M305.2 Transfer Supports.
Transfer supports shall comply with M305.2.
M305.2.1 Location.
Transfer supports shall comply with M305.2.1.1 or M305.2.1.2 and shall be located 1 ½ inches (38 mm) maximum measured horizontally from the plane defined by the nearest edge of the transfer surface.
EXCEPTION: Where the support folds, collapses, or articulates, the transfer support shall be permitted to be located 3 inches (75 mm) maximum from the plane defined by the nearest edge of the transfer surface.
M305.2.1.1 End Transfer Supports.
Transfer supports for transfer surfaces complying with M301.2.3.1 and M302.2 shall be located on the short side (length) opposite the transfer side.
M305.2.1.2 Side Transfer Supports.
Transfer supports for transfer surfaces complying with M301.2.3.2 shall be capable of supporting transfer on each side of the transfer surface.
M305.2.2 Length.
The length of transfer supports shall comply with M305.2.2.1 or M305.2.2.2.
M305.2.2.1 End Transfer Supports.
Transfer supports for transfer surfaces complying with M301.2.3.1 and M305.2.2.1 shall be 15 inches (380 mm) long minimum. Transfer supports shall be positioned along 13 ½ inches (345 mm) minimum of the depth of the transfer surface.
M305.2.2.2 Side Transfer Supports.
Transfer supports for transfer surfaces complying with M301.2.3.2 shall be 28 inches (710 mm) long minimum and shall be positioned along the width of transfer surfaces.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Where transfer surfaces are part of an articulating surface, the support shall be permitted to be 15 inches (380 mm) long minimum.
2. Where the width of an imaging bed is more than 24 inches (533 mm), transfer supports shall be permitted to be 12 inches (305 mm) long minimum.
M305.2.3 Height.
During use, the tops of transfer support gripping surfaces shall be 6 inches (150 mm) minimum and 19 inches (485 mm) maximum higher than the top of the associated uncompressed transfer surface.
EXCEPTION: Where the width of the transfer surface for imaging beds exceed 24 inches (610 mm), the tops of the gripping surfaces shall be permitted to be 3 inches (75 mm) minimum and 6 inches (150 mm) maximum higher than the top of the associated uncompressed transfer surface.
M305.2.4 Cross Section.
Transfer supports shall have a cross section complying with 305.2.4.1 or 305.2.4.2.
M305.2.4.1 Circular Cross Section.
Transfer supports with circular cross sections shall have an outside diameter of 1 ¼ inches (32 mm) minimum and 2 inches (51 mm) maximum.
M305.2.4.2 Non-Circular Cross Section.
Transfer supports with non-circular cross sections shall have a cross-section dimension of 2 inches (51 mm) maximum and a perimeter dimension of 4 inches (100 mm) minimum and 4.8 inches (120 mm) maximum.
M305.2.5 Surface Hazards.
Transfer supports and surfaces adjacent to transfer supports shall be free of sharp or abrasive components and shall have eased edges.
M305.2.6 Gripping Surface.
Transfer support gripping surfaces shall be continuous along their length and shall not be obstructed along their tops or sides. The bottoms of transfer support gripping surfaces shall not be obstructed for more than 20 percent of their length.
M305.2.7 Clearance.
Clearance between the transfer support gripping surface and adjacent surfaces or obstructions shall be 1 ½ inches (38 mm) minimum.
M305.2.8 Fittings.
Transfer supports shall not rotate within their fittings when in place for transfer.
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