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- Page 1 Clinician's Guide...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Selecting a Harness Size ..........................5 Donning a Patient Harness ..........................5 Attaching a Patient Harness to the Spreader Bar ..................6 Chapter 4: Using the Vector Base System ................9 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting and Maintenance ..............11 Chapter 6: Technical Specifications ................... 13... - Page 4 Clinician's Guide...
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Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction
The patient may walk along a predetermined path or on a treadmill. As the patient walks, the Vector Base System remains above the patient which allows for the unload force to be applied in the vertical direction. - Page 6 Vector Base Trolley The Vector Base Trolley is attached to and moves along the overhead Mechanical Track. The trolley has an integrated spring that allows the patient when using the system to experience a more natural gait.
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Page 7: Chapter 2: Safety Information
Vector Gait and Safety System is a body weight support system designed to accelerate physical rehabilitation of patients with severe gait and/or balance impairment. The Vector Base System unloads an amount of the patient's weight thus enabling the patient to practice walking with less than a full body weight. -
Page 8: Warnings
Warnings • Do not use the Vector Base System on a patient that weighs more than 400 lbs (181.4 kg). • Do not exceed recommended weight limits or otherwise misuse the equipment as the equipment can dislocate and fall causing serious injury up to and including death. -
Page 9: Chapter 3: Patient Set-Up
Chapter Patient Set-up The Vector Base System is used with a patient harness. The sizing chart and fitting instructions in this chapter are for the Maine Anti-Gravity Systems Patient Harness. Selecting a Harness Size It is important to make sure that the proper size harness is selected for a patient to ensure safety and effectiveness while using the Vector Base System. -
Page 10: Attaching A Patient Harness To The Spreader Bar
7. Tighten side straps on lower abdominal support. 8. If necessary adjust side vertical straps. 9. Wrap leg supports around the upper thigh and secure the Velcro. 10. If necessary adjust side vertical straps attached to the leg supports. 11. Adjust shoulder straps to the desired length. D-Ring Shoulder Straps Top Torso Support... - Page 11 7. After the shoulder straps have been properly adjusted, tuck the loose ropes into the back of the patient harness. Note: While using the Vector Base System a patient harness may slide up on the patient causing a decrease in rope tension. If this happens untuck the loose ropes from the back of the harness, adjust the tension level, and tuck the loose ropes into the back of the harness.
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Page 13: Chapter 4: Using The Vector Base System
• If a patient falls while attached to the Vector Base System, the trolley has been designed to provide cushioning so that the patient does not experience a severe jerk at the end of the rope. - Page 14 Clinician's Guide...
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Page 15: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting And Maintenance
Chapter Troubleshooting and Maintenance If you have any questions or concerns about the Vector Base System, please contact Bioness at (800) 211-9136, Option 3 or contact your local distributor. Troubleshooting Issue Solution Trolley Squeaking Inspect track and drive wheels for debris and dirt build up. - Page 16 Cleaning the Patient Harness Cleaning Instructions: 1. Hand wash the patient harness in cold water. 2. Hang dry (do not place harness in the dryer). 3. Do not iron the patient harness. 4. Machine washing may occasionally be performed. Place the entire patient harness in a mesh washing net and wash in warm water.
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Page 17: Chapter 6: Technical Specifications
Chapter Technical Specifications Vector Base System Technical Specifications Trolley Dimensions 8.75 inches (22.2 cm) long, 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) wide, and 10.4 inches (26.4 cm) tall Trolley Material Aluminum grade 6061-T6 Trolley Patient Weight Limit 400 lbs (181.4 kg) Trolley Rope Material... - Page 18 Disclaimer Bioness Inc and its affiliates shall not be liable for any injury or damage suffered by any person, either directly or indirectly, as a result of the unauthorized use or repair of Bioness Inc products. Bioness Inc and its affiliates do not accept any responsibility for any damage caused to its products, either directly or indirectly, as a result of use and/or repair by unauthorized personnel.
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