Stryker Stretcher 6516 POWER PRO IT

Grasp the outer rail with one hand for support and pull the handle (A), rotating the handle toward the head end of the cot to release the head section from the locked position.

While holding the handle (A) in the released position, pull the head section away from the litter frame, lengthening the head section until it engages in the fully extended position.

Release handle (A) to lock the head section in the extended position.

Grasp the outer rail with one hand for support and release the handle (A), rotate the handle toward the head end of the cot to release the head section from the locked position.

While holding the handle (A) in the released position, push the head section toward the litter frame, retracting the head section until it engages in the retracted position.

Release handle (A) to lock the head section in the retracted position.

Sign off on the operation of the retractable head section

Straps attached to secure the Air Sled to the litter surface

Straps secured from the litter and not the push bars to the Air Sled

Air Sled secured to the cot as shown in Figure 44

Sign off on the Air Sled Maintenance

Support the litter so no weight is on the base.

Ensure that the manual release cable is intact

Using a 10 mm combination wrench, loosen the cable lock nut.

Using a 8 mm combination wrench, adjust the tension on the manual release cable so it just starts to touch the manual release dual pull bracket.

Test for proper adjustment by following steps A-D:

A. Place 50 lb of weight on the hydraulic skin.

B. Load height must read 34-1/2” to 35-1/2”.

C. Place 100 lb of weight on the hydraulic skin, raise cot to full height, pull the manual release handle and ensure that the cot does not drop.

Raise the cot to the full upright position.

Using a 7/16” combination wrench and a 3/16” hex wrench, remove the two screws (A) that secure the cap bearings to the base litter interface bracket (one on each side) (Figure 47).

Squeeze the head release handles and slowly remove the head section assembly.

Verify proper operation of the unit before returning it to service.

Warning: This procedure requires trained personnel with PPE!

Using the 1/2” socket and ratchet, remove the four 5/16” hex nuts and washers (A) from the mounting studs (B) on the adaptor as shown in Figure 41.

Locate the mounting holes in the bottom of the oxygen bottle module (C).

Install the oxygen bottle holder on the adaptor mounting studs (B) with the bottle openings facing toward the retractable head section. Verify that all four mounting studs are properly seated into the mounting holes of the oxygen bottle holder.

Using a 1/2” socket and ratchet, install the four 5/16” hex nuts and washers (A) that were removed in step one and securely tighten them.

Sign off on the adaptor installation