Thuli Tables 300 Stationary, Owner'S Manual, Page: 11 / 19

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Table Operation
SETTING THE TENSION
The pelvic and thoracic drop sections have adjustable tension and
cock with an upward movement of the cocking lever.
PELVIC DROP
Position the patient’s anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) at
the juncture of the pelvic and thoracic sections.
Position the patient sufficiently forward with their arms out-
stretched and wrists resting on the prone arm rest. This will
insure that the skin on the back of the patient’s arms will not
be pinched between the thoracic section and the table frame
when using the drop.
THORACIC DROP
1. With the patient on the table, cock the drop section. You must
have sufficient tension on the drop mechanism to hold the
patient’s weight.
2. Loosen the tension control knob by turning it counterclockwise
until the section drops.
3. Turn the tension control knob clockwise 3 - 4 half turns. As a
general rule, the drop is now set for the patient’s weight, which
may vary according to the practitioner’s preference.
Pelvic Drop Thoracic Drop
Before setting the tension, advise your patient of your intention.