Replacement: This particular standard specifies safety requirements for OPERATING TABLES, whether or not having electrical parts, including TRANSPORTERS, used for the transportation of the table top to or from the base or pedestal of an OPERATING TABLE with detachable table top. NOTE See also 4.2 of the General Standard. This particular standard does not apply to – dental patient chairs; – examination chairs and couches; – patient-supporting systems of diagnostic and therapeutic devices; – OPERATING TABLE heating blankets; – patient transfer equipment; – delivery tables and beds; – medical beds; – field tables. NOTE If OPERATING TABLES will be used in combination with diagnostic and/or therapeutic devices the relevant requirements of each particular standard have to be considered.