Introduction INTRODUCTION This manual is designed to assist you with the maintenance of the 978 ConcealacareR Stretcher. Read it thoroughly before beginning any maintenance on the stretcher. SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Weight Capacity 500 pounds Overall Bed Length \ Width 79” \ 28” Patient Surface Length\Width 76”\24”...
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Cleaning Hand wash all surfaces of the stretcher with warm water and mild detergent. Dry thoroughly. DO NOT STEAM CLEAN, PRESSURE WASH, HOSE OFF OR ULTRASONICALLY CLEAN. Using these methods of cleaning is not recommended and may void this product’s warranty. Clean Velcro AFTER EACH USE.
Preventative Maintenance CHECKLIST All fasteners secure (reference all assembly prints) All casters lock with brake pedal engaged (page 12) Steer function working properly All casters secure and swivel properly Restraint straps working properly No rips or cracks in mattress cover Ground chain intact Trendelenberg/Reverse Trendelenberg operating properly No leaks at hydraulic connections...
Service Information PEDAL LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT Required Tools: 7/16 Open End Wrench 1/2 Open End Wrench (2) Wooden Blocks (10–12” in length) Adjustment Procedure: 1. Pump the litter up to full height. 2. Lift the base hood, separating the hood from the base frame. Using the wooden blocks, support the base hood.
Service Information CASTER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT* Required Tools: 1/8 Roll Pin Punch Drill with 1/8 inch Drill Bit Flat Punch (any size larger than 1/8) Hammer Needle Nose Pliers Floor Jack 3/4 Inch Wrench 1 Inch Wrench (2) Wooden Blocks (10–12” in length) Torque Wrench (w/ Ft.
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...
Hydraulic Troubleshooting HYDRAULIC SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE Be sure the pedal linkage has been adjusted properly before beginning service on the jacks (see page 5). PROBLEM/SYMPTOM SOLUTION Jack will not raise to full height. Add hydraulic fluid (see p.9). Check for leaks. Jack will not hold in raised position.
Service Information CHECKING HYDRAULIC FLUID LEVEL Required Tools: 3/8 Open End Wrench 3/4 Open End Wrench Procedure: WARNING To avoid personal injury or damage to the stretcher, remove the litter and the base hood before beginning service on the jacks. 1.
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 (CONT’D) 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.
Service Information BRAKE ADJUSTMENT Required Tools: 3/32” Hex Allen Wrench Pry Bar Thread ”Locktite” BASE LUBRICATION POINTS 1. Lubricate brake adjuster rod around area shown with MPG–2 grease or equivalent. Do not grease area shown.
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Note: Parts and assemblies drawn with broken lines are part of optional accessories.
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716–1–251 End Control Base Assembly (with Brakes) Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 716–1–246 Base Weldment Ass’y 8–17 Soc. Hd. Shoulder Bolt 715–1–158 Caster Nut 715–1–61 Caster Brake Assembly (Page 15) Brake Adjuster Assembly 1210–1–345 Brake/Steer Pedal, Ft. End 1210–1–346 Brake/Steer Pedal, Hd.
715–1–213 Brake Cam Assembly Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 715–1–221 Brake Cam 16–59 Fiberlock Nut 8–21 Soc. Hd. Cap Screw 715–1–173 Brake Connecting Link...
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716–1–263 & 269 End Control Brake Pedal Ft. & Hd. Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 716–1–275 Brake Pedal 716–1–262 Brake Rod Ass’y, Ft. End Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 716–1–275 Brake Pedal 716–1–267 Brake Rod Ass’y, Welded...
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715–2–21 Caster Assembly with Steer Lock 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 3–96 Hex Bolt 1000–59–10 Latch Assembly...
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Caster and Caster Cover Replacement Kits Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 715–2–20 Caster Assembly 715–1–266 Caster Cover, Left 715–1–265 Caster Cover, Right P/N 715–259–400 – Kit to replace 4 standard caster assemblies with necessary hardware – no caster covers. P/N 715–269–400 –...
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715–1–25 Fifth Wheel Assembly Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 715–1–339 Fifth Wheel Pivot Assembly 715–1–17 Fifth Wheel Bushing 16–11 Flexlock Nut 715–1–15 Spring 715–1–13 Fifth Wheel Bracket 16–12 Flexlock Nut 390–1–54 Wheel 3–31 Hex Head Cap Screw 3–82 Hex Head Cap Screw...
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716–1–270 End Control Base Assembly (with Jacks)
716–1–270 End Control Base Assembly (with Jacks) Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 716–1–293 Rel Pedal, Hd. Lt. & Ft. Rt. 716–1–294 Rel. Pedal, Hd. Rt. & Ft. Lt. (Page 23) Pump Pedal Ass’y, Head 716–1–115 Pump Conn. Rod Ass’y (Page 23) Pump Pedal Ass’y, Foot 15–11...
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716–1–292 & 288 Pump Pedal Assembly, Head & Foot Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 716–1–285 Pump Pivot, Head End 26–12 Roll Pin 716–1–290 Pump Ped. Wldmt., Head 721–40–25 Pedal Item Part.No. Part Name Qty. 716–1–283 Pump Pivot, Foot End 26–12 Roll Pin 716–1–289...
715–270–10 Jack Assembly Item Part No. Part Name Qty. Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 45–904 O–Ring 45–110 O–Ring 715–1–340 Cap Assembly 388–1–38 Plug 390–1–243 Gasket 715–1–322 Reservoir 715–1–323 Actuator Cylinder 390–1–244 Gasket 715–1–325 Actuator 390–1–238 Gasket, Actuator 45–14 O–Ring (page 25) Jack Base Assembly 926–20–161...
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715–270–5 Jack Base Assembly Item Part No. Part Name Qty. Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 1210–70–12 Jack Base 45–110 O–Ring 1210–70–13 Base Plug 715–1–328 Piston Wear Ring 715–270–1 14–50 Bearing Retainer 45–966 O–Ring 715–1–327 Cylinder Wear Ring 38–311 Compression Spring 715–1–316 Pump Cylinder 45–006...
Base Hood Labeling Assembly Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 1010–244–17 End Control Hood Assembly 978–2–12 Specification Label 1010–1–50 Renaissance Series Logo Label 946–1–60 Stryker Logo Label 921–1–252 Serial Number Label 715–1–176 Oxygen Bottle Retainer 25–77 Pop Rivet 11–16 Washer...
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End Control Graphics Reference below for dept. label part numbers Color Item A Control Item B Control Item C Stripe Litter Bumper Item E Right Item F Left Label, Head Label, Foot Label Side Stripe Side Stripe 1010–800–11 1010–800–12 1010–800–13 1010–700–15 1010–700–13 1010–700–14...
Aluminum Litter Assembly Assembly part number 378–24 (reference only) Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 390–24–7 Litter Frame Tube 381–24–6 Connector Pin 26–12 Roll Pin 398–24–1 Litter Skin 25–55 Pop Rivet 378–24–42 Formed Washer ––––––– Velcro Pile 25–40 Pop Rivet 381–24–5 Label...
Litter Carrier Frame Assembly Assembly part number 978–2–1 (reference only)
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Litter Carrier Frame Assembly Item Part No. Part Name Qty. 978–2–10 Side Tube Assembly 399–9–13 Top Support Tube Ass’y 42–7 Collar Assembly 390–9–7 Support Tube Assembly 399–16–14 Support Tube Liner 390–9–9 Support Tube, Foot End 978–2–15 U–Section Assembly 390–4 Spring Clip 978–2–4 Foot End Frame Assembly 978–2–20...
Warranty Limited Warranty: Stryker Medical Division, a division of Stryker Corporation, warrants to the original purchaser that its products should be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year after date of delivery. Stryker’s obligation under this warranty is expressly limited to supplying replacement parts and labor for, or replacing, at its option, any product which is, in the sole discretion of Stryker, found to be defective.
Warranty Return Authorization: Merchandise cannot be returned without approval from the Stryker Customer Service Department. An autho- rization number will be provided which must be printed on the returned merchandise. Stryker reserves the right to charge shipping and restocking fees on returned items. SPECIAL, MODIFIED, OR DISCONTINUED ITEMS NOT SUBJECT TO RETURN.
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