Champion 8500 Operation manual

OWNER'S OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
1-800-237-3377
CHAMPIONCHAIR.COM
Treatment Tables
Document No. 006055 Rev A
8550
Recovery Couch
8570
Treatment Table with
Adjustable Headrest
8500
Treatment Table

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IMPORTANT
READ AND FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE US-
ING THIS PRODUCT!
Do NOT install, maintain or operate this equipment without reading and following this manual,
otherwise injury and/or damage may result.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS, PLEASE CONTACT CHAMPION MANUFACTURING,
INC .
Champion assumes no responsibility for damage or injury caused by improper assembly, instal-
lation, use, or maintenance of these products.
No part of this manual may be duplicated in any form without the prior consent of Champion
Manufacturing, Inc . Unauthorized duplication/distribution of these materials may result in civil
prosecution to the maximum extent allowed by law.
The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!
These instructions are available online at no charge.
Visit ChampionChair.com to download.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Information..................................................................................................... 4
Transportation, Storage, Handling & Disposal ........................................................................ 5
Tools Required............................................................................................................................... 5
8500 Treatment Table................................................................................................................... 6
Table Assembly ........................................................................................................................ 6
Optional Shelf Installation ..................................................................................................... 6
Parts Reference......................................................................................................................... 7
8550 Recovery Couch ................................................................................................................... 8
Table Assembly ........................................................................................................................ 8
Optional Shelf Installation ..................................................................................................... 8
Parts Reference......................................................................................................................... 9
8570 Treatment Table with Adjustable Headrest.................................................................... 10
Table Assembly ........................................................................................................................ 10
Optional Shelf Installation ..................................................................................................... 11
Operation of the Adjustable Headrest ................................................................................. 11
Adjusting the Gas Spring ........................................................................................................ 12
Parts Reference......................................................................................................................... 13
GENERAL CARE & CLEANING....................................................................................................... 14
Specifications................................................................................................................................. 15

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IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS.
2. NEVER stand on table or INJURY MAY OCCUR.
3. NEVER allow user to sleep unattended on table or INJURY MAY OCCUR.
4. NEVER leave an unconscious user unattended on table or INJURY MAY OCCUR.
5. DO NOT use table for transporting user in or with ANY type of vehicle or trailer. Champion tables have not
been tested or approved for use by an occupant in any type of vehicle or trailer.
6. NEVER leave an infant or child unattended on table or INJURY MAY OCCUR.
857 MODEL: Attendant MUST confirm that user’s hands and feet are safe while changing table positions or
INJURY MAY RESULT.
7. DO NOT put hands, feet, or clothing into any openings on table.
8. Periodically, recheck tightness of all nuts, bolts, and screws.
9. USE ONLY CHAMPION AUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT PARTS.
10. NEVER EXCEED the recommended weight capacity of 400 lbs. (181.4 kg).
11. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS for future reference and training.
WARNING

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TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, HANDLING & DISPOSAL
• The product should be transported in factory packaging, inside an appropriate medium for the
destination, i.e., air/sea cargo containers.
• The product should be stored in an environment that will inhibit rust/mold formation.
• Champion Manufacturing, Inc recommends not leaving the product in the factory packing in excess of
three (3) months.
• The product should always be handled in a manner consistent with the user instructions and in a
manner to prevent contamination after each use.
• The product has many recyclable components and to the extent practical, all effort should be used to
recycle responsibly. Otherwise the product components shall be disposed of in accordance with local
statutes.
TOOLS REQUIRED
MODELS 8500, 8550 AND 8570
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• ” wrench (multiple size wrench included)
• Scissors or box cutter
• Cardboard shipping container (stays under table during assembly to protect upholstery)
• If using powered tools, always start hardware together by hand first and wear safety goggles

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8500 TREATMENT TABLE
TABLE ASSEMBLY
REFER TO “Parts Reference” photo on page 7 for visual reference during table assembly.
1. Aer checking your product for any shipping damage, the table needs to be positioned upside-down on
cardboard or protective surface. Remove all packing material and hardware that was secured for shipping.
Cut tape on corners of box so that cardboard will lay flat while you assemble table.
2. You will find two Table Legs, in-between, and attached to the Table Frame Rails. Pivot up the Table Legs
and install one (1) ¼-20 x 2-½” machine screw through the empty-outer holes of the Table Legs & Table
Frame Rails, followed by hand-tightening (1) ¼-20 hex lock nut onto the screw connecting each Table Leg
to the frame rails.
3. Install (4) ¼-20 x 1-½” screws through (2) holes in each Upper Leg Brace of the Table Leg, and into (2)
threaded holes (each end) in the wood of the Upholstered Top.
NOTE: Do not fully tighten at this time.
4. Place (4) ¼-20 x 1-½” carriage bolts into the (4) square holes through the Lower Leg Brace of the Table Legs.
Heads of carriage bolts should face the outside of table, for better appearance.
5. Align/install the Cross-brace (smoothest side facing table bottom) with the (4) carriage bolts that you just
installed on step 4, and secure with (4) ¼-20 nuts.
NOTE: If the Optional Shelf with Reinforced Cross-brace have been ordered; make sure that the smooth
surface (side with tape) of the Reinforced Cross-brace faces the table bottom, prior to fastening it to the
Lower Leg Braces of the Welded Leg Assemblies.
6. TIGHTEN ALL FASTENERS AT THIS TIME, including the nuts & screws holding the Welded Leg Assemblies
to the Table Frame Rails.
7. Install the four (4) Glide Feet completely into the ends of the feet Inserts on Welded Leg Assemblies.
8. Using at least two people, turn table upright.
9. Place Paper Holder Rod through the (2) Paper Rod Clamps, (with paper roll in-between). Remove one of
the white plastic caps on the Paper Rod, if necessary install it through the (2) Paper Rod Clamps, replace cap.
10. Adjust (4) Glide Feet, as needed to level the table.
OPTIONAL SHELF INSTALLATION
11. Double-sided tape has been installed on the Cross-brace.
12. Before removing paper on tape, “test fit” the shelf. Shelf should be approximately ¼” from edges of Lower
Leg Brace.

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WARNING
13. Once you are certain of where you will position the shelf, peel o the paper to expose adhesive.
HELPFUL TIP: Aer peeling paper from adhesive tape, use a damp sponge to moisten tape to allow shelf to
be adjusted during install. Once tape is dry shelf will stay in place.
14. Carefully position shelf in place on adhesive.
Do not overtighten hardware. Periodically recheck tightness of all fasteners. Never
stand on the table.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
• Vinyl Strap Adjustment – Should the vinyl strap on your Champion table need to be adjusted,
unscrew the screw that currently holds either side of it in place. Pierce another hole in the strap to
give desired tension and re-insert screw.
• Wrinkles in Vinyl – Storage and shipping can cause wrinkles of the vinyl on your Champion table.
This is normal. Please allow 1 – 2 weeks at room temperature (approx. 70 degrees) to allow for
vinyl to expand back to original appearance.
PARTS REFERENCE

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8550 TREATMENT TABLE
TABLE ASSEMBLY
REFER TO “Parts Reference” photo on page 9 for visual reference during table assembly.
1. Aer checking your product for any shipping damage, the table needs to be positioned upside-down on
cardboard or protective surface. Remove all packing material and hardware that was secured for shipping.
Cut tape on corners of box so that cardboard will lay flat while you assemble table.
2. You will find two Table Legs, in-between, and attached to the Table Frame Rails. Pivot up the Table Legs
and install one (1) ¼-20 x 2-½” machine screw through the empty-outer holes of the Table Legs & Table
Frame Rails, followed by hand-tightening (1) ¼-20 hex lock nut onto the screw connecting each Table Leg
to the frame rails.
3. Use a Phillips screwdriver, install (4) ¼-20 x 1-½” screws through (2) holes in each Upper Leg Brace of the
Table Legs, and into (2) threaded holes (each end) in the wood of the Upholstered Top.
NOTE: Do not fully tighten at this time.
4. Place (4) ¼-20 x 1-½” carriage bolts into the (4) square holes through the Lower Leg Brace of the Table Legs.
Heads of carriage bolts should face the outside of table, for better appearance.
5. Align/install the Cross-brace (smoothest side facing table bottom) with the (4) carriage bolts that you just
installed on step 4, and secure with (4) ¼-20 nuts.
NOTE: If the Optional Shelf with Reinforced Cross-brace have been ordered; make sure that the smooth
surface (side with tape) of the Reinforced Cross-brace faces the table bottom, prior to fastening it to the
Lower Leg Braces of the Welded Leg Assemblies.
6. TIGHTEN ALL FASTENERS AT THIS TIME, including the nuts & screws holding the Welded Leg Assemblies
to the Table Frame Rails.
7. Install the four (4) Glide Feet completely into the ends of the feet Inserts on Welded Leg Assemblies.
8. Using at least two people, turn table upright.
9. Place Paper Holder Rod through the (2) Paper Rod Clamps, (with paper roll in-between). Remove one of
the white plastic caps on the Paper Rod, if necessary install it through the (2) Paper Rod Clamps, replace cap.
10. Adjust (4) Glide Feet, as needed to level the table.
OPTIONAL SHELF INSTALLATION
11. Double-sided tape has been installed on the Reinforced Cross-brace.
12. Before removing paper on tape, “test fit” the shelf. Shelf should be approximately ¼” from edges of Lower
Leg Brace of the Table Legs.

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WARNING
13. Once you are certain of where you will position the shelf, peel o the paper to expose adhesive.
HELPFUL TIP: Aer peeling paper from adhesive tape, use a damp sponge to moisten tape to allow shelf to
be adjusted during install. Once tape is dry shelf will stay in place.
14. Carefully position shelf in place on adhesive.
Do not overtighten hardware. Periodically recheck tightness of all fasteners. Never
stand on the table.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
• Vinyl Strap Adjustment – Should the vinyl strap on your Champion table need to be adjusted,
unscrew the screw that currently holds either side of it in place. Pierce another hole in the strap to
give desired tension and re-insert screw.
• Wrinkles in Vinyl – Storage and shipping can cause wrinkles of the vinyl on your Champion table.
This is normal. Please allow 1 – 2 weeks at room temperature (approx. 70 degrees) to allow for
vinyl to expand back to original appearance.
PARTS REFERENCE

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8570 TREATMENT TABLE WITH ADJUSTABLE HEADREST
TABLE ASSEMBLY
REFER TO “Parts Reference” photo on page 12 for visual reference during table assembly.
1. Aer checking your product for any shipping damage, the table needs to be positioned upside-down on the
cardboard shipping container, or protective surface. Remove all packing material and hardware that was secured for
shipping. Cut tape on corners of box so that cardboard will lay flat while you assemble table.
2. You will find two Welded Leg Assemblies; one is attached to the table frames, and one is not.
3. Pivot up the Welded Leg Assy that is attached and install one (1) ¼-20 x 2 ½ machine screw through the empty-outer
holes of the Table Legs & Table Frame Rails, followed by hand-tightening (1) ¼-20 hex lock nut onto each screw,
connecting each Table Leg to the frame rails.
4. Use a Phillips screwdriver, install (2) ¼-20 x 1-½” screws through the Upper Leg Brace of the Welded Leg Assembly
into (2) threaded holes in the wood bottom of Upholstered Top, as shown.
NOTE: Do not fully tighten at this time.
5. Align and install the unattached Welded Leg Assembly between the Table Frame Rails, on the opposite end
of the table (backrest end of table), as shown in photo page 13.
NOTE: The Upper Leg Brace on the Welded Leg Assembly needs to be positioned toward “backrest end” of
table.
6. Install (2) ¼-20 x 2-½” screws and (2) ¼-20 nuts to fasten the unattached Welded leg Assembly to the
Table Frame Rails.Heads of screws should face the outside of table, for better appearance. DO NOT FULLY
TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME.
7. REPEAT Step 4 for the second Welded Leg Assembly.
8. Place (4) ¼-20 x 1-½” carriage bolts in (4) holes through the Lower Leg Brace of the Welded Leg Assemblies
as shown. Heads of carriage bolts should face the outside of table, for better appearance.
9. Align Welded Brace Assembly (smoothest should face the table bottom) with the (4) screws & holes on both
Welded Leg Assemblies and fasten with (4) ¼-20 nuts.
NOTE: If the Optional Shelf with Reinforced Welded Brace Assembly have been ordered; make sure that
the smooth surface (side with tape) of the Reinforced Welded Brace Assembly faces the table bottom, prior
to fastening it to the Lower Leg Braces of the Welded Leg Assemblies.
10. TIGHTEN ALL FASTENERS AT THIS TIME, including the nuts & screws holding the Welded Leg Assemblies
to the Table Frame Rails.
11. Install the four (4) Glide Feet completely into the ends of the feet Inserts on Welded Leg Assemblies.
12. The release handle for the adjustable back rest, can be installed on the le or the right table frame rail,
depending on user preference.

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13. Should you wish to change the release handle mounting location, simply remove the (2) Phillips head screws
that attach the handle to the table frame rail and relocate the handle to the opposite table frame rail and re-
install the screws.
14. Using at least two people, turn table upright.
15. Place Paper Holder Rod through the (2) Paper Rod Clamps, (with paper roll in-between). Remove one of
the white plastic caps on the Paper Rod, if necessary, install it through the (2) Paper Rod Clamps, replace
cap.
16. Adjust (4) Glide Feet, as needed to level the table.
OPTIONAL SHELF INSTALLATION
17. Double-sided tape has been installed on the Welded Brace Assembly.
18. Before removing paper on tape, “test fit” the shelf. Shelf should be approximately ¼” from edge of Lower
Leg Brace.
19. Once you are certain of where you will position the shelf, peel o the paper to expose adhesive.
20. Carefully position shelf in place on adhesive.
HELPFUL TIP:Aer peeling paper from adhesive tape. Use a damp sponge to moisten tape to allow shelf to
be adjusted during install. Once tape is dry shelf will stay in place.
OPERATION OF THE ADJUSTABLE HEADREST
• TO RAISE the Upholstered Backrest, pull black lever on the Remote Release System.
• TO LOWER the Backrest, pull the same black lever with one hand and apply pressure to the Backrest
with your other hand until the desired position is achieved, then release the black lever.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
• Vinyl Strap Adjustment – Should the vinyl strap on your Champion table need to be adjusted,
unscrew the screw that currently holds either side of it in place. Pierce another hole in the strap to
give desired tension and re-insert screw.
• Wrinkles in Vinyl – Storage and shipping can cause wrinkles of the vinyl on your Champion table.
This is normal. Please allow 1 – 2 weeks at room temperature (approx. 70 degrees) to allow for
vinyl to expand back to original appearance.

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ADJUSTING THE GAS SPRING (THE CYLINDER UNDER HEADREST)
1. Remove Cable from Operator.
2. Loosen the ” locking nut (jam nut) on top of the Operator with a wrench.
3. Remove the Bow-Tie Cotter Pin from the Clevis Pin.
4. Remove the Clevis Pin.
5. Turn the entire Operator one full revolution:
Clockwise if backrest does not move when handle is actuated OR Counter-clockwise if backrest will not stay
in down position.
6. Re-install the Clevis Pin.
7. Re-install the Bow-Tie Cotter Pin.
8. Tighten the ” locking nut on top of Operator.
9. Re-install the Cable on the Operator.
10. REPEAT these steps as needed until proper backrest action is achieved.
Do not overtighten hardware. Periodically recheck tightness of all fasteners. Never
stand on the table.

WARNING

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PARTS REFERENCE

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GENERAL CARE & CLEANING
• Periodically inspect tightness of all screws, bolts, nuts, or other fasteners.
Champion furnishings are built to provide durable reliable service when properly cared for. In general all of our
products should be: 1) Cleaned, 2) Rinsed and 3) Allowed to air dry. It is important to note that disinfecting a
product is not the same as cleaning the product. Disinfectants alone will not provide adequate cleaning, they
do not have grease or oil cutting properties to remove grime or hair and skin oils. Over time, the appearance and
feel and performance of your upholstery may diminish if not cleaned properly.
CLEANING
Remove grime, hair, and body oils; Your furnishings should be cleaned with mild soap & water solution and a
damp cloth on a regular basis. Avoid harsh detergents that could damage the finish of your product.
NOTE: If the furnishing is disinfected with bleach, it MUST be wiped o using only clean water on a damp cloth
and then be allowed to air dry. Failure to rinse with clean water can result in a build-up of residues over time that
can damage your product.
For additional cleaning information please visit www.championchair.com/cleaning-instructions/

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IMPORTANT: ALWAYS REFER TO THE WEIGHT CAPACITY LABEL ON
YOUR TABLE OR PRODUCT.
In all cases the labeling on the table or product at the time of delivery indicates the correct rating for your
table or product – Weight rating should not be exceeded!
SPECIFICATIONS
Tables 8500 8550 8570
Overall Height 30" (76cm) 19" (48cm) 30" (76cm).
Overall Width 28" (71cm) 28" (71cm) 28" (71cm)
Overall Length Reclined 72" (183cm) 72" (183cm) 72" (183cm)
Weight 74lbs 73lbs 91 lbs (41.3kg)
Maximum Weight Capacity 400 lbs (181.4kg) 400 lbs (181.4kg) 400 lbs (181.4kg)
IMPORTANT: Maximum Weight Capacity should be evenly distributed.
8550
Recovery Couch
8570
Treatment Table with
Adjustable Headrest
8500
Treatment Table

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section of our website.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
While we endeavor to maintain consistent products, due to conditions beyond our control, specifications
are subject to change without notice. We reserve the right to add or delete products at any time
and without prior notice. Always provide your product's specific serial number when ordering any
replacement parts. When in doubt, contact a Champion representative (352-854-2929 or 1-800-237-3377)
for further information.

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product's specific serial number when ordering replacement parts. Contact Champion direct for additional information and the latest specifications.
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