AKRON FIXED and MOBILE Models 900-A, 8900-8, 8904-8 series User Manuals Oct 2000

AKRON 900A, 901A, 902A, 8900-8, 8901-8, 8902-8, 8904-8

1. Introduction Always keep this Operating Manual available for reference.

Warnings & Cautions WARNINGS Warnings identify possible hazards in procedures or conditions which, if not correctly followed, could result in death, injury or other serious adverse reactions.

CAUTIONS Cautions identify conditions or procedures which, if not correctly followed, could result in equipment failure or damage.

General Warnings WARNINGS Use only accessories that have been designed or approved for use with this couch. Do not use electric couches in the presence of flammable gasses such as an anaesthetic agent. Maximum Load 180 Kg (396 lbs) distributed evenly. Do not concentrate weight on either side of the table. Plug acts as a disconnect device. Do not allow children to play with the table at any time. Adequately supervise children in the proximity of the table.

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2. Installation Adjustable Foot WARNING Lock castors before adjusting.

A)

Lock castors first.

B)

Adjust foot.

C)

Lock foot by tightening half nut.

WARNING Do not insert the 2-pin mains connector directly into a 3-pin 13A mains outlet. Always use the adapter provided. Plug acts as a disconnect device. Electric Models Use adapter if 3 pin 13A plug is required. (Order reference 5S0409Z)

Ensure mains supply cable is not stretched when connected. Ensure, during table use, no obstacles are in its path. Ensure hand / foot switch tubes or leads are not trapped by moving parts of the couch.

CAUTION When not in use, switch table off.

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2. Installation Fixed Height Traction Table Assembly (900A, 8900-8) WARNING Ensure legs are secured correctly using supplied fittings, prior to use.

To assemble: A)

Position legs up to the correct end of the table.

B)

Locate bolts through holes.

C)

Secure by adding washer and nut.

D)

Tighten until secure.

E)

Fix on nut caps.

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3. Operation Elevation Controls WARNING Safely position patient before elevating table. Position all electrical cables away from the moving parts. Position Hand/Foot switch where accidental operation is not possible. Hydraulic Models

PUMP PEDAL TO RAISE TABLE

Hydraulic Pedal

Electric Models (902A)

Press é to raise table. Press ê to lower table.

Handswitch

AUF

Press é to raise table. AB

Press ê to lower table. Footswitch

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LIFT PEDAL TO LOWER TABLE

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3. Operation Foot Bar Switch

Press tube done to raise table Lift tube up to lower table

Wheel Locking WARNING Lock couch wheels/castors prior to patient transfer or treatment. The retractable castors are not designed for transportation of patients. Disconnect and coil electrical cord away from moving parts prior to repositioning table. Castors (901A, 902A)

Castors Unlocked

Castors Locked

Breathing Hole and Plug

Remove plug for patient prone position Press out from underneath

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3. Operation Head & Foot Sections CAUTION Support upholstery section while manually altering the angle.

Head Section Operating Lever A)

Press lever UP to alter section angle.

B)

Support section when altering angle.

C)

Release lever to lock section in position. Angles = +85° -18°

Foot Section Operating Lever

A)

Press lever UP to alter section angle.

B)

Support section when altering angle.

C)

Release lever to lock section in position. Angles = +85° -0°

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3. Operation Sliding Frame (900A, 901A, 902A) WARNING Ensure when Pelvic and Thoracic Harnesses are in use, the Sliding Top Frame is released before traction commences.

Sliding Frame Closed

Sliding Frame Open

A)

To release the top, release the lever located towards the head end of the table.

B)

This unlocks the ratchet mechanism and allows the frame to slide along inside the main frame.

C)

To lock, simply tighten the lever.

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3. Operation Fixed Traction Mounting Bracket (Model 2F1970Z) The fixed traction mounting bracket comes as standard as part of the traction table. It is fitted to the foot end of the table to secure the ATP9 Traction Machine.

WARNING Ensure that the electrical cord from the ATP9 is coiled away from the rotating Mounting Platform when in use.

G

B D H F E

D C

J A

Fitting Instructions Locate bracket (item A) on to the traction table, by sliding onto the section at the foot end of the table. Lock bracket in place using an M8 bolt and nut (items B & C), inserting two washers (item D) either side of the bracket. Two locking knobs (item E) are screwed into the support member positioned at the base of the top frame (item F). Tightening these knobs will stabilise the bracket when traction procedures are in progress. The ATP9 Traction Machine (item G) can then be clamped into place onto the support table platform (item H). Refer to the ATP9 Traction Machine User Manual for the machine mounting procedure.

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3. Operation Fixed Traction Mounting Bracket (Model 2F1970Z) Operating Instructions To raise the support table platform (item H), unscrew the height adjustment clamp (item J) positioned on the side of the bracket (item A). To lock the platform, tighten the height adjustment clamp. To lower the platform, unscrew the adjustment clamp, push down to the required position and tighten clamp. The platform also rotates freely to give the therapist the flexibility to manoeuvre the platform.

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3. Operation Mobile Traction Stand (8904-8) WARNING Check condition of straps. If worn out replace immediately. Only use Huntleigh Akron Straps and Harnesses.

ATP9 Traction Machine ATP9 Traction Machine Clamp Height Adjustment Clamp Upholstered Buffer Pad Locking Castors Retaining Straps

To raise the Traction Machine :A)

Rotate the height adjustment clamp anti-clockwise.

B)

Support the Traction Machine as it rises.

C)

Adjust to height required.

D)

Rotate the height adjustment clamp clockwise to secure at desired height.

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3. Operation Mobile Traction Stand (8904-8) To secure the Mobile Traction System to the table :A)

Position the stand at the end of the table with the buffer pad against the upholstery.

B)

To adjust the buffer pad, simply release the clamp knob.

C)

Raise or lower the buffer pad to the desired height and re-tighten the clamp knob to secure.

D)

Secure the retaining straps around the table and the mobile unit.

E)

The castors on the Mobile Traction System must be locked to hold the unit in place.

Castors WARNING Lock table wheels/castors prior to patient transfer or treatment.

Castors Locked

Castors Unlocked

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3. Operation Counter Traction Straps (CT9000) Two anchor brackets are provided for securing the thoracic counter traction straps at the opposite end of the table to the mobile traction unit. The brackets are held into position by tightening the grub screws onto the box section of the table. The brackets must be fitted with the hole situated in the bar pointing outwards. The large CT9000 strap is connected onto the anchor bracket by means of a dog clip, and the small CT9000 strap is connected to the thoracic counter traction harness by means of a dog clip. The pelvic Y belt is then attached to the ATP9 Traction Machine. When connected, feed the large strap through the buckle and pull tight. The patient is then ready for treatment to commence.

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4. Accessories

ATP9 (ATP9)

Head Halter (HH51)

ATP9 (ATP)

Head Halter (HH51)

Cervipillo + Cover (JC102 + CC103)

Thoracic Harness (CT81UV)

Pelvic Harness (PB61UV)

Counter Traction Straps (CT9000)

Flexion Stool (FS900)

Spreader Bar (SC31)

When purchased as a Traction Package the above accessories are supplied as standard. If only the table is purchased, any of the above accessories can be obtained in addition.

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4. Accessories – Operating Instructions ATP9 Traction Unit WARNING Before the ATP9 Traction Unit is used, please read the ATP9 User Manual, paying particular attention to safety instructions, warnings and cautions. Flexion Stool (Model FS900) WARNING The Flexion Stool is not to be used as a seat. Only use on the table as a support under the calves of the legs.

To raise the stool… A)

Rotate the knob under the upholstery section anti-clockwise.

B)

Adjust upholstery section to desired position.

C)

To secure the stool, rotate the knob clockwise.

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4. Accessories – Operating Instructions Traction Swivel Bracket and Mount (Model Option 8906) WARNING Always lock the swivel bracket before treatment commences. Ensure that the electrical cord from the ATP9 is coiled away from any moving parts of the swivel bracket. Fitting Instructions The swivel bracket is positioned at the foot end of the table and is fitted using a mounting bracket (item A). This is secured to the top frame (item B) using two bolts (item C), which are inserted into the holes on the side of the top frame and secured by a nut and washer (items D) as shown. The ATP9 Traction Machine (item E) can then be clamped into place on the support table platform (item F). Refer to the ATP9 Traction Machine User Manual for the machine mounting procedure.

E

F J

B K D

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G

A H C

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4. Accessories – Operating Instructions Traction Swivel Bracket and Mount (Model Option 8906) Operating Instructions To raise the support table platform, unscrew the height adjustment clamp (item G) positioned on the side of the bracket (item H). To lock the platform, tighten the height adjustment clamp. To lower the platform, unscrew the adjustment clamp, push down to the required position and tighten clamp. The platform also rotates freely to give the therapist the flexibility to manoeuvre the platform. The swivel bracket (item H) allows the platform to swivel 180º and may be locked off centre for traction procedures. The bracket is locked into place by sliding the operating rod (item J) towards the index plate (item K). This movement pushes a pin into the index plate and locks the bracket into place. Sliding the operating rod towards the platform will unlock the bracket, allowing it to swivel freely.

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4. Accessories – Operating Instructions Cervical Sitting Unit (Model 8903) WARNING Check harnesses for wear before use. Worn and frayed harnesses should not be used and should be replaced. Use only Huntleigh Akron harnesses. Fitting Instructions Raise the foot section to its highest position and remove the black plastic end caps on the top of the foot frame section. Insert the Cervical Unit (item A) fully into the top of the foot frame until the stops positioned on the base of the cervical unit fit up against the end of the foot frame section. Slide the cervical mast (item B) into the accessory frame socket positioned on the cervical unit, so that the hook on the mast is pointing downwards and up against the socket. Secure the mast to the cervical frame (item A) by tightening the knob (item C) on the top of the cervical frame.

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4. Accessories – Operating Instructions Cervical Sitting Unit (Model 8903) Fitting Instructions (Continued) The overhead flexion pulley adjustment collar (item D) should then be placed over the cervical mast (item B) and secured in the required position by tightening the knob on the side of the collar, making sure the hook is pointing downwards. Place a pulley (item E) on each of the hooks on the cervical unit and the flexion collar (item D). Feed the extension cord (item F) through the pulleys from the head end and connect up to the Line-Tite clamp (item G) by pulling the spring insert and inserting the rope into the ball bearing end of the clamp. Releasing the insert will lock the cord into place. The clamp is then connected to the Traction Machine (Item H) by means of the connecting ring on the Line-Tite clamp. A spreader bar (item J) can then be fixed to the hook on the end of the extension cord (item F) to accommodate a head halter (model HH51) to support the patients head and neck.

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4. Accessories – Operating Instructions Cervical Sitting Unit (Model 8903) Operating Instructions The patient may now be seated against the foot section/backrest. Adjust the backrest to make the patient comfortable. Place the head halter over the patient’s head/neck area, so that the halter supports the head under the chin and across the back of the head. A cervical contour pillow (model JC102) should be placed under the neck and head for patient comfort. To remove the slack from the extension cord using the ATP9 Traction Machine, proceed as follows: 1.

With the hold and rest timers set to zero, set the high force control to indicate 35Kg or less if required.

2.

Set duration of treatment timer to 20 minutes or less if required.

3.

Push ‘START’ button to commence the first run.

4.

Push ‘STOP’ button when zero force is reached. This will take up all the slack which could not be achieved manually.

Check the correct functioning of the ‘patient interrupt’ switch and pass it to the patient concerned. The ATP9 Traction Machine should be switched off and the head halter removed after treatment. It is advisable to allow the patient 5 to 10 minutes recovery before removal from the table. A more detailed account of the operation of the ATP9 Traction Machine can be found in the ATP9 User Manual.

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