Metro DataVac Flo 1700 Series User manual

Flo™1700 Series
MobileComputingWorkstation
OperationsManual
400210 Revison H
Copyright©2005-2009
InterMetro IndustriesCorporation
www.metro.com

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Notice:
InterMetro Industries Corporation reservesthe righttomakeimprovementsor changestothe products described inthis manualat
anytimewithout notice.
Whilereasonableefforts havebeen made inthe preparationofthis documenttoassure itsaccuracy, InterMetro Industries
Corporation assumesno liabilityresultingfromanyerrors or omissions inthis document,or fromtheuseofthe information
contained herein.
Copyright Notice:
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maynot becopied, photocopied,reproduced, translated, or reducedtoanyelectronicmediumormachine-readableformfor
distribution.This manual,wholeor inpart, maynot bemodified without prior consent,inwriting,fromInterMetro Industries
Corporation.
Copyright ©2005-2009 byInterMetro Industries Corporation,651 NorthWashington Street,Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705,U.S.A.
•Flo is aregistered trademarkofInterMetro Industries Corporation.
•Windows is aregistered trademark of Microsoft Corporation intheUnited States andother countries.
•Velcro isaregistered trademarkofVelcro IndustriesB.V.
ContactInformation:
InterMetro Industries Corporation
NorthWashington Street
Wilkes-Barre,PA18705
Phone:[phone]
http://www.metro.com/flo
FCC Information:
ThisdevicecomplieswithFCC Rules,part 15.Operation issubjecttothe following conditions:
1.Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and
2. Thisdevicemust accept anyinterferencethat maybereceived,including interferencethatmaycauseundesired
operation.
Notice:Thisequipmenthasbeen testedand found tocomplywiththe limitsfor aClassA digitaldevice,pursuant topart 15ofthe
FCC rules.Theselimits are designed toprovide reasonableprotection againstharmfulinterferencewhen the equipment
is operatedinacommercialenvironment.Thisequipmentgenerates, uses, and can radiateradiofrequencyenergyand,
if notinstalledand used inaccordancewiththeinstruction manual, maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradio
communications.Operation ofthis equipment inaresidentialarea is likely tocauseharmfulinterferenceinwhichcase
the userwill be required tocorrectthe interferenceatthe user’s expense.
Warning:Changes or modificationstothisdevicenotexpresslyapproved byInterMetro IndustriesCorporation couldvoidthe
user’sauthority tooperatethis equipment.
Shielded cablesmustbe used withthis unittoensurecompliancewiththeFCC ClassAlimits.
IndustryCanada:
ThisclassA digitalapparatusmeetsall requirementsofthe CanadianInterfaceCausing Equipment Regulations.Operation is
subjecttothe following twoconditions:
1.Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and
2.Thisdevicemust accept anyinterferencereceived,including interferencethatmaycauseundesired operation.
RegulatoryCompliance
Thissystemwas testedand complies withUL 60601-1,CAN/CSAC22.22 No.601.1and IEC/EN60601-1-1 medicalsafety
standards.

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SymbolExplanations
The productis CSAcertified withrespecttoelectricalshock,fire and mechanicalhazardsonlyin
accordancewithUL 60601-1, CAN/CSAC22.22 No.601.1and IEC/EN60601-1-1 asType B
PatientCare MedicalEquipmentsuitableforuseinpatientvicinity.
Type B Applied Part
Attention,consult accompanying documents
Important Safety Instructions
Thisdocumentcontainsimportant safetyand operating instructionsfor the Flo1700 SeriesMobileComputing Workstations.Please
read all instructions and cautionary markings on the MobileComputing Workstationbefore puttingitintoservice.
Caution:
User maintenanceconsists of cleaning,minor externaladjustments,periodic tightening offasteners andthe like.For
safetypurposes, anyand all servicing other thantheprocedures detailed inthe Maintenancesection of this manual
must be performed byqualified servicepersonnelonly. For allserviceitems,pleasecontactInterMetro Customer
Service.
Caution:
Do not operateaFlo1700 SeriesMobileComputing Workstationifithas received asevere impact, been knocked
over, fallen downstairs, or otherwisephysicallydamaged.Pleasehaveaqualified serviceperson inspectall
components ofthe MobileComputing Workstation foranyperformanceor safetyhazard prior toputtingitback into
service.
Caution:
The Flo1700Series MobileComputing Workstation isnotdesigned for useas ageneralpurposeequipmentcart.
Pleasedo notapplyheavy loadstothe carttop surface.Themaximumdesign load (safeworking load limit)for the
MobileComputing Workstationis 5lbs.
Caution:
Ensure thatthe ACpower supply cord is locatedand secured sothat it will notbe stepped on,tripped over, or
otherwisesubjected todamageor stress.Pleasesecurethe ACpower cord plug intheretainingclipsprovided on the
Flo1700 SeriesMobileComputingWorkstation when it isunplugged fromthe ACoutlet inorder toprevent accidental
tripping and physicaldamage tothe cord plugor electricalinsulation.
Toprevent damage toany cordsorconnectorswhen disconnecting, always graspand pull by the connector and not
the cord.
Do not operatethe Flo1700 Series MobileComputing Workstationwithdamaged cordsor connectors. Please
replacethedamaged componentimmediately.ContactInterMetro CustomerServicefor replacement parts and
service.
Caution:
Toreducethe riskofelectricshock,unplug theFlo1700 Series MobileComputing Workstation ACcordfroman AC
outlet andswitchtheON/ExtendedStorage Switchtothe Extended Storage (OFF)position before attempting any
maintenanceor cleaning.Turningoffcomputers or disconnecting theACpower cord alone will notreducetherisk of
electricshock becausethePower Supplyisinternallypowered byabattery.
Warning:Risk ofElectricShock
The ACpower cord isthe only means todisconnectthe Flo1700 Series MobileComputing Workstationfromthe AC
powergrid(mains).The ON/Extended Storage Switchonthe power supplydoes notdisconnectfrommainpower.
Onthe other side,the power supplyemploys abatterytoprovide mobileDC output power. Lowvoltage (10-16 VDC)
DC power is availablefromthepower supply, even when the ACcord isdisconnected fromanACoutlet. Toremove
DC power, put the ON/Extended Storage Switchinthe Extended Storage (OFF)position.

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DANGER:Risk ofExplosion
The Flo1700Series MobileComputing Workstation andthe Power Supplyare notfor useinhazardous (classified)
locations.Donot usethe Flo1700SeriesMobileComputing Workstation,nor recharge the Power Supplybattery, in
oxygen enriched areas; areas where flammableanesthetics are usedor stored; oranyother hazardous,classified
location.
Caution:
Usecaution when moving the keyboard traytoavoidtrapping fingers between the keyboard and theworkstation base.
Caution (MPS-4002):
If the red LEDof theremotefuelgauge employed bythe MPS-4002 NiMHPower Supplystartstoflash, immediately
connectthepower supplytoanACoutlettoavoidloss of power tothe computer equipment.
Caution:
When used withMPS-4002 NiMHPower Supply:
Thisproductincorporatesfusingonlyintheungrounded phaseconnector.This productmust not be used incountries
other than the UnitedStates and Canada and must be used onlyinhealthcare facilities ongrounded systems,where
conditions ofmaintenanceand supervision ensure thatonlyqualified personswill servicetheelectricaldistribution
system.
Caution (USA240 V):
If aFlo1700 Series MobileComputing Workstation withanMPE-7800 seriesor MPS-4007 power supplyisconnected
toa240Vsupply systeminthe United States ofAmerica(USA),itshall be acentertapped singlephasesupply
circuit.
ElectromagneticInterference (EMI)Recommendations
Thisequipmentgenerates, usesand can radiateradiofrequencyenergyand, ifnotinstalled andused inaccordancewiththe
instructions, may causeharmfulinterferencetoother devices inthe vicinity.However, there is noguarantee that interferencewill
not occur inaparticular installation. Ifthisequipmentdoesnotcauseharmfulinterferencetoother devices, whichcan be
determined byturningthe equipment off and on,the user is encouraged totrytocorrectthe interferencebyone or more ofthe
following measures:
•Reorient or relocatethereceiving device.
•Increasetheseparationbetween the equipment.
•Connect the equipmenttoan outlet on acircuit differentfromthat towhichthe other device(s)are connected.
•Consultthe manufacturer or fieldservicetechnician forhelp.

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Revision History
REV/
Issue
Revision Description Date Approved
A InitialRelease 2/10/05 KarlHaiden
B Add cartrating 2/24/05 KarlHaiden
C Change referencesfromUL to CSA 8/16/05 KarlHaiden
D Add MPE-7800 powersupply 5/01/06 CoyThomas
E Add 240Vstatement forUSA 10/4/06 KarlHaiden
F Add powersupplyairfiltermaintenanceinstruction,label
example to Repairsection, statementsforpowersupplyLong
Termstorage and minorcleanup
7/10/07 VanceBowman
G 1. Update specifications, proceduresand picturesfornew
model1760 release.
2. Add RoHSCompliance toSpecification Section.
7/11/08 VanceBowman
H Completelyrevised:
1. Changed FloHealthcareto InterMetro Industries
2. Removed powersupplydetailsto separate supplements.
3. Added Reference Documentstable, including added power
supplyMPS-4007.
4. Corrected procedure forlowering and raising worksurface.
5. Added additionalNoticesand caution to PowerSavings
section.
10/29/09 VanceBowman

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Table of Contents
Tableof Contents............................................................................................................7
References......................................................................................................................9
Introduction....................................................................................................................10
FullyMobile ComputingWorkstation forPointofCare.........................................................................10
Flo 1700SeriesMobile ComputingWorkstation Overview...................................................................10
Features....................................................................................................................................................11
EquipmentClassification.........................................................................................................................11
ImportantProductNotices.......................................................................................................................12
Disposal...................................................................................................................................................12
GettingStarted..............................................................................................................13
Unpacking................................................................................................................................................13
Inspection.................................................................................................................................................13
PowerSupplyPreparation........................................................................................................................13
Turningon the PowerSupply..................................................................................................................13
Poweringup the ComputerEquipment....................................................................................................15
StartingWindowsand WirelessNetwork................................................................................................15
Operation.......................................................................................................................16
Description ofMajorComponents...........................................................................................................16
Flo 1700Base..........................................................................................................................................17
Writing Surface ..............................................................................................................................18
Height Adjustment.............................................................................................................................19
KeyboardTray ..............................................................................................................................21
Tilting Keyboard Tray Option...........................................................................................................21
Storage Options ..............................................................................................................................23
FootRestBase ..............................................................................................................................24
Casters ..............................................................................................................................24
FlatPanelDisplay....................................................................................................................................25
Computer.................................................................................................................................................27
Poweringup the computer.................................................................................................................28

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Turning off the computer...................................................................................................................28
Troubleshooting computerproblems ...............................................................................................28
PowerSupply...........................................................................................................................................29
PoweringUpthePowerSupply.........................................................................................................29
ExtendedStorage 30
RemoteFuel Gauge............................................................................................................................30
Maintenance..................................................................................................................31
Cleaning...................................................................................................................................................31
Adjustmentsand Tightening....................................................................................................................31
PowerSupplyBatteries............................................................................................................................31
PowerSupplyAir Filter...........................................................................................................................31
PowerSupplyFuse Replacement.............................................................................................................32
Storage and Transport Conditions...........................................................................................................32
Special shipping conditionsforLithium-IonBatteries: ..................................................................32
PowerSavings..........................................................................................................................................33
ComputerSettings..............................................................................................................................33
FlatPanel Display Settings................................................................................................................33
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................................34
TechnicalSpecifications................................................................................................35
Flo 1700SeriesCart– Model1750 OverallCart....................................................................................35
Flo 1700SeriesCart– Model1760 OverallCart....................................................................................36
PowerSupply...........................................................................................................................................36
ComputerEquipment...............................................................................................................................36
Contacting InterMetroIndustriesCorporation................................................................37
InterMetro IndustriesCorporation ContactInformation..........................................................................37
InterMetro CustomerService...................................................................................................................37
Repair.......................................................................................................................................................37

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References
Document
Number Title
402545 FloMPE-7800 Series NiMHPower SupplyOperations ManualSupplement
402546 FloMPS-4007 Li-Nano Power SupplyOperations ManualSupplement
402547 FloMPS-3111 SLAPower SupplyOperations ManualSupplement
402548 FloMPS-4002 NiMHPower SupplyOperations ManualSupplement

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Introduction
Fully Mobile ComputingWorkstationforPoint ofCare
TheFlo1700 Series MobileComputing Workstation eliminates patientdatainaccuraciesby
allowingnursesand doctorstoentervitaldataintoyour hospital’scomputer systemswhile
directlyinteracting withtheir patients.Becausethe Flo1700 Series useswireless technology,
nurses anddoctorsno longermustleaveapatient’sroomtoaccessacomputerhardwired to
the hospital’scomputernetwork.Inaddition tobeing wireless, Flo1700 Series contains itsown
power supplywithrechargeablebatteries,makingit completelymobileandeliminating
entanglingpower cords.
Flo 1700 SeriesMobile Computing WorkstationOverview
Therendered imagebelowshowsthe majorcomponentsthatcompriseaFlo1700 Series
MobileComputing Workstation.
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Features
TheFlo1700 Series MobileComputing Workstation features:
•Rugged,steel/aluminum construction –builttolast.
•Multiplepower supplyoptions withremotefuel gaugeattheuser’seyelevel. Available
power supplyrechargeablebatterytechnologies areSealed LeadAcid(SLA), Nickel
MetalHydride (NiMH), and LithiumIonNano-Phosphate(Li-Nano).
•Severalcomputer options:
Notebookcomputers
Lowpower thickclientcomputers
Thinclients
•Fullyintegrated2.4GHzradiowithantenna;optionaldualband 2.4and5.0GHzradio
withantenna.
•ActiveLCD Displaymonitor.
•Full sizekeyboardand mouse.
•Optionalbar codescanner connected toUSB or PS/2ports.
•Largeworksurfaceandafull range, 13-inch pneumaticheight adjustment.
•Storageoptions such asbasket or lockingstoragecabinet.
•Usermanualsof workstation, power supplyand employed equipment(Computer,
monitor, etc.)included.
Equipment Classification
TheFlo1700 Series MobileComputing Workstation isCSA certified withrespecttoelectric
shock, fireand mechanicalhazards onlyinaccordance withUL60601-1andCAN/CSA 22.2
No. 601.1asType BPatient CareMedicalEquipmentsuitableforuseinpatient vicinities.
TheMobileComputingWorkstationisClass I Equipmentthatisalsointernallypowered.
According tothedegree ofprotection againstelectricshock,theMobileComputingWorkstation
isaType Bapplied part.
According tothedegree ofprotection againstingress of water,theMobileComputing
Workstationisconsideredordinary.
Warning:Risk ofExplosion
TheFlo1700 Series MobileComputing Workstation and the Power Supplyarenot
suitablefor useinthe presence of aflammableanestheticmixturewithair orwith
oxygen ornitrous oxide.
TheMobileComputingWorkstationissuitablefor continuous operation.

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Important ProductNotices
TheFlo1700 Series MobileComputing Workstation isonlyCSA certifiedif theequipment isleft
initsoriginalconfigurationas shippedfromInterMetroIndustriesCorporation.Ifthe useralters
the MobileComputing Workstation bychangingcomponentson, addingcomponentsto,or
deletingcomponentsfromthe workstation,thiswill voidthe CSA certification of theMobile
ComputingWorkstation and isexpresslyprohibited byInterMetroIndustries Corporation.
ThePower Supplyused withtheFlo1700 Series MobileComputing Workstation isprovided
witha“Hospital Grade” or “HospitalOnly” attachment plugforconnection totheAC supply
circuit.
Toensureequipmentgroundingreliability, the Power Supplyused withtheFlo1700 Series
MobileComputing Workstation shouldonlybe connected toACoutletreceptacles,which are
marked“HospitalGrade”or“Hospital Only”. Wherethe integrityof theexternalprotectiveearth
connectorarrangementisindoubt, equipmentshall be operatedfrom itsinternalelectrical
power source.
Disposal
Aluminum andsteel sections of thecartcan bedisposed of orrecycled.
Electroniccomponentsor printed circuit boards, etc., shall bedisposed of inaccordance with
local, stateandfederal regulations.
Please refertothe respectivesupplementaloperations manualincluded withthe Mobile
ComputingWorkstation forthe Power Supplyinstalled for detailsfor disposalofthePower
Supplyand itsbatteriesused withthe Flo1700 Series MobileComputing Workstation.
Sealed Lead AcidBattery:
TheSLAPower Supplycontains asealed lead acidbattery.This
batterymust berecycled.Disposalof thisbatterymust bein
accordancewithlocal, state,and federal regulations.InCanada,
disposalmust beincompliance withCanadian environmentalprotection
laws.
Forfurtherinformationcall InterMetroCustomer Service.

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GettingStarted
Unpacking
TheFlo1700 Series MobileComputing Workstation willarrivefullyassembled and fully
functionalatthe customer’ssiteinacardboardbox. Aftercuttingthe strappingbands, lift the
top ofthe boxoverthe MobileComputingWorkstation.Inordertoavoidanyinjury, two(2)
peopleshall lift the MobileComputing Workstationfromthepaddingblocks.The workstation
mayweighbetween 110 and 135 lbs depending ontheconfiguration.
Inspection
AftertheFlo1700SeriesMobileComputingWorkstation hasbeenunpacked,the usershould
inspectthe unit for anyshippingdamage.If thereisanydamage, pleasecontactInterMetro
Customer Service immediately.
PowerSupply Preparation
BeforeplacingaFlo1700Series MobileComputing Workstation intoservice,the Power Supply
batterymayneed tobeconnected andshouldbeinitiallychargedfor afull 24 hours.
ImportantNotice:
Please refertothe respectivesupplementaloperations manualincluded withthe Mobile
ComputingWorkstation forthe Power Supplyinstalled forrequirementsanddetailson
batterypreparation andinitialcharging of thePower Supply.
Tochargethebattery,plug thecoiled AC power cordintoan AC outletandputthe
ON/Extended StorageSwitch intothe “ON” position (see“Turning on thePower Supply” below).
Notice:Forfurtherinformationonpower supplychargetimes andon thechargeindicator
lightsof theRemoteFuelGauge, pleaserefertothe respectivePower Supply
supplement.
Turning onthe PowerSupply
If so equipped,the Power Supplyofthe Flo1700 Series MobileComputing Workstation mustbe
turnedon topower all theworkstation equipment. ThePower Supplyiscontrolled bythe
“ON/ExtendedStorage” Switch located onthe Power Supplythat istypicallymounted onthe
bottom ofthe workstation.

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ON/Extended
StorageSwitch Inthe “ON” position,the power supplyprovides power totheFlo1700 Series MobileComputing Workstation systems. If theworkstationisnot
used for anextended period oftime,the ON/Extended Storage Switch
shouldbe put inthe “Extended Storage”(OFF)position.The switch
position disconnectsthe batteryfrom anyinternal or externalequipment
and avoids deep dischargesof thebattery,which can causedamageto
the battery.
ImportantNotice:
Please refertothe respectivesupplementaloperations manualincluded
withtheMobileComputing Workstation forthePower Supplyinstalled for
furtherdetailsofthe “ON/Extended Storage”Switch and the requirements
forlong term(morethan one week)storage.
NiMHMPE-7800
NiMHMPS-4002
SLAMPS-3111
Li-Nano MPS-4007
ExampleLocationsofON/ExtendedStorageSwitch
Warning: Risk of ElectricShock
Thepower supplyemploysabatterytoprovide mobileDC outputpower.
Lowvoltage(11-16VDC) DC power isavailablefromthepower supply
even when the AC cordisdisconnectedfrom anAC outlet. Please refer
tothe respectivesupplementaloperationsmanualincluded withthe
MobileComputing Workstation for the Power Supplyinstalled forthe
properwaytocompletelyremoveDC power.

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Powering upthe ComputerEquipment
Poweringup the
computer
equipment
You can power uptheMobileComputingWorkstation duringtheinitial
charge.Theequipmenthas been designedtooperatewhilemobileor
when pluggedintoanACoutlet.
ExamplelocationofComputerPowerSwitch
TheON/OFFswitch forthe computerislocated inthefrontunderneath
the writing surface.Dependingonyour computerconfiguration,the
switch maybe on the left,middleorrightside.
Poweringup the
monitor Depress the power switch on the monitortoturnon themonitor. The monitorcanbe left onat all times,becauseapower saving modeshuts
downthe monitor when no video signalispresent.
Starting Windows and Wireless Network
ThecomputerstartswithaWindowsoperating systempreinstalled.
Dependingontheconfiguration,you mayhaveastandardinstallation
or acustominstallation for your location thatmayrequireyou toenter
Windowsauthorization codes.All codes alongwithaWindows
installation CD areshipped withthe MobileComputing Workstation.
For setting-upthewireless LAN andconnecting tothehospitalnetwork,
consult yourITdepartment.

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Operation
DescriptionofMajorComponents
Dependingonyour order, your Flo1700SeriesMobileComputingWorkstation willbe delivered
inaspecificconfiguration.The configuration willemployeach of thefollowingcomponents:
•Flo1700 Base
TheFlo1700 Baseiscommonamongall thedifferentconfigurations.Itismadeof steeland
aluminum withapneumaticliftand employsalarge worksurface.
•Power Supplies
•AC toDC power supplywithcharger andone ofthe followingtypes of battery
technologies:
oSealed Lead Acid(SLA)
oNickelMetalHydride (NiMH)
oLithiumIronNano Phosphate(Li-Nano)
•SwappableBattery:LithiumIon
•RemoteFuelGauge
•OptionalMobileWorkstation Power SupplyManagementSoftware
•Computers
•Notebooks
•Lowpower thickclients
•Thinclients
•Wireless PC Card
•Monitor
•Flat paneldisplaymonitors
•Optionaladjustableup/downmount
•Mouse
•AnyULcertified opticalor ball, PS/2or USB mouse
•Keyboard
•AnyULcertified PS/2orUSB keyboard
•Optional tilting keyboardtray
•OptionalBarcode Scanner
•CCD USB Scanner
•Approved laser scanner
•OptionalStorage
•Basket
•StorageCabinetwithoptionalmechanicalorelectroniclocking.

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Flo 1700 Base
TheFlo1700 Baseisthebackbone ofeveryFlo1700 Series MobileComputing Workstation.
Flo1700SeriesBase
(shownwithMonitorand Optional StorageCabinet)
TheBase features casterstowheelit aroundeasily, provides mountinghardwaretomountthe
power supply, and offersafootresttotheuser, storagespaceindifferentoptions, alarge
writing/workingsurface,technologytrayforthecomputer equipment,keyboardtrayand
mountingstalkfor the monitor aswell as apneumatic13-inch lift toadjustthe height.These
features areexplained indetail inthe followingpages.

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Writing Surface
TheFlo1700 Basehasalargewriting surface.Inaddition tousingit asawritingsurface,it
allowsyou toeasilynavigateWindowsand your applications using theattached mouse.
WritingSurface
Thewritingsurface isdesigned so thatitmaybe easilygripped on theedgeall the wayaround.
Theedgegripisusedwhen you need toraiseor lower theworkstation.The easytogripedge
and ahandleatthefront ofthe writing surfaceallowyou toeasilygripandmaneuver theFlo
1700 Series MobileComputing Workstation inandaroundapatient’sroom orthroughhospital
corridors.
Caution
Onlyuse theedgegripping when raisingor lowering thewritingsurface androlling
the MobileComputing Workstation around.Never attempttophysicallylifttheFlo
1700 MobileComputingWorkstationoff the ground bypullingon the edge gripor any
otherpart ofthe writing surface.If you needtoliftaFlo1700MobileComputing
Workstationoff the ground, pickit upatthewheelbase. Generally, thistask requires
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Height Adjustment
Theheight adjustment handleisused toadjusttheheight ofthe Flo1700 MobileComputing
Workstation.The writing surface height canbe set withina13-inchdynamicrangeof
adjustment,makingit easier totype andreadthemonitor fromeither astandingor sitting
position.
HeightAdjustment Handle
RaisingtheFlo
1700 Mobile
Computing
Workstation’s
WritingSurface
Perform thefollowingsteps toraisethewriting/worksurface ofthe Flo
1700 Series MobileComputing Workstation usingtheheight adjustment
handle:
•Stand infront ofthe workstation andgrasp the height adjustment
handlewithyour right hand.
•Grabtheleft side ofthewritingsurfacewithyour left hand.
•Pull the heightadjustment handleup.
•Whileholdingthe height adjustment handleup, liftthewriting
surfacetothe desiredheightand then release theheight
adjustment handle.
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LoweringtheFlo
1700 Mobile
Computing
Workstation’s
WritingSurface
Perform thefollowingsteps tolower the writing/worksurface ofthe Flo
1700 Series MobileComputing Workstation usingtheheight adjustment
handle:
•Stand infront ofthe workstation andgrasp the height adjustment
handlewithyour right hand.
•Grabtheleft side ofthewritingsurfacewithyour left hand.
•Pull the heightadjustment handleup.
•Whileholdingthe height adjustment handleup, push thewriting
surfacedowntothe desired heightand then release theheight
adjustment handle.
Flo1700cart inthelowest position