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- Page 1 Installation Guide KINO VA ® Dynamic arm support O540...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents What is an arm support?............................4 Use of arm support and normal use definition....................5 Symbols used in this guide........................... 6 ® KINOVA Dynamic arm support O540 specifications..................7 Arm support safety..............................8 ® KINOVA Dynamic arm support O540 components..................10 Arm support wheelchair mounting........................11... - Page 3 Replacing the arm brace............................33 The braces................................34...
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Page 4: What Is An Arm Support
KINOVA® Dynamic Arm Support O540 Installation Guide What is an arm support? This section describes the concept of an arm support. A dynamic arm support is an assistive technology product which allows people with limited arm and shoulder function to move their arms and hands more freely. This facilitates many kinds of daily activities, such as using a computer or eating. -
Page 5: Use Of Arm Support And Normal Use Definition
KINOVA® Dynamic Arm Support O540 Installation Guide Use of arm support and normal use definition This section describes the normal use of the arm support. The arm support device does not take over any arm function. The user makes the movements himself, using his own upper body arm strength. -
Page 6: Symbols Used In This Guide
KINOVA® Dynamic Arm Support O540 Installation Guide Symbols used in this guide This section describes the meaning of symbols used in the guide. The following symbols are used in this manual: Specialized disposal guidelines. Pinch point. Warning / Caution... -
Page 7: Kinova ® Dynamic Arm Support O540 Specifications
® Dynamic arm support O540 specifications KINOVA ® This section describes the specifications of the KINOVA Dynamic arm support O540. Specifications: • Weight: 6600 g (14.5 lb) • Weight compensation range: 600 g to 2300g g (1.3 lb to 5.0 lb) •... -
Page 8: Arm Support Safety
KINOVA® Dynamic Arm Support O540 Installation Guide Arm support safety This section describes safety recommendations for use of the arm support. - Page 9 KINOVA® Dynamic Arm Support O540 Installation Guide • The arm support works with a spring compensation mechanism. The tension in the springs provides the force for compensation. When the upper arm of the arm support is lowered, there will be tension on the springs. This tension will cause the support to spring upwards when you release the arm from the support.
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Page 10: Kinova ® Dynamic Arm Support O540 Components
KINOVA® Dynamic Arm Support O540 Installation Guide ® Dynamic arm support O540 components KINOVA ® This section describes the main components of the KINOVA Dynamic arm support O540. Shoulder joint Upper Arm Brace Hip joint Main axle Rotation frame The dynamic arm support consists of the following main components: •... -
Page 11: Arm Support Wheelchair Mounting
Before you begin You will need: • KINOVA ® Dynamic arm support 0540 mounting kit (contents of kit will be specific to wheelchair model) • Hex key set About this task The Dynamic arm support O540 can be mounted on a powered wheelchair. Kinova provides specialized wheelchair mounting kits for this task. - Page 12 KINOVA® Dynamic Arm Support O540 Installation Guide Wheelchair Support Wheelchair connector mount connector Wheelchair mounting rail Mounting Mounting brackets Figure 2: Sample wheelchair mounting Procedure 1. Connect the bases of the two mounting brackets to the side rail of the wheelchair using the screws provided.
- Page 13 KINOVA® Dynamic Arm Support O540 Installation Guide Note: The support comes in three different lengths. 4. At the top of the support is the wheelchair connector mounting plate. The mounting plate has holes for affixing the wheelchair connector. The wheelchair connector has four corresponding mounting holes.
- Page 14 KINOVA® Dynamic Arm Support O540 Installation Guide What to do next With the wheelchair connector mounted on the wheelchair, you can proceed to mechanically mount the arm support, as well as connect the electrical power and controls.
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Page 15: Wheelchair Mounting Configuration Options
KINOVA® Dynamic Arm Support O540 Installation Guide Wheelchair mounting configuration options This section describes the options for configuring the wheelchair mounting of the arm support. Configurable elements The wheelchair mounting setup for the arm support has several elements that can be configured to more precisely adjust the height of the support for people with different heights. -
Page 16: Mounting The Arm Support
KINOVA® Dynamic Arm Support O540 Installation Guide Mounting the arm support ® This section describes how to mechanically mount the KINOVA Dynamic arm support O540 on a powered wheelchair. Before you begin The bottom support on the wheelchair connector will need to be be lowered before mounting the arm support. - Page 17 KINOVA® Dynamic Arm Support O540 Installation Guide 2. Tilt the arm support slightly away from yourself and bring it towards the wheelchair connector. 3. Place the rod on the upper part of the rotation frame into the corresponding slot on the upper part of the wheelchair connector.
- Page 18 KINOVA® Dynamic Arm Support O540 Installation Guide 5. Flip up the bottom support on the wheelchair connector so that it latches in place over the bottom of the rotation frame. This provides additional support and stability for the arm support.
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Page 19: Unmounting The Arm Support
KINOVA® Dynamic Arm Support O540 Installation Guide Unmounting the arm support ® This section describes how to unmount the KINOVA Dynamic arm support O540 from the wheelchair connector. About this task The arm support is designed to be easily and quickly unmounted from the wheelchair connector while leaving the wheelchair connector mounting in place. - Page 20 KINOVA® Dynamic Arm Support O540 Installation Guide 3. While holding the arm support, tilt the arm support forward to disconnect the electrical interface of the rotation frame from that of the wheelchair connector. 4. Lift the arm support fully off the wheelchair connector.
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Page 21: Connecting The Arm Support Controls And Power
KINOVA® Dynamic Arm Support O540 Installation Guide Connecting the arm support controls and power ® This section describes how to connect the controls and power of the KINOVA Dynamic arm support O540. The wheelchair connector has two connector ports on the bottom side: •... - Page 22 KINOVA® Dynamic Arm Support O540 Installation Guide Power Controls Figure 5: Installation with cables connected The wheelchair mounting kit includes a cable to connect from the wheelchair battery to the power connector of the wheelchair connector. Controller placement Initial commissioning will generally includes placing the controller in a convenient location and securing the controller cable so that it is not in the way during use.
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Page 23: Attaching The Brace
KINOVA® Dynamic Arm Support O540 Installation Guide Attaching the brace This section describes how to attach the brace to the arm support. About this task All the braces are exchangeable between all the arm supports. You can easily attach and detach them. - Page 24 KINOVA® Dynamic Arm Support O540 Installation Guide Pull clip back 3. Release the clip, and make sure that the clip locks over the head of the bolt on the end of the upper arm. The head of the bolt should be visible through the clip.
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Page 25: Placing The Arm In The Brace
KINOVA® Dynamic Arm Support O540 Installation Guide Placing the arm in the brace This section describes guidelines for placing the arm in the brace. The arm should be placed in the brace in the following way: • The underarm should lay in the brace •... -
Page 26: Kinova ® Dynamic Arm Support O540 Functionalities And Controls
® Dynamic arm support O540 functionalities and KINOVA controls ® This section describes the functionalities and controls of the KINOVA Dynamic arm support O540. The following functionalities are available for the Dynamic arm support O540: • Compensation force • Tilt (forward and backward) •... -
Page 27: Adjusting The Compensation Force
KINOVA® Dynamic Arm Support O540 Installation Guide Adjusting the compensation force This section describes how to adjust the compensation force on the Dynamic arm support O540. You can adjust the level of compensation (force) of the arm support steplessly, to compensate for various arm weights. -
Page 28: Adjusting The Tilt
KINOVA® Dynamic Arm Support O540 Installation Guide Adjusting the tilt This section describes how to adjust the tilt of the Dynamic arm support O540. With the tilt function you can tilt the base of the arm support forward and backward. The tilt function has three functions: 1. -
Page 29: Horizontal / Vertical Brake
KINOVA® Dynamic Arm Support O540 Installation Guide Horizontal / vertical brake This section describes the function of the horizontal / vertical brake of the Dynamic arm support O540. The horizontal/vertical (H / V) brake makes it possible to lock the vertical and horizontal movements. -
Page 30: Rotation Brake
KINOVA® Dynamic Arm Support O540 Installation Guide Rotation brake This section describes the rotation brake of the Dynamic arm support O540. The rotation brake makes it possible to lock the rotational movement of the main axle of the arm support. When applied, only horizontal and vertical movement is available. -
Page 31: Wireless Control Via Android Phone App And Bluetooth (Optional)
KINOVA® Dynamic Arm Support O540 Installation Guide Wireless control via Android phone app and Bluetooth (optional) This section describes wireless control of the arm support over Bluetooth using an Android phone app. Overview ® Dynamic arm support O540 can also be controlled wirelessly using an Android app. - Page 32 3. You will be presented with a list of IDs for any arm supports to which you have paired before. Select the appropriate arm support from the list to connect and enable wireless control. For more information on this app, contact your Kinova distributor.
- Page 33 KINOVA® Dynamic Arm Support O540 Installation Guide Replacing the arm brace This section describes how to replace the arm brace. About this task Any of the available arm brace models can be used with the arm support. It is relatively straightforward to switch in a different model of brace.
- Page 34 This section describes the different brace options. The brace is the part where the arm lies. It is the connection between the arm support and the user. Kinova offers different types of braces and every type is available in different sizes. The braces ®...
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