4.10 Electric Stretcher Left/Right Siderail Cable Assembly and Upright Tube
Chapter 4: Removal, Replacement, and Adjustment Procedures
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7. Using the ½" open end wrench, loosen the strain relief nut (Q) at the
electric box that secures the siderail cable assembly.
8. Remove the left siderail wiring assembly connector (A) from P2 on the
control board (H) (see figure 4-19 on page 4-39) or (see figure 4-20 on
page 4-39).
9. Remove the right siderail wiring assembly connector (F) from P3 on the
control board (H).
10. Pull the cable assembly (K) and connector through the strain relief nut (Q)
(see figure 4-5 on page 4-14).
11. Using a T25 Torx® head bit and ratchet, remove the two screws (N) that
secure the cover housing (O) under the patient control switch (R). Remove
the cover housing, and disconnect the connector (see figure 4-13 on
page 4-31).
12. Remove the screw (M) and washer (P) holding the cable clamp (Q) around
the cable assembly (L).
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.
13. Using the 3/16" drill bit, drill a hole through the two top rail ratchet rivets
(A). Remove the rivets.
14. Remove the upper roller guide (C) and the plastic upper pivot (B) from the
top of the upright tube (D).
15. Using the ratchet and the T30 Torx® head bit, remove the lower pivot bolt
(J) that secures the upright tube (D) to the bottom rail.
16. Remove the cable assembly (L) with upright tube (D), roller guide (I), and
the two wave washers (H)
from the siderail assembly.