Routine Inspections ......................26 3-2. Preventive Maintenance ...................... 26 3-3. Cleaning Recommendations ....................27 3-4. Service ..........................28 Although current at time of publication, SKYTRON's policy of continuous development makes this manual subject to change without notice. 6701 OPERATOR • REV2...
Page 2 6701 EQUIPMENT LABELS 6701 EQUIPMENT LABELS WARNING WARNING DO NOT SIT ON END OF LEG SECTION(S) AS LOADS IN EXCESS OF 140 LBS, MAY CAUSE INSTABILITY USE HEAD SECTION AS FOOT EXTENSION THAT COULD CAUSE THE TABLE TO BE TIPPED OVER. ONLY - WHEN REVERSING PATIENT ON TABLE REFER TO OPERATOR MANUAL.
Page 4 SPECIAL USER ATTENTION Prior to use, all personnel that may operate In general, common sense will dictate when there this table must be instructed in the correct is a potential hazard. operational procedures. This table is designed for use by trained and qualified personnel for The following precautions should be reviewed human medical purposes only.
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Page 5 SPECIAL USER ATTENTION NOTE NOTE Turning the Main Power Switch ON will Activating any function button will change the table operation to 120 VAC activate the brake system. Using the TABLE UP function to set the brakes power. provides a visual assurance that the brakes are locked without altering the table position, except when emergency...
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Page 6 SPECIAL USER ATTENTION WARNING WARNING To maximize patient safety, utilize •Do Not unlock brakes when patient is on the table. An uneven patient weight proper restraint methods during extreme load may cause instability. Trendelenburg positioning. •If circumstances demand table brakes to be unlocked, the patient must be centered and evenly distributed on the NOTE...
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Page 7 SPECIAL USER ATTENTION NOTE WARNING The emergency back-up control The Leg section may hit the table base switches will function when the table is or the floor if both the leg and elevation operating on 120VAC power, battery systems are placed in their full down power, or turned off.
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•Exercise caution with the table top Accessories and products not furnished rotated 90° to the base since an by SKYTRON have not been tested for improperly distributed patient load proper performance and safety. Such may cause the table to be tipped over.
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Page 9 SPECIAL USER ATTENTION NOTE Always follow current AORN Journal Guidelines to ensure proper cleaning and disinfection procedure. CAUTION Caution should be taken when cleaning the table to prevent excessive fluid entry into electrical connectors. WARNING Always follow OSHA blood-borne pathogens standards for protective clothing, including gloves, masks and eye protection when cleaning the...
BRAKE RELEASE SWITCH Figure 1-1. 6701 HERCULES 1-1. General SKYTRON’s 6701 Hercules Surgical Table is an with a three prong, hospital grade plug. The main electro-hydraulically operated, general purpose power ON/OFF switch is located on the electrical surgical table. See figure 1-1.
Page 11 1-3. Pendant Control Unit The hand-held pendant control unit (figure 1-3) has The function push buttons are identified with abbreviated descriptions for all functions. See a non-slip rubber cover which assures a positive figure 1-5. When illuminated the Trendelenburg grip during use.
Page 12 SECTION II OPERATION 2-1. Electrical Power b. Activate the POWER SWITCH located on the The 6701 table will operate on either 120 VAC or electrical panel. The switch will illuminate. battery power. WARNING Prior to operating the table, observe all table caution labels and review the SPECIAL USER ATTENTION section in the front of this manual.
Page 13 2-3. Battery Operation 2-4. Automatic Shut-Off a. Make sure the Battery Indicator and Main a. To prevent unnecessary discharge of the Power Switch indicator lights, on the electrical battery, a timer is built into the battery circuit. This panel, are OFF.
Page 14 2-5. Charging the Battery NOTE Batteries should be charged: • When the table is placed into initial When the red light starts to blink service (indicating low power in battery) the • As indicated by Battery Indicator table will operate for approximately •...
Page 15 2-6. Positioning Functions Press the BRAKE UNLOCK button on the pendant The hand-held pendant control (figure 2-4) activates control to release the four self-leveling brake feet the following table functions: in order to move the table. See figure 2-5. The brake delay circuit automatically retracts the brake AC120V POWER ON REVERSE...
Page 16 b. Trendelenburg. To place the table in a Tren- c. Lateral Tilt. To achieve lateral tilt right (as delenburg (head down) position, press the TREND viewed from the head end of the table), press the button (figure 2-6). To place the table in a reverse TILT RIGHT button (figure 2-7).
Page 17 e. Elevation. To raise table top, press the TABLE d. Back Section. To raise the back section, UP button (figure 2-9). The table will lift a patient press the BACK UP button (figure 2-8). The back weight of 1,200 pounds up to a maximum height of section will raise up to 90°...
Page 18 g. Flex Positioning. To place the table top in a f. Leg Section. To lower the leg section, press flex position from horizontal, press the FLEX button the LEG DOWN button (figure 2-10). The leg section (figure 2-11). To return the table top to a horizontal will go down to 100°...
Page 19 h. Kidney Lift. To raise the built-in kidney lift, j. Beach Chair. To place the top in the beach press the KIDNEY UP button (figure 2-12). Up to chair position from a level position, press the BEACH 6 inches of lift can be achieved. Press the KIDNEY CHAIR button (figure 2-14).
Page 20 2-7. Emergency Back-up Controls a. The emergency back-up control switches NOTE are located under the access door on the service access cover in the table base. See figure 2-15. The emergency back-up control switches will function when the table is operating on 120VAC power, battery power, or turned off.
BRAKE RELEASE section. Figure 2-17. Emergency Brake Release The 6701 Hercules Table has the capability of attaching the head section to the leg section for use as a foot extension ONLY. Do Not reverse the NOTE patient on the table without first consulting with SKYTRON.
WARNING a. The Leg Section and the Back Section on Ensure that the Leg and Back sections the 6701 Hercules tables are both removable. See are properly engaged and secured to figure 2-20 (Leg Section shown). pins before use to prevent injury.
See figure 2-22. 2-12. Positioning The use of certain optional accessories available from SKYTRON further extend the positioning capabilities of the 6701 Hercules Tables. Refer to the following "Positioning Guidelines" or contact your SKYTRON representative for further details. SUPPORT...
The following preventive maintenance checks and and after each use of the table. services are recommended to ensure the service- ability and proper operation of your SKYTRON a. Inspect all table pads for damage. Surgical Table, and should only be performed by qualified SKYTRON trained personnel.
Page 27 3-3. Cleaning Recommendations Apply cleaning fluid liberally to top and sides of each pad and wipe with a clean lint-free cloth. WARNING Using a clean, damp, lint-free cloth, wipe the pads Personal injury to patient or staff may to remove the cleaning fluid.
Page 28 3-4. Service The end of the useful life for the SKYTRON Required table maintenance should be performed Surgical Table is when this product can no longer by SKYTRON trained maintenance personnel using be serviced to comply with SKYTRON standards SKYTRON authorized replacement parts and service techniques.
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