Stryker Stretcher 5050

Siderails move and latch properly – securing pins and screws are intact

Transfer surface intact and working properly

Brake pedal engaged and all casters lock securely

All casters secure and swiveling properly

Steer function working properly

Fowler/leg articulation operating properly

Trendelenburg/Reverse Trendelenburg operating properly

No leaks at hydraulic connections

Pump the litter to full height, lower the Fowler so that stretcher chair is flat and apply brakes.

Using two 9/16” wrenches, remove the nylon lock nut, hex head bolt), and nylon washers at the foot end of the rigid connecting link.

Using a 1/2” wrench and a 3/16” hex Allen wrench, remove the nylon lock nut, bolt and washers at the head end of the rigid connecting link and remove the link.

Reverse steps 2 & 3 to install the replacement rigid connecting link.

Actuate the Fowler up and down to make sure that the rigid connecting link allows the foot section to follow smoothly.

Sign off on the replacement of the rigid connecting link.

Select the section that is binding

If the neck section is binding, the 4 Phillips head screws (A) holding the neck section cover (B) must be removed.

Is the head or neck section returning to the full lock position?

If not, use a 7/16” socket and ratchet to loosen the pivot nut (C).

Is the torque block (E) binding?

If yes, use a 7/16” socket and ratchet to loosen the pivot nut (D).

If yes, check the torque block (E) for excess pressure against the gear (F). Using a 7/16” socket and ratchet, loosen the two nuts (G) holding the gear adjustment block. Tighten the nuts and verify the handle is releasing properly.

Two Phillips head screws on the handle linkage loosened

Handle tension spring on the patient’s left side released

Adjusted handles to have a 3/4” gap between the outer Fowler frame and the handle

Two screws on the handle linkage bar tightened and spring reattached

It may be necessary to adjust the pneumatic cylinders (see page 25)

Proper Fowler operation verified before returning the stretcher to service

Upload a photo of drawing 5050–33–1 for part reference

Fasteners, nuts and spacers removed and Fowler covers set aside

Set screws removed from center of yokes

Pivot bolts, flat washers and hex nuts removed from gas cylinders

Fowler adjusted as per requirement

Fowler adjustment checked and confirmed

Washers and hex nuts replaced to secure the pivot bolts