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Although current at the time of publication, SKYTRON'S policy of continuous development makes this
manual subject to change without notice.
SECTION I HYDRAULIC SYSTEM......................................................................................................... 6
1-1. General ......................................................................................................................................... 6
1-2. Component Operation .................................................................................................................. 7
a. Motor/Pump Operation ............................................................................................................. 7
b. Pressure Relief Valve ............................................................................................................... 7
c. Mini-Valves ............................................................................................................................... 8
d. Hydraulic Cylinders (Slave Cylinders) .................................................................................... 10
e. Elevation Cylinder Return Circuit ........................................................................................... 12
f. Brake System ......................................................................................................................... 12
g. Emergency Brake Release..................................................................................................... 13
h. Flex/Reflex System ................................................................................................................. 13
1-3. Hydraulic Adjustments ................................................................................................................ 14
a. Fluid Level .............................................................................................................................. 14
b. Bleeding The Hydraulic System ............................................................................................. 14
c. Pressure Relief Valve ............................................................................................................. 14
d. Speed Controls ....................................................................................................................... 15
SECTION II MECHANICAL TABLE ADJUSTMENTS........................................................................... 16
2-1. Back Section Gear Mesh Adjustment ......................................................................................... 16
2-2. Hydraulic Cylinder Adjustment .................................................................................................... 16
a. Back Section .......................................................................................................................... 16
b. Leg Section ............................................................................................................................ 16
c. Trendelenburg Cylinder Ball Joint ........................................................................................... 17
2-3. Head Section Adjustment ........................................................................................................... 17
2-4. Slide Roller Adjustment ............................................................................................................... 18
2-5. Side Rails ..................................................................................................................................... 18
2-6. Casters ........................................................................................................................................ 18
SECTION III HYDRAULIC TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................... 19
3-1. Precautions ................................................................................................................................. 19
3-2. Troubleshooting Notes ................................................................................................................ 19
3-3. ELEVATION DIAGNOSIS CHART ............................................................................................. 20
3-4. TRENDELENBURG DIAGNOSIS CHART ................................................................................. 21
3-5. LATERAL - TILT DIAGNOSIS CHART ....................................................................................... 22
3-6. FLEX SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS CHART .......................................................................................... 23
3-7. BACK SECTION DIAGNOSIS CHART ........................................................................................ 24
3-8. LEG SECTION DIAGNOSIS CHART .......................................................................................... 25
3-9. SLIDE DIAGNOSIS CHART ........................................................................................................ 26
3-10. KIDNEY LIFT DIAGNOSIS CHART ............................................................................................ 27
3-11. BRAKE CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS CHART ...................................................................................... 28
3-12. Flexible Hose Identification and Placement ................................................................................ 29
3-13. Kidney Lift System ....................................................................................................................... 30