Hill-Rom DuraStar Series, Service Manual

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4.2 Stretcher Siderail Latch
Chapter 4: Removal, Replacement, and Adjustment Procedures
Page 4 - 6 DuraStar™ Series Stretcher Service Manual (man268)
4. Using the ratchet and the T30 Torx®
1
head bit, remove and discard the
lower pivot bolt (G), roller spacer (H), latch bushing (I), and latch (E) from
the rail assembly.
Replacement
1. Align the latch (E), roller spacer (H), and latch bushing (I) with the rail
assembly.
CAUTION:
The pivot bolt has self-tapping threads. Ensure you use a new pivot bolt
for the installation procedure and hand-start the pivot bolt to avoid
damage to the bolt hole threads.
2. Insert the new pivot bolt (G) through them and turn it by hand.
3. Using the ratchet and the T30 Torx® head bit, carefully tighten the new
pivot bolt (G) to secure the latch (E) to the siderail.
4. Using the torque wrench, torque the lower pivot bolt (G) to 140 + 10 in-lb
(15.8 + 1.1 N·m).
CAUTION:
The latch shoulder bolt has self-tapping threads. Ensure you use a new
latch shoulder bolt for the installation procedure and hand-start the bolt
to avoid damage to the bolt hole threads.
5. Insert the new latch shoulder bolt (D) through the end tube (F), and turn it
by hand.
6. Using the ratchet and the T30 Torx® head bit, tighten the new latch
shoulder bolt (D) to secure the latch (E) to the end tube (F).
7. Using the torque wrench, torque the latch shoulder bolt (D) to 140 + 10 in-
lb (15.8 + 1.1 N·m).
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