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  • Page 1 Carbonhand ® USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    To use Carbonhand glove daily ............13 To use Carbonhand glove daily ............13 Before use ................. 13 To connect and put on Carbonhand ........15 Protective gloves ..............17 To shut down Carbonhand ............18 To change the glove ..............19 To clean Carbonhand ..............
  • Page 3 8. 8. Replacement parts ................32 Replacement parts ................32 9. 9. Technical specifications ..............33 Technical specifications ..............33 Carbonhand specifications ............33 10. Appencices ................... 34 Appencices ................... 34 10.1 Warranty ..................34 10.2 Declaration of Conformity ............35...
  • Page 4: About The Product

    About the product Intended use Carbonhand improves the grip of persons who have a weak or unsteady grip. The condition may be due to orthopedic or neurological problems, from birth or acquired. Carbonhand mimics the user's grip movements and gives your hand additional grip.
  • Page 5: Size Guide

    About the product Size guide Figure 1: Carbonhand size guide. Product name Catalogue Explanation Options number Carbonhand® 0010.os o = orientation L (left), R (right) glove s = size XS, S, M, L, XL, XLW Carbonhand® 0011.x x = length (cm)
  • Page 6: Product Overview

    About the product Product overview 1.5.1 Carbonhand Figure 2: Carbonhand glove and control unit. Item Name Function Glove Provides grip force Lower arm strap Keeps the connector attached to your arm Upper arm strap Keeps the cord attached to your arm...
  • Page 7 About the product 1.5.2 Carbonhand glove Figure 3: Carbonhand glove and connector. Item Name Function Sensors Provide data to control unit Glove Provides grip force Wrist strap Keeps the glove in position Connector Connects the glove with the control unit...
  • Page 8 About the product 1.5.3 Carbonhand control unit Figure 4: Carbonhand control unit. Item Name Battery compartment Zipper Display Batteries 1.5.4 Charger Item Name Battery charger Electric cable Battery slot Charging indicator Figure 5: Charger Carbonhand®...
  • Page 9: Symbols

    Do not discard as household number waste. Manufacturer and date of CE mark manufacture See user guide for Medical Device information Labels Figure 6: The label on the control unit. Disposal When Carbonhand becomes worn out, recycle it as electronic waste. Carbonhand®...
  • Page 10: Safety

    · Do not do modifications to Carbonhand. · Stop using Carbonhand if you feel that the use of it causes too great load or an unbalanced load on your body. · In case of discomfort or pain, stop using Carbonhand and contact your doctor or therapist.
  • Page 11: Cautions

    Cautions · Carbonhand is a medical device. Incorrect handling can cause discomfort. · Keep Carbonhand clean at all times. Do not touch anything that can cause resistant stains. · Keep Carbonhand away from liquids and small particles. They can cause damage if they enter Carbonhand.
  • Page 12: Before First Use

    Figure 7: To adjust the glove finger length. Performance test 1. Look at the Carbonhand glove. If it is worn down or damaged, contact the supplier. 2. Put Carbonhand on your hand according to the instructions in section 4.2.
  • Page 13: To Use Carbonhand Glove Daily

    To use Carbonhand glove daily To use Carbonhand glove daily Before use 4.1.1 To charge and insert the batteries The charger becomes warm during use. Carbonhand®...
  • Page 14 To use Carbonhand glove daily Figure 8: To charge and insert the batteries. Carbonhand®...
  • Page 15: To Connect And Put On Carbonhand

    To use Carbonhand glove daily To connect and put on Carbonhand Caution: The added force can be surprising for a new user. Make sure you familiarize yourself with this extra force before you start making full use of Carbonhand. 4.2.1 To connect the glove and the control unit Figure 9: To connect the glove and the control unit.
  • Page 16 To use Carbonhand glove daily 4.2.3 To put on and start Carbonhand Carbonhand®...
  • Page 17: Protective Gloves

    Warning! Carbonhand does not provide protection. Use a protective inner or outer glove if it is necessary. Use a thin glove of latex or cotton inside the Carbonhand glove to prevent direct contact and to keep the Carbonhand glove clean.
  • Page 18: To Shut Down Carbonhand

    To use Carbonhand glove daily To shut down Carbonhand Press and hold the on/off button to shut down Carbonhand. Figure 13: To shut down Carbonhand. If the Carbonhand glove malfunctions, disconnect the connector to shut it down quickly. Figure 14: Quick release.
  • Page 19: To Change The Glove

    3. Spray the Carbonhand glove with alcohol-based disinfectant to disinfect them. Storage Remove the batteries if you are not going to use Carbonhand for more than one week. When you keep the batteries in Carbonhand, they will slowly drain. Store the batteries in room temperature away from direct sunlight.
  • Page 20: To Use The Carbonhand Control Unit

    To use the Carbonhand control unit To use the Carbonhand control unit Warning! Carbonhand is a medical device. Use it according to the instructions. Incorrect handling can cause discomfort. Most settings on the Carbonhand are adjusted in the Bioservo Carbonhand App.
  • Page 21: Switch Between Profiles

    To use the Carbonhand control unit Switch between profiles Carbonhand has preset profiles that are accessed with the buttons on the control unit. Press button A, B or C to activate the profile you want to use, or activate a profile in the control unit menu.
  • Page 22: Menu

    Menu 5.2.1 Settings mode Figure 17: The Carbonhand unit display and buttons. Use the control unit menu to adjust settings and to display information about the system. Launch the control unit in Settings mode to access the menu. Press and hold button A, B or C and the on/off button to launch the control unit in Settings mode.
  • Page 23 To use the Carbonhand control unit 5.2.4 System info Figure 19: System information 5.2.5 Display error Figure 20: Display error 5.2.6 Settings Figure 21: Settings Carbonhand®...
  • Page 24: Control Unit Indicators And Error Messages

    The connector has been closed incorrectly. Open the connector, wait a few seconds and then close it again. Red light, rapid blinking The battery level is critically low. Carbonhand is about to turn off. Yellow light, solid Error warning. The system has detected that a component is not working as it should.
  • Page 25: Charger Indicators

    To use the Carbonhand control unit Charger indicators Light indicator Meaning Solid ORANGE The battery charges. Solid GREEN Power on and no battery connected or battery fully charged. Blinking RED An error has occurred. Carbonhand®...
  • Page 26: To Use The Bioservo Carbonhand App

    If it is set too high, it can be difficult to open the grip. Gradually increase the sensitivity until it is right for the user. Configure the Carbonhand profile settings in the Bioservo Carbonhand App. Download the free app to your smartphone from the regular app stores.
  • Page 27 Please note that you might be asked to allow the app to use your location, accepting this request will enable the app to find the Carbonhand via WIFI. Bioservo does not collect privacy data. If you deny location permission, the app will not work.
  • Page 28: To Turn Off Wi-Fi

    1. Switch Carbonhand on. Connect it to the Wi-Fi and to the Carbonhand App. 2. In the app, go to Profiles. 3. Select the button you want to assign a profile to (A, B or C). The selected button will be highlighted with a green circle (figure 24 D).
  • Page 29: To Modify A Profile

    To use the Bioservo Carbonhand App To modify a profile 1. Switch Carbonhand on. Create the connection to the Carbonhand App. See Section 6.1 2. In the app, go to Profiles. 3. Select button A, B or C to choose the profile you want to modify. The selected button will be highlighted with a green circle.
  • Page 30: Maximum Force

    Activation threshold You can set an activation threshold for Carbonhand, so that Carbonhand only responds when a certain amount of force has been applied by the user. 1. Select Activation (figure 26 H).
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Solution Carbonhand does Make sure that the batteries are fully charged and not start. inserted correctly. The glove does not The object you grip must be in contact with the sensors add force when I grip on the finger tips. If nothing happens when you put an object.
  • Page 32: Replacement Parts

    Replacement parts Replacement parts Order replacement parts from the supplier. Name Product number Battery EZPack L Battery charger EZP06DC005 Upper arm strap 0017 Lower arm strap 0018 Carbonhand®...
  • Page 33: Technical Specifications

    Battery life Approx. 8 hours, depending on usage Storage temperature -20°C to +50°C Dimensions Carbonhand glove XS-XL Wide (XLW) Carbonhand control unit 17 × 8 × 4 cm Cord 80/90/100 cm depending on model Weight Carbonhand glove 85 g Carbonhand control unit...
  • Page 34: Appencices

    Carbonhand unit. Terms for the Carbonhand unit These terms apply to the Carbonhand unit and the battery chargers, but not the batteries. The warranty 1. Is valid for two years from date of delivery.
  • Page 35: Declaration Of Conformity

    Appencices 10.2 Declaration of Conformity Carbonhand®...
  • Page 36 Document ID: D0001218 Issue: 002 Distributor: Bioservo Technologies AB Torshamnsgatan 35 SE-16440 Kista Sweden support@bioservo.com +46 (0)8 21 17 10 Copyright © 2021 Bioservo Technologies AB Bioservo, Carbonhand® and the Bioservo logotype are trademarks that are registered to Bioservo Technologies AB.

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