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Head/Neck Surgery Series 1068 Head/Neck Surgery Stretcher Maintenance Manual For stretchers with serial numbers of 9803034839 and above For Parts or Technical Assistance 800–327–0770...
Introduction INTRODUCTION This manual is designed to assist you with the maintenance of the 1068 Head/Neck SurgiBed. Read it thor- oughly before using the equipment or beginning any maintenance on it. SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Weight Capacity 500 pounds Overall Bed Length/Width 88”/31.5”...
Preventative Maintenance CHECKLIST All fasteners secure (reference all assembly prints) Siderails move and latch properly (page 20) Engage brake pedal and push on the stretcher to ensure all casters lock securely (page 9) Steer function working properly All casters secure and swiveling properly Body restraints working properly I.V.
If these types of products are used to clean Stryker patient handling equipment, measures must be taken to insure the stretchers are rinsed with clean water and thoroughly dried following cleaning. Failure to properly rinse and dry the stretchers will leave a cor- rosive residue on the surface of the stretcher, possibly causing premature corrosion of critical components.
Service Information CASTER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT 1. Remove the old caster assembly. 2. Install the replacement caster and caster nut. Tighten the caster nut to 90–105 ft.–lb. with a torque wrench. NOTE A new caster assembly with a 3M patch does not require the application of Loctite at assembly. However, the patch is appropriate for only one installation.
Service Information CASTER COVER INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL Looking through the larger of the two side cut–outs, align cover with axle nut or bolt head, as shown. Double Prongs Push down on the opposite side of the cover until single prong engages with caster horn. Single Prong Top View (Cut–Away) Properly Attached...
Service Information BRAKE CAM REPLACEMENT Brake Cam Part Number 715–201–213 Required Tools: Phillips Screwdriver String or Bungee Cord 3/32” Allen Wrench 1/8” Allen Wrench Procedure: 1. Remove the four Phillips screws holding the base hood to the frame. Lift and support the base hood using string or bungee cord.
Service Information BRAKE ADJUSTMENT Required Tools: 3/32” Hex Allen Wrench Pry Bar Thread ”Locktite” Flat on thread of stud must always be aligned with the set screw. Turn must always be full circle only. BASE SIDE CONTROL PEDAL LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT Required Tools: 3/8”...
Service Information BASE SIDE CONTROL BRAKE/STEER GEAR REPLACEMENT Required Tools: Pliers String or Bungee Cord Floor Jack or Equivalent 1/8” Allen Wrench 5/32” Allen Wrench 3/8” Box End Wrench (2) 9/16” Box End Wrenches 3/16” Punch 1/4” Punch Hammer Procedure: 1.
Service Information JACK REPLACEMENT (WITHOUT COMPRESSION SPRING) Required Tools: 3/8” Wrench 1/2” Socket 1/2” Wrench Needle–Nosed Pliers Replacement Procedure: 1. Apply stretcher brakes. Raise litter to full up. Raise Fowler to full up and raise siderails. 2. Use a 3/8” wrench to remove the bolt in the litter support tube above black bellows on both ends. 3.
Remove excess air (vacuum) in system (see be- may or may not move. low). Contact Stryker technical service at 1–800–327–0770 for further assistance. REMOVAL OF EXCESS AIR (VACUUM) FROM THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Procedure: 1. Verify all hydraulic linkages are secure and operating properly (see pedal linkage adjustment procedure page 9).
6. The hydraulic fluid should be visible at the bottom of the fill hole. If it is not, add Mobil Aero HFA hydraulic fluid (Stryker part number 2020–70–475) until the fluid is visible at the bottom of the fill hole. Replace the fill plug.
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Service Information CONSTANT FLOW JACK DESCENT RATE ADJUSTMENT Required Tools: Bungee Cords Adjustment Procedure: 1. Pump the litter up to full height 2. Lift the base hood, separating the Velcro holding it to the base frame. 3. The adjustable descent valve is located on the base of the jack and has a blue knob on the end. To adjust, loosen the silver locking ring by turning it counterclockwise.
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Service Information ADJUSTABLE PRESSURE COMPENSATED (P.C.) VALVE REPLACEMENT (CONTINUED) 8. Install the replacement P.C. valve. Moisten the O–ring seal with hydraulic fluid to ensure a tight seal. 9. Tighten the valve manually and then an additional 1/8–1/4 turn with a 13/16” wrench. Do not over –tight- en or damage may occur to the O–ring seal.
Service Information HYDRAULIC CHECK VALVE REPLACEMENT Required Tools: 3/8 Open End Wrench Stiff Wire (with bent, pointed end) Small Needle Nose Pliers 3/4 Open End Wrench Torque Wrench (with Ft. Lbs. adjust.) 7/32 Hex Allen Wrench 1/2 Inch Diameter Rod Replacement of Valve #1 WARNING To avoid personal injury or damage to the stretcher, remove the litter and the base hood before beginning...
Service Information HYDRAULIC CHECK VALVE REPLACEMENT (CONTINUED) Replacement of Valve #2 WARNING To avoid personal injury or damage to the stretcher, remove the litter and the base hood before beginning service on the jacks. Lower the jack rod completely to relieve the pressure on the pump piston side of the jack.
7/16” Diameter Rod, Dowel or Punch (Optional) HEAD SECTION REMOVAL PROCEDURE (Refer to drawing number 1068–232–10 pages 70 & 71 for part reference) 1. Raise the bed to a comfortable working height. 2. Remove the plastic neck piece cover (item X). Rotate the neck piece so it is parallel to the ground.
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HEAD SECTION INSTALLATION PROCEDURE (Refer to drawing number 1068–232–10 pages 70 & 71 for part reference) 1. Put some grease on one of the thin nylon washers (item AT) and stick it to the left side of the Fowler adapter bracket.
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ENHANCED CLEARANCE HEAD/NECK ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (CONTINUED) HEAD SECTION INSTALLATION PROCEDURE (CONTINUED) (Refer to drawing number 1068–232–10 pages 70 & 71 for part reference) 13. Pull the left release handle again and be sure the anti–rotation gear pulls back as far as the adjustment wedge will allow it to go.
Service Information SIDERAIL LATCH ADJUSTMENT Required Tools: 1/8 Hex Allen Wrench WARNING The siderail latch adjustment is pre–set at the factory, and there should not normally be a need for readjust- ment. If adjustment must be done it is important to follow the procedure below. If it is not done properly, injury to the patient or user could occur.
Jack Spring 27–4 Cotter Pin AD 763–1–16 Spring Holder 29–12 Velcro Loop 946–1–116 Brake Bar Bushing 29–14 Velcro Pile 1068–201–45 Brake/Steer Rod Ass’y 38–355 Extension Spring AG 1210–1–114 Pedal Pivot, Left 42–20 Collar AH 1210–1–115 Pedal Pivot, Right 52–245 Nyliner 1210–201–120...
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Assembly part number 1068–2–210 (reference only) HEAD END FOOT END...
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Assembly part number 1068–2–210 (reference only) HEAD END FOOT END...
End Control Base Assembly Item Part No. Part Name Qty. Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 715–1–11 Brake Cushion 1210–201–201 Pivot Pin Bracket, Foot 715–1–61 Caster Brake Weldment 1210–201–251 Insert 715–201–94 Compression Spring 3–3 Hex Hd. Cap Screw 715–1–133 Collar 3–62 Hex Hd.
Side Control Pump Pedal Assembly Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 81–44 Bronze Bearing 715–201–126 Slip–On Pedal Pad 715–201–83 Pump Pedal Weldment 26–143 Groove Pin...
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716–201–288 Foot End Pump Pedal Assembly Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 26–12 Spring Pin 716–201–14 Foot End Pump Rod 716–1–283 Pump Pivot Housing 715–201–126 Pedal 1210–201–551 Eye Bolt 16–14 Nylock Nut 26–261 Groove Pin...
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716–201–292 Head End Pump Pedal Assembly Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 26–12 Spring Pin 716–1–285 Pump Pivot Housing, Hd. End 716–201–14 Head End Pump Rod 715–201–126 Pedal 1210–201–551 Eye Bolt 16–14 Nylock Nut 26–261 Groove Pin...
715–270–400 Jack Assembly Assembly part number 715–270–10 (reference only) Item Part No. Part Name Qty. Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 45–904 O–Ring 388–1–38 Plug 715–1–340 Cap Assembly 715–1–422 Reservoir 390–1–243 Gasket 390–1–244 Gasket 715–1–323 Actuator Cylinder 390–1–238 Gasket, Actuator 715–1–325 Actuator (page 37)
Jack Base Assembly Assembly part number 715–370–5 (reference only) Item Part No. Part Name Qty. Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 38–311 Compression Spring 715–1–329 Pump Seal 45–6 O–Ring 715–1–341 Poppet 45–966 O–Ring 715–270–1 45–967 O–Ring 715–270–2 Pin Housing 48–147 Base Plug 926–20–153 Check Valve...
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715–200–325 Jack Pump Piston Assembly Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 715–201–318 Pump Piston 45–110 O–Ring 715–1–328 Piston Wear Ring 14–50 Bearing Retainer 715–201–327 Cylinder Wear Ring 715–1–316 Pump Cylinder 715–1–400 O–Ring Back Up 37.1...
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715–270–210 Constant Flow Jack Assembly Item Part No. Part Name Qty. Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 4–14 Soc. Hd. Cap Screw 715–1–333 Rel. Rod Stop Sleeve 45–14 O–Ring 715–1–340 Jack Cap Assembly 45–110 O–Ring 715–1–422 Reservoir 45–904 O–Ring 926–20–161 Parker Packing 45–978 O–Ring...
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Constant Flow Jack Base Assembly Assembly part number 5050–270–100 (reference only) Item Part No. Part Name Qty. Item Part No, Part Name Qty. 38–311 Compression Spring 715–1–341 Poppet 45–6 O–Ring 715–270–1 45–966 O–Ring 926–20–153 Check Valve 45–967 O–Ring 926–20–154 Seal 390–2–134 Conical Comp.
Base Assembly w/Steerlock Caster Option Assembly part number 1000–159 (reference only) HEAD END Item Part No. Part Name Qty. (page 39) Steer Caster Assembly (page 40) Caster Assembly 1000–210–62 Steer Lock Linkage Bar 8–21 Shoulder Bolt 14–2 Washer 38–211 Spring...
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715–269–100 Caster Assembly w/Steerlock Assembly part number 715–2–21 (reference only) Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 700–10–50 Steer Lock Caster Weldment 715–2–25 Caster Wheel 16–60 Hex Nut 3–99 Hex Bolt 715–3–96 Hex Bolt 1000–59–10 Latch Assembly 11–310 Flat Washer...
Standard Caster Assembly Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 3–99 Hex Hd. Cap Screw 11–310 Washer 16–60 Hex Nut 715–2–16 Horn Assembly 715–3–96 Hex Hd. Cap Screw 715–1–265 Wheel Cover, Right 715–1–266 Wheel Cover, Left 715–2–25 Wheel 715–1–158 Caster Nut (not shown) p/n 715–259–400 –...
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Base Assembly w/Fifth Wheel Option Assembly part number 1010–260 (reference only) Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 14–79 Nylon Washer 11–13 Washer 27–16 Cotter Pin (page 42) Pivot Rod Assembly 1210–1–145 1210–1–148 Torsion Spring 1210–201–149 Spring Spacer 4–10 Bolt (page 43) Wheel Arm Assembly 1210–1–146 Torsion Spring...
Pivot Rod Assembly Assembly part number 1210–201–2 (reference only) Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 1210–1–143 Pivot Rod 14–79 Nylon Washer 1210–1–144 Roller 28–131 Snap Ring 27–16 Cotter Pin...
Optional Side Control Brake Assembly Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 1210–301–400 Gear Box Weldment 1210–301–412 Support 1210–201–409 Side Control Brake/Steer Rod 1210–201–407 1210–301–406 Spacer 1210–301–405 Miter/Spur Gear 1210–301–404 Spur Gear 1210–301–403 Miter Gear 1210–201–401 Flange Bearing 1210–201–336 Steer Label 1210–201–335 Brake Label 1210–201–153...
Optional Uni–Lower Pedal Assembly Assembly part number 1210–500 (reference only) Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 715–201–127 Uni–Lowering Pedal 715–1–333 Release Rod Stop Sleeve 25–50 Pop Rivet...
Optional Dual Lowering Pedal Assembly Assembly part number 1210–501 (reference only) Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 715–201–126 Pump Pedal 26–143 Groove Pin...
1001–200–2 Base Hood 715–1–134 Bellows 1210–201–335 Red Brake Label 1210–201–336 Green Steer Label 946–201–60 Stryker Logo Label Color Item A Control Item B Control Item C Control Item D Control Litter Bumper Set P/N Label, Head End Label, Foot End...
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Department Labels Department Label Part Number Emergency 1010–900–215 PACU 1010–900–220 Transport 1010–900–225 Surgery 1010–900–230 Extended Stay 1010–900–235 Maternity 1010–900–240 Endoscopy 1010–900–245 Radiology 1010–900–250 Nuclear Medicine 1010–900–255 Ambulatory Surgery 1010–900–260 G.I. Lab 1010–900–265 Cath. Lab 1010–900–270 Same Day Surgery 1010–900–275 Cardio. 1010–900–280 Ultrasound 1010–900–285...
1210–201–338 Foot Down Label, Foot End 1210–201–339 Head Down Label, Head End 1210–201–340 Foot Down Label, Head End 946–201–6 Stryker Logo Label Color Item A Control Item B Control Item C Side Control Litter Bumper Strip Set P/N Label, Head End...
Jack Support Assembly, Head End Assembly part number 1068–30–60 (reference only) Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 1068–30–64 Hd. Jack Mount Wldmt., Rt. 1068–30–62 Hd. Jack Mount Wldmt., Lt. 938–1–401 Collar 46–1 Set Screw 721–32–160 Support Tube Assembly...
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Jack Support Assembly, Foot End Assembly part number 1010–32–110 (reference only) Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 1010–32–85 Support Tube Assembly 46–1 Sq. Hd. Set Screw 938–1–401 Collar Assembly 16–11 Flexlock Nut 1010–32–108 Roller Assembly 1010–32–64 Carrier Tube, Std. 919–30–28 Rack Guide 44–29 Double–Sided Foam Tape...
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Siderail to Litter Assembly, Standard Siderails Assembly part number 1068–20–10 (reference only) FOOT END Item Part Number Part Name Qty. (page 58) Siderail Assembly, Right (page 58) Siderail Assembly, Left 1010–26–80 Lock Housing, Right 1010–26–81 Lock Housing, Left 721–26–74 Lock Handle 1010–26–69...
Siderail to Litter Assembly, Three Position Siderails Assembly part number 1068–21–10 (reference only) FOOT END Item Part Number Part Name Qty. (page 59) Siderail Assembly, Right (page 59) Siderail Assembly, Left 1066–26–18 Lock Housing, Right 1066–26–16 Lock Housing, Left 1066–26–22 Lock Handle 1010–26–69...
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Standard Siderail Assembly, Right & Left Assembly part numbers 1068–26–15 (Right) 1068–26–17 (Left) HEAD END (Right Side is Shown) Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 1010–26–15 Top Rail 1010–26–83 Upright 1010–26–84 Upright, Bent 1010–26–82 Sleeve, Bearing 25–106 Semi–Tubular Rivet 1010–26–10 Round Hole Plug 1010–26–85...
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Three Position Siderail Assembly, Right & Left Assembly part numbers 1066–26–15 (Right) 1066–26–17 (Left) HEAD END (Right Side is Shown) Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 1010–26–15 Top Rail 1010–26–83 Upright 1010–26–84 Upright, Bent 1010–26–82 Sleeve, Bearing 25–106 Semi–Tubular Rivet 1010–26–10 Round Hole Plug 1066–26–27...
Optional Transfer System Assembly Assembly part number 1060–58–10 (reference only) Litter Frame Weldment p/n 1068–30–50 (Ref.) HEAD END Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 2–100 Pan Hd. Mach. Screw 3–73 Hex Hd. Cap Screw 10–11 Eye Bolt 11–2 Washer 11–180 Washer 15–21...
1060–1–114 Optional Transfer System Assembly, Left Shaft End (Ref.) Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 1060–1–77 Arm Board Ass’y, Left 16–28 Nylock Hex Nut 1010–32–98 Pivot 1060–1–74 Connecting Link Ass’y 1010–32–94 Pivot Arm Ass’y, Left 28–93 Retaining Ring 3–50 Hex Hd. Cap Screw 11–224 Nylon Flat Washer 14–21...
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1060–1–115 Optional Transfer System Ass’y, Right Shaft End (Ref.) Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 1060–1–76 Arm Board Ass’y, Right 16–28 Nylock Hex Nut 1010–32–98 Pivot 1060–1–74 Connecting Link Ass’y 1010–32–96 Pivot Arm Ass’y, Right 28–93 Retaining Ring 3–50 Hex Hd. Cap Screw 11–224 Nylon Flat Washer 14–21...
1010–24–30 Arm Board Support Assembly Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 1010–24–15 Support Block 1010–24–16 Support Arm 1010–24–14 Warning Label 38–263 Spring 8–17 Shoulder Bolt 1010–26–46 Ball Knob...
1066–33–80 Head Section Crank Assembly Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 1066–33–70 Crank Pivot 1066–33–71 Crank Pivot Shaft 1066–33–72 Crank Handle 26–7 Roll Pin 21–128 Ball Spring Plunger 1010–32–60 Pivot Bolt Set of two crank assemblies – p/n 1066–33–85.
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Assembly part number 1068–232–10 (reference only)
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Enhanced Clearance Fowler Head Assembly Assembly part number 1068–232–10 (reference only) BOTTOM VIEW SHOWING ASSEMBLY OF ITEM BB EXTENSION SPRINGS Item Part No. Part Name Qty. Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 1068–232–50 Fowler Frame Wldm’t 4–215 But. Hd. Cap Screw 1068–334–50...
1068–260–20 Split Head Extension Assembly, Left Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 26–7 Roll Pin 26–172 Roll Pin 38–327 Compression Spring 1068–260–41 Latch Lever 1068–260–44 Large Bullet 1068–260–50 J–Tube Weldment, Left 1068–260–90 Specification Label 1068–260–91 Latch Release Label 7900–1–102 Velcro Pile...
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1068–260–30 Split Head Extension Assembly, Right Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 26–7 Roll Pin 26–172 Roll Pin 38–327 Compression Spring 1068–260–41 Latch Lever 1068–260–44 Large Bullet 1068–260–60 J–Tube Weldment, Left 1068–260–90 Specification Label 1068–260–91 Latch Release Label 7900–1–102 Velcro Pile...
1211–110–26 I.V. Pole Latch Assembly Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 1211–110–36 Self–Tapping Screw 28–167 External Retaining Ring 31–4 Steel Ball 38–392 Crest–to Crest Spring 1211–110–20 Washer 1211–110–21 Locking Pin 1211–110–22 Guide 1211–110–23 I. D. Housing 1211–110–24 O. D. Housing 1211–110–18 I.V.
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1020–62 3–Stage I.V. Pole Mounting Ass’y Item Part No. Part Name Qty. (page 85) I.V. Pole Assembly 1001–259–111 I.V. Socket Assembly 4–199 But. Hd. Cap Screw 16–11 Flexlock Nut 1001–59–42 Plug...
1068–182 Inflatable Head Pad Assembly Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 58–14 Cable Tie 1066–82–14 Bladder 1068–82–15 Head Piece Base 1066–82–20 Latex Bulb 1066–82–21 Connector 1066–82–22 ”T” Connector 1068–182–9 Cover Assembly 1068–182–12 Top Foam 1068–182–13 Bottom Foam...
1068–266 Accessory Rail Assembly HEAD END Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 3–47 Hex Hd. Cap Screw 8–15 Shoulder Bolt 16–28 Nylock Hex Nut 1068–66–42 Option Bar Rail 1068–266–50 Mounting Bracket Weldment...
1068–55–10 Arm Board Assembly Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 1060–1–159 Leg Support Bar 1060–1–155 Ball Post 1060–1–154 Split Ring 1060–1–153 1060–1–152 Disc 28–104 Retaining Ring 24–44 T–Handle 1068–56–15 Arm Board 1068–56–13 Arm Board Cover 390–11–12 Foam Pad 1068–56–16 Restraint Strap Assembly 4–269...
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1068–56–110 Arm Board Assembly (with Direct Clamp) Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 1060–1–159 Leg Support Bar 1060–1–155 Ball Post 1060–1–154 Split Ring 1060–1–153 1060–1–152 Disc 28–104 Retaining Ring 24–44 T–Handle 1068–56–15 Arm Board 1068–56–13 Arm Board Cover 390–11–12 Foam Pad 1068–56–16...
If requested by Stryker, products or parts for which a warranty claim is made shall be returned prepaid to Stryker’s factory. Any improper use or any alteration or repair by others in such manner as in Stryker’s judgement affects the product materially and adversely shall...
Claim will be limited in amount to the actual replacement cost. In the event that this information is not received by Stryker within the fifteen (15) day period following the delivery of the merchandise, or the damage was not noted on the delivery receipt at the time of receipt, the customer will be responsible for payment of the original invoice in full.
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European Representative Stryker France Phone: 33148632290 BP 50040–95946 Roissy Ch. de Gaulle Fax: 33148632175 Cedex–France 6300 Sprinkle Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49001–9799 (800) 327–0770 DH 3/99 1068–90–102 REV D...