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- Page 1 MAN32269 Model 5030P1 User’s Manual Model 5030P1 Lafayette Hydraulic Pinch Gauge User’s Manual www.lafayetteinstrument.com . info@lafayetteinstrument.com Copyright © 2020 by Lafayette Instrument Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved- Rel. 6.11.20...
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Page 2: Operation
Lafayette Hydraulic Pinch Gauge Introduction The Lafayette Hydraulic Pinch Gauge was designed as a diagnostic tool to measure the strength of different pinch applications. The pinch gauge has a real time force needle and a peak hold needle. The real time force needle displays the current force being applied to the gauge. The peak hold needle displays the maximum force that was applied during the trial. - Page 3 3. Palmar Pinch: Test involving the pad of the thumb and the pads of the index and middle fingers. Note: Lafayette Instrument Company recommends placing the patient’s thumb on the pressure pad with the index and pointer fingers on the back when doing the Palmar Pinch test.
- Page 4 Lafayette Hydraulic Pinch Gauge 3700 Sagamore Pkwy N Lafayette, IN 47904 . Phone: (765) 423-1505...
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Page 5: Service Tips
Model 5030P1 User’s Manual 1. Peak Hold Needle 6. Pinch Block 2. Crystal 7. Pressure Pad 3. Pound Scale 8. Zero Adjustment Screw 4. Kilogram Scale 9. Real Time Force Needle 5. Peak-Hold Knob Service Tips The Lafayette Hydraulic Pinch Gauge is designed to provide reliable service, with minimal maintenance, over a period of many years. - Page 6 Lafayette Hydraulic Pinch Gauge Calibration The instrument is calibrated at the factory using a custom calibration device. To ensure proper operation, the instrument should be returned to the manufacturer for calibration on a regular, preferably, annual basis. If the instrument has been dropped or there is some particular reason to suspect the calibration is in error, the instrument should be serviced by the manufacturer immediately.
- Page 7 Model 5030P1 User’s Manual adjustment to re-zero the instrument. Follow these steps to return the gauge needle to zero: 1. Unscrew (counter clockwise) and remove the lens from the gauge (the red peak-hold needle is attached to the lens) 2. Remove the handle (to prevent applying pressure during this process) 3.
- Page 8 Lafayette Hydraulic Pinch Gauge Red Peak-Hold Needle Check for excessive friction in the red peak-hold assembly by turning the peak-hold knob in the lens counterclockwise. If the peak-hold needle deflects the gauge needle, return the instrument for service. Likewise, if the red peak-hold needle moves too freely, (i.e.
- Page 9 Handle can also be cleaned with an isopropyl alcohol wipe. Do not use alcohol on the plastic gauge faceplate or cover. Disclaimer: The cleaning instructions for Lafayette Instrument products are a recommendation of compatible cleaning materials only. Product end users are responsible for instituting an appropriate cleaning regimen utilizing best practices and techniques.
- Page 10 Lafayette Hydraulic Pinch Gauge Hydraulics Any sign of hydraulic oil is an indication of damage to the instrument which requires service by the manufacturer. Hydraulic Fluid Exposure Lafayette hand and pinch dynamometers are filled with a biodegradable, plant based hydraulic fluid. Under normal circumstances, the fluid is contained within the device and does not come into contact with the user or patient.
- Page 11 The Lafayette Hydraulic Pinch Gauge has a 1 year parts and labor warranty. Please contact our service department at service@lafayetteinstrument.com to schedule your yearly calibration or repair. Any attempt to service or calibrate outside of Lafayette Instrument will void the warranty. www.lafayetteinstrument.com . info@lafayetteinstrument.com...
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Page 12: Terms And Conditions
Email: sales@lafayetteinstrument.com • Your purchase order number or method of pre-payment export@lafayetteinstrument.com (Outside the USA) • Your tax status (include tax-exempt numbers) • Shipping address for this order Mailing Address • Billing address for the invoice we’ll mail when this order Lafayette Instrument Company is shipped 3700 Sagamore Pkwy N • Signature and typed name of person authorized to order Lafayette, IN 47904, USA these products • Your telephone number Lafayette Instrument Europe • Your email address Phone: +44 1509 817700 • Your FAX number... - Page 13 Model 5030P1 User’s Manual Domestic Terms Exports There is a $50 minimum order. Open accounts can be extended If ordering instrumentation for use outside the USA, please to most recognized businesses. Net amount due 30 days from specify the country of ultimate destination, as well as the power the date of shipment unless otherwise specified by us. Enclose...
- Page 14 Lafayette Instrument Company and a completed Return Form. once the product has been shipped will normally be assessed a When you complete the Form, or call Lafayette Instrument, you charge of 25% of the invoice value, plus shipping charges. Resell will receive a Return #. Your Return # number will be good for...
- Page 15 Warranty period for repairs or used instrumentation purchased Damaged instrumentation should not be returned to Lafayette from Lafayette Instrument is 90 days. Lafayette Instrument Instrument prior to a thorough inspection. If a shipment arrives Company agrees either to repair or replace, at its sole option...
- Page 16 Lafayette Instrument Company neither assumes nor authorizes Limited Obligations Covered by this Warranty any person to assume for it any other liability in connection 1. In the case of instruments not of Lafayette Instrument with the sale, installation, service or use of its instrumentation. Company manufacture, the original manufacturer’s warranty Lafayette Instrument Company shall have no liability whatsoever applies.
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