TECHNICAL SERVICES

ELITE SERIES SURGICAL TABLES

OPERATORS MANUAL

MODEL 6000/6001
INCLUDING BATTERY MODELS
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 MODEL ELITE 6001K

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. 3/97

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

SPECIAL USER ATTENTION .................................................................................................................. 1

SECTION I INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 2

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

SECTION II BATTERY TABLE OPERATION .......................................................................................... 4

2-1. AC 120V Operation ...................................................................................................................... 4
2-2. Battery Operation ......................................................................................................................... 4
2-3. Automatic Shut-Off ....................................................................................................................... 5
2-4. Charging the Battery .................................................................................................................... 5
2-5. Emergency Back-Up Controls ...................................................................................................... 5

SECTION III OPERATION ....................................................................................................................... 6

3-1. Electrical Power ............................................................................................................................ 6
3-2. Positioning Functions ................................................................................................................... 6
a. Floor Lock/Brake system ........................................................................................................ 6
b. Emergency Brake Release ..................................................................................................... 6
c. Trendelenburg ........................................................................................................................ 7
d. Lateral Tilt ............................................................................................................................... 7
e. Back Section .......................................................................................................................... 7
f. Elevation ................................................................................................................................. 8
g. Leg Section ............................................................................................................................ 8
h. Flex Positioning ...................................................................................................................... 8
i. Return To Level ...................................................................................................................... 8
j. Pendant Control Storage ........................................................................................................ 9
3-3. Head Section ................................................................................................................................ 9
3-4. 180 Degree Table Top Rotation. .................................................................................................. 9
3-5. Leg Section (Elite 6000 only) ...................................................................................................... 10
3-6. Kidney Lift ................................................................................................................................... 10
3-7. Specialty Positioning .................................................................................................................. 11

SECTION IV MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................ 11
4-1. Preventive Maintenance ............................................................................................................. 11
4-2. Service ....................................................................................................................................... 11

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 SPECIAL USER ATTENTION

The extreme positioning capabilities of the 6000

Series Table requires special attention for possible WARNING
interference points when using multiple function DO NOT unlock brakes when a patient is on the
positioning. As with the operation of any surgical table. An uneven patient weight load may cause
table, a certain amount of care should be exercised instability.
to position the patient safely. Although the thick
pads and sheets substantially protect the patient, NOTE
pinch points, located at the joints of the top section If brakes fail to set, make sure the Emergency
should always be considered. BE SURE THAT Brake Release Lever is tight (clockwise).
THE ARMS, HANDS AND FINGERS OF THE
PATIENT AND THOSE OF THE OPERATING
ROOM PERSONNEL ARE CLEAR OF ALL MOV- IMPORTANT
ING PARTS BEFORE MOVING THE TABLE. The leg section may hit the table base or the floor
Proper restraints should always be used for patient if both the leg and elevation systems are placed in
safety. their full down position.

Certain accessories such as the Uro-Drain Tray,

Armboards and X-Ray top can be damaged when WARNING
changing the position of the table top sections. Always lock the table top in position after rotation.
Always look first to see if a desired movement is DO NOT rotate the top with an unevenly distributed
going to interfere with any accessories in use. patient weight load as instability may result.

The operator has the ultimate responsibility of

preventing damage to the table and surrounding WARNING
equipment or possible injury to the patient or staff. •Make sure the TOP ROTATION LOCK HANDLE
In general, common sense will dictate when there is tightened and the brakes are set before transfer-
is a potential hazard. ring the patient.

The following precautions should be reviewed •Exercise caution with the table top rotated 90° to
by all personnel prior to operating the table. the base since an improperly distributed patient
weight load may cause the table to be tipped over.
WARNING
DO NOT use the table in the presence of FLAM-
MABLE GASES (Flammable gases are not com- NOTE
monly used in the U.S.). Normal table top position is with the head (and
back) section over the power cord end of the base.
NOTE
In case of a power failure or an electrical problem NOTE
within the table, the emergency brake release With an evenly distributed patient weight load, all
system can be used to move the table. The control table positioning functions will operate smoothly
lever for this function is located on the side of the and quietly with a patient weight of up to 500
table base and is identified by an EMERGENCY pounds.
BRAKE RELEASE label. Turn the lever counter-
clockwise to release the brakes. CAUTION
To prevent damage to the kidney lift, make sure the
IMPORTANT kidney lift is completely down before raising the
•The Emergency Brake Release Valve must be back section.
closed and tightened (clockwise) before any hy-
draulic function will operate. CAUTION
DO NOT sit on the end of the leg sections (6000
•If the Emergency Brake Release Valve has been Series) as damage may result.
operated, the UNLOCK button on the pendant
control will have to be pressed before brakes will
lock again.
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 SECTION I INTRODUCTION

LEG
BACK SEAT SECTION
HEAD OPT. KIDNEY SECTION
SECTION SECTION LIFT

PENDANT SPLIT LEG

CONTROL SECTIONS

SIDE
RAIL
HEAD SECTION
RELEASE BAR
(NOT SHOWN)

TOP ROTATION
HANDLE MODEL 6000(K)

SERVICE ACCESS
COVER

MAIN POWER
SWITCH
MODEL 6001(K)

Figure 1-1. Elite 6000/6001(K)

1-1. General 1-2. Power Requirements

SKYTRON’s Elite 6000 and 6001 Series Surgical The Elite 6000/6001 series Surgical Tables re-
Tables are electro-hydraulically operated, general quire a 120VAC, 60 Hz electrical power supply.
purpose surgical tables. See figure 1-1. The table is equipped with a 15 foot long power
cord with a standard three prong, hospital grade
The two models are identical except for the leg plug. The electrical protection fuses are located
sections. The 6000 series has manually posi- behind a cover plate in the electrical enclosure on
tioned, independent, split-leg sections. The 6001 the front edge of the base. See figure 1-2. The
series has a single, electro-hydraulically operated main power ON/OFF switch is located on the
leg section. electrical enclosure.

A"K" after the model number designates a built-in ELECTRICAL

POWER
kidney bridge. ENCLOSURE
CORD

An "R" after the model number designates the MAIN POWER

return to level feature. SWITCH
COVER
PLATE
The electro-hydraulic positioning functions oper-
ated by the hand-held, push button, pendant con-
trol unit are: trendelenburg, lateral tilt, back section,
elevation, leg section (6001 only), flex/reflex, return
to level, and the floor lock/brake system.
FUSE
Manual controls are provided for head section
positioning, table top rotation, emergency brake
release, leg section (6000) and kidney lift. 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 the TABLE UP button on the pendant control to set
trendelenburg cylinder cap bracket or the table the table’s brakes. An electronic timer will activate
side rails. the brake system until the brakes are completely
set, approximately 8-10 seconds.
CLIP

NOTE
Activating any function button will acti-
TRE
ND vate the brake system. Using the
TRE
N
.
REV D
TILTT
H
TABLE UP function to set the brakes
RIG
TILTT K
BAC N
provides a visual assurance that the
LEF W

BAC
K
DO
LE
FUNCTION brakes are locked. As the brake cylin-
UP TABWN BUTTONS
LE
DO ders are extending, the entire table will
* TABP LEGN
U
DO
W move slightly. When the table top be-
LEG
UP
REF
LEX gins to elevate, the brakes are fully
FLE
X AK
BR OCK
L
E locked.
UN
N
UR KES
RET RA
KB

ESS
TO
LOC
ON
To unlock the brakes, press the BRAKE UNLOCK
PR ER
* POW
button and release. The brakes will retract auto-
matically in approximately 7-8 seconds.

POWER WARNING
INDICATOR DO NOT unlock brakes when a patient
is on the table. An uneven patient
Figure 1-3. Pendant Control Unit weight load may cause instability.

The function push buttons are identified with ab- NOTE

breviated descriptions for all functions. See figure In case of a power failure or an electri-
1-4. The trendelenburg and table up buttons are cal problem within the table, the emer-
red, the remaining buttons are all black. gency brake release system can be
used to move the table. The control
lever for this function is located on the
side of the table base and is identified
by an EMERGENCY BRAKE RELEASE
label. Turn the lever counterclockwise
to release the brakes.

IMPORTANT
•The Emergency Brake Release Valve
must be closed and tightened (clock-
wise) before any hydraulic function will
operate.

•If the Emergency Brake Release Valve

has been operated, the BRAKE UN-
LOCK button on the pendant control
will have to be pressed before brakes
will lock again.
Figure 1-4. Function Push Buttons

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 SECTION II BATTERY TABLE OPERATION
2-1. AC 120V Operation
NOTE
a. Be sure the power cord is plugged into a •If brakes fail to set, make sure the
properly grounded, Hospital Grade, 120VAC out- Emergency Brake Release Lever is
let. Make sure the power cord is routed to the outlet tight (clockwise).
to prevent it from being in the way of operating
personnel. •If the Emergency Brake Release Valve
has been operated, the BRAKE UN-
b. Depress the main power ON/OFF switch LOCK button on the pendant control
located on the electrical enclosure. See figure 2-1. will have to be pressed before brakes
The green AC 120V, Power-On indicator light will lock again.
located in the lower right corner of the pendant
control will illuminate. See figure 2-2. NOTE
•Turning the Main Power Switch ON
BATTERY CHARGING will change the table operation to 120
INDICATOR LIGHT
VAC power regardless of the position of
the BATT button.

•If Battery operation is activated while

Main Power Switch is ON there will be
approximately a 4 second delay before
Battery operation activates.

2-2. Battery Operation

MAIN POWER SWITCH ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE
a. Make sure the green, AC 120V, Power-On
Figure 2-1. Main Power Switch indicator light, on the hand-held pendant control, is
OFF. See figure 2-2. If the indicator light is ON,
TRENDELENBURG depress the main power ON/OFF switch, located
REVERSE
TRENDELENBURG REV.
TREND
on the electrical enclosure to turn AC120V opera-
TREND
LATERAL LATERAL tion OFF.
TILT LEFT TILT TILT TILT RIGHT
LEFT RIGHT
BACK UP BACK DOWN
BACK BACK NOTE
UP DOWN
TABLE UP TABLE DOWN The table will operate correctly on bat-
* TABLE TABLE
UP DOWN tery power with the power cord con-
LEG UP LEG DOWN
LEG
UP
LEG
DOWN
nected to a wall outlet or disconnected.
FLEX REFLEX
FLEX REFLEX
RETURN BRAKE
b. Press the BATT button on the hand-held
(KR ONLY) RETURN
BRAKE
UNLOCK
RELEASE pendant control. The amber BATTERY indicator
BATTERY ON/OFF light, located in the lower left corner of the pendant
SELECTOR BUTTON BATT
control, will illuminate. This confirms that the table
* PRESS TO LOCK BRAKES is now being operated with battery power.
BATTERY POWER AC120V POWER ON
INDICATOR LIGHT BATTERY POWER ON INDICATOR LIGHT
(AMBER) (GREEN)
c. The table is now ready to operate on battery
power. Press TABLE UP button on the pendant
Figure 2-2. Pendant Control control to set the table’s brakes. An electronic
timer will activate the brake system until the brakes
c. The table is now ready for 120VAC operation. are completely set, approximately 8-10 seconds.
Press the TABLE UP button on the pendant control Press 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.
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 NOTE 2-5. Emergency Back-up Controls
Battery Operation must be turned OFF
at the pendant control. It can not be a. The emergency back-up control switches are
turned Off using the main power switch. located under the access door on the service
access cover in the table base. See figure 2-3.
2-3. Automatic Shut-Off

a. To prevent unnecessary discharge of the

battery, a timer is built into the battery circuit. This
timer will automatically shut the battery power OFF
after 3-4 hours of table inactivity.

b. To turn the table “ON” again, simply press the

BATT button on the pendant control and the amber
indicator light will illuminate. Select any control
button to operate the table.

2-4. Charging the Battery FUNCTION CONTROL

ACCESS DOOR

a. If the battery needs to be charged when

operating the table on battery power, the amber Figure 2-3. Emergency Controls Location
indicator light on the pendant control will begin to
blink. At this time the battery needs to be re- b. In the event of either a power failure or a
charged. problem with the hand-held pendant control, the
table can be operated using the emergency back-
NOTE up switches. Simply push the desired emergency
When the amber light starts to blink switch in the appropriate direction to operate the
(indicating low power in battery) the table functions. See figure 2-4. These switches are
table will operate for approximately 5 spring-loaded so they return to the neutral or
continuous minutes, typically long center position when released.
enough to use the table for the rest of
the day. LAT. TILT TABLE
LEFT/RIGHT UP/DOWN

b. To recharge the battery simply plug the

power cord into a 120VAC wall outlet, if not
already plugged in. Turn the main power ON/
OFF switch ON by depressing it. The green battery
charging light, located next to the power cord, will
illuminate.
TREND BACK LEG
c. A full battery charge will last approximately 2 REV. TREND UP/DOWN UP/DOWN
weeks under normal operating conditions. How-
ever, it is recommended to charge the batteries at Figure 2-4. Emergency Back-Up Controls
the end of each week to establish a normal routine
protocol. NOTE
The emergency back-up control
NOTE switches will function when the table is
The table can be operated on 120VAC operating on 120VAC power, battery
power while the battery is being re- power, or turned off.
charged. The green AC 120V indicator
light (on the pendant control) will illumi-
nate confirming 120VAC operation.

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 SECTION III OPERATION
3-1. Electrical Power a. Floor Lock/Brake System. To activate the
a. Check to be sure the power cord is plugged brakes without affecting table positioning, press
into a properly grounded, Hospital Grade, 120VAC the TABLE UP button. See figure 3-3. The
outlet. Make sure the power cord is routed so as to elevation cylinder will not function until the brakes
prevent it from being in the way of the operating are completely extended.
personnel.

IMPORTANT
Prior to operating the table, observe all
table caution labels and review the SPE-
CIAL USER ATTENTION section in the
front of this manual.

WARNING
Possible explosion hazard exists if table
is used in the presence of FLAMMABLE
ANESTHETICS.
Figure 3-3. Brake System Activation
b. Depress “Main Power ON/OFF” switch on
the electrical enclosure. See figure 3-1. The green Press the BRAKE UNLOCK button on the pendant
POWER ON indicator light on the pendant control control to release the four self-leveling brake feet in
should now be illuminated. order to move the table. See figure 3-3. The brake
delay circuit automatically retracts the brake sys-
tem with just one press of the BRAKE UNLOCK
button. It takes approximately 7-8 seconds to
totally release the system.

WARNING
DO NOT unlock brakes when a patient
is on the table. An uneven patient
weight load may cause instability.

Figure 3-1. Main Power Switch

b. Emergency Brake Release. In case of a
3-2. Positioning Functions power failure or an electrical problem within the
The hand-held pendant control (figure 3-2) acti- table, the emergency brake release system can be
vates the following table functions: used to move the table. The control lever for this
function is located on the side of the table base and
is identified by an EMERGENCY BRAKE RE-
LEASE label. Turn the lever counterclockwise to
release the brakes. See figure 3-4.

Figure 3-2. Pendant Control Unit Figure 3-4. Emergency Brake Release
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 IMPORTANT IMPORTANT
The Emergency Brake Release Valve To maximize patient safety, utilize
must be closed and tightened (clock- proper restraint methods during extreme
wise) before any hydraulic function will lateral tilt positioning.
operate.

•If the Emergency Brake Release Valve

has been operated, the UNLOCK but-
ton on the pendant control will have to
be pressed before brakes will lock again.

NOTE
With an evenly distributed patient weight
load, all table positioning functions will
operate smoothly and quietly with a
patient weight of up to 500 pounds.

c. Trendelenburg. To place the surgical table

in a trendelenburg (head down) position, press the Figure 3-6. Lateral Tilt Positioning
TREND button (figure 3-5). Trendelenburg posi-
tioning of up to 30° may be obtained. To place the CAUTION
table in a reverse trendelenburg (head up) posi- To prevent damage to the kidney lift,
tion, press the REV TREND button. Reverse make sure the kidney lift is completely
Trendelenburg positioning of up to 30° may be down before raising the back section.
obtained.

IMPORTANT e. Back Section. To raise the back section,

To maximize patient safety, utilize press the BACK UP button (figure 3-7). The back
proper restraint methods during ex- section will raise up to 90° above horizontal. To
treme trendelenburg positioning. lower the back section, press the BACK DOWN
button. The back section will go down to 40° below
horizontal.

Figure 3-5. Trendelenburg Positioning

d. Lateral Tilt. To achieve lateral tilt right (as Figure 3-7. Back Section Positioning
viewed from the head end of the table), press the
TILT RIGHT button (figure 3-6). Tilt of up to 30°
may be obtained. To achieve lateral tilt left, press
the TILT LEFT button. Tilt of up to 30° may be
obtained.

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 f. Elevation. To raise table top, press the h. Flex Positioning. To place the table top in
TABLE UP button (figure 3-8). The table will lift a a flex position from horizontal, press the FLEX
patient weight of 500 pounds up to a maximum button (figure 3-10). To return the table top to a
height of 43". To lower the table top, press the horizontal position or into a reflex position, press
TABLE DOWN button. The table top will go down the RETURN or REFLEX button.
to a minimum height of 28".

Figure 3-8. Elevation Function

g. Leg Section. To lower the leg section (6001

only), press the LEG DOWN button (figure 3-9).
The leg section will go down to 105° below horizon-
tal. To raise the leg section, press the LEG UP Figure 3-10. Flex/Reflex Positioning
button. The leg section will go up to 20° above
horizontal. i. Return To Level (6001KR & 6001KRB only).
To return the table top to a level position, press the
RETURN button (figure 3-11).

NOTE
Elevation and brake system functions
are not affected by the return to level
function.

Figure 3-9. Leg Section Positioning (6001)

IMPORTANT
The Leg section may hit the table base
or the floor if both the leg and elevation
systems are placed in their full down
position. Figure 3-11. Return To Level
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 j. Pendant Control Storage. When the Pen- LEG HEAD
SECTION SECTION
dant Control is not in use, it should be stored on a
convenient side or end rail. A bracket is located
under the table top for storage of the Pendant
Control when the table is not in use and during
LOCKING
cleaning. See figure 3-12. KNOB
LOCKING
KNOB

Figure 3-14. Repositioning Head Section

3-4. 180 Degree Table Top Rotation.

NOTE
Figure 3-12. Pendant Control Storage Normal table top position is with the
Bracket head (and back) section over the power
cord end of the base.
3-3. Head Section
a. The table top can be horizontally rotated 180°
a. A quick release positioning bar located under without having to rotate the entire table. To rotate
and to the front of the head section (figure 3-13) is the top, turn the TOP ROTATION LOCK HANDLE
used to raise or lower the head section. Pull the counterclockwise (figure 3-15), grasp the table by
release bar toward the head end to allow the the head end and rotate the top 180° counterclock-
section to pivot up or down. Positioning from 60° wise. Lock the top in position by tightening the TOP
above horizontal to 90° below horizontal in 15° ROTATION LOCK HANDLE clockwise.
increments is available. Release the bar to lock the
head section in position. WARNING
Always lock the table top in position
after rotation. DO NOT rotate the top
with an unevenly distributed patient
weight load as instability may result.

HEAD SECTION
RELEASE BAR

Figure 3-13. Head Section Adjustment

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
may be removed by loosening the locking knobs and
pulling it straight out of the back section. 6001 Series
Tables have the capability of attaching the head
section to the leg section for use as a foot extension
ONLY. Do Not reverse the patient on the table
without first consulting with SKYTRON. Two locking
knobs are located on the inside of the leg section for
securing the head section. See figure 3-14. Figure 3-15. 180 Degree Top Rotation
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 b. The use of the optional support rod allows the
table top to be rotated 90° from the base. See CAUTION
figure 3-16. DO NOT sit on the end of the leg
sections as damage may result.
WARNING
•Make sure the TOP ROTATION LOCK
HANDLE is tightened and the brakes
are set before transferring the patient.
135˚
•Exercise caution with the table top
rotated 90° to the base since an im-
properly distributed patient load may
cause the table to be tipped over. HORIZONTAL
LOCK HANDLE
Figure 3-18. Leg Horizontal Positioning

3-6. Kidney Lift

The optional, built-in kidney lift is operated by a

SUPPORT
manual hand crank system and allows 5 inches of
ROD lift. See figure 3-19. The hand crank is stored in a
bracket on the lower right hand side frame (as
viewed from the head end of the table).

5" MAX
Figure 3-16. 90 Degree Top Rotation

3-5. Leg Section (Elite/6000 only)

The Elite/ 6000 series table has movable split-leg

sections. The individual sections can be rotated HAND CRANK
both vertically and horizontally. To position a
section vertically, lift up slightly on the leg section side Figure 3-19. Optional Kidney Lift
rail and pull the LOCK TRIGGER outward. See
figure 3-17. The positioning range is from horizontal To operate, connect the handle to the drive mecha-
to 105° below horizontal, in 15° increments. nism on either side of the back section. Rotate the
handle clockwise to raise the lift and counterclock-
wise to lower it.

CAUTION
To prevent damage to the kidney lift,
make sure the kidney lift is completely
VERTICAL 105˚ down before raising the back section.
LOCK See figure 3-20.
TRIGGER

Figure 3-17. Leg Vertical Positioning SEAT

SECTION
To position the leg section horizontally, loosen the
LOCK HANDLE at least one full turn counterclock-
wise. See figure 3-18. Position the leg section as
desired and tighten the LOCK HANDLE. To re-
move the leg section, turn the LOCK HANDLE at BACK
least five full turns counterclockwise and lift the leg SECTION
section up to remove it.
Figure 3-20.
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3-7. Specialty Positioning

The use of certain optional accessories available

from SKYTRON further extend the positioning
capabilities of the 6000/6001 Series Tables. Refer
to SKYTRON's "Positioning Guidelines" or contact
your SKYTRON representative for further details.

SECTION IV MAINTENANCE

4-1. Preventive Maintenance 4-2. Service

The following preventive maintenance checks and Table maintenance can be performed by trained
services are recommended to ensure the service- maintenance personnel using SKYTRON autho-
ability and proper operation of your SKYTRON rized replacement parts and service techniques.
Surgical Table. Service instructions and parts are available from
SKYTRON.
a. During normal cleaning, a general visual
examination should be made checking for leaks, Preventive Maintenance contracts are available
loose bolts or parts, and cracked, chipped, or through your local SKYTRON representative.
missing paint. Any necessary repairs should be
made. To obtain service instructions, replacement parts,
factory service or preventive maintenance con-
b. Semi-annually the following checks and tracts, contact your nearest SKYTRON represen-
services should be performed: tative or write or call:

1. Check all hydraulic fittings, mini-valves and SKYTRON

slave cylinders for proper operation and 5000 36th Street S.E.
any signs of leaks. Grand Rapids, MI 49512
1-800-SKYTRON (1-800-759-8766)
2. Check the hydraulic speed controls and Fax. 1-616-957-5053
adjust if necessary.

3. Pressure check (with a gauge) the pres-

sure relief valve.

4. Check all mechanical adjustments and ad-

just as necessary.

5. Check hydraulic fluid level.

6. Lubricate the slider assembly.

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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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