6OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
LF1041 ONLY: EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Emergency stop: The control box is equipped with a red emergency stop button. This button, also known as the control box power switch, is to be used in the event the hand control pendant ceases to function correctly. To engage, hit the button firmly with the palm of your hand. The button will lock in the depressed position, stopping all motor function. To disengage, turn the button clockwise; it will pop out and return to the ON position.
Emergency lowering: The motor is equipped with an emergency release, which is located on top of the motor as shown in the picture at right. To engage, pull up on the release, which will disengage the gearing in the cylinder, and lower the patient. The emergency release is adjustable by turning the screw adjacent to the pull stem. Turn the screw clockwise to increase and
WARNING: Use caution when using the emergency release. Pull back slowly on the release, which will gradually lower the patient. Pulling back too quickly could cause the patient to be lowered too rapidly, which could result in serious personal injury. Do not, under any circumstances, use the emergency release for lowering the patient when the hand control pendant and battery are operating correctly. The emergency release should not be used in lieu of the hand control pendant and battery.
emergency |
stop button |
emergency stop button
motor | adjustment | emergency |
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emergency release |
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