
Service Information
14
JACK DESCENT RATE ADJUSTMENT
Required Tools:
Screwdriver
Bungee Cords (or equivalent)
Adjustment Procedure:
1. Pump the litter up to full height.
2. Lift the base hood, separating the hood from the base frame. Using the bungee cords, support the base
hood.
3. The descent rate needle valve is located on the base of the jack. Turning the needle valve clockwise, with
a screwdriver, will decrease the rate of descent. Turning it counterclockwise will increase the rate of de-
scent.
4. Adjust the needle valve so that the foot end of the stretcher descends slightly faster than the head end.
NOTE
The larger percentage of a patient’s weight is located in the torso area. Adjust descent rate accordingly.
5. Remove the bungee cords supporting the base hood and secure the hood to the base frame.
NOTE
The jack descent rate was preset at the factory to drop the foot end faster than the head. It is recommended
that the foot drop faster to avoid patient disorientation.
Summary of Contents for 1020
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Page 33: ...Side Control Base Assembly with Jacks 32 Assembly part number 715 1 260 ...
Page 37: ...Side Control Base Assembly with Jacks 36 Assembly part number 1210 2 10 ...
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Page 41: ...End Control Base Assembly with Jacks 40 FOOT END HEAD END Assembly part number 716 1 270 ...
Page 50: ...49 1020 1 10 Litter Assembly ...
Page 51: ...50 Litter Assembly ...
Page 65: ...64 1020 22 10 X Ray Tray Assembly Right Side Loading ...
Page 67: ...66 1020 21 10 X Ray Tray Assembly Left Side Loading AF BL BR BP ...
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