TranStar EL-550, Service Manual

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OB/GYN Stretcher Function Checks
Chapter 2: Troubleshooting Procedures
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2. Put the stretcher in the brake position. The brake pedal seats in that
position, and all four casters do not roll or rotate.
Yes No
↓ →
Go to RAP 2.1.
3. Inspect the brake pads for wear. All brake pads are serviceable.
Yes No
↓ →
Go to RAP 2.1.
4. If the stretcher has the Steering Plus™ Steering System option, go to
step 5. If the stretcher has the corner steer option, go to step 7.
5. Steering Plus™ Steering System option only. Put the stretcher in the
steer position. The fifth wheel drops into position.
Yes No
↓ →
Go to RAP 2.2.
6. Go to step 8.
7. Corner steer stretchers only. Put the stretcher in the steer position. Only
the patient’s left foot end (patient’s right head end for Europe) caster locks
into a position parallel to the side of the bed, and all other casters spin
freely
.
Yes No
↓ →
Go to RAP 2.3.
8. Put the stretcher in the neutral position. The pedal seats in that position,
and all four casters rotate and roll freely.
Yes No
↓ →
Go to RAP 2.4.
Hilow Function
9. Put a 40 pound weight at the head end of the stretcher. Press the right-side
pump pedal 28 times to raise the stretcher to the high position. The
stretcher rises evenly, and no more than 28 full pumps are required to reach
the high position.
Yes No
↓ →
Go to RAP 2.5.