Bioness Vector base Clinicians Manual page 11

4. Pull the side of the rope that is not connected to the carabiner until the rope connected to the
harness shoulder strap is tight.
5. Repeat steps 1-3 for the other patient harness shoulder strap.
6. Pull on the ropes that are not connected to the harness shoulder straps to adjust the level of
tension in the harness shoulder straps.
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.
Attachment points for narrow patients
Attachment points for wide patients
Figure 3-2: Spreader Bar Attachment Points
Chapter 3 - Patient Set-Up
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