Lloyd 402 Flexion Elevation - User Manual

The Lloyd Table Company's 402 Flexion Elevation table is a chiropractic table designed for versatility and functionality, catering to the needs of chiropractors. It is available in two main configurations: with drops and without drops.

Function Description

The 402 Flexion Elevation table is a multi-functional chiropractic table that facilitates various adjustments and treatments. Its primary function is to provide a stable and adjustable platform for patients during chiropractic care, allowing practitioners to perform a wide range of techniques, including flexion, elevation, and various drops. The table's design emphasizes patient comfort and practitioner ease of use, with numerous adjustable components to accommodate different patient body types and treatment protocols.

Key functional areas include:

• Head Cushion: Designed for patient comfort and precise head positioning, with options for tilting and various drop mechanisms.
• Chest Cushion: Adjustable to support the patient's chest and upper abdomen, with features for height adjustment and tilting.
• Pelvic Cushion: Critical for pelvic adjustments, offering manual and auto flexion, lateral side bending, and axial extension/retraction.
• Ankle Rest: Provides support for the patient's ankles and can be adjusted for height and extension/retraction.
• Drop Mechanisms: The "with drops" model incorporates various drop sections (head, chest, lumbar, pelvic) that allow for specific, controlled thrusts during adjustments, enhancing the effectiveness of certain chiropractic techniques.
• Flexion and Elevation: The table's core feature, allowing for controlled flexion and elevation of different sections to facilitate spinal mobilization and traction.
• Electronic Height Adjustment (EHA): An optional feature that provides automated height adjustments for ease of use and precise positioning.

Important Technical Specifications

While specific numerical technical specifications like dimensions or weight capacity are not explicitly detailed in the provided excerpts, the manual highlights several key design and operational aspects:

• Construction: The table is built with a robust base frame assembly, top frame assembly, and various sub-assemblies for each section (head, chest, pelvic, ankle rest). The use of durable materials like brass bushings, hex bolts, and various types of screws is indicated in the parts lists, suggesting a sturdy and long-lasting construction.
• Hydraulics: The "Auto Flexion Hydraulics" and "Hydraulics Auto Drops" sections indicate that the table utilizes hydraulic systems for smooth and controlled movement of the flexion, elevation, and drop mechanisms. This suggests a powerful and precise adjustment capability.
• Electrical System: The "Electrical Assembly," "AAD Pelvic Electrical Assembly," "Electrical EHA & Auto Drops," and "Electrical Ass'y 402 Auto-Flexion" sections confirm the presence of an electrical system for powering various automated functions, including auto-flexion, auto-drops, and optional electronic height adjustment. Components like control switches, circuit breakers, and power cords are listed.
• Adjustability: The extensive parts lists for each assembly (e.g., Head Cushion, Chest Cushion, Pelvic Manual Drop & Rotation, Ankle Rest) demonstrate a high degree of adjustability across all major sections of the table, allowing for customization to individual patient and practitioner needs.
• Drop Cushion Tension: The manual frequently mentions "tension control knob" for various drop sections, indicating that the force or resistance of the drops can be adjusted to suit different treatment requirements.

Usage Features

The 402 Flexion Elevation table offers a comprehensive set of features designed to enhance the chiropractic adjustment experience:

• Head Cushion Adjustments:
  • Tilting: The headpiece can be tilted up or down by lifting or releasing a lock handle.
  • Paper Hanger: Includes a paper hanger and paper cutting bar for hygiene.
  • Face Opening Lever: Allows for adjustment of the face opening.
  • Deluxe Head with Drops: Features a tension knob and selector knob for controlling straight/toggle drop and forward motion drop mechanisms, with clear cautions about checking tension before adjusting.
  • Total Dimension Flexion Head™ (Optional): Offers lateral side bending, traction release, rotation, and flexion/tilt adjustments, providing advanced head positioning capabilities.
• Chest Cushion Adjustments:
  • Height Adjustment: The chest cushion can be lifted or lowered.
  • Tilting: The cushion can be tilted to the desired angle.
  • Full Drop Chest Cushion w/Optional Spring Breakaway: Allows for engaging and locking the spring breakaway cushion, with tension control for the drop.
• Drop Chest & Lumbar Cushion:
  • Manual Drop: Features a cocking handle and tension control knob for adjusting the drop.
  • Automatic Cocking Drops: Offers automatic cocking for cervical, dorsal, and lumbar drops, with a selector knob for choosing the drop type and adjusting tension.
• Pelvic Cushion Adjustments:
  • Manual Drop: Includes a cocking handle and tension control knob for adjusting the pelvic drop.
  • Pelvic Rotation (Optional): Allows for unlocking and sliding the pelvic cushion for rotation.
  • Manual Flexion Distraction: Features pressure increase/decrease buttons and a flexion lock/unlock handle for controlled flexion and distraction.
  • Pelvic Lateral Side Bending: Allows for turning the lateral side bending lock/unlock handle and adjusting the cushion for various angles.
  • Pelvic Axial Extension - Retraction: Enables extension and retraction of the pelvic cushion via a switch.
  • Auto Pelvic Flexion: Features a control panel with run, stop, and reset buttons, a timer control, and indicators for flexion status. It allows for automatic flexion with adjustable speed and depth.
  • Pelvic Auto Axial Distraction: Includes an auto mode on/off button and an AAD activation button for automatic axial distraction.
• Ankle Rest Adjustments:
  • Horizontal Adjustment: The ankle rest can be loosened, slid, and tightened.
  • Vertical Ankle Rest (Optional): Allows for lifting, lowering, and releasing the vertical ankle rest.
• Electronic Height Adjustment (EHA) (Optional):
  • Auto/Manual Button: Switches between automatic and manual height adjustment modes.
  • Mid-Level On/Off Switch: Activates or deactivates the mid-level stop.
  • Programmed Heights: Allows for setting and adjusting upper, mid, and lower programmed heights.

Maintenance Features

The manual outlines several key maintenance steps to ensure the longevity and optimal performance of the Lloyd table:

• Regular Basis Inspections: Periodic future inspections should be made to ensure that nuts and bolts have not loosened in shipping or during daily operations.
• Lubrication: The Lloyd table should be lubricated every six months, specifically pivot points and metal-to-metal sliding mechanisms. The manual explicitly states: "DO NOT LUBRICATE FRICTION LOCKS."
• Cushion Cleaning: Cushions should be cleaned daily with a mild soap and warm water solution to remove body oils, then rinsed and dried.
• Chrome Parts Cleaning: Chrome parts should be cleaned on a weekly basis for appearance.
• Hydraulic Fluid: The hydraulic fluid recommended for the pump is a Lubriplate HO1 hydraulic oil.
• Oil Leak/Drip Inspections: Periodic inspections for oil leaks or drips should be performed.

The manual also emphasizes safety precautions, such as reading the manual thoroughly, being aware of caution and warning labels, never leaving a patient on the table unattended, positioning the patient with arms on the armrest cushions, and ensuring only one operator is at the controls. It also provides specific cautions regarding drop cushion tension and proper handling of head cushions during raising or lowering.