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Otto Bock Paexo Shoulder 16ES100-2 Original Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 16ES100=2 Paexo Shoulder Original instructions .......................

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Important information on this document ..............Scope of this document ..................Document release date ..................Structure of this document ..................Meanings of safety instructions and pictograms ............1.4.1 Explanation of warning symbols ................1.4.2 Meanings of pictograms ..................
  • Page 4 11.2.4 Positioning the back plate ..................11.2.5 Adjusting the lace ....................Operation ........................12.1 Application ......................12.2 Removal ......................Troubleshooting ......................Maintenance ......................... 14.1 Inspection ......................14.2 Maintenance ...................... 14.2.1 Replacing the pads ..................... 14.2.2 Replacing the forearm pad strap ................

  • Page 5: Important Information On This Document

    1 Important information on this document CAUTION Working with the product without observing the operating instructions Injuries due to reckless manner of working, material damage to the product Observe the operating instructions when working with the product. ► ► Familiarise yourself with the structure and contents of the operating instructions by reading the Structure of this document section (see Page 5).

  • Page 6: Meanings Of Safety Instructions And Pictograms

    The following list shows the chapters important for all work, those important for specific tasks and those containing general information: Chapters important for all work Important information on this document (see Page 5) • Product description (see Page 7) • Safety (see Page 9) •...

  • Page 7: Product Description

    2 Product Description 2.1 Components Front view Item: Description Item: Description Shoulder belt Chest strap Arm shell with pad Waist strap pad Magnetic closure parking position Clip fastener Shoulder strap clip Waist strap holder...
  • Page 8 Back view Item: Description Item: Description Adjustment wheel for level of support Locking clip Joint unit Hanging loop Arm bar Waist strap reinforcement Magnetic closure Waist strap pad hook-and-loop closure Rotation stop Back strap Expander Back strap clip Expander cover Pull clamp Fixing nut Back plate...

  • Page 9: Safety

    3 Safety 3.1 Staff selection WARNING Incorrect staff selection Personal injury and material damage through deployment of inappropriate staff ► Deploy only staff specified in this document for the respective tasks. It is critical to safety that the respective product-related tasks be carried out by the intended staff specified in this document.

  • Page 10: Hazardous Area 2

    3.2.2 Hazardous area 2 Magnetic field warning Hazardous area 2 The closures of the shoulder straps and arm shells contain magnets that generate a magnet­ ic field. The magnets can influence the function of cardiac pacemakers or implanted defibrillat­ ors. A cardiac pacemaker can be switched to test mode and cause illness.
  • Page 11 CAUTION Direct skin contact of the product Skin irritation due to chafing or sweat formation ► When in doubt, do not continue to use the product if skin irritation occurs. CAUTION Uncontrolled rebounding of the arm bar under pretension Head injury ►...

  • Page 12: Technical Data

    4 Technical data 4.1 Dimensions and weight Length 850 mm Width 400 mm Height 200 mm Weight 1.99 kg 4.2 Noise emissions Noise measurement on the product Emission sound pressure level 0 dB(A) Measurement method Free field at a distance of 1 m from the product at a height of 1.6 m Hearing protection Not required...

  • Page 13: Functionality

    5.1 Functionality The product is worn similar to a backpack. The passive exoskeleton relieves strain on the arms and shoulder girdle during overhead/above shoulder level work. 5.2 Information on re-use The product is suitable for re-use. Products that are being re-used are subject to increased strain. Features and functions must not change in a manner that could endanger the safety of the user or third parties due to re-use.

  • Page 14: Transport

    • Use to increase performance • Use for lifting persons • Improper use is any use not listed in the chapter "Intended use". 7 Transport Required staff: > User, qualified personnel Required personal protective equipment: None ► CAUTION! Complete the specific work (e.g. transporting, unpacking) only with the required staff.
  • Page 15 Take the product out of the bag. Fold up the arm bars. If the magnetic adjustment wheel is installed: Remove the adjustment wheel and store it in a safe place.
  • Page 16 Open the joint cover. Pull the joint cover off to the side. Unload the joint unit and open the rotation stop.
  • Page 17 INFORMATION: The expanders determine the level of sup­ port. We recommend that you gradually adjust and try out the required level of sup­ port with one expander. The second expander remains in the parking position. If the level of support needs to be higher, the second expander can be used in addition.

  • Page 18: Initial Operation

    Close the joint cover, taking care that the lace does not get caught in the cover. Put on the magnetic adjustment wheel. Repeat all steps on the opposite side of the body for the second joint unit, beginning with one expander. 11 Initial operation 11.1 Application ►...
  • Page 19 Position the product in front of the body with the chest strap and waist strap opened for application. Apply the product like a backpack, putting the arms through the shoulder straps. Position the two shoulder straps on the shoulders. Close the clip fastener on the waist strap.
  • Page 20 Pull the waist strap forward by both ends and tighten it. INFORMATION: The waist strap sits above the buttocks and at the height of the pelvis. The strap must not slide down during use! Optional: Reposition and tighten the belt as needed.
  • Page 21 INFORMATION: The shoulder straps lie loosely on the shoulders and do not interfere with raising the arms. The waist strap stays in position and is not pulled up by excessively tight shoulder straps when the arms are raised. If the shoulder straps fit too tightly, tilt the strap clip to loosen the strap.
  • Page 22 Pull up on the pull loop and carefully unhook the magnetic closure. Pull down on the pull loop on the arm shell while moving the left arm in front of the body over the closure. Position the upper arm in the centre of the arm shell.
  • Page 23 Use the pull loop to engage the magnetic clos­ ure in the hook on the arm shell. Make sure that the magnetic closure engages fully. Adjust the hook-and-loop closures of the arm shell strap to adapt the strap circumference on the upper arm.

  • Page 24: Fitting

    Centre the back plate between the shoulder blades. The back plate should not chafe. 11.2 Fitting ► CAUTION! Deploy the following staff for this work: Qualified personnel The product is individually adapted to the user by trained, qualified personnel. Before using the product, adjustment and instruction in its use are performed by trained, qualified personnel.
  • Page 25 – ► The user is wearing the product. Adjust­ ► The product is not being worn. Adjustment ment is performed by qualified personnel. is performed by the user. 1) Attach the magnetic adjustment wheel to the joint unit. 2) Individually adapt the level of support to the user on the joint unit. INFORMATION: Turning the screw clockwise (+) increases the level of support, and turning it counter-clockwise (-) decreases the level of support.
  • Page 26 Optional: If the user believes the level of support needs to be higher, the optional second expander can be used. In this case, repeat the steps in the "Installing the expanders" section (see Page 14).

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Lap Belt

    11.2.2 Adjusting the lap belt Close the clip fastener on the waist strap. Pull the waist strap forward by both ends and tighten it. INFORMATION: The waist strap sits above the buttocks and at the height of the pelvis. The belt must not slide down during use! Reposition and tighten the belt as needed.
  • Page 28 Adjustment: The waist strap sits over the buttocks on the iliac crest. The permissible range is marked in the illustration that follows. Adjustment: The ball holders are fixed vertically to the shoulder joint and may be slanted out­ wards (V-shape) depending on the shape of the torso. The hands swing through freely.
  • Page 29 > Take off the product for the horizontal alignment of the adjustment units. 1) Compress the locking clip (previous illustration, item 1) from above and disengage the lug of the clip. 2) Pull the clip out of the adjustment unit (previous illustration, item 2). 3) Reposition the adjustment unit with the ball holder on the waist band.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Fit Of The Joint Unit

    11.2.3 Adjusting the fit of the joint unit Adjustment: The upper edge of the joint unit is at shoulder height when the product is being worn. > Adjust the height of the joint units while the product is not being worn. 1) Loosen the fixing nut.
  • Page 31 1) Determine the length of the cover according to the threaded bar and shorten it using scissors. 2) Put the open side of the cover over the threaded bar.

  • Page 32: Positioning The Back Plate

    11.2.4 Positioning the back plate Adjustment: The back plate is centred between the shoulder blades. > The product has been applied. 1) Tilt the strap clip on the back strap to loosen the strap. 2) Tighten the back strap. 3) Check the fit of the back plate.

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Lace

    11.2.5 Adjusting the lace Adjustment: The lace forms a widely opened V-shape between the shoulder blades. The fit of the expander covers can be adjusted using the lace. Tightening the lace brings the expander covers closer to the body. 1) To shorten the lace, tighten the ends of it with one hand. 2) Use the other hand to slide the upper section of the pull clamp up, making sure the lace is positioned symmetrically.

  • Page 34: Operation

    12 Operation ► CAUTION! Deploy the following staff for this work: User INFORMATION Unsupervised use of the product ► Only use the product if a specialist instructed and trained for the product is available to you on site. CAUTION Incorrect or excessively tight application Risk of local pressure and constriction of blood vessels and nerves due to improper or excess­...
  • Page 35 INFORMATION: The arm shells are under pretension. Exer­ cise care during removal. Position the index finger of the right hand in the pull loop of the magnetic closure on the left side. Pull up slowly and disengage from the hook on the arm shell. Move the pull loop down while keeping tension on the strap.
  • Page 36 Verify that the magnetic closure fits correctly. Repeat the steps with the left hand on the right arm shell. Open the chest strap. Loosen the waist strap.
  • Page 37 Open the clip fastener. Take off the product like a backpack. We recommend storing the product in the sup­ plied protective bag.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    13 Troubleshooting FAULT PROBABLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY Energy store Expander tension disrupted Level of support decreases Have qualified personnel with the appropriate expert­ ise remedy the fault Worn expander Send the product to the manufacturer to have expanders replaced Joint unit Joint unit jams Worn joint unit Have qualified personnel...

  • Page 39: Maintenance

    14.2 Maintenance ► CAUTION! Deploy the following staff for this work: Qualified personnel INFORMATION The product may be exposed to increased loads. ► Shorten the maintenance intervals according to the expected loads. The manufacturer requires at least an annual inspection of the product to verify functionality and check for wear.

  • Page 40: Replacing The Forearm Pad Strap

    Waist strap 1) Open the hook-and-loop closures and take the pads off the waist strap. 2) Replace the pads and attach them to the hook-and-loop patches. 14.2.2 Replacing the forearm pad strap Prerequisite: The product is not being worn. • Open the arm shell strap at the hook-and-loop closures on both sides.

  • Page 41: Visual Inspection

    • Pull the strap through the first link beginning at the bottom, with the hook-and-loop closure facing out. • Rotate the arm shell. • Pass the strap through the metal eyelet on the upper section of the magnetic closure from above.

  • Page 42: Inspecting Textiles

    2) Adjustment unit with ball holder 3) Strap clips 4) Clip fasteners 5) Magnetic fasteners 6) Pull clamp If there are signs of wear and tear or if the functionality is lacking, replace the components or have them replaced by the manufacturer. Contact the manufacturer in case of doubt.

  • Page 43: Checking The Mobility Of The Joint Unit

    Contact the manufacturer in case of doubt. 14.2.6 Checking the mobility of the joint unit 1) Check the mobility of the joint unit by moving the arm bars up and down, noting the resistance and tension of the joint unit. 2) Optional: Disengage the expanders (see the steps in the "Installation", "Adjusting the expanders"...

  • Page 44: Spare Parts/Wear And Tear Parts

    14.4 Spare parts/wear and tear parts Quantity Component Reference number Spare Wear [Piece part and tear (s)] part*) Padding set 29A307=100 Arm shell strap 29A311=100 Magnetic closure, upper sec­ 29A300 tion Arm shell, left 33A8=L-100 Arm shell, right 33A8=R-100 Lace with pull clamp 29A304 Adjustment wheel for level of 29A314...
  • Page 45 Cleaning the pads a) Arm shells • Remove the pads from the arm shells. • Hand-wash the pads in warm water using neutral detergent. Rinse thoroughly. • Allow to air dry. • Fasten the pads in the arm shells with hook- and-loop.

  • Page 46: Putting Out Of Operation

    ► Wear personal protective equipment (mouth guard, eye protection, hearing protection) for cleaning with compressed air. Prerequisite: The expanders are not under tension. Caution! Perform cleaning only when not under tension. • After the product was used in a dusty environ­ ment: Thoroughly clean the joint unit, expander (expander cover) and adjustment unit with ball...

  • Page 47: Declaration Of Conformity

    19.2 Declaration of Conformity EC Declaration of Conformity in accordance with EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex II 1.A Manufacturer Person residing in the community and authorised to compile the relevant technic­ al documents Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA Max-Näder-Straße 15 Dominik Schmidt D –...

  • Page 48: Appendices

    20 Appendices 20.1 List of pictograms used 20.1.1 Warning symbols • Hazard warning • Upper extremity (e.g. hands) crush hazard warning • Magnetic field warning 20.1.2 Mandatory symbols • Read and observe this document • Wear hearing, eye and respiratory protection 20.1.3 Prohibition symbols •...
  • Page 52 Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA Max-Näder-Straße 15 · 37115 Duderstadt · Germany T +49 5527 848-0 · F +49 5527 848-3360 industrials@ottobock.de · www.ottobock.com...

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