Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report

5.4.3.1 Positioning Support Height Recommendation for Imaging Equipment with Transfer Surfaces

For imaging equipment with transfer surfaces, the Committee recommends a positioning support 3 to 6 inches above the transfer surface.

Rationale for the recommendation

See above discussion on transfer supports for imaging equipment with transfer surfaces in Section 5.4.2.2. Manufacturers must locate the supports at a position designated for optimal positioning assistance.