USER MANUAL - LifeTec Inc.
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1. To be connected to the Top Frame of Couch Thoracic Counter Harness p Anchor Bracket D P Anchor Bracket and Grub Screw 13 AKRON 900A 901A 902A 8900 8 8901 8 8902 8 8904 8 4 Accessories Head Halter Cervipillo Cover HH51 JC102 CC103 Thoracic Harness Pelvic Harness Counter Traction Straps CT81UV PB6IUV CT9000 Flexion Stool Spreader Bar FS900 SC31 When purchased as a Traction Package the above accessories are supplied as standard If only the table is purchased any of the above accessories can be obtained in addition 14 AKRON 900A 901A 902A 8900 8 8901 8 8902 8 8904 8 4 Accessories Operating Instructions ATP Traction Unit WARNING Before the ATP9 Traction Unit is used please read the ATP9 User Manual paying particular attention to safety instructions warnings and cautions Flexion Stool Model FS900 WARNING The Flexion Stool is not to be used as a seat Only use on the table as a support under the calves of the legs To raise the stool A Rotate the knob under the upholstery section anti clockwise B Adjust upholstery section to desired position C To secure the stool rotate the knob clockwise 15 AKRON 900A 901A 902A 8900 8 8901 8 8902 8 8904 8 4 Accessories Operating Instructions Traction Swivel Bracket and Mount Model Option 8906 WARNING Always lock the swivel bracket before treatment2. 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 2 Installation Adjustable Eoot 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 Electric Models Use adapter if 3 pin 13A plug is required Order reference 5504097 Ensure mains supply cable is not stretched when connected Ensure during table use no obstacles are in its path Ensure hand foot switch tubes or leads are not trapped by moving parts of the couch CAUTION When not in use switch table off AKRON 900A 901A 902A 8900 8 8901 8 8902 8 8904 8 2 Installation Fixed Height Traction Table Assembly 900A 8900 8 WARNING Ensure legs are secured correctly using supplied fittings prior to use 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 AKRON 900A 901A 902A 8900 8 8901 8 8902 8 8904 8 3 Operation Elevation Contr
3. 8 4 Accessories Operating Instructions Traction Procedures Continued Position the flexion stool model FS900 under the calves of the legs of the patient and adjust the height for optimum comfort It may help the patient to relax if the knees are strapped together To remove the slack from the harnesses using the ATP9 Traction Machine proceed as follows 1 With the hold and rest timers set to zero set the high force control to indicate 35 Kg or less if required 2 Set duration of treatment timer to 20 minutes or less if required 3 DO NOT release the Rolling Top at this stage 4 Push START button to commence the first run 5 Push STOP button when zero force is reached This will take up all the slack which could not be achieved manually Release the rolling top by rotating the lever under the upholstery section and treatment will commence After the first run set the prescribed kilogram force In the case of the ATP9 set the progressive mode controls as desired or prescribed By waiting to let the machine take up the remaining slack first the table should not open more than an inch or so and will always return to a closed position at the end of each cycle If the rolling frame opens to 125mm or 150mm it indicates sufficient slack was not removed initially To correct the condition push or slide the rolling section back under the patient whilst the machine is in the hold mode Check the correct functio
4. 8902 8 8904 8 3l AKRON 900A 901A 902A 8900 8 8901 8 8902 8 8904 8 32 Jr Huntleigh AKRON Huntleigh Akron 1 Farthing Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 5AP England Tel 44 0 1473 461042 Fax 44 0 1473 462924 792 055 04
5. Mi Huntleigh A KR ON AKRON FIXED HEIGHT TRACTION Models 900 A 8900 8 AKRON VARI HEIGHT TRACTION Models 901 A 902 A 8901 8 8902 8 AKRON MOBILE TRACTION SYSTEM Model 8904 8 USER MANUAL AKRON 900A 901A 902A 8900 8 8901 8 8902 8 8904 8 Contents 1 10 Introduction Warnings Cautions General Warnings Installation Operation Accessories Operating Instructions Cleaning and Decontamination Troubleshooting Maintenance Warranty and Service Revision Status Technical Specification GE The C mark on this product demonstrates conformity with the EC Directive 93 42 EEC N Ao 5 13 14 22 23 24 24 25 26 27 27 28 AKRON 900A 901A 902A 8900 8 8901 8 8902 8 8904 8 1 Introduction Always keep this Operating Manual available for reference Warnings amp Cautions 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 General Warnings 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 Ibs distributed evenly
6. cage The tighter it is drawn the less slippage will occur in traction Once the harness is properly tightened on the patient in the supine position it need not be re tightened The top of the pelvic harness model PB61UV should fit about 5cm 2 above the ileum or higher if necessary depending on the bone structure of the patient If the harness is placed on the patient in the standing position it may be necessary to re tighten after the patient is positioned on the table Adjust the table height to that most suitable for the transfer of the patient If mobile sit the patient on the centre section In the lying supine position the patient should be placed so that the lower lumbar region is directly over the split in the table A cervical contour pillow model JC102 should be placed under the neck and head of the patient for comfort Connect the two large counter traction straps model CT9000 to the brackets at the top of the head frame using dog clips and slip the small straps through the buckle Secure the end of the straps to the D rings on the top of the thoracic harness model CT81UV Attach the hook on the Traction Machine model ATP9 to the D ring at the base of the pelvic harness model PB61UV If the pelvic harness has moved up or to one side it should be straightened and placed back over the trochanter Retighten the pelvic and thoracic harnesses 21 AKRON 900A 901A 902A 8900 8 8901 8 8902 8 8904
7. commences Ensure that the electrical cord from the ATP9 is coiled away from any moving parts of the swivel bracket Fitting Instructions The swivel bracket is positioned at the foot end of the table and is fitted using a mounting bracket item A This is secured to the top frame item B using two bolts item C which are inserted into the holes on the side of the top frame and secured by a nut and washer items D as shown The ATP9 Traction Machine item E can then be clamped into place on the support table platform item F Refer to the ATP9 Traction Machine User Manual for the machine mounting procedure d E G PU Cae e sio Ps H Details 16 AKRON 900A 901A 902A 8900 8 8901 8 8902 8 8904 8 4 Accessories Operating Instructions Traction Swivel Bracket and Mount Model Option 8906 Operating Instructions To raise the support table platform unscrew the height adjustment clamp item G positioned on the side of the bracket item H To lock the platform tighten the height adjustment clamp To lower the platform unscrew the adjustment clamp push down to the required position and tighten clamp The platform also rotates freely to give the therapist the flexibility to manoeuvre the platform The swivel bracket item H allows the platform to swivel 180 and may be locked off centre for traction procedures The bracket is locked into place by sliding the operating rod item J t
8. hecks should be performed by a suitably qualified and licensed electrician Neither BLUE or BROWN wires are to be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug Examine the flexible cables for cuts abrasions kinking or other deterioration and replace if necessary Ensure that the power supply connector plug is securely attached Check mains plug connections are tight and fuse is correctly rated 5A 25 AKRON 900A 901A 902A 8900 8 8901 8 8902 8 8904 8 8 Warranty and Service UK only Huntleigh Akron s standard terms and conditions apply to this couch A copy is available upon request These contain full details of warranty terms and do not limit the statutory rights of the consumer For service or maintenance please contact Service Department Huntleigh Healthcare 310 312 Dallow Road Luton Beds Telephone 01582 745700 LU1 1TD Fax 01582 745869 For information on this product or any other Huntleigh Akron product please contact Huntleigh Akron 1 Farthing Road Ipswich Telephone 01473 461042 IP1 SAP Fax 01473 462924 Huntleigh Akron T A a Division of Huntleigh Nesbit Evans Limited A Member of the Huntleigh Technology PLC Group of Companies Huntleigh Technology PLC 2001 If for any reason your couch is being returned please inform Huntleigh Akron prior to sending and 1 Clean the product as described in the cleaning section Pack it in suitable packing 3 Attach the decontamination ce
9. ion Mobile Traction Stand 8904 8 To secure the Mobile Traction System to the table A Position the stand at the end of the table with the buffer pad against the upholstery B To adjust the buffer pad simply release the clamp knob C Raise or lower the buffer pad to the desired height and re tighten the clamp knob to secure D Secure the retaining straps around the table and the mobile unit E The castors on the Mobile Traction System must be locked to hold the unit in place Castors WARNING Lock table wheels castors prior to patient transfer or treatment Castors Locked Castors Unlocked 12 AKRON 900A 901A 902A 8900 8 8901 8 8902 8 8904 8 3 Operation Counter Traction Straps CT9000 Two anchor brackets are provided for securing the thoracic counter traction straps at the opposite end of the table to the mobile traction unit The brackets are held into position by tightening the grub screws onto the box section of the table The brackets must be fitted with the hole situated in the bar pointing outwards The large CT9000 strap is connected onto the anchor bracket by means of a dog clip and the small CT9000 strap is connected to the thoracic counter traction harness by means of a dog clip The pelvic Y belt is then attached to the ATP9 Traction Machine When connected feed the large strap through the buckle and pull tight The patient is then ready for treatment to commence Small CT9000 Strap
10. l mast item B and secured in the required position by tightening the knob on the side of the collar making sure the hook is pointing downwards Place a pulley item E on each of the hooks on the cervical unit and the flexion collar item D Feed the extension cord item F through the pulleys from the head end and connect up to the Line Tite clamp item G by pulling the spring insert and inserting the rope into the ball bearing end of the clamp Releasing the insert will lock the cord into place The clamp is then connected to the Traction Machine Item H by means of the connecting ring on the Line Tite clamp A spreader bar item J can then be fixed to the hook on the end of the extension cord item F to accommodate a head halter model HH51 to support the patients head and neck 19 AKRON 900A 901A 902A 8900 8 8901 8 8902 8 8904 8 4 Accessories Operating Instructions Cervical Sitting Unit Model 8903 Operating Instructions The patient may now be seated against the foot section backrest Adjust the backrest to make the patient comfortable Place the head halter over the patient s head neck area so that the halter supports the head under the chin and across the back of the head A cervical contour pillow model JC102 should be placed under the neck and head for patient comfort To remove the slack from the extension cord using the ATP9 Traction Machine proceed as follows 1 With the hold and rest
11. ning of the patient interrupt switch and then pass it to the patient with instructions on its use The ATP9 Traction Machine should be switched off and the straps removed from the patient It is advisable to allow the patient 5 to 10 minutes recovery before removal from the table A more detailed account of the operation of the ATP9 Traction Machine can be found in the ATP9 User Manual 22 AKRON 900A 901A 902A 8900 8 8901 8 8902 8 8904 8 5 Cleaning and Decontamination WARNING Do not use Alkalis or other organic solvents for routine cleaning Replace torn or damaged vinyl immediately Always cover vinyl with fresh paper or sheet between patients If contamination is known or suspected always decontaminate couch before use Frequency of routine couch cleaning will depend on exact application CLEANING DECONTAMINATION Wear suitable protective clothing Disconnect mains supply Locate couch in a suitable cleaning area with castors disengaged or wheels locked A Using a clean damp cloth warm water and soap carefully wipe couch from top to bottom taking care around electrical components B Wipe couch carefully from top to bottom using a damp cloth and clean water C Wipe couch carefully dry with clean paper towels from top to bottom If DECONTAMINATING then repeat steps a to c using a dilute Hypochlorite warm water mixture 10 000ppm instead of warm water and soap Safely discard cleaning deco
12. ntaminating materials Wash hands thoroughly Put couch back into service 23 AKRON 900A 901A 902A 8900 8 8901 8 8902 8 8904 8 5 Cleaning and Decontamination Decontamination of Traction Straps It is not recommended that the straps are laundered on a regular or routine basis as this will eventually compromise the integrity of the material and associated Tac Flex However under certain conditions i e when the straps become heavily soiled or when they are suspected or known to have been in contact with an infectious organism they can be laundered or decontaminated using one of the following methods General Wash The straps should be washed separately as the Tac Flex will attract debris from other material which will ultimately reduce its effectiveness The Tac Flex should be joined prior to washing The straps may then be laundered in the normal fashion at a temperature of approximately 71 C and allowed to dry in ambient conditions After such wash the straps should be thoroughly inspected prior to patient use If deterioration is present or the Tac Flex fails to maintain integrity the straps must be replaced Decontamination Eye protection and suitable clothing should be worn Where contamination is known or suspected the surface of the straps should be sprayed liberally using a solution of Na DCC 1 000 ppm of a suitable chlorine or Sodium hypochlorite 1 000 ppm after removing excessive organic material The s
13. ols 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 Hydraulic Models Pes PUMP PEDAL TO LIFT PEDAL TO N RAISE TABLE LOWER TABLE Hydraulic Pedal Electric Models 902A Press to raise table Press Y to lower table Handswitch AUF Press to raise table AB Press Y to lower table Footswitch AKRON 900A 901A 902A 8900 8 8901 8 8902 8 8904 8 3 Operation Foot Bar Switch Press tube done to raise table Lift tube up to lower table Wheel Locking 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 Castors 901A 902A Castors Unlocked Castors Locked Breathing Hole and Plug lg Remove plug for patient prone position Press out from underneath AKRON 900A 901A 902A 8900 8 8901 8 8902 8 8904 8 3 Operation Head amp Foot Sections CAUTION Support upholstery section while manually altering the angle Head Section Operating Lever 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 Su
14. owards the index plate item K This movement pushes a pin into the index plate and locks the bracket into place Sliding the operating rod towards the platform will unlock the bracket allowing it to swivel freely 17 AKRON 900A 901A 902A 8900 8 8901 8 8902 8 8904 8 4 Accessories Operating Instructions Cervical Sitting Unit Model 8903 WARNING Check harnesses for wear before use Worn and frayed harnesses should not be used and should be replaced Use only Huntleigh Akron harnesses Fitting Instructions Raise the foot section to its highest position and remove the black plastic end caps on the top of the foot frame section Insert the Cervical Unit item A fully into the top of the foot frame until the stops positioned on the base of the cervical unit fit up against the end of the foot frame section Slide the cervical mast item B into the accessory frame socket positioned on the cervical unit so that the hook on the mast is pointing downwards and up against the socket Secure the mast to the cervical frame item A by tightening the knob item C on the top of the cervical frame Foot Frame Upholstery 18 AKRON 900A 901A 902A 8900 8 8901 8 8902 8 8904 8 4 Accessories Operating Instructions Cervical Sitting Unit Model 8903 Fitting Instructions Continued The overhead flexion pulley adjustment collar item D should then be placed over the cervica
15. pport section when altering angle C Release lever to lock section in position Angles 485 0 AKRON 900A 901A 902A 8900 8 8901 8 8902 8 8904 8 3 Operation Sliding Frame 900A 901A 902A WARNING Ensure when Pelvic and Thoracic Harnesses are in use the Sliding Top Frame is released before traction commences 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 AKRON 900A 901A 902A 8900 8 8901 8 8902 8 8904 8 3 Operation Fixed Traction Mounting Bracket Model 2F1970Z The fixed traction mounting bracket comes as standard as part of the traction table It is fitted to the foot end of the table to secure the ATP9 Traction Machine WARNING Ensure that the electrical cord from the ATPO is coiled away from the rotating Mounting Platform when in use Fitting Instructions Locate bracket item A on to the traction table by sliding onto the section at the foot end of the table Lock bracket in place using an M8 bolt and nut items B amp C inserting two washers item D either side of the bracket Two locking knobs item E are screwed into the support member positioned at the base of the top frame item F Tightening these knobs will stabilise the bracket when traction procedure
16. rtificate or other written statement declaring that the product has been cleaned to the outside of the package 4 Mark the package Service Department Manufactured in the UK by Huntleigh Akron As part of the ongoing development programme this company reserves the right to modify specifications and materials of this couch without notice 26 AKRON 900A 901A 902A 8900 8 8901 8 8902 8 8904 8 8 Warranty and Service UK only Huntleigh Akron s standard terms and conditions apply to this couch A copy is available upon request These contain full details of warranty terms and do not limit the statutory rights of the consumer For service maintenance and any questions regarding this or any other Huntleigh Akron Product please contact Huntleigh Akron 1 Farthing Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 SAP England Telephone 44 0 1473 461042 Fax 44 0 1473 462924 Huntleigh Akron T A a Division of Huntleigh Nesbit Evans Limited A Member of the Huntleigh Technology PLC Group of Companies Huntleigh Technology PLC 2001 If for any reason your couch is being returned please inform Huntleigh Akron prior to sending and 1 3 4 Clean the product as described in the cleaning section Pack it in suitable packing Attach the decontamination certificate or other written statement declaring that the product has been cleaned to the outside of the package Mark the package Service Department Manufact
17. s are in progress The ATP9 Traction Machine item G can then be clamped into place onto the support table platform item H Refer to the ATP9 Traction Machine User Manual for the machine mounting procedure AKRON 900A 901A 902A 8900 8 8901 8 8902 8 8904 8 3 Operation Fixed Traction Mounting Bracket Model 2F1970Z Operating Instructions To raise the support table platform item H unscrew the height adjustment clamp item J positioned on the side of the bracket item A To lock the platform tighten the height adjustment clamp To lower the platform unscrew the adjustment clamp push down to the required position and tighten clamp The platform also rotates freely to give the therapist the flexibility to manoeuvre the platform 10 AKRON 900A 901A 902A 8900 8 8901 8 8902 8 8904 8 3 Operation Mobile Traction Stand 8904 8 WARNING Check condition of straps If worn out replace immediately Only use Huntleigh Akron Straps and Harnesses ATP9 Traction Machine ATP9 Traction Machine Clamp Height Adjustment Clamp Upholstered Buffer Pad Locking Castors Retaining Straps To raise the Traction Machine A Rotate the height adjustment clamp anti clockwise B Support the Traction Machine as it rises C Adjust to height required D Rotate the height adjustment clamp clockwise to secure at desired height 11 AKRON 900A 901A 902A 8900 8 8901 8 8902 8 8904 8 3 Operat
18. timers set to zero set the high force control to indicate 35Kg or less if required 2 Set duration of treatment timer to 20 minutes or less if required 3 Push START button to commence the first run 4 Push STOP button when zero force is reached This will take up all the slack which could not be achieved manually Check the correct functioning of the patient interrupt switch and pass it to the patient concerned The ATP9 Traction Machine should be switched off and the head halter removed after treatment It is advisable to allow the patient 5 to 10 minutes recovery before removal from the table A more detailed account of the operation of the ATP9 Traction Machine can be found in the ATP9 User Manual 20 AKRON 900A 901A 902A 8900 8 8901 8 8902 8 8904 8 4 Accessories Operating Instructions Traction Procedures WARNING Check harnesses for wear before use Worn and frayed harnesses should not be used and should be replaced Use only Huntleigh Akron harnesses Be sure to lock the Rolling Section at the end of any traction procedure The unique design of the traction table allows the harnesses to be fitted after the patient has been positioned on the traction table This means the harnesses can be left on the table after each treatment ready for the next patient Thoracic Harness Pelvic Y Belt TT The thoracic harness model CT 81UV should be centred over the base of the rib
19. traps should then be air dried at ambient temperature and inspected as above prior to patient use 6 Troubleshooting Electric Actuator Symptom Actuator will not work Power disconnected Ensure mains supply is connected Fuse blown Replace fuse in socket Hand footswitch Check that the hand foot switch is fully disconnected inserted into the actuator Actuator runs when Bar Out of balance system Vent air tube by disconnecting from is not pressed actuator then reconnect Foot Bar Switch If the problem persists consult your local Akron Supplier 24 AKRON 900A 901A 902A 8900 8 8901 8 8902 8 8904 8 7 Maintenance Check couch visually before use Carry out routine servicing every six months or more frequently if in heavy use Routine servicing or repair must only be performed by suitably qualified person WARNING Before commencing any maintenance activity disconnect the couch from the electrical supply Plug acts as disconnect device Examine the couch for any signs of damage Make sure that all nuts bolts and other fasteners are tight Do not over tighten as this may cause binding Upholstery fasteners should be checked tightened or replaced if necessary Check section hinge pins to ensure that no pin protrudes Check gas strut controls throughout the full range of movement for locking and assistance Check hydraulic couches for smooth operation and signs of leakage WARNING All electrical c
20. ured in the UK by Huntleigh Akron As part of the ongoing development programme this company reserves the right to modify specifications and materials of this couch without notice 9 Revision Status 900A 901A 902 902A 8900 8 8901 8 8902 8 8904 8 PAGES ISSUE WRITTEN DATE ALL PAGES UM 01 11 06 98 ALL PAGES UM 02 07 12 98 PAGES 27 amp 28 UM 03 15 11 99 PAGE 2 UM 04 DCN958 30 10 00 2 AKRON 900A 901A 902A 8900 8 8901 8 8902 8 8904 8 10 Technical Specification pug Head Length cm Mid Length cm Foot Length cm 9241 5 Width cm 7041 5 4341 5 Overall Length cm 5341 5 Height Range cm 65 1 5 56 1 5 56 1 5 8041 5 102 1 5 102 1 5 120 1 5 Max Load Weight 180 Kg 180 Kg 180 Kg Elevation Control Hydraulic Electrical Data 230v IS Actuator Internal Fuse Rt Current Power Mains Plug Fuse Rt UK EE Electrical Data 115v gt gt gt Actuator Internal Fuse Rt Current Power SUS SA IEC 601 1 Classification Check serial number label for classification 230v 115v 115v nl Double Insulated nl Double Insulated Class 1 Type B equipment 4 Type B equipment gt 3 R Type B equipment Attention consult this Attention consult this A Attention consult this manual manual manual 28 AKRON 900A 901A 902A 8900 8 8901 8 8902 8 8904 8 29 AKRON 900A 901A 902A 8900 8 8901 8 8902 8 8904 8 30 AKRON 900A 901A 902A 8900 8 8901 8
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