Checking and filling hydraulic fluid

Checks and adjusts the hydraulic fluid level for the dockable patient table.

1. Undock the patient table and relocate it outside of the magnet room.
2. Remove the upper bellows. See Patient Table Upper Bellows and Lower Base Side Cover Removal.
3. Drop the table into the full down position by depressing the far right pedal located at the rear of the patient table.

   Figure 1. Patient transport rear pedals

   

4. Inspect the hydraulic fluid reservoir located at the rear of the patient table and determine if fluid needs to be added.
   note: Depending on the orientation of the reservoir, the full line may be on the back side.

   Figure 2. Hydraulic fluid level check

   

5. Add fluid as necessary based on observation from Step 4.
6. Pump the table top to the fully raised position by depressing the second pedal from the right. (The LPCA reattaches with cradle automatically.)
7. Replace the upper bellows.