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Document # 2102861 RevA
Backrest Lowering Hazard
Depressing the manual backrest release
handle while a patient is seated on the table
can cause the backrest to lower rapidly. Lower
the backrest in increments by depressing and
releasing the handle. Allowing the backrest to
lower in a single motion could cause injury to
the patient.
CAUTION
28“
Figure 37. Adjusting Seat Back
Seat Back
The back can be adjusted to any angle between horizontal
and 80°.
Pneumatic Manual Backrest (Models 5700 & 5701)
1. To lower the seat back, push down on the seat back
while pulling the release handle upward.
2. To raise the seat back, place hand on the backrest to
prevent it from rising rapidly, while pulling the release
handle upward. The seat back will lock in the desired
position when the handle is released.
Powered Backrest (Models 5800 & 5801)
1. To lower the seat back, depress and hold the
Back Down pedal until the desired angle is achieved,
then release the pedal.
2. To raise the seat back, depress and hold the
Back Up pedal until the desired angle is achieved,
then release the pedal.
MODELS
5800 & 5801
MODELS
5700 & 5701
MINIMUM HEIGHT
For lowering
backrest to
horizontal position.
STOP
RETURN
TO CHAIR
Power Back Actuator-Push Only
On power back models, the back is positioned by a “push
only” actuator that raises the back. When lowered, the
actuator retracts and gravity causes the back to lower.
NOTICE
To Lower Backrest Fully
Table must be raised to a height of 28” before the
backrest can be lowered to the horizontal position. (See
Figure 37).
NOTICE
TABLE ADJUSTMENTS (continued)