Service Information
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HEAD END HYDRAULIC JACK REMOVAL
Required Tools:
1/2” Socket w/Extension 3/8” Drive Ratchet
1. Remove the litter top from the stretcher (see page 14).
2. Using a 1/2” socket with extension and a 3/8” drive ratchet, remove the two hex head screws holding the
jack base to the stretcher base frame.
3. Remove the two hex head screws holding the jack reservoir clamp to the base frame and remove the
clamps.
4. Lift straight up on the pump connecting rod and disconnect the pump piston from the connecting rod.
5. Disconnect the pump pedal swivel from the release pedal mounting plate.
6. Remove the head end release rod from the release valve assembly.
7. Using a 1/2” socket with extension and a 3/8” drive ratchet, remove the two hex head screws holding the
jack base to the stretcher base frame.
8. Lift out the jack assembly.
9. To reinstall the jack, install the bolts on the jack and reservoir clamp but do not tighten them fully.
10. Reinstall the pump connecting rod and release rod.
11. Depress the pump pedal fully (to the floor). This will properly locate the jack onto the base frame.
12. Tighten the bolts on the jack and reservoir clamp.
13. Pump up the litter and apply weight to verify the jacks hold and do not drift.
NOTE
The jack descent rate is preset at the factory and adjustment is not recommended.
FOOT END HYDRAULIC JACK REMOVAL (BASE WITH DUAL CONTROLS)
Required Tools:
1/2” Socket 3/8” Drive Ratchet Pliers
1. Remove the litter top from the stretcher (see page 14).
2. Lift the base hood off the base frame.
3. Remove the two hex washer head screws and washers connecting the pump pedal link to the foot end
pump pedal assembly and pump connecting rod.
4. Remove the foot end release rod from the release valve on the jack assembly by dislodging the release
pedal swivel from the pins on the release pedal weldment.
5. Dislodge the jack pump piston from the pump connecting rod.
6. Remove the two hex washer head screws holding the reservoir clamp.
7. Remove the jack assembly.
8. Reverse steps 1−7 to install the new jack.
NOTE
The jack descent rate is preset at the factory and adjustment is not recommended.
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