36 CFR Part 1195 Proposed Accessibility Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Example Applications of Proposed Standards
Figure M5: Overview of M303 Diagnostic Equipment for Use by a Patient While Seated in a Wheelchair and 304 Diagnostic Equipment for Use by a Patient in a Standing Position (Mammography Machine Example)
Where the primary use of the equipment supports more than one patient position, it must comply with the requirements for each use. The mammography machine is usable by both people who are seated in wheelchairs and those who stand and must meet the requirements of both Sections M303 and M304. (M101.2)
1.
- standing support on each side of standing surface (M304.3)
- standing supports do not rotate within their fittings (M305.3.3)
2. vertical gripping surfaces 18 inches (455 mm) long min. (M305.3.2)
3. bottom of vertical gripping surface 34 inches (865 mm) high min. and 37 inches high (940 mm) max. above standing surface (M305.3.2)
4. breast platform 30 inches (760 mm) high min. and 42 inches (1065 mm) high max. above floor when used by a patient seated in a wheelchair (M303.4 and M303.4.1)
5.
-. 36 inches (915 mm) wide min. and 48 inches (1220 mm) deep min. wheelchair space (M303.2.2 and M303.2.3)
- wheelchair space surface slopes no more than 1:48 in any direction (M303.2.5)
6. wheelchair space includes knee and toe clearance complying with M303.2.4, see Figure M6 (M303.2.4, M303.2.4.1, and M303.2.4.2)
7. knee and toe space under breast platform 25 inches (635 mm) deep (M303.2.4)
wheelchair space orients in the same direction as other patients using the diagnostic equipment (M303.2.1)
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