Stryker Stretcher 1005

Pump the litter up to full height

Lift the base hood, separating the hood from the base frame. Support the hood from the litter using bungee cords so it is out of the way

Adjust the descent rate needle valve located on the base of the jack

NOTE: The larger percentage of a patient’s weight is located in the torso area. Adjust descent rate accordingly.

Remove the bungee cords supporting the base hood and secure the hood to the base frame

NOTE: The jack descent rate is preset at the factory and adjustment is not recommended.

Sign off on the jack descent rate adjustment

Raise the litter to maximum height using the foot pedal

Remove the two bolts (A) holding the siderail latch (B) to the litter frame and discard the bolts and latch

Install the new siderail latch using the new bolts provided in the kit

Verify proper latching and unlatching of the siderail before returning the stretcher to service

Sign off on the siderail latch replacement

Using a utility knife, pry up a corner of the display label and remove the label from the upper display cover.

Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the four screws holding the upper display cover to the display box and lift off the cover and lens.

Remove the lens from the damaged display cover and install it on the new cover.

Using the four Phillips screws, reinstall the new upper display cover with the lens.

Clean the surface of the display cover with alcohol and install the new display label.

Sign off on the scale display cover replacement.

Disconnect the release pedal return springs from the foot end release pedals

Remove the rue ring cotters and the clevis pins connecting the foot end release pedals to the mounting bracket

Remove the rue ring cotters connecting the head end and foot end release rods to the foot end release pedals and remove the pedals

Reverse steps 2−5 to install the new pedals

Sign off on the pedal replacement

Remove the bolt connecting the pneumatic cylinder to the Fowler weldment

Turn the cylinder counterclockwise to thread it out of the gas spring trip

Pull the Fowler cable off the gas spring trip

Remove the rue ring cotter and the clevis pin holding the gas spring trip

Thread the cylinder into the gas spring trip until it stops

CAUTION: Do not use a wrench, pliers, etc. to grip the cylinder. Gripping the cylinder too tightly may mar the surface of the cylinder and cause damage.

NOTE: When reinstalling the bolt and the clevis pin, use the holes in each bracket nearest the foot end of the stretcher for a drop seat Fowler and the holes in each bracket nearest the head end of the stretcher for a standard Fowler.

Replace the bolt, bushing and spacers holding the cylinder to the Fowler weldment