2.7 Siderail Malfunction
Chapter 2: Troubleshooting Procedures
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Series Stretcher Service Manual (man115re)
2.7
Siderail Malfunction
1. The stretcher is a PC-100/PC-200 Series Procedural stretcher.
Yes
No
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Go to step 3.
3. The force required to swing the siderail out from the stored position is
excessive or too easy.
Yes
No
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4. Adjust the torque on the four swing arm pivot bolts (A) until the desired
force is obtained (see figure 2-7 on page 2-44).
This solves the problem.
Yes
No
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Go to step 6.
Figure 2-7. Swing Arm Pivot Bolts
5. Go to “Final Actions” on page 2-32.
6. Raise the siderail, but do not allow the latch to lock. The siderail falls
without assistance.
Yes
No
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A
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