36 CFR Part 1195 Proposed Accessibility Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment NPRM

M305 Supports

M305.1 General.

Supports shall comply with M305, as applicable.

M305.2 Transfer Supports.

Transfer supports shall comply with M305.2.

M305.2.1 Location.

Transfer supports shall be located within reach of the transfer surface and shall not obstruct transfer onto or off of the surface when in position.

M305.2.2 Structural Strength.

Transfer supports and their connections shall be capable of resisting vertical and horizontal forces of 250 pounds (1,112 N) applied at all points on the transfer support.

M305.2.3 Fittings.

Transfer supports shall not rotate within their fittings.

M305.3 Standing Supports.

Standing supports shall provide continuous support throughout use of the diagnostic equipment and shall comply with M305.3.

M305.3.1 Horizontal Position.

Where the support is horizontal, the top of the gripping surface shall be 34 inches (865 mm) minimum and 38 inches (965 mm) maximum above the standing surface. The gripping surface shall be 4 inches (100 mm) long minimum.

M305.3.2 Vertical Position.

Where the support is vertical, it shall be 18 inches (455 mm) minimum in length and the bottom end of the support shall be 34 inches (865 mm) high minimum and 37 inches (940 mm) high maximum above the standing surface.

M305.3.3 Fittings.

Standing supports shall not rotate within their fittings.