4.4 PC-100/PC-200 Procedural Stretcher Siderail Latch
Chapter 4: Removal, Replacement, and Adjustment Procedures
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Replacement
1. Align the latch (E), the roller guide (H), and the latch bushing (I)
with the
bolt holes in the bent bottom rail extension (B) and the upper frame.
CAUTION:
The lower pivot bolt has self-tapping threads. Ensure that you use a
new lower pivot bolt for the installation procedure, and hand start it.
Failure to do so could result in damage to the bolt hole threads.
2. Insert the
new
lower pivot bolt (G) through them and turn it by hand.
3. Using the ratchet and the T30 Torx® head bit, carefully tighten the new
lower pivot bolt (G)
to secure the latch (E) to the siderail.
4. Using the torque wrench, torque the lower pivot bolt (G)
to 140 + 10 in-lb
(15.8 + 1.1 N·m).
CAUTION:
The latch shoulder bolt has self-tapping threads. Ensure that you use a
new latch shoulder bolt for the installation procedure, and hand start it.
Failure to do so could result in damage to the bolt hole threads.
5. Insert the
new
latch shoulder bolt (D) through the end tube (F), and turn it
by hand.
6. Using the ratchet and the T30 Torx® head bit, tighten the new
latch
shoulder bolt (D)
to secure the latch (E) to the end tube (F).
7. Using the torque wrench, torque the latch shoulder bolt (D)
to
140 + 10 in-lb (15.8 + 1.1 N·m).
8. Install the siderail trim strip (C) onto the bent bottom rail extension (B).
9. Install the bottom rail end caps (A) onto the bent bottom rail extension (B).
