Elkhart Brass Stinger 2.0 8297 - Manual (Page 15)

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B. Maintenance Procedures for Stinger 2.0 ® Bases
1. After Each Use:
Clean any dirt from the unit with mild soap and fresh water. DO NOT use any type of solvent,
thinner, or similar product with this unit. No lubricants should be used on the portable bases.
The aluminum parts are Hardcoated and Teflon impregnated and need no lubrication.
Inspect the knurling, looking for damaged or dirty teeth. Clean the teeth if necessary.
Inspect the spring loaded ground spikes for damage and proper function. The spike assemblies
parts should move in and out freely. Inspect the ground spikes. The carbide tips should come
to a sharp point. Replace the ground spike assembly if the carbide tips are damaged. Replace
the ground spike assembly (P/N 81125001) by removing the ground spike retainer (P/N
57022001) from the leg. Turn the retainer counter-clockwise with the correct size socket or
wrench, and remove the spike assembly and coil spring. Clean the leg socket. Place a small
amount of Loctite #242 on the male thread of the retainer before installation. Install the spring,
new spike assembly, and retainer. Tighten the retainer firmly.
Inspect each of the folding legs for correct operation of the lock pins and smooth operation on
their pivot screws. Check the leg lock pins by sliding them back and forth in their bores using
the yellow-capped pins on both sides of the leg near the pivot point. The lock pins should slide
smoothly in the leg bore and the cone-shaped end should fit snugly into the tapered hole in the
leg bracket. Retract the lock pin and rotate the leg back and forth on the pivot screw. The leg
should rotate freely. If needed, flush the leg assembly with water while cycling the lock pin
and/or leg through its full range of motion until smooth operation is achieved.
Inspect the safety strap and snap hook. Make sure that the spring-loaded closure on the snap
hooks pivots freely and returns to the locked position.
2. As Needed:
Replace any damaged parts including illegible labels. Part numbers can be found in the
exploded parts drawings at the end of this manual. Parts can be ordered from any Elkhart Brass
distributor, or directly from Elkhart Brass Mfg. Co. Inc. Please call 1-800-346-0250 with any
questions about this or any other Elkhart Brass product.