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EDICAL
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YSTEMS
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IRECTION
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V
IVID
™ 4 S
ERVICE
M
ANUAL
Chapter 8 - Replacement Procedures
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Gas Spring Installation Procedure
NOTE:
All the gas spring components indicated by letters appearing in square brackets [ ] in the following steps
can be seen in
and
DANGER:
Do not activate the trigger arm as this will cause the expansion of the gas spring and
may cause damage and/or injury!
1) Return the gas spring to its original position.
2) Insert the upper pin [
N
] and secure it with the retaining washer [
M
]. You may have to adjust the
M8x80mm screw before inserting the pin.
3) Insert the lower pin [
L
] and secure it with the retaining washer [
K
]. You may have to adjust the
M8x80mm screw before inserting the pin.
4) Fit the cable end stopper [
D
] on to the trigger arm [
E
].
5) Fit the groove of the cable end sleeve [
C
] on the hinge [
F
] of the gas spring head.
6) Turn the cable holder [
B
] over the cable end sleeve [
C
], and then fasten it with the securing
screw [
A
].
7) Remove the Hex M8 screw from the compartment.
8) Using the up/down/swivel handle, lower and raise the control console several times to verify its
proper operation.
9) Return the front end crate back to its original position, as described in the
10) Return the Vivid™ 4 rear, left and right covers, as described in the
on page 8 - 7 and the
Side Covers Installation Procedure
11) Raise the control console to its maximum height, and then replace the control console lower cover,
as described in the
Control Console Lower Rear Cover Replacement Procedure
12) Insert the air filter in its original location, as shown in
Note:
It is recommended to clean the filter before returning it to its original location, as described
in
Chapter 10 - Periodic Maintenance
.
