HARD 1935 User manual

Revision 2022.1 3.9.2022
MODELS 1935, 1943, 1955 & 1975
SPRINGFIELD CRIB
SERVICE MANUAL
The nations #1 manufacturer of hospital cribs
1-800-873-4273 ~ [email protected]

TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information..............................................................................................................
Side Rail Operation & Safety................................................................................................
Curtain Lift Bar Operation & Safety.......................................................................................
Crank Handle Usage............................................................................................................
Mattress Platform Diagram & Parts List................................................................................
Gatch Extender Parts Identification......................................................................................
Gatch Extender Parts List.....................................................................................................
Gatch Extender Installation Instructions...............................................................................
Side Rail Assembly Diagram................................................................................................
Side Rail Assembly Parts List..............................................................................................
Side Curtain Assembly & Parts List......................................................................................
Head End Assembly Diagram...............................................................................................
Head End Assembly Parts List.............................................................................................
Foot End Assembly Diagram & Parts List.............................................................................
Slide Rod Assembly Diagram & Parts List............................................................................
Slide Rod or Side Rail Replacement Instructions.................................................................
Trigger Assembly for Rails or Johns Hopkins Handle Replacement.....................................
Lift Bar Trigger Replacement Instructions.............................................................................
Crank Handle Assembly Replacement.................................................................................
Vinyl Top Cover Parts List & Hardware Identification............................................................
Vinyl Top Cover Installation Instructions...............................................................................
*1906 IV Pole Diagram.........................................................................................................
*1906 IV Pole Parts List........................................................................................................
*1906 IV Pole Installation Instructions..................................................................................32
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTINUED
Shelf & Bumpers Parts List..................................................................................................
Shelf & Bumpers Installation or Replacement Instructions...................................................
Casters & Misc Parts List.....................................................................................................
Caution Sheet.......................................................................................................................
Cleaning Instructions for Cribs/Beds & Mattresses..............................................................
Preventative Maintenance Guide & Checklist.......................................................................
Warranty...............................................................................................................................
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GENERAL INFORMATION
HARD Manufacturing cribs and youth beds are intended for use by patients up to 150lbs.
It is strongly recommended to discourage parents or caregivers from getting into the crib or
bed with the patient as it may cause premature wear or damage to various components.
The expected service life of all cribs and beds made by Hard Manufacturing is 9 years
when preventative maintenance guidelines are followed.
HARD Manufacturing recommends the preventative maintenance checklist found at the
end of this manual be performed at least once per year on each crib or bed in your facility.
Cribs not meeting the criteria listed on the preventative maintenance checklist should be
removed from service until they can be repaired as per the recommended guidelines.
HARD Manufacturing will support parts on our cribs and beds for up to 12 years from the
date of manufacture as long as we still make the part or can obtain it from our vendors.
Cleaning instructions for all HARD Manufacturing cribs and beds can be found at the
end of this manual. Failure to follow the proper cleaning instructions can result in
premature rust and corrosion of the parts on your cribs.
To request a quote on replacement parts- please have either the serial # from the silver
sticker located on the mattress platform, or the crib or bed model # and date of manufacture
from the sticker on the bottom left side of the foot end available. Contact info is as follows:
Parts Manager
800-873-4273 x216
[email protected]
Please email or fax all parts orders to 716-896-2579 or [email protected]. If you do not
receive an order confirmation within one (1) business day, please resend the order until a
confirmation is received.
Confidential document- For customer/end user only.
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Crib rails are raised and lowered with a Johns Hopkins Handle.
The side rail or end rails have “trigger” mechanisms that must lock into place to hold up the
rail safely. The red tips of the triggers must be securely seated in the notches of the slide
rods on both ends, and you should barely be able to see the red tip if at all. Grasp the rail
and tug to be certain the rail is in place firmly and properly.
**If the trigger mechanism for the side rail fails to lock into place
properly, remove the crib from service until the mechanism can be
replaced.**
SIDE RAIL OPERATION & SAFETY
To prolong the life of the trigger assembly in the side rail, continue to squeeze the
trigger mechansim as you lower the rail to the desired height and not release until that time.
Letting the red tips of the trigger mechanism drag up and down the slide rods by releasing
the trigger mechanism too early will cause the trigger assembly to wear prematurely and
break.
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**To avoid risk of injury when operating either a crib or bed with vinyl curtains, it is
essential that both the curtain lift bars or the side/end rails be securely locked in
place when raising or lowering either of those parts.**
Side Curtain Lift Bar
The curtain lift bars are raised using 2
finger tip releases which are on each side
of the lift bar.
When raising and lowering the lift bar, make
sure that the red tips of the trigger mechanisms
securely lock into place in the notches on both
sides of the slide rods. You should barely be
able to see any of the red tip of the trigger
mechanism. There should also be an audible
click on both ends, and if you grasp the lift bar
and tug, it should not move if it is correctly and
securely latched.
CURTAIN LIFT BAR OPERATION & SAFETY
**If one of the trigger mechanisms for the lift bar fails to lock into place
properly, remove the crib or bed from service until the mechanism can
be replaced.**
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CRANK HANDLE USAGE
Springfield Cribs are equipped with a crank handle for head elevation and it is located on
the left side of the foot end. The head crank handle should be tucked in when not in use to
help avoid damage from it hitting or getting caught on other objects when the crib is being
moved.
To use the head crank handle, pull it out from its tucked position and turn clockwise to
elevate the head section of the crib.The head section on the Springfield Crib will articulate
to approximately 35 degrees, or 17 turns of the crank handle.
NOTE: The head section of the crib will not articulate higher than the stated 30
degrees. The crank handle will continue to turn after 14 revolutions, however it will
become noticeably more difficult. Continued cranking will not raise the head of the
crib any further, it will only put stress on the crank handle components and
eventually cause them to break.
The Head Crank Handle
The foot crank handle is located on the right side of the foot end of the crib. The foot crank
handle should be tucked in when not in use to help avoid damage from it hitting or getting
caught on other objects when the crib is being moved
To use the foot crank handle, pull it out from its tucked position and turn clockwise to
elevate the foot/knee section of the crib.The foot section on the Springfield Cribs will
articulate to approximately 15 degrees, or 7 turns of the crank handle.
The Foot Crank Handle
NOTE: The foot section of the crib will not articulate higher than the stated 15
degrees. The crank handle will continue to turn after 7 revolutions, however it will
become noticeably more difficult. Continued cranking will not raise the foot/knee
section of the crib any further, it will only put stress on the crank handle components
and eventually cause them to break.
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MATTRESS PLATFORM DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST
Foot EndHead End
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Note: Platform Assemblies listed are for Gatch platforms only. If your crib has a
Gatch/Trendelenburg platform please contact us for part numbers.
# Part Description Part # Notes
1
Mattress Platform Assembly-1935 91175
Complete mattress plaform
with all elevating assemblies
and Gatch Extender.
Mattress Platform Assembly-1943 91273
Mattress Platform Assembly-1955 91269
Mattress Platform Assembly-1975 91268
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MATTRESS PLATFORM PARTS LIST CONTINUED
# Part Description Part # Notes
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Head Pan Assembly- 1935 89715
Head Pan Assembly- 1943 89715
Head Pan Assembly- 1955 89705
Head Pan Assembly- 1975 89712
2 Support Plate- 1935 (not shown) 12150
3Center Seat Pan- 1943 12335
Center Seat Pan- 1955, 1975 12334
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Thigh Pan Assembly- 1935 89717
Thigh Pan Assembly- 1943 89717
Thigh Pan Assembly- 1955 89706
Thigh Pan Assembly- 1975 89706
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Foot Pan Assembly- 1935 89716
Foot Pan Assembly- 1943 89716
Foot Pan Assembly- 1955 89707
Foot Pan Assembly- 1975 89713
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Bottom Frame Assembly- 1935 81469
Bottom Frame Assembly- 1943 81042
Bottom Frame Assembly- 1955 81404
Bottom Frame Assembly- 1975 81765
7 Tilt Indicator 63237 Indicates degree of elevation
8 Corner Cover 11558
9 Hex Nut 10-32 63402 For Corner Covers
10 Screw 10-32x3/4” 62048
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Head Elevating Assembly- 1935 81395
Entire shaft for head lift mechanism
including the crank handle.
Head Elevating Assembly- 1943 81096
Head Elevating Assembly- 1955 81096
Head Elevating Assembly- 1975 81133
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Foot Elevating Assembly- 1935 89854
Entire shaft for foot lift mechanism
including the crank handle.
Foot Elevating Assembly- 1943 89886
Foot Elevating Assembly- 1955 89886
Foot Elevating Assembly- 1975 89848
13 Crank Handle Assembly 72113 Complete assembly for head or foot
14 Black Knob for Crank Handle 22208
Crank handle components available
in hardware bag 72116
15 Brass Insert 60359
16 Screw 8-32x1-1/4” 63885
17 Spring Pin 1/4x1-1/8” 60323
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GATCH EXTENDER PARTS IDENTIFICATION
The Gatch Extender is a metal plate that extends outwards as the head of the crib is
raised to close the gap on the head end and help prevent potential entrapment hazards.
Components of the Gatch Extender:
#3- Extender Plate
#5- Bracket Assembly
#4- Sleeve Assembly
#2- Right
Gatch Weld
Assy
#2- Left
Gatch Weld
Assy
#10- 1/4-20x5/8” Screw
#6- 1/4-20x1/2 Lock Nut
#11- Washer
#9- 1/4-20x5/8” Screw
#11- Extender Caplug
#8- 1/4-20x1/2” Bolt
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GATCH EXTENDER PARTS LIST
*Note- On older Springfield Crib models, the Extender Plate was larger and the tabs
on the left and right weld assemblies were longer than the current version pictured
in this document. Please call or email for pricing on those older components.
# Part Description Part # Qty# Notes
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Gatch Extender Assembly-
30” wide crib 93260 1 Complete assembly with all hardware.
Specify color when ordering
Gatch Extender Assembly-
36” wide crib 93261 1
2Gatch Weld Assembly- Left 89803 1 Newer version-
Specify color when ordering
Gatch Weld Assembly- Right 89804 1
3Extender Plate- 30” wide crib 12290 1 Specify color when ordering
Extender Plate- 36” wide crib 12291 1
4 Sleeve Assembly 81367 2
The left and right Gatch weld assemblies
slide into this part which is mounted on the
underside of the head pan.
5 Bracket Assembly Hardware Bag 72045 1
pair
Brackets which glide up and down head end
corner posts. Includes #7 & 8 to attach to
weld assemblies
6 1/4-20 Lock Nut 63413 8
4 used on sleeve assemblies,
4 used to attach extender plate to
Gatch weld assemblies
7 Washer 63443 2 Used to attach the bracket assembly
to the Gatch weld assemblies
8 1/4-20x1/2” Bolt 60128 2
9 1/4-20x5/8” Screw 60157 4 Used to attach extender plate to
weld assemblies
10 1/4-20x5/8” Screw 63392 4 Used to fasten sleeve assembies to the
head pan
11 Extender Caplug 63236 2 Cover for the open end of the
Gatch weld assemblies
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GATCH EXTENDER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. To begin installation of a complete Gatch Extender Assembly or replace parts on an
existing crib, lower the gate on the head end (for new cribs, install the Gatch Extender
Assembly prior to installing the gate) and use the head crank handle to elevate the head
section to its maximum height.
2. Insert the left and right Gatch weld assemblies (#2) into the sleeve assemblies (#4)
facing each other as shown. The smooth side of the weld assemblies should be facing
upwards.
3. Add bracket assemblies (#5) to the crib posts, and line them up with the tops of the left
and right Gatch weld assemblies as shown, and fasten the two parts together using a bolt
(8) and washer (#7).
Sleeve Assembly
attached to
underside of head
pan
Left and right
Gatch weld
assemblies
facing each
other
4. Set extender plate on the weld assemblies as shown and line up holes in the extender
plate (#3) with the holes in the Gatch weld assemblies. Clamp the bracket assemblies to
the crib posts to align the plate prior to adding the hardware. Using 4 screws (#9) and
4 nuts (#6), fasten the extender plate to the Gatch weld assemblies.
5. Use the head crank handle to lower the head section 2 turns. Add caplugs (#2) to the
end of the left and right Gatch weld assemblies under the pan deck as shown. Installation
is complete.
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SIDE RAIL ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
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SIDE RAIL ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST
# Part Description Part # Notes
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Side Trim Assembly- 1935 90451
Complete Side Rail AssemblySide Trim Assembly- 1943 & 1955 90222
Side Trim Assembly- 1975 90456
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Side Trigger Assembly- 1935 89115
One trigger per rail
Side Trigger Assembly- 1943 & 1955 89117
Side Trigger Assembly- 1975 89119
Teething Bars- 1935 *1935 TB
Not shown. Set of 3-
Protective covering for the
tops of the rails.
Teething Bars- 1943 *1943 TB
Teething Bars- 1955 *1955 TB
Teething Bars- 1975 *1975 TB
3 Glide Slide Bushing 11571 Nylon bushing with cutout
4 Bushing 11518 Solid nylon bushing
5 Johns Hopkins Handle Assembly 72115 Complete Handle Assembly
(Does not include Shield Plate)
6 Screw 10-32x1 RH PH MS 63375
Components at the bottom of the
Johns Hopkins Handle
7 Retainer Block 11525
8 Split Lockwasher 63453
9 Acorn Nut C/P 10-32 63411
10 Screw 60148 Top of Shield Plate
11 Split Washer 63457
12 Shield Plate Assembly 81216 Plate behind JH Handle
(Does not include handle)
13 HARD Sticker 62177 Sticker behind JH Handle Assembly
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“To Lower Side Lift Then Squeeze”
Sticker 63651 Placed above JH Handle
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“To Raise Side Use Two Hands”
Sticker 63650 Placed on either end of the side rail
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SIDE CURTAIN ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST
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# Part Description Part # Notes
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Side Curtain Assembly- 1935 90381 Includes curtain, lift bar, top curtain rod &
all hardware.
Side Curtain Assembly- 1943, 1955 90531
Side Curtain Assembly- 1975 90532
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Side Curtain 1935- curtain only 63290
Side Curtain 1943, 1955- curtain only 63334
Side Curtain 1975- curtain only 63771
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Lift Bar- 1935 11413
Lift Bar- 1943, 1955 11171
Lift Bar- 1975 11176
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Lift Bar Retainer-1935 11511 Thin metal bar than pins the curtain to the
lift bar.
Lift Bar Retainer-1943, 1955 11172
Lift Bar Retainer-1975 11179
5 Screw- for lift bar retainer- (Not shown) 62185 For the retainer
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Lift Bar Trigger 1935 89126
2 triggers needed for each lift barLift Bar Trigger 1943, 1955 89126
Lift Bar Trigger 1975 89127
7 Lift Bar Glide 11514 White nylon guide for lift bar
8 Stop Ring 81080 Holds up top of curtain
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Top Curtain Rod Assembly-1935 89201
Curtain rod with end pieces.
Top Curtain Rod Assembly-1943, 1955 89202
Top Curtain Rod Assembly- 1975 89204
10 End Piece- Curtain Rod 11585 Set of 2 sold in hardware bag 72094
11 Pin- Curtain Rod (Not shown) 11586
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HEAD END ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
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Head Trim Assembly
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HEAD END ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST
# Part Description Part # Notes
1Head Trim Assembly- 1935, 1943 90719 Complete Head Assembly
Head Trim Assembly- 1955, 1975 90727
2Head Weld Assembly- 1935, 1943 90254 Outside head end frame only,
no slide rods, gate or curtain assembly
Head Weld Assembly- 1955, 1975 82916
3Head Gate Assembly- 1935, 1943 90224 Gate with trigger assembly and bushings
Head Gate Assembly- 1955, 1975 90221
4Trigger Assembly for Gate- 1935, 1943 89267 One per side with Johns Hopkins Handle.
See Side Rail Assembly page for diagram
Trigger Assembly for Gate- 1955, 1975 89132
5 Johns Hopkins Handle 72115 See Side Rail Assembly for more detail
6Glide Slide Bushing 11571
7Solid Bushing 11518
8Slide Rod Assembly 89998
9 Slide Rod Adaptor 11576
Parts are also available in
hardware bag 72080
10 1/8” x 3/4” Spring Pin 63834
11 Bumper Spring- Crib Ends 63845
12 Nylon Washer 11545
13 Plastic spacer 11593
14 Screw 63392 Parts are for the top of the slide rods.
15 Nylon washer 11556
16 Screw 63392
Parts are for the lug in the
middle of the slide rods.
Available in hardware bag 72108
17 Nylon Washer 11556
18 Lockwasher 63453
19 Acorn Nut 62068
20 Head Curtain Assembly- 1935, 1943 90549 Complete curtain assembly
including #21-28
Head Curtain Assembly- 1955, 1975 90551
21 Head Curtain Only- 1935, 1943 63344
Head Curtain Only- 1955, 1975 63286
22 Lift Bar Head End- 1935, 1943 11323 Lift bar only- lift bar glides, trigger
assembly and retaining bar not included.
Lift Bar Head End- 1955, 1975 11321
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Trigger Assembly for Lift Bar- 1935,
1943 89126 Need 2 per side
Trigger Assembly for Lift Bar 89125
24 End Curtain Retainer- 1935, 1943 11325 Metal bar that holds the curtain
to the lift bar. Screws not included.
End Curtain Retainer- 1955, 1975 11327
25 Screw for Retainer (Not shown) 62185
26 Top Curtain Rod Assembly- 1935, 1943 89198 Includes plastic end pieces
Top Curtain Rod Assembly- 1955, 1975 89199
27 Plastic Curtain End Piece- set of 2 72094
28 Lift Bar Glide 11514 White nylon guide for lift bar
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FOOT END ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST
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*Note- If your crib was made prior to 2015 or of your foot end curtain does not have a chart
pocket, the Foot End Assembly parts listed above do not apply. Please contact us for the
correct part numbers.
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Foot Trim Assembly
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# Part Description Part # Notes
1Foot Trim Assembly- 1915, 1935, 1943 90352 Complete Foot Assembly
Foot Trim Assembly- 1955 & 1975 90353
2Foot Weld Assembly- 1915, 1935, 1943 82914 Outside head end frame only,
no curtain assembly
Foot Weld Assembly- 1955, 1975 82917
3Foot Curtain Only- 1915, 1935 & 1943 63340 *Curtain has a chart pocket
as a standard feature.
Foot Curtain Only- 1955 & 1975 63770
4End Curtain Retainer- 1915, 1935 & 1943 11173 Metal bar that holds the bottom of the curtain
to the crib frame. Screws not included.End Curtain Retainer- 1955 & 1975 11132
5 Screw for Retainer (Not shown) 63386 Not shown
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SLIDE ROD ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST
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Lug in middle of
Slide Rod #6-9
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# Part Description Part # Notes
1 Slide Rod 89998 Complete slide rod assembly as shown
2 Slide Rod Cup N/A Not sold separately. If this part breaks,
order a new slide rod. Part is riveted on.
3 Rivet- not shown N/A
4 Screw 63392 For the top of the slide rod
5 Nylon Washer 11557
6 Screw 63392
For the middle of the slide rod at the lug
7 Nylon Washer 11556
8 Lockwasher 63454
9 Acorn Nut 62068
10 Slide Rod Insert 11567 For lower portion of slide rod-
trigger rests in this insert
11 Slide Rod Bushing 11520 For upper portion of slide rod-
lift bar trigger rests in these inserts
12 Slide Rod Adaptor 11576
Parts also available in hardware bag
72078. Parts for one slide rod.
13 1/8” x 3/4” Spring Pin 63834
14 Plastic Washer 1”x.545”x1/8” 11545
15 Bumper Spring- long crib sides 63403
16 Plastic Spacer- long crib sides 11750
17 Bumper Spring- crib ends 63845 Also available in hardware bag 72080
with #12-1418 Plastic Spacer- crib ends 11593
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To disassemble the crib and replace a side rail or a slide rod:
**We recommend this be done with 2 people**
SLIDE ROD OR SIDE RAIL REPLACEMENT
1. At the top of one of the Slide Rods, first loosen and remove the screw and washer.
Repeat at the opposite side of the rail.
2. Halfway down each slide rod at the metal tab called the lug, remove the screw,
nylon washer, lockwasher & acorn nut.
Washer and Screw
Upper Crib Eye
Lug
Screw & Nylon Washer are
on one side of Lug.
The Lockwasher & Acorn
Nut are on the opposite
side.
Instructions continued on next page...
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