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Warning: The arm support system cannot be used by the user as a support when
standing up and sitting down. During the evaluation attention is required to determine
if the user is able to sit in a stable position and if one can stand-up without using a
support.
Warning: Balancer is before all intended to be used by persons challenged by limited
muscle force in their arms and shoulder girdle. Due to diminished use of their
musculoskeletal functions prior to the supply of Balancer and also due to the limited
ability to stabilise and control joints, the risk of initial overburden is present. The user is
at risk of possible overburden of the arm and shoulder, but the possible risk exists for the
whole kinetic chain. The risk of overburden is considered to be the largest shortly after
supply of the device when the user experiences new freedom of movement of arm and
hand. It is advised to gradually build up deployment of the device in cooperation with a
skilled healthcare professional. In collaboration with Focal the user may choose to select
settings that initially protect joints that are at risk for overburden.
Warning: In case of doubt about the safety of the device, the product should not be
used anymore and should be removed from the (wheel)chair. Do not try to fix it yourself
but contact Focal Meditech or its authorized representative. Failure to do this will void
the warranty.
Warning: Balancer does not have parts that can be modified or repaired by the user or
other persons. Do not modify any part of this equipment without the manufacturer's
authorization. Failure of this can lead to malfunctioning and void the warranty.
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Technical information
Horizontal tube
Link rotation
Rotation axis
Vertical tube
Clamping levers
Link vertical
Tube for mounting
Balancing mechanism
Knob balancing force
Description
The following parts of Balancer are described
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From a user perspective, the contact point with Balancer is the Human Interface (wrist strap
or wrist with elbow strap) in which the lower arm of the user's is located. Therefore, the
Human Interface is a component that is individually determined for the user. During use, the
user's arm must continue to maintain in the Human Interface.
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The cord is used to transfer the forces of the balancing mechanism to the Human Interface.
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The horizontal tube brings the arm fitting into the user's working area.
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Link rotation can be used to level the horizontal tube or to fold the Balancer. It also provides
a pivoting point in the horizontal plane.
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The vertical tube brings the horizontal tube above the user.
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Both link rotation and link vertical can be used to fold the Balancer.
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The balancing mechanism contains the spring system which generates the balancing force.
In addition, the balancing force can be set using the knob balancing force.
Mountingloop
Human interface
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