AKRON 900A, 901A, 902A, 8900-8, 8901-8, 8902-8, 8904-8
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4. Accessories – Operating Instructions
Traction Procedures (Continued)
Position the flexion stool (model FS900) under the calves of the legs of the patient and adjust the height
for optimum comfort. It may help the patient to relax if the knees are strapped together.
To remove the slack from the harnesses using the ATP9 Traction Machine proceed as follows:
1.
With the hold and rest timers set to zero, set the high force control to indicate 35 Kg or less if
required.
2.
Set duration of treatment timer to 20 minutes or less if required.
3.
DO NOT
release the Rolling Top at this stage.
4.
Push ‘START’ button to commence the first run.
5.
Push ‘STOP’ button when zero force is reached. This will take up all the slack which could not be
achieved manually.
Release the rolling top by rotating the lever under the upholstery section, and treatment will commence.
After the first run, set the prescribed kilogram force. In the case of the ATP9, set the progressive mode
controls as desired or prescribed.
By waiting to let the machine take up the remaining slack first, the table should not open more than an
inch or so and will always return to a closed position at the end of each cycle.
If the rolling frame opens to 125mm or 150mm it indicates sufficient slack was not removed initially. To
correct the condition, push or slide the rolling section back under the patient whilst the machine is in the
hold mode.
Check the correct functioning of the ‘patient interrupt’ switch and then pass it to the patient with
instructions on its use.
The ATP9 Traction Machine should be switched off and the straps removed from the patient. It is
advisable to allow the patient 5 to 10 minutes recovery before removal from the table.
A more detailed account of the operation of the ATP9 Traction Machine can be found in the ATP9 User
Manual.
