Service Information
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SIDE CONTROL BRAKE ROD REMOVAL
Required Tools:
Hammer 7/32” Punch Needle Nose Pliers String or Bungee Cords
Fifth Wheel Base
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. Remove the rue ring cotter and clevis pin connecting the rod end link to the side control link.
4. Remove the four bolts holding the brake rod assembly to the base frame and remove the entire assembly.
5. Using a hammer and 7/32” punch, drive the slotted spring pin out of the butterfly “V” pedal on the patient’s
left side and remove the pedal,
6. Using a hammer and 7/32” punch, drive the slotted spring pin out of the hard stop in the center of the
support weldment.
7. Using a hammer and 7/32” punch, drive out the slotted spring pin connecting the side control link to the
side control brake rod on the patient’s right side.
8. Pull on the butterfly “V” pedal on the patient’s right side to remove the side control brake rod from the base.
9. Reverse steps 1−8 to reinstall the brake rod. When reinstalling the assembly, torque the hex head cap
screws to 12−15 ft.−lbs.
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.
Big Wheel Base
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.
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