Service Information
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BRAKE ROD REMOVAL
Required Tools:
Hammer
7/32” Punch
String or Bungee Cords
1.
Pump the litter up to full height.
2.
Lift the base hood and support it from the litter using string or bungee cords.
3.
Remove the hex head cap screws connecting the brake rod supports to the base frame.
4.
Remove the bolt connecting the drive link assembly to the fifth wheel cam.
5.
Remove the rue ring cotter and clevis pin connecting the rod end link to the side control link.
6.
Remove the rue ring cotter connecting the drive link assembly to the bearing pivot support on the base
frame (under the brake ring weldment).
7.
Remove the three hex washer head screws holding the brake rod assembly to the base frame.
8.
Remove the slotted spring pins connecting the butterfly “V” pedals, drive link assemblies and side control
link to the brake rod.
9.
Reverse steps 1−8 to reinstall the brake rod. When reinstalling the brake rod supports, torque the hex
head cap screws to 5−13 ft.−lbs.
CAUTION
When reattaching the brake rod assembly to the base frame, set the torque specs no higher than 13 ft.−lbs.
or damage could occur to the bolts.
SIDE CONTROL BRAKE ROD REMOVAL
Required Tools:
Hammer
7/32” Punch
Needle Nose Pliers
String or Bungee Cords
1.
Pump the litter up to full height.
2.
Lift the base hood and support it from the litter using string or bungee cords.
3.
Remove the rue ring cotter and clevis pin connecting the rod end link to the side control link.
4.
Remove the four bolts holding the brake rod assembly to the base frame and remove the entire assembly.
5.
Using a hammer and 7/32” punch, drive the slotted spring pin out of the butterfly “V” pedal on the patient’s
left side and remove the pedal,
6.
Using a hammer and 7/32” punch, drive the slotted spring pin out of the hard stop in the center of the
support weldment.
7.
Using a hammer and 7/32” punch, drive out the slotted spring pin connecting the side control link to the
side control brake rod on the patient’s right side.
8.
Pull on the butterfly “V” pedal on the patient’s right side to remove the side control brake rod from the base.
9.
Reverse steps 1−8 to reinstall the brake rod. When reinstalling the assembly, torque the hex head cap
screws to 5−13 ft.−lbs.
CAUTION
When reattaching the brake rod assembly to the base frame, set the torque specs no higher than 13 ft.−lbs.
or damage could occur to the bolts.
