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Fowler Positioning
The Fowler Back, manually adjustable to an 80-degree angle (20°, 30°, 40°, 50°, 60°, 70°, 80°)
incorporates a touch-handle lock/unlock mechanism for effortless patient positioning.
CAUTION:
The Fowler Back must be supported as it is being raised or lowered.
The back must lock into one of the eight provided positions.
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To raise the Fowler Back, press the back lock release button on the underside of the
Fowler Back handle grasp. Keeping the release button depressed, lift up on the Fowler
Back until it attains the desired position. The Fowler Back must be set in one of the eight
positions provided.
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To lower the Fowler Back, depress and hold the Fowler Back button on the underside of the
Fowler Back grip and position the top as desired.
Using the Hand-Held Controller
The hand-held controller may be used to adjust table height, Trendelenburg/Reverse
Trendelenburg, lateral roll and X-Y positioning. When not in use, the Hand-Held Controller can
be hooked onto the metal loop on the restraining strap, or on the accessory rail.
CAUTION:
Before moving the tabletop, be sure that all I.V. lines, attachments
and restraining straps, and such, are out of the way. Ensure that the patient is
fully secured to the tabletop by the restraining straps.
Figure 2.1. Locking Brakes and Swivel Casters