Classic Stepper
SETTING UP STEPPER
1. Slide stepper interface plate into stabilizer interface plate. Secure by tightening stepper quick connect knob.
2. Rotate cradle out of carriage.
3. Open the cradle latch.
4. For Esaote TRT33, GE Healthcare ERB, E7C8L transducers:
Place and orient transducer into the cradle, sliding transducer forward until it stops.
For Hitachi Aloka Medical UST-672-5/7.5, Best® Sonalis™
Place and orient transducer into the cradle.
For Hitachi Aloka Medical C41L47RP, EUP-U533, Siemens Endo-PII transducers:
Slide transducer back into the cradle until it stops.
For BK Medical 8558, 8658, 8848, E14CL4b transducers:
Slide cable end of transducer back into the cradle, ensuring locating feature fits into notch.
5. Close cradle latch and tighten knob.
6. Replace cradle with transducer back into stepper by rotating into carriage. Center transducer in rotation by feeling the center line detent during
rotation.
7. Position carriage in a central location on carriage scale by turning carriage knob until carriage scale marker is at 60.
8. Loosen grid rail locking knobs and pull back on grid rail handle so grid platform is out of the way for initial transducer positioning.
DEVICE INSPECTION
1. Stepper should hold transducer securely, allow smooth rotation and precise movement along longitudinal axis of the transducer.
FUNCTIONAL PREUSE CHECKS
WARNING
Prior to each use perform the following checks to ensure optimal stepper performance.
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1. Rotate carriage knob to ensure carriage moves freely through full range of linear travel and performs stepping function.
2. Rotate cradle to ensure movement through full range of rotational travel.
3. Rotate vertical adjustment knob, grid rail locking knobs, and horizontal adjustment knobs to ensure movement through full range of rotational
travel.
4. If carriage, cradle or knobs do not move freely, apply lubricant that complies with hospital policies and procedures. Super Lube
Synthetic Grease with Syncolon
NOTE:
If horizontal adjustment knob does not move freely, lubricate surface areas of adjustment slide block.
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If carriage does not move freely, lubricate outer edge of index drum.
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ADJUSTING THE STEPPER AND STABILIZER
1. Grasp handles of FAM and loosen locking control knob on stabilizer.
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For Micro-Touch
Stabilizer:
Adjust weight by turning weight adjustment knob on stabilizer to achieve desired feel to equipment.
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(PTFE) is recommended.
I. Stepper interface plate
II. Stepper quick connect knob
III. Stabilizer interface plate
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TRT TriView transducers:
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