ORBITEC Star-Tek Alliance S3 User manual

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USER MANUAL
Star-Tek Alliance Electric Treatment Table
Model S3 - with Side Bar Lift Controller
USA version –July 2019 revision
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO READ THIS USER MANUAL.
It only takes a few minutes and it will make you a better caregiver!
IMPORTANT SAFETY ISSUES!
WARNINGS,CAUTIONS and SAFE USE PROCEDURES are contained within this Manual.
This Treatment Table is a Class 1 Medical Device registered with the FDA and
MUST be used under the supervision of a licensed practitioner.
DO NOT allow anyone to operate this table until they have read and fully
understand this manual entirely.
Each Star-Tek Alliance Treatment Table sold in the USA is serialized to be uniquely identifiable
and traced to the clinic to which it was delivered. This User Manual is also serialized and linked
to its matching table. All service performed to this table should be documented in the Service
History section.

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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Our Commitment to Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Important General Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
General Safety & Use Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Cleaning Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Load Distribution & Weight Lift Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
General Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Head & Foot Section Tilt Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Side Bar Lift Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Interchangeable Head Inserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Castor Lift / Drop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Leveling Foot Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Table Relocation Within Your Facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Table Relocation To A New Facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Table Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Motor Control Box Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Label Symbol Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
General Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Control Box (Motor) Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Product Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Manufacturer’s Standard Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Table Model, Serial No., & Warranty Start Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Service History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Introduction
Congratulations on your decision to purchase this Star-Tek Alliance (STA) Model S3
Medical Treatment Table! We appreciate your business!
Our Product Development Team strives to provide the very best value and performance with every
product. This electric Model S3 with Side Bar lift controllers was developed to maximize stability,
patient & therapist comfort, safety, and reliability.
Before 1st Use:
First: Read the entire User Manual to learn the features, proper use, and careof this product.
Then: Test the function and features of this table.
If you have any questions, or concerns, contact us.
Star-Tek Alliance highly values your opinion and input. We understand that you, the
practitioner, have the best insight. We welcome and encourage your feedback, suggestions, and
any new feature or product ideas. Please refer to the Customer Service section to communicate.
Our Commitment to Excellence: We need you!
We are committed to excellence in product design, engineering, testing, manufacture, delivery,
and service. Our goal is to make you well satisfied and exceed expectations whenever possible. It
is our goal to track the location and service record of every Treatment Table sold in the USA.
To do that, we need your cooperation.
Automatic Registration
Our delivery team automatically associates your table’s serial number with your clinic. So, you do
not have to do anything to register this product and activate the warranty.
Service History Recording
Please contact us with any, and all, service issues pertaining to this product. That is the best way
we can provide the best service and record the service history of this product. Please retain this
User Manual and record any issue or service in the Service History section at the back of this
manual. STA will also document service issues and actions in our Consumer Service database
based on your communication. Tracking the service issues helps us improve our products!
Warranty Transfer
If the ownership of this table is transferred, Star-Tek Alliance (STA) will honor and allow transfer
of the warranty, provided the transfer is communicated to STA before the transfer, and the table
service history is in good standing. The warranty period is established from the original clinic
delivery date.
How to keep your Warranty Intact
Any service provided without the direction or consultation of STA may void your warranty, so
please contact us to keep your warranty intact.
Moving Service Availability
The local STA product delivery professionals in your area are available to assist you with any
clinic or treatment table relocation. To arrange a move, please contact Customer Service.

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Important General Warnings
1. ONLY use this table indoors, on a dry, flat, level floor.
2. ALWAYS plug table directly into grounded (3 prong) power wall outlet.
DO NOT use extension cords or power junction boxes.
3. ALWAYS check for obstructions above and below the table top before
raising or lowering.
4. DO NOT exceed the maximum load ratings of the table. See page 6.
5. NEVER allow more than one person on the table at a time.
6. People must get onto the table at the center of either side of the table.
7. NEVER allow a person to sit on the head section or foot section.
8. DO NOT allow any person to jump up onto, or bounce on, the table.
9. ALWAYS make sure a person on the table has all hands, feet, arms, legs,
and clothing above the table top before raising or lowering.
10.ALWAYS assure the cables are safely away from moving parts.
11.ALWAYS instruct the person on the table when you intend to change the
table position and instruct them to remain still (not move) until the table
motion stops.
12.DO NOT use the table to transport people or objects.
13.DO NOT allow children to use, or be near, the table during operation.
14.NEVER operate this table if some defect or malfunction is observed.
15.DO NOT disassemble any parts of the table as some components are under
high stress. Unfastening can cause sudden force release that could cause
injury.

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General Safety & Use Information
1. The table top can be lifted without power by two people if an object or person
is caught in the lifting mechanism. Lift from the center of each side if possible,
for best results.
2. The Head and Foot sections are supported by powerful twin Gas Spring
mechanisms. Use your hands to hold the table top section when you want to
re-position before pressing the Release Control Bar. (See page 8).
NEVER attempt to remove or adjust the Gas Springs.
3. Overloading the Gas Springs will cause them to become damaged.
a. ALWAYS assure that the Foot Section is fully down against the table
top support frame before a person gets onto the table.
b. STOP usage and call STA for service if any Gas Spring shows damage.
4. It is your responsibility to use this table in a safe environment with adequate
clearance from any other people or objects.
5. Keep the table clean using only safe, gentle cleaning products.
6. If any problem related to this table occurs, it is best to communicate with our
Customer Service professionals. Our team will determine if there is something
that can be done immediately, assist you with ordering parts, and/or set up an
appointment for service at your facility.
Cleaning Care
Use only gentle cleaning solution such as:
•mild soap & water
•diluted 1/3 isopropyl alcohol in 2/3 water
•common treatment table cleaning product

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Load Distribution & Weight Lift Capacity
All therapists who will operate the table must know this information.
Load Distribution per Individual Section
Maximum lifting capacity, distributed evenly, is 495 lbs.
WARNING!
DO NOT allow anyone to sit on the Head Section or Foot Section
as they could FALL if the Tilt Control Level is pressed!
Caution:
Gas Springs supporting the Head Section & Foot Section
will be damaged if overloaded!
Caution:
Patients must only get on and off at the “table center”, not from either end.
Head Section
Max Load
80-lbs
Mid Section
Max Load
495-lbs
Foot Section
Max Load
80-lbs
TABLE
CENTER
HEAD SECTION
TILT
CONTROL LEVER
(SEE WARNING)
FOOT SECTION
TILT
CONTROL LEVER
(SEE WARNING)

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General Product Overview
Side Bar Lift Controllers not shown above
Head Section
Tilt Control Lever
Foot Section
Tilt
Control Lever
Side Bar
Lift
Controller

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Head & Foot Section Tilt Operation
Caution:
Both Head Section & Foot Section are supported by twin Gas Spring mechanisms.
Pressing a Control Lever unlocks the Gas Springs. They are VERY POWERFUL pushing
upward. Position your hands as shown in the diagrams below to HOLD the table top
BEFORE you press a Tilt Control Lever.
Head Section
Incline/Recline
Tilt
Control
Lever
Head Section
Gas Springs
Foot Section
Gas Springs
Control Lever

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Side Bar Lift Control Operation
The Side Bar Lift Control is designed to be foot operated:
A–Ascending the table up requires the bar to be pressed down.
B–Descending the table down requires the bar to be lifted by your toe.
EMERGENCY SAFETY FEATURE
The table top can be lifted without power by two people if an object or person is
caught in the lifting mechanism. Lift from the center of each side for best results.
Caution:
The Side Bar Lift Controllers are intended to be foot touched, not stepped on. The therapist
should ask the patient not to use the Side Bar as a “step” to get on or off the table.
Interchangeable Head Insert
All STA tables come with interchangeable Head Inserts for maximum comfort and easy
replacement. The “face hole” insert is stitched such that the patient does not touch the stitching.
•Each insert is installed from the top. Push in fully to engage snug fit to hold it in place.
•To remove: Push the insert out from under the table top in an upward motion,

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Castor Lift / Drop
STA tables use a design that enables all four castors to be raised or lowered with one mechanism.
Use the Castor Foot Bar
located at the
head end of the table
Castor Drop = Table Lift
Step down on the Castor Foot Bar to lift the table on to the castors.
Castor Lift = Table stabilizes on the Leveling Feet
Lift the Castor Foot Bar up with your toe to lift the Castors.
WARNING!
DO NOT use this table to transport people or heavy objects!