FIGURE 6.36