Skytron HERCULES 6700B User Manual

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Table of Contents
SECTION I HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ....................................................................................................... 1
1-1. General ......................................................................................................................................... 1
1-2. Component Operation................................................................................................................... 2
a. Motor/Pump Operation ............................................................................................................. 2
b. Pressure Relief Valve .............................................................................................................. 2
c. Mini-Valves............................................................................................................................... 3
d. Mini-valve in Neutral Position ................................................................................................... 3
e. Mini-Valve Right Port Activated................................................................................................ 4
f. Mini-Valve Left Port Activated .................................................................................................. 4
g. Hydraulic Cylinders (Slave Cylinders) ..................................................................................... 5
h. Elevation Cylinder Return Circuit ............................................................................................. 7
i. Brake System........................................................................................................................... 7
j. Emergency Brake Release ...................................................................................................... 8
k. Flex/Reflex System ................................................................................................................... 8
1-3. Hydraulic Adjustments.................................................................................................................. 9
a. Fluid Level ................................................................................................................................ 9
b. Bleeding The Hydraulic System ............................................................................................... 9
c. Pressure Relief Valve .............................................................................................................. 9
d. Speed Controls......................................................................................................................... 9
SECTION II MECHANICAL TABLE ADJUSTMENTS .......................................................................... 11
2-1. Back Section Gear Mesh Adjustment.......................................................................................... 11
2-2. Hydraulic Cylinder Adjustment .................................................................................................... 11
a. Back Section ........................................................................................................................... 11
b. Leg Section ............................................................................................................................. 11
2-3. Head Section Adjustment ............................................................................................................ 12
SECTION III HYDRAULIC TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................. 13
3-1. Precautions.................................................................................................................................. 13
3-2. Troubleshooting Notes................................................................................................................. 13
3-3. ELEVATION DIAGNOSIS CHART ............................................................................................. 14
3-4. TRENDELENBURG DIAGNOSIS CHART ................................................................................ 15
3-5. LATERAL - TILT DIAGNOSIS CHART....................................................................................... 16
3-6. FLEX SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS CHART ........................................................................................ 17
3-7. BACK SECTION DIAGNOSIS CHART ...................................................................................... 18
3-8. LEG SECTION DIAGNOSIS CHART......................................................................................... 19
3-9. KIDNEY LIFT DIAGNOSIS CHART ........................................................................................... 20
3-10. BRAKE CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS CHART ..................................................................................... 21
3-11. Flexible Hose Identification and Placement ................................................................................. 22
3-12. Kidney Lift System ....................................................................................................................... 23
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Skytron HERCULES 6700B Specifications

General

Brand	Skytron
Model	HERCULES 6700B
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English