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Foot end siderail gas cylinder replacement (Continued)
Figure 9: Foot end siderail gas cylinder
Lower leg section locking mechanism replacement
Tools required:
• 3/8 in. drive ratchet
• 13 mm socket
• 13 mm combination wrench
Procedure:
1. Apply the brakes.
2. Raise the product to the highest height position.
3. Power down the bed and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
4. Raise the lower leg section (A) (Figure 10 on page 67).
5. Lock the lower leg section.
Note: If you cannot lock the lower leg section, find another way to support the lower leg section.
6. Using a 13 mm combination wrench and a 13 mm socket, remove and save the upper bolt and nut that secure the
lower leg section locking mechanism (B) to the foot section weldment (Figure 10 on page 67).
7. Using a 13 mm socket, remove and save the bolt (C), washers (D, E), and nut (F) that secures the bottom of the
lower leg section locking mechanism to the litter frame (Figure 10 on page 67).
8. Remove and discard the lower leg section locking mechanism (B) (Figure 10 on page 67).
9. Reverse steps to reinstall.
10. Verify proper operation of the product before returning it to service.