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8. Manually lift the head section completely and attach it securely to the foot section using a
ratchet tie-down strap to prevent the head section from dropping off when the upper part of
the compression bar is removed from the head section at step 9.
9. Using a 1/2" wrench, remove the bolt/locknut (
E
) holding the upper part of the compression
bar (
F
) to the head section and lay it down. Ensure that the head section is securely
attached to the bed before disassembling the compression bar.
10. Using a 1/2" wrench, remove the bolt/flat washers(2)/locknut (
G
) linking the lower part of the
compression bar to the head section and remove the compression bar.
11. Using a 1/2" wrench, remove the two bolts/shoulder spacers(4)/locknuts (
B
, fig. 4.11D, page
33) holding the upper part of the two head arms (
C
, fig. 4.11D, page 33) to the head section.
Lay them down.
12. Remove the strap holding the head section to the bed and bring the head section back to
horizontal position. Be careful, hold the head section tight when removing the strap.
13. Using a 1/2" wrench, remove the two bolts/shoulder spacers/flat washers/locknuts (
D
, fig.
4.11D, page 33) linking the head section to the seat section. Remove the head section.
14. Reverse the above steps to install the replacement head section.
Before hooking up the
actuator tube to the head section lever arms
, carefully read the caution appearing at step
11 of the "Head Actuator" replacement procedure, page 39. The caution explains the
importance of adjusting the head actuator course before finalizing the installation.
15. Verify the Fowler operation before returning the bed to service.
E
F
G
HEAD SECTION
Figure 4.11E
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