Stryker Stretcher 3500 S3

Power cord unplugged from the wall outlet

Two screws removed using T25 Torx driver

Screw removed using T27 Torx driver

Reinstallation done in reverse order

Proper operation verified before returning the product to service

Put the chair in the full flat position by pushing the Lateral Transfer button

Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. If the chair has the battery option, turn the battery on/off switch off (O)

Remove the push caps and label covers for the ten fasteners

Use a T25 Torx driver to remove the two screws that secure the armrest overmold to the armrest

Use a T27 Torx driver to remove the screw that secures the armrest overmold to the armrest

Use a T27 Torx driver to remove the five screws that secure the inside arm cover to the outside arm cover

Use a T27 Torx driver to remove the two screws that secure the inside arm cover to the outside arm cover. Save the outside arm cover

Use wire cutters to remove the zip tie that secures the armrest occupant control cable to the arm weldment

Insert two #2 Phillips screwdrivers into each inner side of the backrest pivots

Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet

Use needle nose pliers to remove the bottom rue clip (A) and clevis pin (B) from the actuator

Unplug the backrest actuator electrical plug from the electrical enclosure

Hold the actuator with one hand

Use needle nose pliers to remove the upper rue clip (C) and clevis pin (D) from the actuator

Remove the actuator through the seat side of the backrest and discard

Put the chair in the upright high height position by pushing the Upright 1 button and then Seat Height Up button

Use a pick to remove the Stryker label on the backrest cover. Discard the label

Lift the rear flap and remove the two rue clips and two washers that secure the flap to the chassis. Save the rue clips and washers

Use a bungee cord to support the rear flap to the operator handles

Use a T30 Torx driver to remove the four screws (A) (Figure 1)

Fold the backrest cushion forward

Unsnap the five snaps that hold the seat cushion to the backrest

Chair in the upright 2 high height position

Power cord unplugged from the wall outlet

Battery on/off switch turned off (if applicable)

Inner foot screw and top screw removed using a T27 Torx driver

Upload a photo of the removed screws

Base front cover lifted up and pulled outward toward the foot end

Reinstallation done by reversing the steps

Proper operation verified before returning the product to service