AF0118 | 2018-03-27
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Operating the System
This chapter includes basic directions for driving the cart, docking and deploying the
arm, and logging on and off.
Caution
The System is not suitable for use in the presence of flammable anesthetics or a mixture of
flammable anesthetics with air, nitrous oxide, or oxygen concentrations above 25% at one
atmosphere (14.7 psi) or partial pressures above 27.5 kPa (4 psi).
Drive the Cart
Start
Caution
If the power cord cannot be retracted, do not drive the cart, and call for service to replace.
Caution
If the power cord is damaged in any way, do not use the cart and call for service to
replace.
Caution
Do not drive the cart with the arm deployed except to enable fine patient positioning as
unintended arm movement may pose a risk.
Squeeze the cart handle brake switch(es) and push or pull the cart.
The cart can be moved when arm is deployed using the brake release button on
the collimator handle, but only to enable fine patient positioning.
Stop
Release the brake release button(s).
Go forward
or reverse
Two-handed driving: With both hands on either side of the cart handles, release
the brakes and gently push or pull the cart.
Turn right or
left
To turn right, apply more pressure to the left side of the drive handle with your
left hand, and less pressure with your right hand. To turn left, do the opposite.
Control
speed
The cart is designed to travel at walking speed and is controlled by the operator.