Hill AFT - Dual Drop Headpiece; Raised Headpiece

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5.2 Dual-Drop Headpiece

The Dual-Drop headpiece contains two drops—a drop-forward motion and a

straight-down drop.

Important Note: Before changing any of

the settings described in the following

section, be sure the headpiece drop is

discharged.

Drop-Forward Motion Headpiece

To use the Drop-Forward Motion of the

headpiece, the setting lever should re-

main in the side channel of the setting

mechanism as shown in photo 8. Be

sure that the pin locks into the receiver be-

hind it—otherwise, the drop will not

work. For a manual drop, push up on the

black cocking handle to engage.

For Air-Cervical Drop, see section 4.2.

Straight-Down Drop Headpiece

To use the Straight-Down Drop action of the headpiece, pull the black

setting lever out and turn it to the left so that it points straight down (photo 9).

For a manual drop, push up on the black cocking handle to engage.

For Air-Cervical Drop, see section 4.2).

5.3 Raised Headpiece

The Raised Headpiece allows the headpiece to rise up to 5” above the surface

of the table. It is controlled by a lever in front of the head cushion (photo 7, B).

Pull and hold the switch to adjust to the desired height; release to lock. To lower,

apply gentle downward pressure to the thoracic end of the headpiece with one

hand while pulling the lever to adjust.

5.4 Cervical Flexion/Distraction

The Cervical Flexion Headpiece includes

the raised headpiece feature, occipital

strap and the removable tiller bar.

Note: Cervical Flexion, Distraction and

Lateral Motion (described below) can be

used separately or in combination.

Cervical Flexion

Position the patient as shown in photo 10. Secure the occipital strap using the

Velcro

connectors. Use the Tiller Bar to apply flexion.

photo 9

photo 8

photo 10