MANUAL RELEASE CABLE ADJUSTMENT
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Tools Required:
• 8 mm Combination Wrench
• 10 mm Combination Wrench
• (2) Weight (50 lb each)
Procedure:
1.
Support the litter so no
weight is on the base.
2.
Ensure that the manual release
cable is intact (A) (Figure 48).
3.
Using a 10 mm combination
wrench, loosen the cable
lock nut (B) (Figure 48).
4.
Using a 8 mm combination
wrench, adjust the tension on
the manual release cable so it
just starts to touch the manual
release dual pull bracket (C)
(Figure 48).
Note: The manual release dual pull bracket should not be tight against the manual valve nuts.
5.
Tighten the cable lock nut.
6.
Test for proper adjustment by following steps A-D:
A. Place 50 lb of weight on the hydraulic skin.
B. Load height must read 34-1/2" to 35-1/2".
C. Place 100 lb of weight on the hydraulic skin, raise cot to full height, pull the manual release handle and ensure
that the cot does not drop.
D. Remove 100 lb of weight, raise cot to full height, pull the manual release handle, and ensure that the cot drops.
Note: If steps A-D do not work properly, repeat steps 3-6.
7.
Verify proper operation of the unit before returning it to service.
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Figure 48
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