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LUBRICATING THE TELESCOPING FRAME
1. Extend the frame.
2. Place cloth or similar over the grips of a pair of vice grips or similar
gripping tool.
3. Use the vice grips to unthread the threaded collar (see location 5
in the image below). Repeat on the opposite side of the cot.
Note:
The threaded collar is trapped on the assembly and is not removed.
4. Extend the frame further to expose the brass ring.
5. Apply lubricant to the brass ring on each side of the cot.
6. Reassemble.
6.8 Lubricating the Cot
Disinfect and clean the cot before applying lubricant. Use the lubricants
designated below to lubricate the cot. Do not lubricate points marked
with the “do not lubricate” symbol.
LUBRICATION POINTS
1
Lead Handle
WRL-191S or E-Z-1
2
Upper ratchet bar (top and bottom)
WRL-191S or E-Z-1
3
Sidearm lock pins
WRL-191S or E-Z-1
4
Telescoping frame*
WRL-191S or E-Z-1
5
Backrest hinge
WRL-191S or E-Z-1
6
Sliding lower frame
WRL-191S or E-Z-1
7
Ratchet bar slide (bottom slide surface)
WRL-191S or E-Z-1
8
Ratchet bar yoke (on head-end crosstube)
WRL-191S or E-Z-1
LUBRICATION-FREE ITEMS
Transport wheels (sealed bearings)
Do not lubricate
Legs (legs are fixed in place)
Do not lubricate
Leg T-castings (lubricant-free bushings)
Do not lubricate
Applying Lubricant
Use a small amount of lubricant (one or two
drops). Lubricate identical points on each
side of the cot. After applying lubricant, wipe
off any excess.
NOTICE
Lubricating parts that should not be lubricated allows dirt
and foreign particles to collect on those parts, resulting in
damage. Lubricate
only
the numbered reference points
shown.
Maintenance
Lubricate
Do Not Lubricate
4
5
7
6
1
2
3
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