2.0 GLOSSARY of TERMS
This glossary of terms and technical procedures assume the patient is oriented with
their head at the head end of table and their feet at the foot end of table. The hand
pendant functions are oriented for this position only.
Head end of base, indicates the end of the table where the power cord, "On-Off" switch,
and Control Panel are located.
Foot end of base, indicates the opposite end of the table.
Column, refers to one of two main column structures that support the tabletop.
Left side of the base, refers to the base as you stand at the head end of table.
Right side of the base, refers to the table as you stand at the front of column.
Raise the column, refers to raising the height of the column. This also corresponds to
Height Up.
Lower the column, refers to lowering the height of the column. This also corresponds to
Height Down.
Left lateral roll (tilt), refers to tilting the table top to the left when standing at the head
end of the base facing the foot end.
Right lateral roll (tilt), refers to tilting the table top to the right when standing at the head
end of the base facing the foot end.
Trendelenburg, refers to lowering the head end below the foot end.
Reverse trendelenburg, refers to lowering the foot end below the head end.
Hospital Grade, outlet refers to a 120VAC outlet properly wired with earth ground:
Neutral to Common = 120VAC; Neutral to Ground = 120VAC; Common to Ground less
than zero point five 0.5 VAC.
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