TranStar EL-550, Service Manual

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Fixed Height 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, go to step 5. If the
stretcher has the corner steer option, go to step 7.
5. Steering Plus™ Steering System 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 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.
Siderail Function
9. Raise and lower the siderails. The siderails raise and lower without
binding, excessive force is not required to raise or lower siderails, and the
latch locks into position.
Yes No
↓ →
Go to RAP 2.7.