4.17 Surgical Stretcher Back Section Gas Spring
Chapter 4: Removal, Replacement, and Adjustment Procedures
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4.17 Surgical Stretcher Back Section Gas Spring
Tools required:
17 mm open end wrench
7/16" open end wrench
5/32" Allen™
1
wrench
Removal
WARNING:
With little or no weight on it, the back section could rise quickly. Ensure
that you fully control the lift of the back section. Failure to do so could
result in personal injury.
1. Using the 17 mm open end wrench, loosen the jam nut (A) located at the
top of the gas spring (B) (see figure 4-27 on page 4-53).
2. Using the 5/32" Allen™ wrench and the 7/16" open end wrench, remove
the lock nut (C) and the shoulder bolt (D) located at the bottom of the gas
spring (B).
Figure 4-27. Surgical Stretcher Back Section Gas Spring
1. Allen™ is a trademark of Industrial Fasteners, Inc.
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