Owner`s manual

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Straight-Down Drop Headpiece
To use the Straight-Down Drop action of
the headpiece, pull the black setting
lever out and turn it to the left so that it
points straight down (photo 15). For a
manual drop, push up on the black cock-
ing handle to engage.
For Air-Cervical Drop, see section 5.1).
6.3 Raised Headpiece
The Raised Headpiece allows the head-
piece to rise up to 5” above the surface of
the table. It is controlled by a lever in front
of the head cushion (B, photo 13). Pull and
hold the switch to adjust to the desired
height; release to lock. To lower, apply gentle downward pressure to the thoracic
end of the headpiece with one hand while pulling the lever to adjust.
6.4 Cervical Flexion/Distraction
The Cervical Flexion Headpiece includes
the raised headpiece feature, occipital
strap and the removable tiller bar.
Note: Cervical Flexion, Distraction and
Lateral Motion (described below) can be
used separately or in combination.
Cervical Flexion
Position the patient as shown in photo 16.
Secure the occipital strap using the
Velcro
®
connectors. Use the Tiller Bar
to apply flexion.
Cervical Distraction
Important: To use Manual Cervical Dis-
traction you must first unlock the cush-
ion for long axis motion by releasing
the red lock pin (shown in photo 17).
Pull and turn the lever to the left.
Cervical Lateral Motion
The Cervical Flexion Headpiece includes
lateral motion. To use lateral motion, locate
the switch as shown in photo 18 (or C,
photo 13). Pull the lever toward you to click
photo 18
photo 16
photo 17
photo 15
photo 14