Stryker Stretcher 2141

Set the brakes using one of the brake control locations or by using the manual brake pedal

Raise the bed to the full up position

If gatch motor will run, raise gatch up to approximately 20 degrees. If the gatch motor will not run, then put the bed into the calibration mode step one as shown on page 21

Working from the bottom left side of the litter, under the gatch section, use a stubby Phillips screwdriver and remove the two screws securing the gatch angle sensor to the bottom of the gatch frame

Using an ESD system, properly ground yourself

Unclip the three clips holding the board cover on

Unplug the cable from the board

Reverse the steps to install new gatch angle sensor

Brakes set using one of the brake control locations or the manual brake pedal

Foot section supported with a jack stand by lowering the bed height

Zip ties securing the actuator cable to the bed cut using diagonal pliers

Mattress assembly removed or folded back to expose the foot section

Two screws securing the electrical cover from the foot section removed using a Phillips screwdriver

Actuator unplugged from J1 and cable fed down to actuator

Two rue clips from the clevis pins holding the actuator in place removed using needle-nose pliers

Set the brakes using one of the brake control locations or by using the manual brake pedal

Remove the mattress and set aside

Raise bed to the full up position

Lower the gatch down to take the tension off of the actuator mounting pins

Unplug the actuator cable from the quick connect near the actuator

Using Needle-nose pliers, remove the two rue clips from the clevis pins holding the actuator in place

Holding the actuator with one hand, remove the clevis pins securing the actuator to the bed then remove the actuator

Reverse these steps to reinstall

Raise the bed lift and patient’s left siderails all the way up

Remove the base center covers (foot, center, and head)

Remove the patient’s left base frame cover

Cut the two wire ties securing the potentiometer to the potentiometer bracket; then cut the two wire ties securing the potentiometer wires to the frame

Remove the electrical tape holding the quick connection together

Reverse the above procedures for installation of the new potentiometer

Recalibrate the bed (refer to Bed Calibration procedures on page 21)

Test all bed functionality prior to putting the bed back into service

Raise head end siderails to full up position and ensure brakes are activated

Remove head end base cover by pulling up and out

Remove center base cover by pulling up and out

Using diagonal pliers, cut the zip tie securing the actuator cable to the base frame

Using Needle-nose pliers, remove the rue clips from the clevis pins securing the actuator

Lower the bed all of the way down so the litter is supported by the base litter stops

Using the bed up/down controls, tap the up or down button to remove tension on the clevis pins and remove clevis pins

Unplug the cable quick connect and remove the actuator