Operating Instructions; The Locking Brakes And Swivel Casters - biodex 058-800 Instructions For Use Manual

2. Operating Instructions

CAUTION: Refer to instruction manual before operating or servicing system.
NOTE: This table can be operated with the power cord connected to an outlet or by
using the battery. The battery recharges automatically while the table is plugged into
an outlet even if the table is being used.
CAUTION: Hospital grade plug to be plugged into a hospital grade receptacle
only to achieve grounding reliability.
CAUTION:
brakes are locked. Secure the restraining straps immediately after positioning the patient
on the table.
CAUTION: The restraining straps are not intended to restrain an uncontrolled
patient.

The Locking Brakes and Swivel Casters

The locking brakes and swivel casters allow this table to glide effortlessly on hard surfaces and
across firm rugs. The foot end casters are locked from either side of the table while the head
end casters are locked together using the Caster Brake Locking Bar.
To lock the foot end brakes and swivel casters, step down on the foot end caster brake
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locking lever on either side of the table.
To release the lock on the brakes and swivel casters at the foot end of the table, use a toe
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to lift up on the foot end caster brake locking lever on either side of the table.
To lock the brakes and swivel casters for the head end of the table, use a toe to press
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down on the center of the head end caster brake locking bar.
To release the head end brake and swivel casters, use a toe to lift up on either end of the
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head end caster brake locking bar.
NOTE: When pressed down in the lock position, the head end casters are raised slightly off the
ground. The amount that casters are raised can be adjusted by simply using a 5/8" open-end
wrench to adjust up or down the support foot located under the head end caster brake locking
bar.
Before transferring a patient onto or off the table, ensure all four caster
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