Stryker Stretcher 1005

Siderails move and latch properly

Engage brake pedal and push on the stretcher to ensure all casters lock securely

Steer function working properly

All casters secure and swivel properly

Body restraints working properly

IV pole intact and operating properly

Oxygen bottle holder intact and operating properly

Fowler operating and latching properly

Warning: This procedure requires trained personnel with PPE!

Pump the litter up to full height

Lift the base hood and support it from the litter using string or bungee cords

Unhook the extension springs from the top of the base caster tubes using needle−nose pliers

Remove the plastic caster covers

While putting pressure on the caster carriage bolt, use a 9/16” socket and a 3/8” drive ratchet to remove the caster nut on both sides of the stretcher

Remove the cotter pin from the clevis pin in the center of the brake ring weldment

Pump the litter up to full height

Lift the base hood and support it from the litter using string or bungee cords

Remove the hex head cap screws connecting the brake rod supports to the base frame

Remove the bolt connecting the drive link assembly to the fifth wheel cam

Remove the rue ring cotter and clevis pin connecting the rod end link to the side control link

Remove the rue ring cotter connecting the drive link assembly to the bearing pivot support on the base frame (under the brake ring weldment)

Remove the three hex washer head screws holding the brake rod assembly to the base frame

Remove the slotted spring pins connecting the butterfly “V” pedals, drive link assemblies and side control link to the brake rod

Reverse steps 1−8 to reinstall the brake rod. When reinstalling the brake rod supports, torque the hex head cap screws to 12−15 ft.−lbs.

Warning: Ensure the caster is stable before starting the procedure

Align the cover with the axle nut or bolt head

Push down on the opposite side of the cover until the single prong engages the caster horn

Push on the cover with your palm until the double prongs engage

To remove the wheel cover, follow the steps below

Insert a large screwdriver into the cut−out in the side of the wheel cover and into the space between the double prongs

Pry up the cover to disengage the double prongs and push sharply upward to disengage the single prong

Sign off on the caster cover installation and removal

Step 1: Remove the caster cover

Caster cover removed successfully

Step 2: Remove the nylock hex nut

Nylock hex nut removed successfully

Step 3: Remove the caster assembly

Caster assembly removed successfully

New caster installed successfully