ELITE SERIES SURGICAL TABLES

OPERATORS MANUAL

MODEL ELITE 3500

INCLUDING BATTERY MODELS

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 MODEL ELITE 3500

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
or workmanship, under normal use and service, for a period of ninety (90) days from receipt by the ultimate user, 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’s responsibility and liability shall be limited to the repair or replacement of any part which we, SKYTRON, determine to be defective
within the applicable warranty period. Minor adjustments required as a result of normal wear during 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.

SKYTRON shall not be liable for any other expense, loss or damage, whether direct, incidental, consequential or exemplary arising in connection
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. ANY WARRANTY IMPLIED BY LAW, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
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. 10/02

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

EQUIPMENT LABELS AND SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................... 2

3500 Series General Purpose Surgical Table Specifications .................................................................. 3
SPECIAL USER ATTENTION ................................................................................................................ 4

SECTION I INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................. 7

1-1. General ......................................................................................................................................... 7
1-2. Power Requirements .................................................................................................................... 7
1-3. Pendant Control Unit .................................................................................................................... 8
1-4. Floor Lock/Brake System............................................................................................................. 8

SECTION II LINE POWER MODEL OPERATION ................................................................................. 9

2-1. Electrical Power ........................................................................................................................... 9
2-2. Positioning Functions ................................................................................................................... 9
a. Floor Lock/Brake system ....................................................................................................... 9
b. Trendelenburg ...................................................................................................................... 10
c. Lateral Tilt ............................................................................................................................. 10
d. Back Section ........................................................................................................................ 10
e. Elevation ............................................................................................................................... 11
f. Top Slide .............................................................................................................................. 11
g. Leg Section........................................................................................................................... 11
h. Flex Positioning .................................................................................................................... 12
i. Kidney Lift ............................................................................................................................. 12
j. Return To Level .................................................................................................................... 12
2-3. Emergency Brake Release ........................................................................................................ 12
2-4. Head Section .............................................................................................................................. 13
2-5. Leg Section Removal. ................................................................................................................ 13

SECTION III BATTERY MODEL OPERATION .................................................................................... 14

3-1. Battery Model Table, AC 120V Operation .................................................................................. 14
3-2. Battery Operation ....................................................................................................................... 14
3-3. Automatic Shut-Off ..................................................................................................................... 15
3-4. Charging the Battery .................................................................................................................. 15
3-5. Emergency Back-up Controls .................................................................................................... 15
3-6. Positioning Functions ................................................................................................................. 16
a. Floor Lock/Brake system ..................................................................................................... 16
b. Trendelenburg ...................................................................................................................... 16
c. Lateral Tilt ............................................................................................................................. 17
d. Back Section ........................................................................................................................ 17
e. Elevation ............................................................................................................................... 17
f. Top Slide .............................................................................................................................. 18
g. Leg Section........................................................................................................................... 18
h. Flex Positioning .................................................................................................................... 18
i. Kidney Lift ............................................................................................................................. 19
j. Return To Level .................................................................................................................... 19
3-7. Emergency Brake Release ........................................................................................................ 19
3-8. Head Section .............................................................................................................................. 20
3-9. Leg Section Removal. ................................................................................................................ 20
3-10. Positioning. ................................................................................................................................. 21

SECTION IV MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................................. 24

4-1. Preventive Maintenance ............................................................................................................. 24
4-2 Cleaning Recommendations ...................................................................................................... 24
4-3. Service ....................................................................................................................................... 25
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 EQUIPMENT LABELS AND SPECIFICATIONS

10A FUSE TYPE 10 AMP, FAST ACTING (FA)

INDICATES DANGEROUS VOLTAGE, 120 V, 60 Hz

CLASS I DEFIBRILLATION PROOF, TYPE B EQUIPMENT- IPX4 RATED.

TYPE B
EQUIPMENT
INTERNALLY POWERED EQUIPMENT

PROTECTIVE GROUNDING.
IN ORDER TO ENSURE PROPER GROUNDING RELIABILITY,
THIS TABLE MUST BE CONNECTED TO A PROPERLY GROUNDED
HOSPITAL GRADE OUTLET.

N CONNECTION FOR NEUTRAL CONDUCTOR SUPPLIED

UNIT TO BE USED ONLY IN SPECIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

TEMPERATURE: 15˚ - 30˚ C (60˚ -85˚ F)
HUMIDITY: 30% - 60% RELATIVE HUMIDITY, NON CONDENSING

AC VOLTAGE

IPX4 ENCLOSURE CLASS

V VOLTAGE RATING OF THE UNIT

A AMPERAGE RATING OF THE UNIT

HZ FREQUENCY OF THE UNIT

ATTENTION, CONSULT MANUAL FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.

INDICATES SPECIAL USER ATTENTION.

POWERED BY AC VOLTAGE

BATTERY MODELS

POWERED BY BATTERY

BATTERY TYPE: SEALED

LEAD ACID 12V, VALVE REGULATED
16AH, 10HR (530W/10MIN)
FUSE: 15A 15 AMP FAST ACTING INTERNAL FUSE
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 3500 Series General Purpose Surgical Table Specifications

9-1/2" 18-1/2" 25" 23"

TOP VIEW

60˚ 79"
21-3/4"
6"
19-3/4"

90˚

26-45"*

6"
8-1/2"

40-1/2" 19"
SIDE VIEW END VIEW

Electrical Specifications
Power requirements 120 VAC, 60Hz, 450 Watts
Current Leakage Less than 100 micro amps
Power Cord 15 feet w/hospital grade connector
(removeable on battery model)

ENTELA CERTIFIED
TO UL2601-1,
CAN/CSA601.1, IEC 60601-2-46

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 SPECIAL USER ATTENTION

The extreme positioning capabilities of the 3500 WARNING

Series Table requires special attention for possible Risk of electrical shock. Make sure
interference points when using multiple function power cord is disconnected prior to ac-
positioning. As with the operation of any surgical cessing fuses.
table, a certain amount of care should be exercised
to position the patient safely. Although the thick NOTE
pads and sheets substantially protect the patient, Activating any function button will acti-
pinch points, located at the joints of the top section vate the brake system. Using the TABLE-
should always be considered. BE SURE THAT THE UP function to set the brakes provides a
ARMS, HANDS AND FINGERS OF THE PATIENT visual assurance that the brakes are
AND THOSE OF THE OPERATING ROOM PER- locked. As the brake cylinders are ex-
SONNEL ARE CLEAR OF ALL MOVING PARTS tending, the entire table will move slightly.
BEFORE MOVING THE TABLE. Proper restraints When the table top begins to elevate, the
should always be used for patient safety. brakes are fully locked.

Certain accessories such as the Uro-Drain Tray,

WARNING
Armboards and X-Ray top can be damaged when
DO NOT unlock brakes when a patient is
changing the position of the table top sections.
on the table. An uneven patient weight
Always look first to see if a desired movement is
load may cause instability.
going to interfere with any accessories in use.

The operator has the ultimate responsibility of pre-

WARNING
venting damage to the table and surrounding equip-
Prior to operating the table, observe all
ment or possible injury to the patient or staff. In
table caution labels and review the SPE-
general, common sense will dictate when there is a
CIAL USER ATTENTION section in the
potential hazard.
front of this manual.

The following precautions should be reviewed

WARNING
by all personnel prior to operating the table.
DO NOT use the table in the presence of
FLAMMABLE GASES (Flammable gases
A routine Instructional Program should be
are not commonly used in the U.S.)
implemented by the facility for proper usage
instructions for all personel that may operate
this table. NOTE
The main power switch can be placed in
the OFF position to completely deacti-
WARNING vate all table functions if required during
Indicates a possibility of personal injury. certain procedures or in case of emer-
gency.

NOTE
CAUTION With an evenly distributed patient weight
Indicates a possibility of damage to equip- load, all table positioning functions will
ment. operate smoothly and quietly with a pa-
tient weight of up to 500 pounds.
NOTE
Indicates important facts or helpful hints. WARNING
DO NOT unlock brakes when a patient
is on the table. An uneven patient
weight load may cause instability.

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 NOTE
WARNING The Emergency Brake Release Valve
To maximize patient safety, utilize must be closed and tightened (clock-
proper restraint methods during extreme wise) before activating any function.
Trendelenburg positioning.
•If the Emergency Brake Release Valve
has been operated, the UNLOCK but-
WARNING ton on the pendant control will have to
To maximize patient safety, utilize be pressed before brakes will lock
proper restraint methods during extreme again.
lateral tilt positioning.

NOTE WARNING
If the table top is slid toward the foot end, In the unlikely event that a procedure
the back section will not go below hori- requires the reversal of the patient on
zontal. the table top with the head section at-
tached to the leg section, the patient
NOTE weight limit is reduced to 300 pounds.
To prevent damage to the kidney lift, a
safety interlock prevents the back sec-
tion from going up more than 45° if the
kidney lift is not all the way down. NOTE
The leg section with the x-ray top + pad
NOTE attached weighs 31 lbs. It is recom-
If the leg section is positioned more than mended that the x-ray top and pad be
45° below horizontal, the top will not removed before detaching the leg section.
slide toward the head end.
NOTE
NOTE •Turning the Main Power Switch ON will
If the back section is positioned below change the table operation to 120 VAC
horizontal, the top will not slide toward power regardless of the position of the
the foot end. BATT button.

•If Battery operation is activated while

CAUTION Main Power Switch is ON there will be
The Ieg section may hit the table base approximately a 4 second delay before
or floor if both the leg and elevation Battery operation activates.
systems are placed in their full down
position.
NOTE NOTE
If the top is slid toward the head end, the The power cord may be removed from
leg section will only go down 45°. the table. The table will operate cor-
rectly on battery power with the power
NOTE cord connected to a wall outlet or dis-
When FLEX button is activated and if connected.
the top is slid toward the foot end, the
back section will not go below horizon- NOTE
tal. Battery Operation must be turned OFF
NOTE at the pendant control. It can not be
To prevent damage to the kidney lift, a turned Off using the main power switch.
safety interlock prevents the kidney lift
from going up if the back section is 45° NOTE
above horizontal. If the table is stored for a period greater
than 6 months, the batteries should be
NOTE removed and stored in a dry, clean con-
Elevation, kidney lift, top slide and brake dition at a storage temperature of 68° F
system functions are not affected by (20° C). Batteries should be recharged
the return to level function. every 6 months of product storage.

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 NOTE
•When the red light starts to blink (indi-
cating low power in battery) the table WARNING
will operate for approximately 5 con- The antistatic properties of the table are
tinuous minutes, typically long enough dependent on the use of the original pad
to use the table for the rest of the day. set which was furnished with the table or
an alternate approved replacement.
•The charging system operates ONLY
when the table is in AC 120V mode.
WARNING
Certain accessories may limit weight
NOTE
capacities. Check with your SKYTRON
In battery mode, only the red indicator
light will be on. In AC 120V mode, both representative.
the green indicator light and red indica-
tor light will be on. NOTE
Always follow current AORN Journal
Guidelines to ensure proper cleaning
NOTE and disinfection procedure.
The table can be operated on 120VAC
power while the battery is being re-
charged.
WARNING
NOTE Always follow OSHA blood-borne patho-
The emergency back-up control gens standards for protective clothing,
switches will function when the table is including gloves, masks and eye pro-
operating on 120VAC power, battery tection when cleaning the surgical table.
power, or turned off.

CAUTION
CAUTION Thoroughly read and follow the
•The Emergency Release Valve must manufacturer's directions for all clean-
be closed and tightened (clockwise) ing fluids. DO NOT use cleaners con-
before activating any hydraulic func- taining phenolics.
tion.

•If the Emergency Brake Release Valve CAUTION

has been operated, the UNLOCK but- When using spray cleaners DO NOT
ton on the pendant control will have to spray fluids directly into electrical re-
be pressed before brakes will lock ceptacles or micro switches.
again.

CAUTION
WARNING Before replacing pads on the table, make
Consult manufacturer's instructions sure the pads and all mating surfaces
when using high frequency surgical are completely dry. Moisture trapped
equipment, cardiac defibrillator and car- between the pads and mating surfaces
diac defibrillator monitors. may cause distortion of table tops.

WARNING
When an antistatic pathway is required,
the table has to be used on an antistatic
floor.

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 SECTION I INTRODUCTION
REMOVABLE
SEAT LEG SECTION
HEAD BACK SECTION
SECTION SECTION

LEG SECTION
RELEASE
LEVER
PENDANT
SIDE CONTROL
RAIL TOP SLIDE
CYLINDER
HEAD SECTION
LOCKING KNOB
SERVICE
ACCESS
COVER

FLOOR/LOCK
BRAKE (4)

EMERGENCY
POWER CORD BRAKE RELEASE
MAIN
POWER
SWITCH

Figure 1-1. Elite 3500

1-1. General

SKYTRON’s Elite 3500 Series Surgical Tables are electrical enclosure on the front edge of the base.
electro-hydraulically operated, general purpose sur- See figure 1-2. The main power ON/OFF switch is
gical tables. See figure 1-1. located on the electrical enclosure.

The electro-hydraulic positioning functions oper- WARNING

ated by the hand-held, push button, pendant control Risk of electrical shock. Make sure
unit are: trendelenburg, lateral tilt, back section, power cord is disconnected prior to
elevation, leg section, top slide, flex/reflex, kidney accessing fuses.
lift, return to level, and the floor lock/brake system.
ELECTRICAL
ENCLOSURE POWER
Manual controls are provided for head section posi- CORD
tioning, emergency brake release and leg section
removal. MAIN POWER
SWITCH
COVER
1-2. Power Requirements PLATE

The Elite 3500 Surgical Table requires 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
(2) FUSES
fuses (2) are located behind a cover plate in the 10 AMP FA

Figure 1-2. Power Switch and Fuse Location

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1-3. Pendant Control Unit 1-4. Floor Lock/Brake System

The hand-held pendant control unit (figure 1-3) has The floor lock/brake system consists of four self-
a non-slip rubber cover which assures a positive leveling, hydraulic brake cylinders which raise and
grip during use. A spring clip hanger located on the support the table base off from the casters. Press
back of the control allows it to be stored on the table the TABLE-UP button on the pendant control to set
side rails. the table’s brakes. An electronic timer in the brake
SIDE circuit will activate the brake system until the brakes
RAIL
CLIP are completely set, approximately 8-10 seconds.

ND
TRE

TRE
N
.
REV D TILTT
RIG
H NOTE
TILTT
LEF
K
BAC N
DO
W Activating any function button will acti-
BAC
UP
K LE
TABWN FUNCTION vate the brake system. Using the
DO
LE BUTTONS
* TABP
U
LEGN
DO
W
TABLE-UP function to set the brakes
LEG LEX
UP

X
REF

NEY
provides a visual assurance that the
FLE KID WN

NEY
KID P
DO

AK
BR OCK
E brakes are locked. As the brake cylin-
ders are extending, the entire table will
U L
UN
N E S
UR AK
RET K BR

move slightly. When the table top be-

L OC
TO
SS N
PRE E RO
* POW

SL IDE
/C TR
gins to elevate, the brakes are fully
locked.
SLIDE/CTR POWER
INDICATOR INDICATOR
To unlock the brakes, press the UNLOCK button
and release. The brakes will retract automatically
Figure 1-3. Pendant Control Unit in approximately 7-8 seconds.

The function push buttons are identified with abbre-

viated descriptions for all functions. See figure 1- WARNING
4. The trendelenburg and table-up buttons are red, DO NOT unlock brakes when a patient
the remaining buttons are all black. is on the table. An uneven patient
weight load may cause instability.
REVERSE TRENDELENBURG
TRENDELENBURG
LATERAL
LATERAL TILT RIGHT
TILT LEFT
BACK DOWN
BACK UP

TABLE UP TABLE DOWN

(BRAKE LOCK)
SLIDE FOOT
SLIDE HEAD

LEG UP LEG DOWN

FLEX
REFLEX
KIDNEY
LIFT UP KIDNEY
LIFT DOWN

RETURN BRAKE
TO LEVEL UNLOCK

SLIDE/CTR
INDICATOR POWER
INDICATOR

Figure 1-4. Function Push Buttons

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 SECTION II LINE POWER MODEL OPERATION
2-1. Electrical Power
REVERSE TRENDELENBURG
TRENDELENBURG
a. Check to be sure the power cord is plugged LATERAL
LATERAL TILT RIGHT
into a properly grounded, Hospital Grade, 120VAC TILT LEFT
outlet. Make sure the power cord is routed so as to BACK UP BACK DOWN
prevent it from being in the way of the operating TABLE UP TABLE DOWN
personnel. (BRAKE LOCK)
SLIDE FOOT
SLIDE HEAD
WARNING LEG UP LEG DOWN
Prior to operating the table, observe all FLEX REFLEX
table caution labels and review the KIDNEY KIDNEY
SPECIAL USER ATTENTION section LIFT UP LIFT DOWN
in the front of this manual. RETURN BRAKE
TO LEVEL UNLOCK
SLIDE/CTR POWER
WARNING INDICATOR INDICATOR
DO NOT use the table in the presence
of FLAMMABLE GASES (Flammable Figure 2-2. Pendant Control Unit
gases are not commonly used in the
U.S.)
NOTE
With an evenly distributed patient weight
b. Depress Main Power ON/OFF switch on the
load, all table positioning functions will
electrical enclosure. See figure 2-1. The green
operate smoothly and quietly with a
Power ON indicator light on the pendant control unit
patient weight of up to 500 pounds.
should now be illuminated.
a. Floor Lock/Brake System. To activate the
NOTE
brakes without affecting table positioning, press
The main power switch can be placed in
the TABLE-UP button. See figure 2-3. The eleva-
the OFF position to completely deacti-
tion cylinder will not function until the brakes are
vate all table functions if required during
completely extended.
certain procedures or in case of emer-
gency.

POWER
CORD
TABLE UP BRAKE
(BRAKE LOCK) UNLOCK

MAIN
POWER Figure 2-3. Brake System Activation
SWITCH

Press the BRAKE-UNLOCK button on the pendant

Figure 2-1. Main Power Switch control to release the four self-leveling brake feet in
order to move the table. See figure 2-3. The brake
delay circuit automatically retracts the brake sys-
2-2. Positioning Functions tem with just one press of the BRAKE-UNLOCK
button. It takes approximately 7-8 seconds to
The hand-held pendant control unit (figure 2-2) totally release the system.
activates the following table functions:
WARNING
DO NOT unlock brakes when a patient
is on the table. An uneven patient
weight load may cause instability.
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b. Trendelenburg. To place the surgical table in
a trendelenburg (head down) position, press the
TREND button (figure 2-4). Trendelenburg posi-
TILT
tioning of up to 25° may be obtained. To place the LEFT TILT
table in a reverse trendelenburg (head up) position, RIGHT
press the REV TREND button. Reverse
Trendelenburg positioning of up to 20° may be
obtained.
20 20

WARNING
To maximize patient safety, utilize
proper restraint methods during extreme
Trendelenburg positioning.
Figure 2-5. Lateral Tilt Positioning

d. Back Section. To raise the back section,

REVERSE
TRENDELENBURG press the BACK-UP button (figure 2-6). The back
TRENDELENBURG
section will raise up to 90° above horizontal. To
lower the back section, press the BACK-DOWN
button. The back section will go down to 40° below
20˚ horizontal.
NOTE
If the table top is slid toward the foot end,
25˚ the back section will not go below hori-
zontal.

BACK
Figure 2-4. Trendelenburg Positioning UP
BACK
90˚ DOWN

45˚
c. Lateral Tilt. To achieve lateral tilt right (as
viewed from the head end of the table), press the
TILT-RIGHT button (figure 2-5). Tilt of up to 20° 40˚
may be obtained. To achieve lateral tilt left, press
the TILT-LEFT button. Tilt of up to 20° may be
obtained.

WARNING Figure 2-6. Back Section Positioning

To maximize patient safety, utilize
proper restraint methods during extreme NOTE
lateral tilt positioning. To prevent damage to the kidney lift, a
safety interlock prevents the back sec
tion from going up more than 45° if the
kidney lift is not all the way down.

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 e. Elevation. To raise table top, press the
TABLE-UP button (figure 2-7.). The table will lift a SLIDE
SLIDE
FOOT
patient weight of 500 pounds up to a maximum HEAD
height of 45". To lower the table top, press the
TABLE-DOWN button. The table top will go down SLIDE/CTR
to a minimum height of 26" (minus pad). INDICATOR

7-1/2" 13-1/2"

TABLE DOWN
TABLE UP
Figure 2-8. Top Slide

g. Leg Section. To lower the leg section, press

the LEG-DOWN button (figure 2-9). The leg sec-
tion will go down to 98° below horizontal. To raise
45" the leg section, press the LEG-UP button. The leg
section will go up to 2° above horizontal.

26"
REV
TREND TREND

TILT TILT
LEFT RIGHT

BACK
UP

TABLE
BACK
DOWN

TABLE
LEG DOWN
UP DOWN

LEG UP SLIDE
HEAD
SLIDE
FOOT

Figure 2-7. Elevation Function

LEG LEG
UP DOWN

FLEX REFLEX

KIDNEY KIDNEY
UP DOWN

BRAKE
RETURN UNLOCK

PRESS TO LOCK BRAKES

SLIDE/CTR POWER ON
2˚

f. Top Slide. To move the table top toward the

head end, press the SLIDE HEAD button. From
center position, the top will slide up to 7-1/2". See 45˚
figure 2-8.
98˚

NOTE
If the leg section is positioned more than
45° below horizontal, the top will not Figure 2-9. Leg Section Positioning
slide toward the head end.

To move the table top toward the foot end, press the
SLIDE FOOT button. From center position, the top CAUTION
will slide up to 13-1/2". Slide function will stop and The Ieg section may hit the table base
Slide/Ctr Indicator will illuminate when table is cen- or floor if both the leg and elevation
tered. systems are placed in their full down
position.
NOTE
If the back section is positioned below NOTE
horizontal, the top will not slide toward If the top is slid toward the head end, the
the foot end. leg section will only go down 45°.

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 h. Flex Positioning. To place the table top in j. Return To Level. To return the table top to a
a flex position from horizontal, press the FLEX level position, press the RETURN button (figure 2-
button (figure 2-10). To return the table top to a 12).
horizontal position or into a reflex position, press
the RETURN or REFLEX button. NOTE
Elevation, kidney lift, top slide and brake
NOTE system functions are not affected by
When FLEX button is activated and if the return to level function.
the top is slid toward the foot end, the
back section will not go below horizon-
tal.

REFLEX
FLEX RETURN
TO LEVEL

Figure 2-12.

2-3. Emergency Brake Release

In case of a power failure or an electrical problem

Figure 2-10. Flex/Reflex Positioning
within the table, the emergency brake release sys-
tem can be used to move the table. The control
i. Kidney Lift. To raise the built-in kidney lift, lever for this function is located on the side of the
press the KIDNEY-UP button (figure 2-11). Up to table base and is identified by an EMERGENCY
5-1/2 inches of lift can be achieved. Press the BRAKE RELEASE label. Turn the lever counter-
KIDNEY -DOWN button to lower the kidney lift. clockwise to release the brakes. See figure 2-13.

NOTE
To prevent damage to the kidney lift, a
safety interlock prevents the kidney lift
from going up if the back section is 45°
above horizontal.

BRAKE (4)

EMERGENCY
KIDNEY BRAKE RELEASE
KIDNEY
DOWN
UP
Figure 2-13. Emergency Brake Release

5-1/2" NOTE
The Emergency Brake Release Valve
must be closed and tightened (clock-
wise) before activationg any function.

•If the Emergency Brake Release Valve

has been operated, the UNLOCK but-
Figure 2-11. Kidney Lift Positioning ton on the pendant control will have to
be pressed before brakes will lock again.
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2-4. Head Section

a. A quick release positioning bar located under WARNING

and to the front of the head section (figure 2-14) is In the unlikely event that a procedure
used to raise or lower the head section. Pull the requires the reversal of the patient on
release bar toward the head end to allow the the table top with the head section at-
section to pivot up or down. Positioning from 60° tached to the leg section, the patient
above horizontal to 90° below horizontal in 15° weight limit is reduced to 300 pounds.
increments is available. Release the bar to lock the
head section in position.
2-5. Leg Section Removal.

NOTE
The leg section with the x-ray top + pad
attached weighs 31 lbs. It is recommended
that the x-ray top and pad be removed
before detaching the leg section.
HEAD SECTION
RELEASE BAR

a. To remove the leg section, simultaneously

Figure 2-14. Head Section Adjustment depress both release levers and pull the leg section
out. See figure 2-16. Press the LEG-DOWN button
on the pendant control to position the leg section
attachment pins down and out of the way.
b. By loosening two locking knobs beneath the
back section, an additional 5" of longitudinal adjust-
b. To Install Leg Section, press and hold the
ment can be achieved. If desired, the head section
LEG-UP button until the leg section attachment
may be removed by loosening the locking knobs
pins completely stop before reinstalling the leg
and pulling it straight out of the back section. 3500
section to the table. Pull out on the leg section after
Series Tables have the capability of attaching the
installation to make sure the release levers are
head section to the leg section for use as a foot
completely locked.
extension. Two locking knobs are located on the
inside of the leg section for securing the head
section. See figure 2-15.

FOOT/LEG SECTION
FOOT/LEG HEAD
SECTION SECTION

RELEASE
LEG SECTION LEVER
LOCKING
RELEASE
KNOB
LEVER

Figure 2-15. Repositioning Head Section Figure 2-16. Leg Section Release Levers

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 SECTION III BATTERY MODEL OPERATION
3-1. Battery Model Table, AC 120V Operation •If the Emergency Brake Release Valve
has been operated, the BRAKE UN-
a. Be sure the power cord is plugged into a LOCK button on the pendant control will
properly grounded, Hospital Grade, 120VAC out- have to be pressed before brakes will
let. Make sure the power cord is routed to the outlet lock again.
to prevent it from being in the way of operating
personnel. NOTE
•Turning the Main Power Switch ON will
b. Depress the main power ON/OFF switch change the table operation to 120 VAC
located on the electrical enclosure. See figure 3-1. power regardless of the position of the
The green AC 120V, Power-On indicator light lo- BATT button.
cated in the upper right corner of the pendant
control will illuminate. See figure 3-2. •If Battery operation is activated while
Main Power Switch is ON there will be
BATTERY CHARGING
INDICATOR LIGHT approximately a 4 second delay before
Battery operation activates.

3-2. Battery Operation

a. Make sure the green, AC 120V, Power-On

indicator light, on the hand-held pendant control, is
MAIN OFF. See figure 2-2. If the indicator light is ON,
POWER depress the main power ON/OFF switch, located
SWITCH ELECTRICAL on the electrical enclosure to turn AC120V opera-
ENCLOSURE
tion OFF.
Figure 3-1. Main Power Switch
NOTE
BATTERY POWER The power cord may be removed from
ELITE/ 3500B
INDICATOR LIGHT the table. The table will operate cor-
RETURN/CTR POWER BATT (RED) rectly on battery power with the power
REV. TREND
TREND

TILT
LEFT
TILT
RIGHT AC120V POWER ON cord connected to a wall outlet or dis-
BACK
UP
BACK
DOWN
INDICATOR LIGHT connected.
TABLE TABLE
(GREEN)
* UP DOWN

b. Press the BATT button on the hand-held

SLIDE SLIDE
HEAD FOOT

LEG LEG
TABLE UP
(BRAKE LOCK) pendant control. The red BATTERY indicator light,
UP DOWN

FLEX REFLEX

KIDNEY
UP
KIDNEY
DOWN
located in the upper right corner of the pendant
RETURN BRAKE
UNLOCK
control, will illuminate. This confirms that the table
BATT BATTERY ON/OFF is now being operated with battery power.
*PRESS TO
LOCK BRAKES
SELECTOR BUTTON
CAUTION
HANG PENDANT CONTROL
ON SIDE RAIL WHEN NOT IN
USE. KEEP CORD CLEAR OF
MOVING PARTS.
c. The table is now ready to operate on battery
power. Press TABLE UP button on the pendant
Figure 3-2. Pendant Control control to set the table’s brakes. An electronic timer
will activate the brake system until the brakes are
c. The table is now ready for 120VAC operation. completely set, approximately 8-10 seconds. Press
Press the TABLE UP button on the pendant control desired function button to position the table.
to set the table’s brakes. An electronic timer will
activate the brake system until the brakes are d. To extend the battery charge life, turn the
completely set, approximately 8-10 seconds. Press BATTERY power OFF with the pendant control
the desired function button to position the table. when the table is not going to be used.

NOTE NOTE
•If brakes fail to set, make sure the Battery Operation must be turned OFF
Emergency Brake Release Lever is at the pendant control. It can not be
tight (clockwise). turned Off using the main power switch.
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3-3. Automatic Shut-Off c. A full battery charge will last approximately 2
weeks under normal operating conditions. How-
a. To prevent unnecessary discharge of the ever, it is recommended to charge the batteries at
battery, a timer is built into the battery circuit. This the end of each week to establish a normal routine
timer will automatically shut the battery power OFF protocol. Lead acid batteries last longer if they are
after 3-4 hours of table inactivity. not permitted to fully discharge. The table features
(2) 12 volt, sealed, lead acid batteries which require
no manual maintenance. Lead acid gel batteries,
b. To turn the table “ON” again, simply press the under a proper charging program, feature an ap-
BATT button on the pendant control and the red proximate normal life of 4 years.
indicator light will illuminate. Select any control
button to operate the table. NOTE
The table can be operated on 120VAC
3-4. Charging the Battery power while the battery is being re-
charged.
Batteries should be charged: 3-5. Emergency Back-up Controls
• When the table is placed into initial
service a. The emergency back-up control switches are
• As indicated by red indicator light located under the access door on the service
blinking access cover in the table base. See figure 3-3.
• Every week in normal service

NOTE
If the table is stored for a period greater
than 6 months, the batteries should be
removed and stored in a dry, clean con-
dition at a storage temperature of 68° F
(20° C). Batteries should be recharged
every 6 months of product storage.
FUNCTION CONTROL
a. If the battery needs to be charged when ACCESS DOOR
operating the table on battery power, the red indica-
tor light on the pendant control will begin to blink. At Figure 3-3. Emergency Controls Location
this time the battery needs to be recharged.
b. In the event of either a power failure or a
NOTE problem with the hand-held pendant control, the
•When the red light starts to blink (indicat- table can be operated using the emergency back-
ing low power in battery) the table will up switches. Simply push the desired emergency
switch in the appropriate direction to operate the
operate for approximately 5 continuous table functions. See figure 3-4. These switches are
minutes, typically long enough to use the spring-loaded so they return to the neutral or center
table for the rest of the day. position when released.
•The charging system operates ONLY LATERAL TILT TABLE KIDNEY
when the table is in AC120V mode. LEFT/RIGHT UP/DOWN UP/DOWN

b. To recharge the battery, connect the power

cord to the table and plug the power cord into a
120VAC wall outlet. Turn the main power ON/
OFF switch ON by depressing it. The green
AC120V light on the pendant control must be ON. TREND BACK LEG
REV. TREND UP/DOWN UP/DOWN
The red indicator light will remain ON as well.
Figure 3-4. Emergency Back-Up Controls
NOTE
NOTE
In battery mode, only the red indicator
The emergency back-up control
light will be on. In AC 120V mode, both switches will function when the table is
the green indicator light and red indica- operating on 120VAC power, battery
tor light will be on. power, or turned off.
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3-6. Positioning Functions

The hand-held pendant control unit (figure 3-5) Press the BRAKE-UNLOCK button on the pendant
activates the following table functions: control to release the four self-leveling brake feet in
order to move the table. See figure 3-6. The brake
REVERSE AC120V POWER ON delay circuit automatically retracts the brake sys-
TRENDELENBURG INDICATOR LIGHT
ELITE/ 3500B (GREEN) tem with just one press of the BRAKE-UNLOCK
LATERAL button. It takes approximately 7-8 seconds to
BATTERY POWER
TILT LEFT RETURN/CTR POWER BATT
INDICATOR LIGHT totally release the system.
REV.
TREND TREND
(RED)
BACK UP TILT
LEFT
TILT
RIGHT TRENDELENBURG WARNING
TABLE UP
BACK
UP
BACK
DOWN LATERAL DO NOT unlock brakes when a patient
TILT RIGHT
(BRAKE LOCK) *
TABLE
UP
TABLE
DOWN is on the table. An uneven patient
SLIDE
HEAD
SLIDE
FOOT
BACK DOWN weight load may cause instability.
SLIDE HEAD LEG LEG
TABLE DOWN
UP DOWN

SLIDE FOOT
b. Trendelenburg. To place the surgical table in
FLEX REFLEX

LEG UP KIDNEY
UP
KIDNEY
DOWN LEG DOWN a Trendelenburg (head down) position, press the
FLEX RETURN BRAKE
UNLOCK REFLEX TREND button (figure 3-7). Trendelenburg posi-
KIDNEY BATT KIDNEY tioning of up to 25° may be obtained. To place the
LIFT UP *PRESS TO
LOCK BRAKES
LIFT DOWN table in a reverse Trendelenburg (head up) posi-
RETURN CAUTION BRAKE tion, press the REV TREND button. Reverse
TO LEVEL UNLOCK Trendelenburg positioning of up to 20° may be
HANG PENDANT CONTROL
ON SIDE RAIL WHEN NOT IN
USE. KEEP CORD CLEAR OF
MOVING PARTS.

BATTERY ON/OFF obtained.

SELECTOR BUTTON

WARNING
Figure 3-5. Pendant Control Unit To maximize patient safety, utilize
proper restraint methods during extreme
Trendelenburg positioning.
NOTE
With an evenly distributed patient weight
load, all table positioning functions will
operate smoothly and quietly with a ELITE/ 3500B

patient weight of up to 500 pounds. RETURN/CTR

REV.
TREND
POWER BATT

TREND

TILT TILT
LEFT RIGHT

BACK BACK

a. Floor Lock/Brake System. To activate the

UP DOWN

TABLE TABLE
* UP DOWN

REVERSE TRENDELENBURG
brakes without affecting table positioning, press
SLIDE SLIDE
HEAD FOOT

TRENDELENBURG LEG
UP
LEG
DOWN

the TABLE-UP button. See figure 3-6. The eleva- FLEX

KIDNEY
UP
REFLEX

KIDNEY
DOWN

tion cylinder will not function until the brakes are RETURN BRAKE
UNLOCK

completely extended.
BATT

*PRESS TO
LOCK BRAKES

CAUTION
HANG PENDANT CONTROL
ON SIDE RAIL WHEN NOT IN
USE. KEEP CORD CLEAR OF
MOVING PARTS.

ELITE/ 3500B

20˚
RETURN/CTR POWER BATT

REV. TREND
TREND

TILT TILT
LEFT RIGHT

BACK BACK
UP DOWN

TABLE UP *
TABLE
UP
TABLE
DOWN

(BRAKE LOCK) SLIDE

HEAD
SLIDE
FOOT
25˚
LEG LEG
UP DOWN

FLEX REFLEX

KIDNEY KIDNEY
UP DOWN

RETURN BRAKE
UNLOCK
BRAKE
BATT UNLOCK
*PRESS TO
LOCK BRAKES

CAUTION
HANG PENDANT CONTROL
ON SIDE RAIL WHEN NOT IN
USE. KEEP CORD CLEAR OF
MOVING PARTS.

Figure 3-6. Brake System Activation Figure 3-7. Trendelenburg Positioning

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 c. Lateral Tilt. To achieve lateral tilt right (as ELITE/ 3500B

viewed from the head end of the table), press the

RETURN/CTR POWER BATT

REV. TREND
TREND

TILT-RIGHT button (figure 3-8). Tilt of up to 20° BACK TILT

LEFT
TILT
RIGHT

UP
BACK
UP
BACK
DOWN
BACK
may be obtained. To achieve lateral tilt left, press
TABLE TABLE
*
DOWN
UP DOWN

SLIDE SLIDE
HEAD FOOT

the TILT-LEFT button. Tilt of up to 20° may be LEG

UP
LEG
DOWN

90˚ FLEX REFLEX

obtained. KIDNEY
UP
KIDNEY
DOWN

BRAKE
RETURN UNLOCK

BATT

*PRESS TO
LOCK BRAKES

CAUTION

45˚ HANG PENDANT CONTROL

WARNING
ON SIDE RAIL WHEN NOT IN
USE. KEEP CORD CLEAR OF
MOVING PARTS.

To maximize patient safety, utilize

proper restraint methods during extreme
lateral tilt positioning. 40˚

ELITE/ 3500B

RETURN/CTR POWER BATT

REV.
TREND

TILT
LEFT
TREND

TILT
RIGHT
Figure 3-9. Back Section Positioning
BACK BACK
UP DOWN

TABLE TABLE
* UP DOWN

TILT
SLIDE SLIDE
HEAD FOOT

TILT
LEG LEG
UP DOWN

LEFT FLEX REFLEX

RIGHT
NOTE
To prevent damage to the kidney lift, a
KIDNEY KIDNEY
UP DOWN

RETURN BRAKE
UNLOCK

BATT

*PRESS TO
LOCK BRAKES
safety interlock prevents the back sec-
CAUTION
HANG PENDANT CONTROL
ON SIDE RAIL WHEN NOT IN
USE. KEEP CORD CLEAR OF
MOVING PARTS.
tion from going up more than 45° if the
kidney lift is not all the way down.

20˚ 20˚
e. Elevation. To raise table top, press the
TABLE-UP button (figure 3-10.). The table will lift a
patient weight of 500 pounds up to a maximum
height of 45". To lower the table top, press the
TABLE-DOWN button. The table top will go down
to a minimum height of 26" (minus pad).

Figure 3-8. Lateral Tilt Positioning ELITE/ 3500B

RETURN/CTR POWER BATT

REV. TREND
TREND

TILT TILT
LEFT RIGHT

BACK BACK
UP DOWN

TABLE UP *
TABLE
UP
TABLE
DOWN

TABLE DOWN
d. Back Section. To raise the back section,
SLIDE SLIDE
HEAD FOOT

LEG LEG
UP DOWN

press the BACK-UP button (figure 3-9). The back FLEX

KIDNEY
REFLEX

KIDNEY

section will raise up to 90° above horizontal. To

UP DOWN

RETURN BRAKE
UNLOCK

lower the back section, press the BACK-DOWN

BATT

*PRESS TO
LOCK BRAKES

45"
button. The back section will go down to 40° below
CAUTION
HANG PENDANT CONTROL
ON SIDE RAIL WHEN NOT IN
USE. KEEP CORD CLEAR OF
MOVING PARTS.

horizontal.
NOTE
If the table top is slid toward the foot end, 26"
the back section will not go below hori-
zontal.

Figure 3-10. Elevation Function

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 ELITE/ 3500B

RETURN/CTR POWER BATT

REV. TREND
TREND

TILT TILT

f. Top Slide. To move the table top toward the

LEFT RIGHT

BACK BACK
UP DOWN

TABLE TABLE

head end, press the SLIDE HEAD button. From

* UP DOWN

LEG UP
SLIDE
HEAD

LEG
SLIDE
FOOT

LEG
LEG DOWN
center position, the top will slide up to 7-1/2". See
UP DOWN

FLEX REFLEX

figure 3-11.
KIDNEY KIDNEY
UP DOWN

RETURN BRAKE
UNLOCK

NOTE
BATT

*PRESS TO
LOCK BRAKES

CAUTION 2˚
If the leg section is positioned more than
HANG PENDANT CONTROL
ON SIDE RAIL WHEN NOT IN
USE. KEEP CORD CLEAR OF
MOVING PARTS.

45° below horizontal, the top will not

slide toward the head end. 45˚

To move the table top toward the foot end, press the
98˚
SLIDE FOOT button. From center position, the top
will slide up to 13-1/2". Slide function will stop and
Slide/Ctr Indicator will illuminate when table is cen-
tered. Figure 3-12. Leg Section Positioning
NOTE
If the back section is positioned below
horizontal, the top will not slide toward
the foot end. CAUTION
The Ieg section may hit the table base
or floor if both the leg and elevation
systems are placed in their full down
position.
NOTE
ELITE/ 3500B
If the top is slid toward the head end, the
leg section will only go down 45°.
RETURN/CTR POWER BATT

REV. TREND
TREND

TILT TILT
LEFT RIGHT

BACK BACK
UP DOWN

*
TABLE
UP

SLIDE
HEAD
TABLE
DOWN

SLIDE
FOOT
SLIDE h. Flex Positioning. To place the table top in a
LEG
UP
LEG
DOWN
FOOT flex position from horizontal, press the FLEX button
SLIDE (figure 3-13). To return the table top to a horizontal
FLEX REFLEX

KIDNEY KIDNEY
UP DOWN

HEAD
position or into a reflex position, press the RE-
RETURN BRAKE
UNLOCK

BATT

*PRESS TO
LOCK BRAKES

CAUTION
TURN or REFLEX button.
HANG PENDANT CONTROL
ON SIDE RAIL WHEN NOT IN

7-1/2" USE. KEEP CORD CLEAR OF

MOVING PARTS.
13-1/2"
NOTE
When FLEX button is activated and if
the top is slid toward the foot end, the
back section will not go below horizon-
tal.
Figure 3-11. Top Slide ELITE/ 3500B

RETURN/CTR POWER BATT

REV. TREND
TREND

TILT TILT
LEFT RIGHT

BACK BACK
UP DOWN

TABLE TABLE
* UP DOWN

g. Leg Section. To lower the leg section, press SLIDE

HEAD
SLIDE
FOOT

FLEX
LEG LEG
REFLEX
the LEG-DOWN button (figure 3-12). The leg
UP DOWN

FLEX REFLEX

section will go down to 98° below horizontal. To

KIDNEY KIDNEY
UP DOWN

RETURN BRAKE
UNLOCK

raise the leg section, press the LEG-UP button. BATT

*PRESS TO
LOCK BRAKES

The leg section will go up to 2° above horizontal. CAUTION

HANG PENDANT CONTROL
ON SIDE RAIL WHEN NOT IN
USE. KEEP CORD CLEAR OF
MOVING PARTS.

Figure 3-13. Flex/Reflex Positioning

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 3-7. Emergency Brake Release.
i. Kidney Lift. To raise the built-in kidney lift,
press the KIDNEY-UP button (figure 3-14). Up to
In case of a power failure or an electrical problem
5-1/2 inches of lift can be achieved. Press the
within the table, the emergency brake release
KIDNEY -DOWN button to lower the kidney lift.
system can be used to move the table. The control
lever for this function is located on the side of the
NOTE
table base and is identified by an EMERGENCY
To prevent damage to the kidney lift, a
BRAKE RELEASE label. Turn the lever counter-
safety interlock prevents the kidney lift
clockwise to release the brakes. See figure 3-16.
from going up if the back section is 45°
above horizontal.

ELITE/ 3500B

RETURN/CTR POWER BATT

REV. TREND
TREND

TILT TILT
LEFT RIGHT

BACK BACK
UP DOWN

TABLE TABLE
* UP DOWN

SLIDE SLIDE
HEAD FOOT

LEG LEG
UP DOWN

KIDNEY FLEX REFLEX

KIDNEY
UP
KIDNEY KIDNEY

DOWN
UP DOWN

RETURN BRAKE
UNLOCK

BATT

*PRESS TO
LOCK BRAKES
BRAKE (4)
5-1/2" CAUTION
HANG PENDANT CONTROL
ON SIDE RAIL WHEN NOT IN
USE. KEEP CORD CLEAR OF
MOVING PARTS.

EMERGENCY
BRAKE RELEASE

Figure 3-16. Emergency Brake Release

Figure 3-14. Kidney Lift Positioning

j. Return To Level. To return the table top to a

level position, press the RETURN button (figure 3-
15).
NOTE
Elevation, kidney lift, top slide and brake CAUTION
system functions are not affected by •The Emergency Release Valve must
the return to level function. be closed and tightened (clockwise)
before activating any hydraulic func-
tion.

ELITE/ 3500B •If the Emergency Brake Release Valve

RETURN/CTR

REV.
POWER BATT has been operated, the UNLOCK but-
ton on the pendant control will have to
TREND TREND

TILT TILT
LEFT RIGHT

BACK
UP

TABLE
BACK
DOWN

TABLE
be pressed before brakes will lock
again.
* UP DOWN

SLIDE SLIDE
HEAD FOOT

LEG LEG
UP DOWN

FLEX REFLEX

RETURN KIDNEY
UP
KIDNEY
DOWN

TO LEVEL RETURN BRAKE

UNLOCK

BATT

*PRESS TO
LOCK BRAKES

CAUTION
HANG PENDANT CONTROL
ON SIDE RAIL WHEN NOT IN
USE. KEEP CORD CLEAR OF
MOVING PARTS.

Figure 3-15.

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3-8. Head Section

a. A quick release positioning bar located under

and to the front of the head section (figure 3-17) is WARNING
used to raise or lower the head section. Pull the In the unlikely event that a procedure
release bar toward the head end to allow the requires the reversal of the patient on
section to pivot up or down. Positioning from 60° the table top with the head section at-
above horizontal to 90° below horizontal in 15° tached to the leg section, the patient
increments is available. Release the bar to lock the weight limit is reduced to 300 pounds.
head section in position.

3-9. Leg Section Removal.

NOTE
The leg section with the x-ray top + pad
attached weighs 31 lbs. It is recom-
mended that the x-ray top and pad be
removed before detaching the leg section.
HEAD SECTION
RELEASE BAR
a. To remove the leg section, position the table
top height to elbow height, and simultaneously
depress both release levers and pull the leg section
out. See figure 3-19. Press the LEG-DOWN
Figure 3-17. Head Section Adjustment button on the pendant control to position the leg
section attachment pins down and out of the way.

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 FOOT/LEG SECTION
may be removed by loosening the locking knobs
and pulling it straight out of the back section. 3500
Series Tables have the capability of attaching the
head section to the leg section for use as a foot
extension. Two locking knobs are located on the
RELEASE
inside of the leg section for securing the head
LEVER
section. See figure 3-18.

FOOT/LEG HEAD
SECTION SECTION
Figure 3-19. Leg Section Release Levers

b. To Install Leg Section, press and hold the

LEG SECTION LEG-UP button until the leg section attachment
LOCKING pins completely stop before reinstalling the leg
RELEASE
KNOB
LEVER section to the table. Pull out on the leg section after
installation to make sure the release levers are
completely locked.

Figure 3-18. Repositioning Head Section

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 WARNING
Consult manufacturer's instructions
when using high frequency surgical
equipment, cardiac defibrillator and car-
diac defibrillator monitors.

WARNING
When an antistatic pathway is required,
the table has to be used on an antistatic
floor.

WARNING
The antistatic properties of the table are
dependent on the use of the original pad
set which was furnished with the table
or an alternate approved replacement.

3-10. Positioning

The use of certain optional accessories available

from SKYTRON further extend the positioning
capabilities of the 3500 Series Tables. Refer to the
following "Positioning Guidelines" or contact your
SKYTRON representative for further details.

WARNING
Certain accessories may limit weight
capacities. Check with your SKYTRON
representative.

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 3500 Series Patient Positioning Guidelines

Upper Body Imaging Accessories: 10” Foot Extension Lower Body Imaging Accessories: 10” Foot Extension
and 2” Pad, Snap Strap, Multi-Task Armboard with Pad. and 2” Pad, Standard Armboard and 2” Pad.

Endovascular (with 48” Leg Extension) Urology Accessories: Ankl-Lock Stirrups, Uro Catcher, Uro
Accessories: 48” Carbon Fiber Leg Extension and 2” Pad, Catcher Pouch, Radiographic Top, Multi-Task Armboard
Standard Armboard and 2” Pad. with Pad.

Ophthalmic/ENT Accessories: 10” Foot Extension and 2” Nephrectomy Accessories: 10” Foot Extension and 2” Pad,
Pad, Snap Strap, General Purpose Head Support, Standard Snap Strap, Universal Patient Positioner (pr.), Standard
Armboard and 2” Pad. Armboard and 2” Pad, Multi-Task Armboard with Pad.

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 3500 Series Patient Positioning Guidelines

Neuro (neck) Accessories: 10” Foot Extension and 2” Pad, Neuro (lumbar) Accessories: Snap Strap, General
Snap Strap, Multi-Task Armboard with Pad. Purpose Head Support, Multi-Task Armboard with Pad.

Shoulder Arthroscopy Accessories: 10” Foot Extension Lumbar Accessories: Knee Rest and 4” Pad, Snap Strap,
and 2” Pad, Lateral Brace, Shoulder Arthroscopy Multi-Task Armboard with Pad.
Positioner, Multi-Task Armboard with Pad.

Orthopedic (with Traction Accessories) Endovascular (with 48” Leg Extension)

Accessories: Orthopedic Extension Package, Multi-Task Accessories: 48” Carbon Fiber Leg Extension and 2” Pad,
Armboard with Pad. Standard Armboard and 2” Pad.

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 SECTION IV MAINTENANCE
4-1. Preventive Maintenance

The following preventive maintenance checks and Remove major contaminants from the table with
services are recommended to ensure the service- disposable materials following appropriate biohaz-
ability and proper operation of your SKYTRON ard waste disposal procedures.
Surgical Table.
Remove all table pads and place them on a flat
a. During normal cleaning, a general visual ex- surface for cleaning.
amination should be made checking for leaks,
loose bolts or parts and cracked, chipped, or miss-
ing paint. Any necessary repairs should be made.
CAUTION
b. Semi-annually the following checks and ser- Thoroughly read and follow the
vices should be performed: manufacturer's directions for all clean-
ing fluids. DO NOT use cleaners con-
1. Check all hydraulic fittings, mini-valves taining phenolics.
and slave cylinders for proper operation
and any signs of leaks.
Apply cleaning fluid liberally to top and sides of
2. Check the hydraulic speed controls and each pad and wipe with a clean lint-free cloth.
adjust if necessary.
Using a clean, damp, lint-free cloth, wipe the pads
3. Pressure check (with a gauge) the pres- to remove the cleaning fluid.
sure relief valve.
Using a clean, dry, lint-free cloth, wipe the pads to
4. Check all mechanical adjustments and remove all moisture.
adjust as necessary.
Repeat the steps to clean the bottom of the each
5. Check hydraulic fluid level. pad.

6. Lubricate the elevation slider assembly.

7. Lubricate the top slide components. CAUTION

When using spray cleaners DO NOT
4-2. Cleaning Recommendations spray fluids directly into electrical re-
ceptacles or micro switches.
NOTE
Always follow current AORN Journal Repeat cleaning procedure for all table surfaces
Guidelines to ensure proper cleaning including the top, sides, elevation column, base
and disinfection procedure. and all accessories.

The following procedures should be followed when

cleaning the surgical table between cases.
CAUTION
Place table top in level position prior to starting Before replacing pads on the table, make
cleaning procedure. sure the pads and all mating surfaces
are completely dry. Moisture trapped
WARNING between the pads and mating surfaces
Always follow OSHA blood-borne patho- may cause distortion of table tops.
gens standards for protective clothing,
including gloves, masks and eye pro-
tection when cleaning the surgical table.

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When the cleaning procedure is complete, replace
all pads and accessories as applicable.

Remove pendant control from table side rail and

apply cleaning solution to the pendant control and
cord.

Use a clean cloth dampened with water to remove

cleaning solution.

Use another clean damp cloth to remove any

remaining residue.

Install pendant control on side rail for storage when

cleaning procedure is complete.

4-3. Service

Table maintenance can be performed by trained

maintenance personnel using SKYTRON autho-
rized replacement parts and service techniques.
Service instructions and parts are available from
SKYTRON.

To obtain service instructions, replacement parts,

factory service or preventive maintenance con-
tracts, contact the SKYTRON representative listed
below.

Or contact:
SKYTRON
5000 - 36th Street S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
1-800-SKYTRON (1-800-759-8766)
FAX: (616) 957-5053

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5000 36th Street S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49512

1-800-SKYTRON or 1-616-957-0500 • FAX 1-616-957-5053

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