Warning – Brewer Access Exam 5000/5001 User Manual

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OPERATION (CONTINUED)

Stirrups (Figure 8)

WARNING

Failure to engage the stirrup lateral locking mecha-

nism could allow patient to lose balance resulting

in personal injury to patient.

Extending the stirrup to functional position:

1. Gently lift and pull straight out of the table to the

desired extension. Extend the stirrup to the functional

position.

2. Lift the end of the stirrup and rotate stirrup to the left

or right into one of the four possible lateral positions.

Stirrup will drop into each position as it is rotated.

3. When the desired position is attained, lower the

stirrup. Check that the lateral locking mechanism is

engaged by attempting to rotate stirrup assembly

without lifting on the stirrup end.

4. To adjust the stirrup extension length, hold the end

of the stirrup and lift gently while sliding in or out until

the desired extension is achieved.

Retracting the stirrup to the storage position:

1. Rotate stirrup to the first lateral position (parallel to

the table).

2. Fold stirrup down against bar.

3. Lift stirrup slightly and push to slide back to stowed

position.

NOTE: Applying any downward pressure on the end of

the stirrup while sliding it in or out will result in movement

difficulties. This is a normal part of the stirrup locking

mechanism. For ease of movement, lift up slightly while

sliding the stirrup in or out.

Figure 8. Operation of Stirrup Assembly

Stirrup Stowed

Stirrup Fully Extended

Stirrup First Lateral Position

Stirrup Lateral Rotation