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Priortouse,allpersonnelthatmayoperatethis
table must be instructed in the correct opera-
tional procedures. This table is designed for
use by trained and qualified personnel for hu-
man medical purposes only.
Initialuseshouldnotbeginuntilafterthe users
have been instructed by the manufacturer's
representative.
Aroutineinstructionalprogrammustbeimple-
mentedbythefacilityforproperusageinstruc-
tions for all personnel that may operate this
table.
The maximum lifting capacity of the 3600B
Ultraslide table is 1,000 pounds and the maxi-
mum articulationweightcapacityis800pounds.
When lifting or articulating large patients, pay
closeattentiontothepatientpositionaswellas
thepositioningguidelinesandlimitationslisted
in the operation instructions.
The extreme positioning capabilities of the 3600B
UltraSlideTablerequiresspecial attention for pos-
sibleinterference pointswhen using multiple func-
tion positioning. As with the operation of any
surgical table, a certain amount of care should be
exercised to position the patient safely. Although
the thick pads and sheets substantially protect the
patient,pinchpoints,locatedatthejointsofthetop
section should always be considered. BE SURE
THAT THE ARMS, HANDS AND FINGERS OF
THE PATIENT AND THOSE OF THE OPERAT-
ING ROOM PERSONNEL ARE CLEAR OF ALL
MOVINGPARTSBEFOREMOVINGTHETABLE.
Properrestraintsshouldalwaysbeusedforpatient
safety.
Certain accessories such as the Uro-Drain Tray,
Armboards and X-Ray top can be damaged when
changing the position of the table top sections.
Always look first to see if a desired movement is
going to interfere with any accessories in use.
The operator has the ultimate responsibility of
preventing damage to the table and surrounding
equipment or possible injury to the patient or staff.
The operator must ensure proper positioning is
maintained to prevent compromising respiration,
nerve pathways or circulation.
In general, common sense will dictate when there
is a potential hazard.
The following precautions should be reviewed
by all personnel prior to operating the table.
WARNING
Indicatesapossibilityofpersonalinjury.
CAUTION
Indicates a possibility of damage to
equipment.
NOTE
Indicatesimportantfactsorhelpfulhints.
Do not use worn or damaged accessories, they
represent an injury hazard.
Remove possible obstacles before lowering or
tilting the operating table
SPECIAL USER ATTENTION
Do not place objects on the base of the table, a
danger of damage exists during positioning.
Use caution when articulating the table top, pinch
hazards exist.