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Care & Maintenance
CERVICAL DROP
THORACIC DROP
1. Cock the thoracic drop and raise the section to its inclined position.
Apply 3-IN-ONE oil onto the thoracic plunger.
2. Cock the pelvic drop. Raise the thoracic section as far as possible,
exposing the pelvic plunger just beyond the wood crosspiece. Using the
syringe, apply 3-IN-ONE oil onto the pelvic plunger and allow several
minutes for penetration.
Routine lubrication:
If the drops have not been lubricated on a regular basis:
1. Apply WD-40 onto the plungers (as above) and allow a few minutes
for penetration. Drop each section several times to clean from dust & debris.
2. It is important to follow the cleaning with 3-IN-ONE oil for lubrication.
DROP MECHANISMS: CLEANING & LUBRICATION
Periodic lubrication of the drop mechanisms will insure smooth, crisp drops. Use 3-IN-ONE oil every month or 500 adjustments.
If the drops have not been lubricated on a regular basis, first clean the plungers from dust & debris using WD-40. See below.
1. Raise the headpiece and cock the drop.
2. Apply 3-IN-ONE into the hole of the plastic
block. Allow a few minutes for the oil to
penetrate before using.
If the drop has not been lubricated on a
regular basis:
Routine lubrication:
1. Apply WD-40 into the hole and then drop
the headpiece several times to clean the
plunger from dust & debris.
2. It is important to follow the cleaning with
3-IN-ONE oil for lubrication.
PELVIC DROP
3-IN-ONE OIL
Use 3-IN-ONE oil for routine lubrication of the drops.
To access the pelvic plunger, use a small syringe (one provided). Squeeze several
drops of 3-IN-ONE oil onto a nonporous surface and suction into the syringe. Save the
syringe for future use.
TENSION CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
The resistance on the tension control rod can be increased or decreased.
Locate the set screw on the bottom of the thoracic, pelvic and caudal
drop blocks. Use an 1/8" allen wrench to adjust.
Set Screw
Increase resistance: Turn the set screw clockwise. This is helpful
if the tension control rod is “backing out" while using the drop.
Decrease resistance: Turn the set screw counter-clockwise.
