4.23 Procedural/Electric/Trauma/Surgical/OB/GYN Stretcher Upper Frame
Chapter 4: Removal, Replacement, and Adjustment Procedures
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Series Stretcher Service Manual (man115re)
4.23 Procedural/Electric/Trauma/Surgical/OB/GYN Stretcher Upper
Frame
Tools required:
Rubber mallet/hammer
Ratchet
Torque wrench 0-250 in-lb
9/16" socket
Blue Loctite®
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(P/N SA3618) adhesive
Removal
1. Raise the stretcher to the high position.
2. If the stretcher is an OB/GYN stretcher, remove the upper frame catch
shroud (refer to procedure 4.26).
3. Using the ratchet and the 9/16" socket, remove the bolt (A), lockwasher
(B), and washer (D) that attach the round crosstube (C) to the hydraulic
cylinder (see figure 4-34 on page 4-73) or (see figure 4-35 on page 4-73) or
(see figure 4-36 on page 4-74).
NOTE:
Use a rubber mallet/hammer when removing the upper frame from the
hydraulic cylinders.
WARNING:
Use two people for this procedure. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury and equipment damage.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the base shroud when you remove the upper
frame assembly.
4. While tapping on the underside of the round crosstube (C) with a rubber
mallet/hammer, lift the upper frame assembly until the frame separates
from the hydraulic cylinder shaft.
5. Lift the frame from the hydraulic cylinders.
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