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DIRECTION FC091194, REVISION 11    VIVID 7 SERVICE MANUAL 
Chapter 9 - Renewal Parts 9 - 25
Section 9-12
Gas Spring 
WARNINGWARNING
WHEN THE TOP CONSOLE IS IN ITS LOCKED POSITION, THE GAS SPRING IS 
COMPRESSED AND STORES MECHANICAL ENERGY. DURING NORMAL OPERATION 
THE TOP CONSOLE, THE WEIGHT OF THE MONITOR AND THE MECHANICAL FORCE 
OF THE GAS SPRING ARE IN BALANCE. TAKE CARE IF/WHEN YOU ACTIVATE THIS 
GAS SPRING. PERSONAL INJURY CAN OCCUR AFTER THE PANEL IS REMOVED AND 
THE SPRING PRESSURE IS RELEASED. TAKE CARE WHEN YOU REPAIR THE 
ELEVATION ASSEMBLY. 
Figure 9-8   Gas Spring (in compressed position)
Table 9-20    Gas Spring 
ITEM PART NAME
PART 
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION QTY FRU
1
GAS SPRING, 670N 5160374
GAS SPRING W/ NUT AND RELEASE
Replaces 080X4500 (as FRU) on all Vivid 7. 
Introduced in manufacturing for Vivid 7 BT06.
1Y
GAS SPRING 730N 080X4500
GAS SPRING W/ NUT AND RELEASE
1Y
1