Huntleigh AKRON 900-A User manual

AKRON
®
FIXED
HEIGHT TRACTION
Models
900-A, 8900-8
AKRON
®
MOBILE
TRACTION SYSTEM
Model
8904-8
USER MANUAL
AKRON
®
VARI-
HEIGHT TRACTION
Models
901-A, 902-A, 8901-8, 8902-8

AKRON 900A, 901A, 902A, 8900-8, 8901-8, 8902-8, 8904-8
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Contents
1. Introduction 2
Warnings, Cautions 2
General Warnings 2
2. Installation 3
4
3. Operation 5-13
4. Accessories –Operating Instructions 14-22
5. Cleaning and Decontamination 23
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6. Troubleshooting 24
7. Maintenance 25
8. Warranty and Service 26
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9. Revision Status 27
10. Technical Specification 28
"The mark on this product demonstrates conformity
with the EC Directive 93/42/EEC."

AKRON 900A, 901A, 902A, 8900-8, 8901-8, 8902-8, 8904-8
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1. Introduction
Always keep this Operating Manual available for reference.
Warnings & Cautions
General Warnings
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.
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.

AKRON 900A, 901A, 902A, 8900-8, 8901-8, 8902-8, 8904-8
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2. Installation
Adjustable Foot
Electric Models
Ensure mains supply cable is not stretched when connected.
Ensure, during tableuse, no obstacles are in its path.
Ensure hand / foot switch tubes or leads are not trapped by moving parts of the couch.
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.
Use adapter if 3 pin 13A plug is required.
(Order reference 5S0409Z)
CAUTION
When not in use, switch table off.

AKRON 900A, 901A, 902A, 8900-8, 8901-8, 8902-8, 8904-8
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2. Installation
Fixed Height Traction Table Assembly (900A, 8900-8)
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.
WARNING
Ensure legs are secured correctly using supplied fittings, prior to use.

AKRON 900A, 901A, 902A, 8900-8, 8901-8, 8902-8, 8904-8
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3. Operation
Elevation Controls
Hydraulic Models
Hydraulic Pedal
Electric Models (902A)
Handswitch
Footswitch
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.
Press éto raise table.
Press êto lower table.
AUF
Press éto raise table.
AB
Press êto lower table.
PUMP PEDAL TO
RAISE TABLE LIFT PEDAL TO LOWER TABLE

AKRON 900A, 901A, 902A, 8900-8, 8901-8, 8902-8, 8904-8
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3. Operation
Foot Bar Switch
Wheel Locking
Castors (901A, 902A)
Castors Unlocked Castors Locked
Breathing Hole and Plug
Press tube done to raise table
Lift tube up to lower table
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.
Remove plug for patient prone position
Press out from underneath

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

AKRON 900A, 901A, 902A, 8900-8, 8901-8, 8902-8, 8904-8
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3. Operation
Sliding Frame (900A, 901A, 902A)
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.
WARNING
Ensure when Pelvic and Thoracic Harnesses are in use, the Sliding Top Frame is
released before traction commences.