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PneuVest™ X‐Heart Instructions Patent Pending Benefits Worry‐free unweighted activities Exercise in an upright, controlled and safe position Comfortable, normal rib and dia‐ phragm interaction Doesn’t ride up Unisex design fits both male and fe‐ male Actual product may vary ...
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Distributed by Pneumex, Inc. Pneumex, PneuGait Foot Strap, PneuMAP, PneuBack Chair, PneuWeight, PneuWalker and PneuVest are trademarks of Pneumex, Inc. Copyright 2003 Pneumex All rights reserved Visit our web site at www.pneumex.com Pneumex, Inc. 2605 North Boyer Ave. Sandpoint, ID 83864 Phone 208‐265‐4105 Fax 208‐265‐9651 E‐mail pneumex@pneumex.com Rev 2 Revised March 16, 2017 ...
Index Safety Requirements ............ 4 Maintenance .............. 4 Vest Problems .............. 5 X‐Heart Vest .............. 6 X‐Heart Vest Parts ............ 7 Sizing ................ 8 Putting on X‐Heart Vest .......... 8‐11 Warranty ............... 12 ...
Safety Requirements Read this entire manual before using the Pneu‐Vest™ . Do not unweight until you are sure the vest is properly secured. Before each use, inspect the vest for damage. Do not use if the integrity is questionable. Maintenance Cleaning When needed, machine‐wash the vest on gentle cycle using regular detergent and cold water. Hang to dry. Disinfection Use procedures established for your facility. The vest can be washed with a mixture of water and disinfectant such as Lysol or equivalent. Do not use bleach on the vest or the color will fade. ...
Description The Pneumex X‐Heart vest is a totally new concept in unweighting. This vest is designed to place the primary lift point at the posterior rib cage T12 to T10 and bring the primary anterior stabilization points medial to brachial plexus. The net effect of the technology is a more comfortable, more secure vest that significantly opens up lung capacity.
X-Heart Vest Patented X‐Heart Vest Thoracic Belt A A B B C D D I I J H F K F G L L M O N P Q R T T S IT Belt Actual product may vary ...
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Thoracic Belt A. D‐RING Connector to unweighting unit B. Anterior Shoulder Buckle C. Posterior Shoulder Strap D. Anterior Tensioning Strap (Runs through F Shoulder Pad) F. Shoulder Pad (anterior) G. Right Anterior Crossover Strap H. Left Anterior Crossover Strap I. Right Anterior Crossover Buckle J. Left Anterior Crossover Buckle K. Center Back Guide L. Thoracic Belt M. Right Abdominal Tensioning Strap N. Left Abdominal Tensioning Strap O. Right Abdominal Tensioning Buckle P. Left Abdominal Tensioning Buckle Q. 4 –Thoracic Connector Buckles (Gray tabs) IT (Ischial Tuberosity Belt ) R. 4– Thoracic Connector Straps (Gray) S. IT Belt T. IT Belt Strap and Buckle ...
Sizing Determine correct vest sizing based on waist size. Size Vest Color Waist Size Small Red 28” to 34” Medium Blue 34” to 44” Large Yellow 44” to 55” Available in custom sizing Pediatric to Bariatric on request Putting on the X-Heart Vest The vest will be packaged with thoracic and IT belts hooked together, gray thoracic connector straps secured into the gray tabbed thoracic connector buckles. For ease of use keep the vest buckled in this configuration. If they are separated, re‐attach them by inserting the four gray straps into the corresponding gray tabbed buckles. (See diagram page 6‐7) Lengthen all the straps before putting the vest on your patient. ...
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Putting on the X-Heart Vest Before putting the vest on, make sure the patient is wearing appropriate clothing. Layered, bulky, loose fitting and slick clothing will tend to allow the vest to ride up. For ease of use, attach the vest to the unweighting system. ► If using a PneuWeight, pull cable assembly out to approximately the right position for the person being unweighted. ► If using the PneuWalker, clip to the desired patient ports on the Lift Arm. Have the patient back into the vest. Put their right arm through the right side of the vest and the left arm through the left side of the vest. Actual product may vary ...
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Position the Thoracic Belt by adjusting the top of vest just below the Sternum. Hand pockets on the belt may be used to facilitate a snug fit. Place your hands in pocket sand push inward crossing right over left. The vest should be positioned so that the Abdominal Buckles on the Thoracic Belt are centered side to side. Secure the front of vest by buckling both blue Abdominal Tensioning Straps across the front to the opposite side buckle. Pull the loops on the abdominal Tensioning Straps to snug up under rib cage. Actual product may vary ...
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Bring the Left Anterior Crossover Strap (red) across the chest and buckle into the corresponding buckle on the right side of the vest. Bring the Right Anterior Crossover Strap (red) across the chest and buckle into the corresponding colored buckle on the left side of the vest. The front of the vest when correctly buckled . ...
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The X‐Heart vest can be used with or without the IT strap. If using bring the IT Belt around the buttock to just below the Greater Trochanter ( at hip joint). Connect the IT Hip Buckle. Tighten the IT belt by pulling on the front straps. Tighten the 4Thoracic Connector Straps (Gray). This will raise the IT Belt up so it will secure under the gluteal fold. I ...
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Shoulder Straps If patient is not fully upright, shoulder straps can be shortened to bring lift arm or spreader bar closer to shoulders. Adjust the Anterior Tension Straps to provide correct amount of lift. Unweight to desired level. Actual product may vary ...
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Most common challenges: Thoracic Belt too loose Solution. Reposition and snug up blue Abdominal strap by pulling on loops. IT Strap positioned incorrectly, so it forms a sling or rides up Solution: Reposition around greater trochanter and snug IT Hip Straps. Vest Problems If you have questions not addressed here, please call Pneumex at 1‐800‐447‐5792. Notes...
Your Warranty If a product purchased from Pneumex does not operate properly, Pneumex will repair or replace it at no charge, for up to one year from the date shipped. In the course of repair or replacement, Pneumex may send you written recommendations on how to prevent a problem from occurring again. Pneumex reserves the right to withdraw this warranty if recommendations are not followed. The customer is responsible for freight charges both to and from Pneumex in all cases. This warranty does not apply to compressors which are covered by the compressor manufacturers. This warranty is exclusive and is in lieu of all other warranties whether written, oral or implied, including the warranty of fitness for any particular purpose. Pneumex liability is in all cases limited to the replacement price of its product. Pneumex shall not be liable for any other damages, whether indirect, consequential, or incidental arising from the sale or use of its products. Pneumex sales personnel may modify this warranty, but only by signing a specific written description of any modifications. Pneumex 2605 Boyer Ave Sandpoint, ID 83864 pneumex@pneumex.com www.pneumex.com 800‐447‐5792 Pneumex Equipment ...
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