4.2 Switching the PC-300–PC-550 Procedural/Fixed Height/ Trauma Stretcher Siderail to the Opposite
Side of the Stretcher
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4.2
Switching the PC-300–PC-550 Procedural/Fixed Height/
Trauma Stretcher Siderail to the Opposite Side of the
Stretcher
Tools required:
Ratchet
T30 Torx®
1
head bit
½" socket
Torque wrench 0-250 in-lb
½" open end wrench
Drill
Hammer
3/16" drill bit
1/8" pin punch
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to switch the siderails on the electric stretcher.
Equipment damage can occur.
The gap at the head or foot end of the siderail can be switched to the opposite
end of the stretcher by switching the siderails to the opposite side of the
stretcher
1. Remove both siderails from the stretcher (refer to procedure 4.1).
2. Switch the transfer stop tube (A) and the common tube (B) to allow for
proper operation of the transfer stop (see figure 4-3 on page 4-11). For tube
removal and installation, refer to procedure 4.8.
3. Install the siderails on the opposite side of the stretcher (refer to procedure
4. Check the amount of force required to store the siderails.
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If the force required is excessive, loosen the swing arm pivot bolts
(see figure 4-1 on page 4-7).
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If the force required is too easy, tighten the swing arm pivot bolts.
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