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4.5 Gas spring adjusters
4.5.1 Removal of back section gas spring
Adjust back section to its upper position and support
with, for example, a night table.
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Remove circlip (1) and tap out joint pin (2) until the
bottom end of the gas spring comes free from
bracket.
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Remove bushings (3) (2 pcs).
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Remove circlip (4).
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Using a mandrel, carefully tap joint pin (5) out until
gas spring (7) and release handle (6) come loose.
The gas spring and release handle are only being supported by the joint pin (5), so support them
when removing.
4.5.2 Removal of Trendelenburg adjustment gas
springs
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Adjust the bed into anti-Trendelenburg position
and replace one gas spring at a time so the
mattress base will not require additional support.
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Remove the circlips (1) from the bevelled end of
the pivot pin (2) and remove the pivot pins.
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Remove gas spring (3) and bushings (4).
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Removal of gas springs from protector sleeve as
in Section 4.5.3
After replacing the gas springs in the protector sleeve, remount it in reverse order and then replace the other
side. We recommend replacing both gas springs at the same time, even if one seems to be perfectly
functional.
4.5.3 Removal of gas spring from protective sleeve
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Remove the gas spring ram (1).
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Pull the gas spring (2) out of the protective tubing (3).
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Unscrew mounting bracket (4).
Count the number of turns for reassembly.
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If the gas spring requires adjustment:
• first screw the mounting piece (4) in place of the old one
• adjust making only half or single turns at a time
• if the gas spring is under load, turn counterclockwise
• if the gas spring is not released by lifting the handle, turn clockwise
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