Instruction manual

Connecting the Skull Clamp (3003-00; 1001.001) to the Swivel Adaptor

1. After securing the patient's head to the Skull Clamp

(Step B) position the patient’s head exactly as required

for surgery and stabilize the head. Carefully hold the

patient's head and Skull Clamp while proceeding.

2. Connect the Skull Clamp to the Base Unit by means of

the Swivel Adaptor: Position the teeth of the upper star-

burst connection of the Swivel Adaptor and the teeth of

the starburst connection of the Skull Clamp in a manner

that they engage.

3. Carefully hold Skull Clamp and Swivel Adaptor to pre-

vent the system from losing its stability.

4. Fully tighten the upper locking screw of the Swivel Adaptor

by turning it clockwise. Note: The teeth of all starburst

connections must be fully engaged and seated properly.

5. Ensure that the patient's head is in the required position.

Tighten and check all adjustable joints starting with Skull

Clamp then Swivel Adapter, Transitional Member, Base

Unit and receptacles of the OR Table.

Danger:

Always make sure to stabilize the patient‘s head before adjusting the

fastening screws of the Headrest System. Ensure that all adjustable

joints are tightly fastened and secured. Ensure that the patient‘s head

is secured while tightening joints.

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Instruction Manual

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