4.5 PC-100/PC-200 Procedural Stretcher Siderail Tube
Chapter 4: Removal, Replacement, and Adjustment Procedures
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CAUTION:
Do not use a screwdriver to remove the top rail ratchet rivet. The upper
pivot bracket is made of plastic. Damage to the bracket could occur.
4. Using the drill and 3/16" drill bit, drill through the two top rail ratchet
rivets (E). Remove the rivets from the upper pivot (F), and discard them.
5. Remove and discard the siderail tube (G).
Replacement
1. Insert the new siderail tube (G) into the lower pivot block (H).
2. Align the roller guide (I)
,
the lower pivot block (H), the two wave
washers (J), and the siderail tube (G) 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.
3. Using the ratchet and the T30 Torx® head bit, carefully install a
new
lower
pivot bolt (D) to secure the end tube to the bottom rail.
4. Using the torque wrench, torque the lower pivot bolt (D) to 140 + 10 in-lb
(15.8 + 1.1 N·m).
5. Install the new siderail tube into the upper pivot (F).
6. Install the new ratchet rivets (E) into the upper pivot (F).
7. Install the siderail trim strip (C) onto the bent bottom rail extension (B).
8. Install the bottom rail end caps (A) onto the bent bottom rail extension (B).