2.21 Surgical Stretcher Articulating Headrest—Push Handle Release/Gas Spring Malfunction
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2.21 Surgical Stretcher Articulating Headrest—Push Handle
Release/Gas Spring Malfunction
1. The gas spring releases and locks throughout its full range of motion, and
the push handle release engages and disengages completely, returning to its
original position with no evidence of binding.
Yes
No
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Adjust the articulating headrest gas spring (refer to
procedure 4.18). If this solves the problem, go to “Final
Actions” on page 2-32.
2. When the push handle release is activated, the articulating headrest is able
to be moved without any evidence of binding.
Yes
No
↓
→
Replace the articulating headrest gas spring (refer to
procedure 4.18). If this solves the problem, go to “Final
Actions” on page 2-32. Otherwise, call Hill-Rom Technical
Support at (800) 445-3720.
NOTE:
The cable for the Mechlok®
1
device and the gas spring cable are fixed length
cables that actuate the gas spring and Mechlok® device. If maintenance was
performed internally to the headrest shroud, the cables may have been routed
incorrectly, which also could cause binding of the articulating headrest.
3. Go to “Final Actions” on page 2-32.
1. Mechlok® is a registered trademark of P. L. Porter Company.