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Inspect the rail tube. Is the tube bent or damaged?
Inspect the locking jaws and detent button (Figure 8) but do not
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activate it with your fingers. This can cause injury. Use only a
cot to activate the lock. Inspect the following:
Is the hole around the detent button worn (Figure 9)?
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Is the button present and does it function properly, with proper
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spring-activated action?
Is the stop casting (non-movable jaw) in good condition, without
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excessive wear? For an example of damage, see Figure 9.
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Inspect the release handle at the far end of the rail from the
locking mechanism (Figure 10). Is the mechanism tight? Is the
handle in good condition and does it function properly? If the
release handle is loose, turn it clockwise to tighten.
© Ferno-Washington, Inc. / 234-3601-00
Ferno Technical Service Bulletin
WARNING
Pressing the detent button with your fingers can cause
injury. Use caution when inspecting or lubricating the jaw
shaft. Always use the cot to activate the detent button.
Detent Button Wear
(Hole Elongated)
Stop Casting Wear
(Worn Edges/Shape)
Release Handle
Detent Button
(Lock Activation)
Stop Casting
(Non-movable Jaw)
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