4.18 Surgical Stretcher Articulating Headrest Gas Spring
Chapter 4: Removal, Replacement, and Adjustment Procedures
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Series Stretcher Service Manual (man115re)
4.18 Surgical Stretcher Articulating Headrest Gas Spring
Tools required:
½" open end wrench
Retaining ring removal/installation tool
Removal
1. Using the ½" open end wrench, loosen the jam nut (A) that secures the gas
spring (B) (see figure on page 4-57).
Figure 4-28. Surgical Stretcher Articulating Headrest Gas Spring
CAUTION:
Do not overextend the retaining rings. If the retaining rings are
overextended, use new ones for the installation. Failure to do so could
result in equipment damage.
2. Using the retaining ring removal/installation tool, remove the retaining ring
(C) from the gas spring (B).
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