Service Information
9
BRAKE ROD REMOVAL
Required Tools:
Hammer 7/32” Punch String or Bungee Cords
1. Pump the litter up to full height.
2. Lift the base hood and support it from the litter using string or bungee cords.
3. With the brake/steer pedal in the steer position, remove the clevis pin and rue ring cotter connecting the
brake rod to the brake rod drive link at each end of the stretcher.
4. Remove the two clevis pins and rue ring cotters connecting the brake rods to the drive arm at the center
of the base near the cam bracket assembly.
5. Pull on the butterfly “V” pedals to remove the brake rods from the base.
6. Reverse steps 1−5 to reinstall the brake rod.
CAUTION
When reattaching the brake rod assembly to the base frame, set the torque specs no higher than 15 ft.−lbs.
or damage could occur to the bolts.
SIDE CONTROL BRAKE ROD REMOVAL
Required Tools:
Hammer 7/32” Punch Needle Nose Pliers String or Bungee Cords
1. Pump the litter up to full height.
2. Lift the base hood and support it from the litter using string or bungee cords.
3. Using a hammer and 7/32” punch, drive the groove pin out of the butterfly “V” pedal on the patient’s left
side and remove the pedal.
4. Using a hammer and 7/32” punch, drive out the groove pin connecting the side control link to the side
control brake rod.
5. Pull on the butterfly “V” pedal on the patient’s right side to remove the side control brake rod from the base.
6. Reverse steps 1−5 to reinstall the brake rod.
CAUTION
When reattaching the brake rod assembly to the base frame, set the torque specs no higher than 15 ft.−lbs.
or damage could occur to the bolts.
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