AGFA DX-D 600 User Manual page 114

DX-D 600
User Manual
5.1 PATIENT POSITIONING
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DURING PATIENT POSITIONING, MAKE SURE THAT
PATIENT HEAD, HANDS AND FEET ARE COMPLETELY
INSIDE THE TABLETOP AREA. SERIOUS INJURIES OR
DAMAGES CAN BE CAUSED IF ANY PART IS OUTSIDE THIS
AREA.
Proceed always to position the patient in accordance to the next safety rules:
The Tabletop supports an evenly distributed maximum load of 300 kg

(661 lbs). The maximum load allowed at the end of the Tabletop in
cantilever position is 100 kg (220 lbs).
GET THE PATIENT ON THE TABLE FROM ITS CENTRAL PART
WITH THE TABLETOP CORRECTLY CENTERED. BE CAREFUL
THAT NEITHER THE OPERATOR NOR THE PATIENT STEP ON
THE CONTROL PEDALS WHILE GETTING ON OR OFF THE
TABLE. THIS COULD RESULT IN A RISK OF FALLING OFF.
TO EXCEED THESE LIMITS MAY CAUSE DAMAGES TO THE
EQUIPMENT AND/OR INJURIES TO THE PATIENT.
When Tabletop horizontal movements reach their maximum limits, the

Tabletop and patient are in a cantilever situation. The operator must be
careful when manipulating the equipment to avoid getting the patient
injured.
Get the patient correctly centered on the Tabletop during the

examination procedure.
The patient must lie down or sit on the Tabletop. If the patient stands up

or squats on the Tabletop, serious injuries or damages may be incurred
by the operator, patient or equipment.
Do not allow the patient to place his/her fingers outside the area covered

by the Tabletop during elevation, slope and displacement movements.
When getting down, patient must be careful to avoid stepping on the

Control Pedals.
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