Skytron ELITE 6000 Series User manual

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ELITE SERIES SURGICALTABLES
INCLUDING BATTERY MODELS
MODEL 6000/6001
OPERATORS MANUAL
TECHNICAL SERVICES

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MODEL ELITE 6001K
SKYTRON STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY
SKYTRON, a Division of the KMW Group, Inc. (SKYTRON) warrants all new products sold by it directly or through a dealer or other
authorized representative, with exception to replacement parts, spares, bulbs (surgical lights), pads, and accessory items (surgical tables)
to be free from defects in material or workmanship, under normal use and service, for a period of two (2) years. This warranty shall include
the cost of repair or replacement of defective parts including the cost of service labor and travel time to the site of equipment use. Delays
caused by the user in accessing the equipment for repair will be chargeable at the normal hourly rate for service by SKYTRON’s authorized
service representative. The warranty period shall begin with the initial operation or one (1) year after receipt of the product, whichever shall
occur first.
Replacement parts, spares, bulbs (surgical lights), pads and accessory items (surgical tables) are warranted to be free from defects in material
orworkmanship,undernormaluseandservice,foraperiodofninety(90)daysfromreceiptbytheultimateuser,with exception to replacement
parts supplied by SKYTRON, for products under warranty, which shall be covered for any remaining period of the original product warranty,
or for 90 days, whichever is of greater benefit to the ultimate user.
SKYTRON’sresponsibilityandliabilityshallbelimitedtotherepairorreplacementof any part which we, SKYTRON, determine to be defective
withintheapplicablewarrantyperiod. Minor adjustmentsrequiredasaresultofnormalwearduring the use of the product within the warranty
period are not covered under warranty. The labor portion of this warranty is covered by SKYTRON’s Authorized Service Agent. Repairs
made by others are not authorized nor covered by SKYTRON with respect to labor costs.
SKYTRONshallnotbeliableforanyotherexpense,lossordamage,whetherdirect,incidental, consequentialorexemplaryarisinginconnection
with the sale or use of or the inability to use SKYTRON products.
NO EXPRESS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY SKYTRON WITH RESPECT TO ITS PRODUCTS EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH
HEREIN. ANYWARRANTY IMPLIED BY LAW, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OFMERCHANTABILITYORFITNESSFORAPARTICULAR
PURPOSE, IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE TWO-YEAR AND 90-DAY TERMS SET FORTH ABOVE. THE FOREGOING STATEMENTS
OF WARRANTY ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER REMEDIES.
No dealer, agent, employee or other representative of SKYTRON is authorized to extend or enlarge this warranty.
REV. 3/97
Although current at the time of publication, SKYTRON’s policy of continuous development makes this
manual subject to change without notice.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page
SPECIAL USER ATTENTION.................................................................................................................. 1
SECTION I INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 2
1-1. General......................................................................................................................................... 2
1-2. Power Requirements.................................................................................................................... 2
1-3. Pendant Control Unit.................................................................................................................... 3
1-4. Floor Lock/Brake System ............................................................................................................. 3
SECTION II BATTERY TABLE OPERATION.......................................................................................... 4
2-1. AC 120V Operation ...................................................................................................................... 4
2-2. Battery Operation ......................................................................................................................... 4
2-3. Automatic Shut-Off....................................................................................................................... 5
2-4. Charging the Battery .................................................................................................................... 5
2-5. Emergency Back-Up Controls...................................................................................................... 5
SECTION III OPERATION....................................................................................................................... 6
3-1. Electrical Power............................................................................................................................ 6
3-2. Positioning Functions ................................................................................................................... 6
a. Floor Lock/Brake system........................................................................................................ 6
b. Emergency Brake Release..................................................................................................... 6
c. Trendelenburg ........................................................................................................................ 7
d. Lateral Tilt............................................................................................................................... 7
e. Back Section .......................................................................................................................... 7
f. Elevation................................................................................................................................. 8
g. Leg Section ............................................................................................................................ 8
h. Flex Positioning ...................................................................................................................... 8
i. Return To Level...................................................................................................................... 8
j. Pendant Control Storage........................................................................................................ 9
3-3. Head Section................................................................................................................................ 9
3-4. 180 Degree Table Top Rotation................................................................................................... 9
3-5. Leg Section (Elite 6000 only)...................................................................................................... 10
3-6. Kidney Lift................................................................................................................................... 10
3-7. Specialty Positioning .................................................................................................................. 11
SECTION IV MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................ 11
4-1. Preventive Maintenance............................................................................................................. 11
4-2. Service ....................................................................................................................................... 11

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The extreme positioning capabilities of the 6000
SeriesTablerequiresspecialattentionforpossible
interference points when using multiple function
positioning. As with the operation of any surgical
table,acertainamountofcareshouldbeexercised
to position the patient safely. Although the thick
pads and sheets substantially protect the patient,
pinchpoints,located at thejointsofthe top section
should always be considered. BE SURE THAT
THE ARMS, HANDS AND FINGERS OF THE
PATIENT AND THOSE OF THE OPERATING
ROOMPERSONNELARECLEAROFALL MOV-
ING PARTS BEFORE MOVING THE TABLE.
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.
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
DO NOT use the table in the presence of FLAM-
MABLE GASES (Flammable gases are not com-
monly used in the U.S.).
NOTE
In case of a power failure or an electrical problem
within the table, the emergency brake release
systemcanbeusedtomovethetable. Thecontrol
lever for this function is located on the side of the
table base and is identified by an EMERGENCY
BRAKE RELEASE label. Turn the lever counter-
clockwise to release the brakes.
IMPORTANT
•The Emergency Brake Release Valve must be
closed and tightened (clockwise) before any hy-
draulic function will operate.
•If the Emergency Brake Release Valve has been
operated, the UNLOCK button on the pendant
control will have to be pressed before brakes will
lock again.
WARNING
DO NOT unlock brakes when a patient is on the
table. An uneven patient weight load may cause
instability.
NOTE
If brakes fail to set, make sure the Emergency
Brake Release Lever is tight (clockwise).
IMPORTANT
The leg section may hit the table base or the floor
if both the leg and elevation systems are placed in
their full down position.
WARNING
Always lock the table top in position after rotation.
DONOTrotatethetopwithanunevenlydistributed
patient weight load as instability may result.
WARNING
•Make sure the TOP ROTATION LOCK HANDLE
istightenedandthebrakesaresetbeforetransfer-
ring the patient.
•Exercise caution with the table top rotated 90° to
the base since an improperly distributed patient
weight load may cause the table to be tipped over.
NOTE
Normal table top position is with the head (and
back)section overthepower cordendofthebase.
NOTE
With an evenly distributed patient weight load, all
table positioning functions will operate smoothly
and quietly with a patient weight of up to 500
pounds.
CAUTION
Topreventdamagetothekidneylift,makesurethe
kidney lift is completely down before raising the
back section.
CAUTION
DO NOT sit on the end of the leg sections (6000
Series) as damage may result.
SPECIAL USER ATTENTION

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Figure 1-1. Elite 6000/6001(K)
1-2. Power Requirements
The Elite 6000/6001 series Surgical Tables re-
quire a 120VAC, 60 Hz electrical power supply.
The table is equipped with a 15 foot long power
cord with a standard three prong, hospital grade
plug. The electrical protection fuses are located
behind a cover plate in the electrical enclosure on
the front edge of the base. See figure 1-2. The
main power ON/OFF switch is located on the
electrical enclosure.
1-1. General
SKYTRON’s Elite 6000 and 6001 Series Surgical
Tables are electro-hydraulically operated, general
purpose surgical tables. See figure 1-1.
The two models are identical except for the leg
sections. The 6000 series has manually posi-
tioned, independent, split-leg sections. The 6001
series has a single, electro-hydraulically operated
leg section.
A"K" after the model number designates a built-in
kidney bridge.
An "R" after the model number designates the
return to level feature.
The electro-hydraulic positioning functions oper-
ated by the hand-held, push button, pendant con-
trolunitare:trendelenburg,lateraltilt,backsection,
elevation,legsection(6001only),flex/reflex,return
to level, and the floor lock/brake system.
Manual controls are provided for head section
positioning, table top rotation, emergency brake
release, leg section (6000) and kidney lift. Figure 1-2. Power Switch and Fuse Location
SECTION I INTRODUCTION
MAIN POWER
SWITCH
SERVICE ACCESS
COVER
MODEL 6001(K)
HEAD SECTION
RELEASE BAR
(NOT SHOWN)
HEAD
SECTION BACK
SECTION OPT. KIDNEY
LIFT SEAT
SECTION LEG
SECTION
MODEL 6000(K)
SPLIT LEG
SECTIONS
PENDANT
CONTROL
SIDE
RAIL
TOP ROTATION
HANDLE
FUSE
MAIN POWER
SWITCH
POWER
CORD
ELECTRICAL
ENCLOSURE
COVER
PLATE

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TREND
TILT
RIGHT
BACK
DOWN
TABLE
DOWN
LEG
DOWN
REFLEX
BRAKE
UNLOCK
REV.
TREND
TILT
LEFT
BACK
UP
TABLE
UP
LEG
UP
FLEX
POWER ON
RETURN
*
PRESSTO LOCK BRAKES
*
CLIP
FUNCTION
BUTTONS
POWER
INDICATOR
1-4. Floor Lock/Brake System
The floor lock/brake system consists of four self-
leveling,hydraulicbrake cylinders whichraiseand
support the table base off from the casters. Press
theTABLEUPbuttononthependantcontroltoset
thetable’sbrakes. An electronictimerwill activate
the brake system until the brakes are completely
set, approximately 8-10 seconds.
NOTE
Activating any function button will acti-
vate the brake system. Using the
TABLE UP function to set the brakes
provides a visual assurance that the
brakes are locked. As the brake cylin-
ders are extending, the entire table will
move slightly. When the table top be-
gins to elevate, the brakes are fully
locked.
To unlock the brakes, press the BRAKE UNLOCK
button and release. The brakes will retract auto-
matically in approximately 7-8 seconds.
WARNING
DO NOT unlock brakes when a patient
is on the table. An uneven patient
weight load may cause instability.
NOTE
In case of a power failure or an electri-
cal problem within the table, the emer-
gency brake release system can be
used to move the table. The control
lever for this function is located on the
side of the table base and is identified
byanEMERGENCYBRAKERELEASE
label. Turn the lever counterclockwise
to release the brakes.
IMPORTANT
•The Emergency Brake Release Valve
must be closed and tightened (clock-
wise) before any hydraulic function will
operate.
•IftheEmergencyBrakeReleaseValve
has been operated, the BRAKE UN-
LOCK button on the pendant control
will have to be pressed before brakes
will lock again.
1-3. Pendant Control Unit
Thehand-heldpendantcontrolunit(figure1-3)has
a non-slip rubber cover which assures a positive
gripduringuse. Aspringcliphangerlocatedonthe
back of the control allows it to be stored on the
trendelenburg cylinder cap bracket or the table
side rails.
Figure 1-3. Pendant Control Unit
The function push buttons are identified with ab-
breviated descriptions for all functions. See figure
1-4. The trendelenburg and table up buttons are
red, the remaining buttons are all black.
Figure 1-4. Function Push Buttons

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REV.
TREND TREND
TILT
LEFT TILT
RIGHT
BACK
UP BACK DOWN
TABLE
UP TABLE DOWN
LEG
UP LEG DOWN
FLEX REFLEX
RETURN
BRAKE
UNLOCK
POWER ON
REVERSE
TRENDELENBURG
LATERAL
TILT LEFT
BACK UP
TABLE UP
LEG UP
FLEX
RETURN
(KR ONLY)
TRENDELENBURG
LATERAL
TILT RIGHT
BACK DOWN
TABLE DOWN
LEG DOWN
REFLEX
BRAKE
RELEASE
AC120V POWER ON
INDICATOR LIGHT
(GREEN)
*
PRESS TO LOCK BRAKES
BATTERY
BATTERY POWER
INDICATOR LIGHT
(AMBER)
BATT
BATTERY ON/OFF
SELECTOR BUTTON
*
BATTERY CHARGING
INDICATOR LIGHT
MAIN POWER SWITCH ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE
2-1. AC 120V Operation
a. Be sure the power cord is plugged into a
properly grounded, Hospital Grade, 120VAC out-
let. Makesurethepowercordisroutedtotheoutlet
to prevent it from being in the way of operating
personnel.
b. Depress the main power ON/OFF switch
locatedontheelectricalenclosure. Seefigure2-1.
The green AC 120V, Power-On indicator light
located in the lower right corner of the pendant
control will illuminate. See figure 2-2.
Figure 2-1. Main Power Switch
SECTION II BATTERY TABLE OPERATION
Figure 2-2. Pendant Control
c. Thetableisnowreadyfor120VACoperation.
PresstheTABLEUPbuttononthependantcontrol
to set the table’s brakes. An electronic timer will
activate the brake system until the brakes are
completelyset,approximately8-10seconds. Press
the desired function button to position the table.
NOTE
•If brakes fail to set, make sure the
Emergency Brake Release Lever is
tight (clockwise).
•IftheEmergencyBrakeReleaseValve
has been operated, the BRAKE UN-
LOCK button on the pendant control
will have to be pressed before brakes
will lock again.
NOTE
•Turning the Main Power Switch ON
will change the table operation to 120
VACpowerregardlessofthepositionof
the BATT button.
•If Battery operation is activated while
Main Power Switch is ON there will be
approximatelya4 second delay before
Battery operation activates.
2-2. Battery Operation
a. Make sure the green, AC 120V, Power-On
indicatorlight,onthehand-heldpendantcontrol,is
OFF. See figure 2-2. If the indicator light is ON,
depress the main power ON/OFF switch, located
on the electrical enclosure to turn AC120V opera-
tion OFF.
NOTE
The table will operate correctly on bat-
tery power with the power cord con-
nectedto awalloutlet ordisconnected.
b. Press the BATT button on the hand-held
pendant control. The amber BATTERY indicator
light,locatedin the lowerleftcornerof the pendant
control,willilluminate. Thisconfirmsthatthe table
is now being operated with battery power.
c. The table is now ready to operate on battery
power. Press TABLE UP button on the pendant
control to set the table’s brakes. An electronic
timerwillactivatethebrakesystemuntilthebrakes
are completely set, approximately 8-10 seconds.
Press desired function button to position the table.
d. To extend the battery charge life, turn the
BATTERY power OFF with the pendant control
when the table is not going to be used.

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FUNCTION CONTROL
ACCESS DOOR
NOTE
Battery Operation must be turned OFF
at the pendant control. It can not be
turnedOffusingthemainpowerswitch.
2-3. Automatic Shut-Off
a. To prevent unnecessary discharge of the
battery, a timer is built into the battery circuit. This
timerwillautomaticallyshutthebatterypowerOFF
after 3-4 hours of table inactivity.
b. Toturnthetable“ON”again,simplypressthe
BATTbuttononthependantcontrolandtheamber
indicator light will illuminate. Select any control
button to operate the table.
2-4. Charging the Battery
a. If the battery needs to be charged when
operating the table on battery power, the amber
indicator light on the pendant control will begin to
blink. At this time the battery needs to be re-
charged.
NOTE
When the amber light starts to blink
(indicating low power in battery) the
table will operate for approximately 5
continuous minutes, typically long
enough to use the table for the rest of
the day.
b. To recharge the battery simply plug the
power cord into a 120VAC wall outlet, if not
already plugged in. Turn the main power ON/
OFFswitchONbydepressingit. Thegreenbattery
charginglight,locatednext to the power cord,will
illuminate.
c. Afullbatterychargewilllastapproximately2
weeks under normal operating conditions. How-
ever, it is recommended to charge the batteries at
theendofeachweektoestablishanormalroutine
protocol.
NOTE
The table can be operated on 120VAC
power while the battery is being re-
charged. ThegreenAC120Vindicator
light(on thependantcontrol) willillumi-
nate confirming 120VAC operation.
Figure 2-3. Emergency Controls Location
b. In the event of either a power failure or a
problem with the hand-held pendant control, the
table can be operated using the emergency back-
up switches. Simply push the desired emergency
switch in the appropriate direction to operate the
tablefunctions. Seefigure2-4.Theseswitchesare
spring-loaded so they return to the neutral or
center position when released.
2-5. Emergency Back-up Controls
a. Theemergencyback-upcontrolswitchesare
located under the access door on the service
access cover in the table base. See figure 2-3.
Figure 2-4. Emergency Back-Up Controls
NOTE
The emergency back-up control
switches will function when the table is
operating on 120VAC power, battery
power, or turned off.
LAT.TILT
LEFT/RIGHT
TREND
REV.TREND BACK UP/DOWN LEG UP/DOWN
TABLE
UP/DOWN

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Figure 3-3. Brake System Activation
PresstheBRAKEUNLOCKbuttononthependant
controltoreleasethefourself-levelingbrakefeetin
ordertomovethetable. See figure 3-3. The brake
delay circuit automatically retracts the brake sys-
tem with just one press of the BRAKE UNLOCK
button. It takes approximately 7-8 seconds to
totally release the system.
WARNING
DO NOT unlock brakes when a patient
is on the table. An uneven patient
weight load may cause instability.
b. Emergency Brake Release. In case of a
power failure or an electrical problem within the
table,theemergencybrakereleasesystemcanbe
used to move the table. The control lever for this
functionislocatedonthesideofthetablebaseand
is identified by an EMERGENCY BRAKE RE-
LEASE label. Turn the lever counterclockwise to
release the brakes. See figure 3-4.
Figure 3-4. Emergency Brake Release
SECTION III OPERATION
Figure 3-2. Pendant Control Unit
Figure 3-1. Main Power Switch
3-2. Positioning Functions
The hand-held pendant control (figure 3-2) acti-
vates the following table functions:
3-1. Electrical Power
a. Check to be sure the power cord is plugged
intoaproperlygrounded,HospitalGrade,120VAC
outlet. Makesurethepowercordisroutedsoasto
prevent it from being in the way of the operating
personnel.
IMPORTANT
Prior to operating the table, observe all
tablecautionlabelsandreviewtheSPE-
CIALUSERATTENTIONsectioninthe
front of this manual.
WARNING
Possibleexplosionhazardexistsiftable
isusedinthepresenceofFLAMMABLE
ANESTHETICS.
b. Depress “Main Power ON/OFF” switch on
theelectricalenclosure. Seefigure3-1.Thegreen
POWER ON indicator light on the pendant control
should now be illuminated.
a. FloorLock/Brake System. To activate the
brakes without affecting table positioning, press
the TABLE UP button. See figure 3-3. The
elevation cylinder will not function until the brakes
are completely extended.

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IMPORTANT
The Emergency Brake Release Valve
must be closed and tightened (clock-
wise)beforeanyhydraulicfunction will
operate.
•IftheEmergencyBrakeReleaseValve
has been operated, the UNLOCK but-
ton on the pendant control will have to
bepressedbeforebrakeswilllockagain.
NOTE
Withanevenlydistributedpatientweight
load, all table positioning functions will
operate smoothly and quietly with a
patient weight of up to 500 pounds.
c. Trendelenburg. To place the surgical table
inatrendelenburg(headdown)position,pressthe
TREND button (figure 3-5). Trendelenburg posi-
tioningof up to 30° may be obtained. To placethe
table in a reverse trendelenburg (head up) posi-
tion, press the REV TREND button. Reverse
Trendelenburg positioning of up to 30° may be
obtained.
IMPORTANT
To maximize patient safety, utilize
proper restraint methods during ex-
treme trendelenburg positioning.
Figure 3-5. Trendelenburg Positioning
d. Lateral Tilt. To achieve lateral tilt right (as
viewed from the head end of the table), press the
TILT RIGHT button (figure 3-6). Tilt of up to 30°
may be obtained. To achieve lateral tilt left, press
the TILT LEFT button. Tilt of up to 30° may be
obtained.
Figure 3-7. Back Section Positioning
IMPORTANT
To maximize patient safety, utilize
properrestraintmethodsduringextreme
lateral tilt positioning.
Figure 3-6. Lateral Tilt Positioning
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the kidney lift,
make sure the kidney lift is completely
down before raising the back section.
e. Back Section. To raise the back section,
press the BACK UP button (figure 3-7). The back
section will raise up to 90° above horizontal. To
lower the back section, press the BACK DOWN
button. Thebacksectionwillgodownto40°below
horizontal.

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h. Flex Positioning. To place the table top in
a flex position from horizontal, press the FLEX
button (figure 3-10). To return the table top to a
horizontal position or into a reflex position, press
the RETURN or REFLEX button.
Figure 3-10. Flex/Reflex Positioning
i. ReturnToLevel(6001KR&6001KRBonly).
Toreturnthe tabletopto alevelposition,press the
RETURN button (figure 3-11).
NOTE
Elevation and brake system functions
are not affected by the return to level
function.
f. Elevation. To raise table top, press the
TABLE UP button (figure 3-8). The table will lift a
patient weight of 500 pounds up to a maximum
height of 43". To lower the table top, press the
TABLE DOWN button. The table top will go down
to a minimum height of 28".
Figure 3-11. Return To Level
Figure 3-9. Leg Section Positioning (6001)
IMPORTANT
The Leg section may hit the table base
or the floor if both the leg and elevation
systems are placed in their full down
position.
Figure 3-8. Elevation Function
g. Leg Section. To lower the leg section (6001
only), press the LEG DOWN button (figure 3-9).
Thelegsectionwillgodownto105°belowhorizon-
tal. To raise the leg section, press the LEG UP
button. The leg section will go up to 20° above
horizontal.

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Figure 3-14. Repositioning Head Section
3-4. 180 Degree Table Top Rotation.
NOTE
Normal table top position is with the
head(andback)sectionoverthepower
cord end of the base.
a. Thetabletopcanbehorizontallyrotated180°
without having to rotate the entire table. To rotate
the top, turn the TOP ROTATION LOCK HANDLE
counterclockwise (figure 3-15), grasp the table by
theheadendandrotatethetop180°counterclock-
wise. LockthetopinpositionbytighteningtheTOP
ROTATION LOCK HANDLE clockwise.
WARNING
Always lock the table top in position
after rotation. DO NOT rotate the top
with an unevenly distributed patient
weight load as instability may result.
j. Pendant Control Storage. When the Pen-
dant Control is not in use, it should be stored on a
convenient side or end rail. A bracket is located
under the table top for storage of the Pendant
Control when the table is not in use and during
cleaning. See figure 3-12.
Figure 3-12. Pendant Control Storage
Bracket
3-3. Head Section
a. Aquickreleasepositioningbarlocatedunder
and to the front of the head section (figure 3-13) is
used to raise or lower the head section. Pull the
release bar toward the head end to allow the
section to pivot up or down. Positioning from 60°
above horizontal to 90° below horizontal in 15°
incrementsisavailable. Releasethebartolockthe
head section in position.
Figure 3-13. Head Section Adjustment
b. By loosening two locking knobs beneath the
back section, an additional 5" of longitudinal adjust-
ment can be achieved. If desired, the head section
mayberemovedbylooseningthelockingknobsand
pullingitstraightoutofthebacksection.6001Series
Tables have the capability of attaching the head
section to the leg section for use as a foot extension
ONLY. Do Not reverse the patient on the table
withoutfirstconsultingwithSKYTRON. Twolocking
knobs are located on the inside of the leg section for
securing the head section. See figure 3-14. Figure 3-15. 180 Degree Top Rotation
HEAD SECTION
RELEASE BAR
LEG
SECTION
LOCKING
KNOB
LOCKING
KNOB
HEAD
SECTION

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HORIZONTAL
LOCK HANDLE
135˚
105˚
VERTICAL
LOCK
TRIGGER
5" MAX
HAND CRANK
SEAT
SECTION
BACK
SECTION
Figure 3-19. Optional Kidney Lift
Tooperate,connectthehandletothedrivemecha-
nismoneitherside of the back section. Rotate the
handleclockwise to raise the lift and counterclock-
wise to lower it.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the kidney lift,
make sure the kidney lift is completely
down before raising the back section.
See figure 3-20.
b. Theuseoftheoptionalsupportrodallowsthe
table top to be rotated 90° from the base. See
figure 3-16.
WARNING
•MakesuretheTOPROTATIONLOCK
HANDLE is tightened and the brakes
are set before transferring the patient.
•Exercise caution with the table top
rotated 90° to the base since an im-
properly distributed patient load may
cause the table to be tipped over.
Figure 3-16. 90 Degree Top Rotation
3-5. Leg Section (Elite/6000 only)
The Elite/ 6000 series table has movable split-leg
sections. The individual sections can be rotated
both vertically and horizontally. To position a
sectionvertically,liftupslightlyonthelegsectionside
rail and pull the LOCK TRIGGER outward. See
figure3-17. The positioningrangeisfrom horizontal
to 105° below horizontal, in 15° increments.
Figure 3-17. Leg Vertical Positioning
To position the leg section horizontally, loosen the
LOCKHANDLEatleastonefullturncounterclock-
wise. See figure 3-18. Position the leg section as
desired and tighten the LOCK HANDLE. To re-
move the leg section, turn the LOCK HANDLE at
leastfivefullturnscounterclockwiseandlifttheleg
section up to remove it.
CAUTION
DO NOT sit on the end of the leg
sections as damage may result.
Figure 3-18. Leg Horizontal Positioning
3-6. Kidney Lift
The optional, built-in kidney lift is operated by a
manual hand crank system and allows 5 inches of
lift. See figure 3-19. The hand crank is stored in a
bracket on the lower right hand side frame (as
viewed from the head end of the table).
Figure 3-20.
SUPPORT
ROD

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SECTION IV MAINTENANCE
4-1. Preventive Maintenance
Thefollowing preventivemaintenancechecks and
services are recommended to ensure the service-
ability and proper operation of your SKYTRON
Surgical Table.
a. During normal cleaning, a general visual
examination should be made checking for leaks,
loose bolts or parts, and cracked, chipped, or
missing paint. Any necessary repairs should be
made.
b. Semi-annually the following checks and
services should be performed:
1. Checkallhydraulicfittings,mini-valvesand
slave cylinders for proper operation and
any signs of leaks.
2. Check the hydraulic speed controls and
adjust if necessary.
3. Pressure check (with a gauge) the pres-
sure relief valve.
4. Check all mechanical adjustments and ad-
just as necessary.
5. Check hydraulic fluid level.
6. Lubricate the slider assembly.
4-2. Service
Table maintenance can be performed by trained
maintenance personnel using SKYTRON autho-
rized replacement parts and servicetechniques.
Service instructions and parts are available from
SKYTRON.
Preventive Maintenance contracts are available
through your local SKYTRON representative.
To obtain service instructions, replacement parts,
factory service or preventive maintenance con-
tracts, contact your nearest SKYTRON represen-
tative or write or call:
SKYTRON
5000 36th Street S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
1-800-SKYTRON (1-800-759-8766)
Fax. [phone]
3-7. Specialty Positioning
The use of certain optional accessories available
from SKYTRON further extend the positioning
capabilitiesofthe6000/6001SeriesTables. Refer
toSKYTRON's"PositioningGuidelines"orcontact
your SKYTRON representative for further details.

16
5000 36th Street S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49512
1-800-SKYTRON or 1-616-957-0500 • FAX [phone]