Adjust The Balancing Force; Rotation - Focal Balancer User Manual

Adjust the balancing force

The upwards balancing force can be adjusted by turning the adjustment knob. The force
required to rotate the adjustment knob can change depending on the position of the Human
Interface. This is normal behaviour and can be used to adjust the system using little force.
Rotating the knob clockwise will give more balancing force, counter clock wise will give less
force.
To fold back Balancer, follow the steps.
Fold back vertical bar:
Loosen the lever of the Vertical link.
STEP 1:
Hold with one hand the combination
STEP 2:
of the vertical with horizontal tube and with
the other hand the mounting tube.
Move the combination 180° forwards.
STEP 3:
Tighten the lever of the vertical link.
STEP 4:
Fold back horizontal bar:
Loosen the lever of the rotation link.
STEP 1:
Hold with one hand the vertical tube
STEP 2:
and with the other hand the horizontal tube.
Move the horizontal tube 90° up.
STEP 3:
Tighten the lever of the rotation link.
STEP 4:
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Warning: Adjusting the balancing force can result in forces that are higher than the mass
of the arm, resulting in an upwards movement of the arm.

Rotation

The Balancer has a rotation of 30° to the left and 30° to the right which provide the user to be
able to make the needed horizontal movement.
Warning: Do not change the rotation limitation by yourself inform always a Focal or a by
Focal authorized representative.
Warning: Please note that if the rotation exceeds the footprint of the wheelchair, there
is a risk of collisions against, for example, a door post
The rotation of the Balancer can be changed, however this is depending on couple of variables.
For example the adapter that is used or the type of wheelchair. Detailed information and
installation instructions (how to fixate the adapter) comes with the adapter.
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