OWNERS OPERATING & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
TMM3 VIDEO FLUOROSCOPY STRETCHER-CHAIR
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Document #OM-TMM-2228-13
Revision: V
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
QUICK RELEASE BACK SECTION
1. LOCATE MANUAL QUICK RELEASE LEVER
Back section quick release (red) lever is located under seat on
patient’s right side.
2. ACTIVATE RELEASE LEVER
To activate quick release of back section, pull the red lever out. When
weight is applied, the back section will drop until the lever is released.
Note: Quick release feature is intended for emergency purposes
only.
PRIOR TO PERFORMING CHEST COMPRESSIONS ON A PATIENT, FIRST AND
FOREMOST, THE PATIENT SHOULD BE MOVED TO A MORE STABLE, NON-
PADDED PLATFORM. SECONDARILY, IF ATTEMPTING TO PERFORM CHEST
COMPRESSIONS ON THE TMM DEVICE, THE PATIENT SHOULD BE PLACED
ON A BACK BOARD AND POSITIONED ON THE CHAIR SO THE PATIENT’S
CHEST CAVITY IS OVER, OR AS CLOSE TO, THE COLUMN SUPPORT AS
POSSIBLE. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL TO
DETERMINE WHETHER CPR CAN BE EFFECTIVELY PERFORMED ON THIS
CHAIR ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS.
DO NOT TWIST OR ADJUST THE DAMPER. DOING SO COULD RESULT IN THE
BACK RELEASE LEVER FUNCTIONING IMPROPERLY DURING AN EMERGENCY.
Note: To ensure proper operation, activate quick release every thirty days. If quick release
does not operate properly, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-237-3377.