Stryker Stretcher FL19H

Rail raised to the highest position and brakes applied

Eight screws removed using a #1 Phillips screwdriver

Lower plastic cover separated without scratching the covers or damaging the upper cover snap pins

New lower cover installed by reversing the above steps

Proper operation of the rails verified before returning the stretcher to service

Sign off on the lower plastic cover replacement

Raise the rails to the highest position and apply the brakes

Support both ends of the litter frame using sawhorses (or equivalent)

Using #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the 18 screws (A) holding the lower cover plates to the litter frame. Remove the cover plates

Lift the black bellows (C) and support them using bungee cords (or equivalent)

Using two 1/2” combination wrenches, remove the four bolts (A) and four locknuts (B) holding the litter support tubes to the two base posts. If the bolts are stuck, raise the end of the litter slightly to ease the removal

With the assistance of another person, lift off the litter and set it aside on a second set of sawhorses

Reverse the above steps to reinstall the litter frame

Verify proper operation of the stretcher before returning it to service

Sign off on the procedure completion

Raise the litter and the rails to the highest position.

Lift the base hood, separating the Velcro fasteners holding it to the base, and support it using bungee cords (or equivalent).

Using a 3/4” combination wrench and a 3/4” socket, loosen the jam nut (A).

Using a 3/4” socket, screw in the locknut (B) and test the brakes. Repeat until a proper brake adjustment is found.

Using a 3/4” combination wrench and a 3/4” socket, tighten the jam nut (A).

Remove the bungee cords and replace the base hood.

Sign off on the brake adjustment procedure

Press and release the Weigh / On button. A weight appears on the scale display four to ten seconds later.

Press and hold the Zero key for at least two seconds. A 0.0 lb/kg weight appears on the display four to ten seconds later.

Press the Weigh / On button to reactivate the scale after it automatically shuts off.

Press the lb / kg key to switch from a weight reading unit to the other.

Press and hold the lb / kg and Memory buttons for at least two seconds to deactivate the lb / kg button.

Place a known weight on the mattress of the stretcher and press the Weigh / On key. Ensure the weight displayed is within the ± 0.5 lb (0.2kg) tolerance.

Press the Weigh / On button and hold the Memory button for at least two seconds to store a weight reading.

Press the Weigh / On button and hold the Memory and Zero buttons for at least two seconds to erase a stored weight.

Press the Weigh / On button and the Change Equipment button to add or remove equipment from the stretcher when the patient is on it.

Remove the mattress, raise the rails to the highest position and apply the brakes

Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, remove the eight screws (A) holding the bottom half of the lower plastic cover (B) to the top half of the lower plastic cover (C)

Insert a small regular screwdriver between the two halves of the lower plastic cover to separate them. Use caution to avoid scratching the covers or damaging the upper cover snap pins

Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws (D) holding the lower end of the central column to the lower structural member (E)

Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, remove the eight screws (F) holding the top half of the upper plastic cover (G) to the bottom half of the upper plastic cover (H)

Insert a small regular screwdriver between the two halves of the upper plastic cover to separate them. Use caution to avoid scratching the covers or damaging the lower cover snap pins

Lower the rail to the 14” locking position and place adjustable supports under the rail to support it when the central column is removed

Using a cordless drill and a #2 Phillips bit, remove the 14 screws (J) holding the upper end of the posts and the central column to the upper structural member

Using a 1/2” socket, remove the two bolts and two washers (L) holding the upper end of the two guide posts to the structural member (K)