This manual is designed to assist you with the operation of the Model 735 Transport Stretcher. Read it thoroughly before using the equipment or beginning any maintenance on it.
SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum Weight Capacity500 pounds
Overall Stretcher Length \ Width83” / 30”
Minimum \ Maximum Bed Height21.5” / 36”
Fowler Angle0 to 90
Trendelenburg \ Reverse Trendelenburg+18 to −18
Stryker reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
WARNING / CAUTION / NOTE DEFINITION
The words WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE carry special meanings and should be carefully reviewed.
WARNING
Alerts the reader about a situation, which if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. It may also
describe potential serious adverse reactions and safety hazards.
CAUTION
Alerts the reader of a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury to the user or patient or damage to the equipment or other property. This includes special care necessary for the safe and effective use of the device and the care necessary to avoid damage to a device that
may occur as a result of use or misuse.
NOTE
This provides special information to make maintenance easier or important instructions clearer.
Safe Working Load
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Preventative Maintenance
CHECKLIST
All fasteners secure
Siderails move and latch properly
Engage the brake pedal and push on the stretcher to ensure all casters lock securely
All casters secure and swiveling properly
Body restraints working properly
I.V. pole intact and operating properly
Oxygen bottle holder intact and operating properly
Fowler operates and latches properly
Trendelenburg/Reverse Trendelenburg operating properly
No rips or cracks in mattress cover
Transfer boards intact and operating properly
Ground chain intact
No leaks at hydraulic connections
Hydraulic jacks holding properly
Hydraulic drop rate set properly
Hydraulic oil level sufficient
Lubricate where required
Accessories and mounting hardware in good condition and working properly
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Preventative maintenance should be performed at a minimum of annually. A preventative maintenance program should be established for all Stryker Medical equipment. Preventative maintenance may need to be
performed more frequently based on the usage level of the product.
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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.
Suggested cleaners for stretcher surfaces:
Quaternary Cleaners (active ingredient − ammonium chloride)
Phenolic Cleaners (active ingredient − o−phenylphenol)
Chlorinated Bleach Solution (5.25% − less than 1 part bleach to 100 parts water)
Avoid oversaturation and ensure the product does not stay wet longer than the chemical manufacturer ’s
guidelines for proper disinfecting.
CAUTION
SOME CLEANING PRODUCTS ARE CORROSIVE IN NATURE AND MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE
PRODUCT IF USED IMPROPERLY. If the products described above are used to clean Stryker patient care
equipment, measures must be taken to insure the beds are wiped with clean water and thoroughly dried following cleaning. Failure to properly rinse and dry the beds will leave a corrosive residue on the surface of
the bed, possibly causing premature corrosion of critical components. Failure to follow the above directions
when using these types of cleaners may void this product’s warranty.
For mattress cleaning instructions, please see the tag on the mattress, or contact the mattress manufacturer.
Clean Velcro AFTER EACH USE. Saturate Velcro with disinfectant and allow disinfectant to evaporate.
(Appropriate disinfectant for nylon Velcro should be determined by the hospital.
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Service Information
CASTER COVER INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
1.
Double Prongs
Looking through the larger of the two side cut−outs,
align the cover with the axle nut or bolt head, as shown.
Single Prong
Push down on the opposite side of the cover until the
single prong engages the caster horn.
3.
Top View (Cut−A way)
Push on the cover with your palm until
the double prongs engage.
To remove the wheel cover, insert a large screwdriver into the cut−out
in the side of the wheel cover and into the space between the double
prongs. Pry up the cover to disengage the double prongs and push
sharply upward to disengage the single prong.
Top View (Cut−A way)
2.
Properly Attached
Cover
Top View (Cut−A way)
CASTER REMOVAL
Required Tools:
9/16” Open End Wrench
1. Remove the caster cover.
2. While keeping pressure on the caster bolt with your index finger, use a 9/16” open end wrench to remove
the nylock hex nut on top of the caster assembly.
3. Using the brake ring, lift up on the base assembly and pull the caster assembly down to remove it.
4. Reverse steps 1−3 to install the new caster.
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Service Information
BRAKE ROD REMOVAL
Required Tools:
Hammer7/32” PunchString or Bungee Cords
1. Pump the litter up to full height.
2. Lift the base hood and support it from the litter using string or bungee cords.
3. Remove the hex head cap screws connecting the brake rod supports to the base frame.
4. Remove the bolt connecting the drive link assembly to the fifth wheel cam.
5. Remove the rue ring cotter and clevis pin connecting the rod end link to the side control link.
6. Remove the rue ring cotter connecting the drive link assembly to the bearing pivot support on the base
frame (under the brake ring weldment).
7. Remove the three hex washer head screws holding the brake rod assembly to the base frame.
8. Remove the slotted spring pins connecting the butterfly “V” pedals, drive link assemblies and side control
link to the brake rod.
9. Reverse steps 1−8 to reinstall the brake rod. When reinstalling the brake rod supports, torque the hex
head cap screws to 12−15 ft.−lbs.
CAUTION
When reattaching the brake rod assembly to the base frame, set the torque specs no higher than 15 ft.−lbs.
or damage could occur to the bolts.
SIDE CONTROL BRAKE ROD REMOVAL
Required Tools:
1. Pump the litter up to full height.
2. Lift the base hood and support it from the litter using string or bungee cords.
3. Remove the rue ring cotter and clevis pin connecting the rod end link to the side control link.
4. Remove the four bolts holding the brake rod assembly to the base frame and remove the entire assembly.
5. Using a hammer and 7/32” punch, drive the slotted spring pin out of the butterfly “V” pedal on the patient’s
left side and remove the pedal,
6. Using a hammer and 7/32” punch, drive the slotted spring pin out of the hard stop in the center of the
support weldment.
7. Using a hammer and 7/32” punch, drive out the slotted spring pin connecting the side control link to the
side control brake rod on the patient’s right side.
8. Pull on the butterfly “V” pedal on the patient’ s right side to remove the side control brake rod from the base.
Hammer7/32” PunchNeedle Nose PliersString or Bungee Cords
9. Reverse steps 1−8 to reinstall the brake rod. When reinstalling the assembly, torque the hex head cap
screws to 12−15 ft.−lbs.
CAUTION
When reattaching the brake rod assembly to the base frame, set the torque specs no higher than 15 ft.−lbs.
or damage could occur to the bolts.
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Service Information
RELEASE PEDAL ADJUSTMENT
1. Manually disengage the release pedal swivel (item J on page 29) from the release pedal assembly.
2. To increase the release rod engagement with the release valve, turn the release pedal swivel clockwise
on the threaded release rod.
3. To decrease the release rod engagement with the release valve, turn the release pedal swivel counterclockwise on the threaded release rod.
NOTE
If the pedal swivel assembly is threaded too far onto the release rod, the release valve will be partially activated and the jack will drift.
FOOT END RELEASE PEDAL REPLACEMENT
Required Tools:
1. Apply the stretcher brakes.
2. Disconnect the release pedal return springs from the foot end release pedals.
3. Remove the rue ring cotters and the clevis pins connecting the foot end release pedals to the mounting
bracket.
4. Rotate the pedals upward.
5. Remove the rue ring cotters connecting the head end and foot end release rods to the foot end release
pedals and remove the pedals.
6. Reverse steps 2−5 to install the new pedals.
Needle Nose Pliers
FOOT END RELEASE PEDAL ROD REMOVAL
Required Tools:
1. Remove the foot end release pedal (see procedure above).
2. Remove the snap in nyliners holding the foot end pedal release rods in the pedal mounting bracket.
3. Unsnap the foot end pedal release rods from the white plastic release rod brackets.
Needle Nose Pliers
4. Dislodge the side control release pedal swivels from the studs on the side control release pedal weldments.
5. Remove the foot end pedal release rods.
6. Reverse steps 1−5 to reinstall the pedal rods.
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Service Information
BRAKE RING REMOVAL
Required Tools:
9/16” Socket w/Extension3/8” Drive RatchetNeedle−Nose PliersString or Bungee Cord
1. Pump the litter up to full height.
2. Lift the base hood and support it from the litter using string or bungee cords.
3. Using needle−nose pliers, unhook the extension springs from the top of the base caster tubes.
4. Remove the plastic caster covers.
5. While putting pressure on the caster carriage bolt, use a 9/16” socket and a 3/8” drive ratchet to remove
the caster nut on both sides of the stretcher.
6. Remove the casters.
7. Remove the brake rod (see procedure).
8. Remove the cotter pin from the clevis pin in the center of the brake ring weldment.
9. Remove the cotter pin from the bearing pivot support.
10. Remove the 3/4” nylock hex nut from the bearing pivot support.
11. Remove the drive link assembly.
12. Pull the brake ring down and out away from the stretcher base frame.
13. Reverse steps 1−12 to reinstall the brake ring.
FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Required Tools:
1/2” Socket3/8” Drive Ratchet
1. Using a 1/2” socket and 3/8” drive ratchet, remove the 1/2” bolt holding the fifth wheel cam drive link and
fifth wheel drive link to the fifth wheel cam.
2. Remove the two 1/2” bolts holding the fifth wheel mounting bracket to the base frame weldment.
3. Remove the fifth wheel assembly.
4. Reverse steps 1 and 2 to reinstall the fifth wheel. When reinstalling the assembly , torque the hex head
cap screws to 12−15 ft.−lbs.
CAUTION
When reattaching the fifth wheel assembly to the base frame, set the torque specs no higher than 15 ft.−lbs.
or damage could occur to the bolts.
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LITTER TOP REMOVAL
Service Information
Required Tools:
1. Using the foot pedal, pump up the litter top to full height.
2. Remove the stretcher mattress
3. Remove the round, black hole plugs from the jack supports at each end of the litter to expose the jack
support tube truss head screws.
4. Using a 1/2” socket, and a 3/8” drive ratchet, remove the truss head screws holding the jack support tubes
to the jack shafts.
5. Thread a 7/16−20 fine thread bolt far enough into the top of the jack supports to separate the litter top
from the jack shaft.
6. With the assistance of another person, lift the litter straight up to remove it from the jack shafts and set
it aside.
2. Lift the base hood, separating the hood from the base frame. Support the hood from the litter using bungee cords so it is out of the way.
3. The descent rate needle valve is located on the base of the jack. Turning the needle valve clockwise,
with a screwdriver, will decrease the rate of descent. Turning it counterclockwise will increase the rate
of descent.
NOTE
The larger percentage of a patient’s weight is located in the torso area. Adjust descent rate accordingly.
4. Remove the bungee cords supporting the base hood and secure the hood to the base frame.
NOTE
The jack descent rate is preset at the factory and adjustment is not recommended.
REMOVAL OF EXCESS AIR (VACUUM) FROM THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
1. Verify all hydraulic linkages are secure and operating properly.
2. Using the pump pedal, actuate the system several times to force the air through the system. The jack
should now raise properly.
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Service Information
HEAD END HYDRAULIC JACK REMOVAL
Required Tools:
1. Remove the litter top from the stretcher (see page 11).
2. Using a 1/2” socket with extension and a 3/8” drive ratchet, remove the two hex head screws holding the
jack base to the stretcher base frame.
3. Remove the two hex head screws holding the jack reservoir clamp to the base frame and remove the
clamps.
4. Lift straight up on the pump connecting rod and disconnect the pump piston from the connecting rod.
5. Disconnect the pump pedal swivel from the release pedal mounting plate.
6. Remove the head end release rod from the release valve assembly.
7. Using a 1/2” socket with extension and a 3/8” drive ratchet, remove the two hex head screws holding the
jack base to the stretcher base frame.
8. Lift out the jack assembly.
9. To reinstall the jack, install the bolts on the jack and reservoir clamp but do not tighten them fully.
10. Reinstall the pump connecting rod and release rod.
11. Depress the pump pedal fully (to the floor). This will properly locate the jack onto the base frame.
12. Tighten the bolts on the jack and reservoir clamp.
13. Pump up the litter and apply weight to verify the jacks hold and do not drift.
1/2” Socket w/Extension3/8” Drive Ratchet
NOTE
The jack descent rate is preset at the factory and adjustment is not recommended.
FOOT END HYDRAULIC JACK REMOVAL (BASE WITH DUAL CONTROLS)
Required Tools:
1/2” Socket3/8” Drive RatchetPliers
1. Remove the litter top from the stretcher (see page 11).
2. Lift the base hood off the base frame.
3. Remove the two hex washer head screws and washers connecting the pump pedal link to the foot end
pump pedal assembly and pump connecting rod.
4. Remove the foot end release rod from the release valve on the jack assembly by dislodging the release
pedal swivel from the pins on the release pedal weldment.
5. Dislodge the jack pump piston from the pump connecting rod.
6. Remove the two hex washer head screws holding the reservoir clamp.
7. Remove the jack assembly.
8. Reverse steps 1−7 to install the new jack.
NOTE
The jack descent rate is preset at the factory and adjustment is not recommended.
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Service Information
PNEUMATIC FOWLER ADJUSTMENT
Required Tools:
5/32” Hex Allen Wrench 1/2” Open End Wrench
1. Refer to the pneumatic Fowler assembly drawing on page 44 for parts reference.
2. For easier access, raise the Fowler to 75 or higher.
3. Using a 1/2” open end wrench, loosen the hex nuts (item E) in the actuator arms on the end of the trip
bar (item M).
4. To adjust the Fowler, use a 5/32” hex Allen wrench to turn the Allen screws (item J) 1 to 2 turns counter−clockwise if the Fowler will not move or 1 to 2 turns clockwise if the Fowler will not hold its position.
5. Retighten the hex nuts. Be sure the Fowler travels from flat up to 90 and down again and holds its position when weight is applied before returning the stretcher to service.
FOLDDOWN SIDERAIL LATCH ADJUSTMENT
Required Tools:
1/8” Hex Allen Wrench
WARNING
The siderail latches are preset at the factory, and do not normally need adjustment. If adjustment must be
done, it is important to follow the procedure below. If adjustment is not done properly, injury to the patient
or user could result.
1. Using a 1/8” hex Allen wrench, adjust the hex Allen screw located on the latch assembly opposite the
latch. Turning the screw clockwise will DECREASEthe amount of ”play” in the latching mechanism.
Turning counterclockwise will INCREASE the amount.
NOTE
The amount of ”play” in the siderail, when in full up engaged position, should be approximately 1/8 to 3/16
inches.
CAUTION
Too much ”play” when the siderail is in the full up engaged position will give the siderail the appearance of
being unstable and could also cause premature wearing of the latch system.
Too little ”play” will obstruct the latch and keep it from engaging completely in the full up position, which may
result in damage to the latch and/or injury to the patient or user.
The parts and accessories listed on this page are all currently available for purchase. Some of the parts identified on the assembly drawings pages in this manual may not be individually available for purchase. Please
call Stryker Customer Service at 1−800−327−0770 for availability and pricing.
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0753−006−110 Retractable Fifth Wheel Base Assembly