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  • Page 2 • www.howardwrightcares.co.uk Howard Wright Limited’s Policy Howard Wright Limited has a policy of continuous improvement and reserves the right to change product specifications and information referred to in this document without notice. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the prior written permission of Howard Wright Limited.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    9. EARTH CABLES AND ELECTRICAL SPARES ......................38 10. ELECTRIC CIRCUIT ................................39 11. BOGIE & ELEVATORS .................................40 12. TRANSFER DECK COMPLETE ............................42 13. BACKREST & SEAT SECTION ............................44 14. LEG SECTION COMPLETE ...............................45 Continue over page... Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)
  • Page 4 CONTENTS 15. MISCELLANEOUS ................................46 16. LABELS .....................................50 17. SIDERAILS ....................................51 18. AMENDMENTS ..................................53 Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)

  • Page 5: Introduction

    The M9 Stretchers are intended to support adult patients aged 12 years and over with a minimum weight of 15kg. The M9 Stretchers may accommodate one patient up to a weight not exceeding 250kg (including mass of mattress and accessories).
  • Page 6 220kg 250kg Figure 1. Safe Working Load 220kg 250kg NOTE: This is an indicative list. Other accessories can be used and the weight of these must be deducted. Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)

  • Page 7: Precautions

    WARNING: The safe working load of the stretcher is 250kg (this includes the mass of the patient mattress and any accessories). WARNING: Do not allow people to sit on the backrest or legraise when it is in the raised position. WARNING: Follow the cleaning and disinfection instructions. Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)
  • Page 8 WARNING: Do not use in an oxygen rich environment or any flammable gas environment. WARNING: Do not modify any component or accessory without prior authorisation from Howard Wright Limited. WARNING: Do not transport patients where the stretcher may become unstable For example, inclines over 10 degrees.

  • Page 9: Abbreviations, Symbols & Terminology

    Metric 3.2 SERIAL NUMBER LABEL SYMBOLS The serial number label for the M9 Transfer stretcher is located at the LHS foot end of the deck frame. NOTE: The colour red is used on the stretcher for emergency controls and warning symbols. The red Advena Limited.
  • Page 10 3.3 OTHER SYMBOLS & TERMINOLOGY Maximum patient weight, kg. 220kg 250kg Maximum safe working load (SWL), kg. 220kg 250kg Warning: potential squeezing/shearing point. Equipotentiality (potential equalisation). Do not sit. Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)

  • Page 11: Catalogue Information

    Foot end Right side NOTE: The terms head-end (HE), foot-end (FE), left side and right side are referenced with respect to a patient lying face up on their back. Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)

  • Page 12: Fastener Guide

    Nyloc Nut Spacer Bush Set Screw Circlip External Flanged Bush Bolt Flat Washer Socket Set Screw SKT Cap Screw Internal Lock Washer Pan Square Teks (Self Drill Screw) Spring Washer Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)

  • Page 13: Maintenance & Servicing

    Howard Wright Limited’s products are supported by an extensive network of authorised service dealers. These service dealers are trained by Howard Wright Limited. For contact details of your nearest service dealer please contact Howard Wright Limited or visit our website howardwrightcares.com...
  • Page 14 Deformed, cracked or loose bolted connections. • Pivoting connections with loose fasteners that should be tight. • Bent, cracked or damaged actuators (including body clevis, piston clevis, piston, piston sleeve and plastic housing). Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)
  • Page 15 Lift the siderail latch and lower the siderail to see that it is in good working order. • Check that the power cord storage hook is not twisted or damaged. Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)
  • Page 16 Check that the accessory mount rail is fixed securely to stretcher. • Check that the storage basket has sufficient floor clearance. Ensure that the tube fixing screw is located correctly and is tight in place. Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)

  • Page 17: Service Instructions

    6. Conduct a PAT test on the stretcher. Plug the power cord into the mains supply. Verify all stretcher functions are working correctly before returning to service. Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)

  • Page 18: Handset

    Do not over tighten the cable and ensure the cord is located correctly in the slot of the cable block. Plug the power cord into the mains supply. Verify all stretcher functions are working correctly before returning to service. Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)

  • Page 19: Fuse

    Fit fuse holder back into the plastic slots on the control box. 8. Finish by reversing the procedure from step 3. 9. Verify all stretcher functions are working correctly before returning to service. Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)

  • Page 20: Battery

    9. Plug the stretcher into the mains supply and allow the new batteries to charge for 24 hours. 10. Verify all stretcher functions are working correctly before returning to service. Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)

  • Page 21: Control Box - Cb16

    11. Plug the power cord into the mains supply and initialise the control box (See 6.5 on page 12). Verify all stretcher functions are working correctly before returning to service. Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)

  • Page 22: Horizontal Side Rail - Gas Strut Assembly Replacement

    Adjust by turning the gas strut body. Tighten grub screw (E) to lock in position. 9. Verify the side rail functions correctly before returning to service. Figure 4. Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)

  • Page 23: Backrest Actuator

    Unplug the actuator cable. 5. Using a 5mm hex key and a 13mm spanner, disconnect the rear of the actuator by removing the shoulder bolt. Figure 6. Quick release cover. Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)
  • Page 24 9. Reverse the procedure to install the new backrest actuator (see warning above). 10. Plug the power cord into the mains supply. Verify all stretcher functions are working correctly before returning to service (see warning above). Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)

  • Page 25: Kneebreak Actuator

    5. Plug the power cord into the mains supply. Verify all stretcher functions are working correctly before returning to service. Figure 7. Location of kneebreak actuator. (Note that deck should be flat during actuator replacement) Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)

  • Page 26: Hi-Lo Lift Actuator

    6. Using a small flat blade screwdriver, remove the cable locking ring by pushing in the retainer clips either side of Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)
  • Page 27 Use) or (See “Control System Troubleshooting Table” on page 36) Figure 9. Castor orientation when rolling 11. Verify all stretcher functions are working correctly before the stretcher onto its side. returning to service. Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)

  • Page 28: Backrest

    12. Conduct a PAT test on the stretcher. Figure 2. 13. Plug the power cord into the mains supply. Verify all stretcher functions are working before returning to service. Detail B. Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)

  • Page 29: Head End Elevator

    1. Raise the deck to the maximum height position. Ensure the deck is flat and apply castor brakes. 2. Remove the plastic bogie cover and set aside. Figure 11. Head end elevator Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)
  • Page 30 45 Nm. 14. Conduct a PAT test on the stretcher. 15. Plug the power cord into the mains supply. Verify all stretcher functions are working correctly before returning to service. Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)

  • Page 31: Foot End Elevator

    6. Remove the cable tie securing the earth cable to the elevator axle (A), then disconnect using a 4mm hex key. Figure 12. Foot end elevator Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)
  • Page 32 45 Nm. Conduct a PAT test on the stretcher. 8. Plug the power cord into the mains supply. Verify all stretcher functions are working correctly before returning to service. Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)

  • Page 33: Castors

    Push the hex brake rod out far enough to clear the castor’s pintle. 4. Using a 5mm hex key, remove the M6x8 socket head cap screw (F). 5. Remove the castor (G). Figure 14. Detail A Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)
  • Page 34 2. Finish installing the new castor by reversing the procedure Figure 15. Castor pintle setup from step 4. for reassembly. 3. Verify correct operation of the brake, neutral and steer functions before returning the stretcher to service. Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)

  • Page 35: Castor Adjustment

    When under load, the castor should not rotate. 6. Verify correct operation neutral (horizontal pedal) and steer (green pedal down). No noise should be heard when rotating the castors. Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)

  • Page 36: Earth Cables

    8. Reverse the procedure to install the new earth cable (see Caution above). Figure 17. NOTE: Secure the earth cable parallel onto any axle or rail, with the heat shrink flat against the frame (see Figure 17). Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)
  • Page 37 Bogie to elevators. (on each elevator) Figure 20. Figure 21. Elevator to Deck. Backrest to seat section (x1) Seat section to knee break (x1) Knee break to Lower leg raise (x1) Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)

  • Page 38: Control System Troubleshooting

    Function lockout may be Check function lockouts on handset Unlock function. activated. or ACH (Attendant Control Hand- set). Continue over page... Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)
  • Page 39 Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)

  • Page 40: Earth Cables And Electrical Spares

    CONTROL BOX TO DECK M710-07 120mm EARTH CABLE BATTERY KIT FOR HANDSET HOOK HANDSET HOOK ACH HANDSET HOOK CB12/CB16 4 FUNCTION BACKLIT 3 & 4 FUNCTION LOCKOUT ELRM9710 ELRM510 ELRM9708 ELRM9709 Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)

  • Page 41: Electric Circuit

    HI-LO ACTUATOR ELRM99091 ELRM9603 FOOT END 1900mm Mini fit cable ELRM9909 1900mm Mini fit cable HI-LO ACTUATOR ELRM9909 KNEE BREAK ACTUATOR ELRM9603 ELRM9643 HEAD END 1900mm Mini fit cable ELRM99091 Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)

  • Page 42: Bogie & Elevators

    11. BOGIE & ELEVATORS 9 16 28 2 Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)
  • Page 43 150 LINEA CASTOR - BRAKE & A/STATIC CRRM803 NOTE: FOR REPLACEMENT CASTOR COVER CLIP USE THE FOLLOWING; ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1, 2 & 3 CRRM806 CLIP 5944/150 GREY WHITE RAL9002 Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)

  • Page 44: Transfer Deck Complete

    12. TRANSFER DECK COMPLETE Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)
  • Page 45 NOTE: FOR TRANSFER STRETCHERS WITH A POWER CORD HOLDER USE THE FOLLOWING; ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. REFERENCE POWER CORD HOLDER AND CONTROL BOX See page 46 ASSEMBLY Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)

  • Page 46: Backrest & Seat Section

    M704-932 PIVOT HINGE FEMALE M704-933 HINGE BUSH M904-12 SEAT SECTION ASSY M9 TRANSFER NBRM270 M6x12 SKT CAPSCREW ZP NBRM4032 M8x12 BUTTON SKT SCREW SS304 WARM51 M6 INTERNAL LOCK WASHER Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)

  • Page 47: Leg Section Complete

    NBRM3731ZM #10-16x20 PAN SQ TEKS HARD SS ITEM NO. EC104 EC104 NBRM CABLE BLOCK ASSEMBLY ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. EC1040 CABLE BLOCK A EC1040 CABLE BLOCK B NBRM2731 M6x25 SKT CAPSCREW ZP Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)
  • Page 48 NBRM280 M8x20 SKT CAPSCREW ZP NBRM3731 #10-16x20 PAN SQ TEKS HARD SS NBRM3736 #10 x 1" PAN SQ CSK SS NBRM481 M5 NYLOC NUT ZP WARM221 D10M5x1.0 FLAT WASHER ZP Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)
  • Page 49 ACC MOUNT RAIL BAR M9 STRETCHER NBRM280 M8x20 SKT CAPSCREW ZP NBRM3130 M8x70 CSK SKT SCREW ZP NBRM3731 #10-16x20 PAN SQ TEKS HARD SS NBRM481 M5 NYLOC NUT ZP WARM221 D10M5x1.0 FLAT WASHER ZP Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)
  • Page 50 NBRM3340 M10x20 CSK SKT SCREW SS NBRM902 FLANGED PIVOT BOLT D23.8 x d14.8 x5.8 M10 SPRM351 GAS STRUT 525N SPRM62 COMPRESSION SPRING 6x30x0.7x17 TURNS WD40-861 SHORT PIVOT PIN SET Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)
  • Page 51 QUICK RELEASE ASSY M9 TRANSFER M905-100 QUICK RELEASE STOP PLATE M9 TRANSFER 3ED M907-05 QR CABLE ASSY M9 TRANSFER 3ED NBRM270 M6x12 SKT CAPSCREW ZP PLRM545 M12 KNOB CPR RED Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)
  • Page 52 PUSH HANDLE BASE M9 STRETCHER M908-44 PUSH HANDLE PIN M9 STRETCHER M908-46 COLLAR M9 STRETCHER NBRM2589 SHCS M4x6 SS NBRM270 M6x12 SKT CAPSCREW ZP M908-02 M9 TRANSFER BED END Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)
  • Page 53 Australia: 1800 120 727 New Zealand: 0508 751 751 UK: 0845 094 9894 M930-06 M9 TRANSFER LABEL SET Note: Pink box is a clear window, no print colour. NOTE: M9 SHORT STAY labels are included as part of M930-05 M9 TRAUMA LABEL SET Lift to lower siderail M730-16 SIDERAIL LABEL...
  • Page 54 ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. M941-401 BUFFER RAIL COOL GREY NOTE: FOR TRANSFER STRETCHERS WITH RED BUMPER RAILS USE THE FOLLOWING; ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. M941-402 BUFFER RAIL RED Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)
  • Page 55 ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. M941-401 BUFFER RAIL COOL GREY NOTE: FOR TRANSFER STRETCHERS WITH RED BUMPER RAILS USE THE FOLLOWING; ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. M941-402 BUFFER RAIL RED Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)
  • Page 56 M741-58 (siderail) Mar 2019 EC REP updated Jun 2020 ELRM9807 replaced with ELRM9808. Power cord holder added. Annual service checks added. Jun 2021 MDR updates. Castor spare parts updated. Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)
  • Page 57 HI-LO ACTUATOR Mini fit cable ELRM99091 ELRM9603 1900mm Mini fit cable ELRM99091 HI-LO ACTUATOR ELRM9603 1900mm KNEE BREAK ACTUATOR Mini fit cable ELRM9641 ELRM99091 1900mm Mini fit cable ELRM99091 Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)
  • Page 58 18. AMENDMENTS PRE JUNE 2015- TRANSFER DECK COMPLETE Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)
  • Page 59 D10x40 M8 SKT SHLDR BOLT ZP NBRM381 SELFTAP #8x3/4” PAN SQ SS NBRM483 M8 NYLOC NUT ZP NBRM4021 M6x8 BUTTON SKT SCREW SS PLRM14 CABLE GROMMET 3+2 SPRM345 GAS STRUT Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)
  • Page 60 M706-75 LEGRAISE SLIDE BLOCK STRETCHER M906-07 LEGRAISE ASSY M9 TRANSFER M906-08 KNEE BREAK ASSY M9 TRANSFER NBRM3731 #10-16x20 PAN SQ TEKS HARD SS NBRM4032 M8x12 BUTTON SKT SCREW SS304 Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)
  • Page 61 QUICK RELEASE ASSY M9 TRANSFER M705-52 BACKREST QR STOP PLATE STRETCHER M707-04 QR CABLE ASSY STRETCHER NBRM270 M6x12 SKT CAPSCREW ZP PLRM545 M12 KNOB CPR RED WARM25 D12.5M6x1.2mm FLAT WASHER ZP Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)
  • Page 62 Technical Service Manual M9 Transfer Stretcher (M999-29, Version 11, June 2021)

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