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SECTION II OPERATION
x
Prior to unlocking brakes, check for ob-
structions on the floor that might pre-
vent the table from moving smoothly to
new location. Relock the brakes imme-
diately once the final position is
reached and before commencing sur-
gery. Table brakes should remain locked
at all times if patient weight exceeds
230 kg.
x
Don't move a table with patient carried.
There is a risk that patient may fall and
injure or staff may injure.
x
Don't move a table with heavy object
carried. There is a risk that heavy object
may fall and damage or staff may injure.
NOTE
With an evenly distributed patient
weight load, all table positioning func-
tions will operate smoothly and quietly
with a patient weight of up to 450 kg.
b. Trendelenburg
To place the table in a Trende-
lenburg (head down) position, press the ENERGIZE
button and then the TREND button (figure 2-7). To
place the table in a reverse Trendelenburg (head up)
position, press the ENERGIZE button and then the
REV TREND button. Trendelenburg positioning of
up to 30° may be obtained if lateral tilt positioning is
less than 20°.
NOTE
To prevent table damage, a safety in-
terlock limits Trendelenburg positioning
to 20° if lateral tilt positioning exceeds
20°. An audible alarm will sound.
WARNING
To maximize patient safety, utilize
proper restraint methods during ex-
treme Trendelenburg positioning.
REVERSE
TRENDELENBURG
TRENDELENBURG
30°
30°
ENERGIZE
Figure 2-7. Trendelenburg Positioning
