Preventive Maintenance
Chapter 6: General Procedures
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Series Stretcher Service Manual (man115re)
Table 6-2. Preventive Maintenance Schedule
(cont’d.)
Function
Procedure
Back section gas
spring
Perform the following:
Ensure that the locknut on the shoulder bolt at the upper frame
interface is installed flush and fully seated with the mating part.
At its highest position, inspect the gas spring rod for scratches, nicks,
or dents.
Inspect the gas spring jam nut to ensure it is flush and fully seated.
Articulating
headrest gas spring
Perform the following:
Ensure that the retaining ring is fully seated in the groove of the
attachment headed pin.
At its highest position, inspect the gas spring rod for scratches, nicks,
or dents.
Inspect the gas spring jam nut to ensure it is flush and fully seated.
OB/GYN stretcher
foot support gas
spring
Perform the following:
Ensure that the locknuts on the shoulder bolts at the foot rest weld-
ment interface are installed flush and fully seated with the mating
part.
Push handles
Inspect for proper up/down operation and latching.
Inspect the shoulder bolts. Tighten until the shoulder is fully seated, if
required.
Lubricate pivots, if required.
OB/GYN stretcher
patient grip handles
Inspect for
cuts, wear, etc. Replace if necessary. See “OB/GYN Stretcher
Patient Grip Handle” on page 4-27.
Back section manual
crank
Inspect for proper operation and lubrication.
Thigh section
manual crank
Inspect for proper operation and lubrication.
OB/GYN stretcher
store-away foot
section
Inspect for proper operation and latching after removal, and storage.
Inspect the foot section latch/release mechanism for proper operation.
OB/GYN stretcher
gliding litter
Inspect for proper slide engagement of the carriage along the upper
frame.
Inspect the foot support release handles for proper operation.
Verify that the carriage locks in both the exam and procedural
positions.
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