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OMNICYCLE
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ELITE USER MANUAL
Adjusting Handles for Upper Extremity Exercise
The upper extremity exercise handles offer a variety of hand positions to accommodate various patient needs or
limitations. The upper extremity exercise function should only be used if the patient is capable of securely gripping
the handles. The exercise handles are easy to remove from the crank.
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To do so, press and hold the release button on the handle with your thumb and pull the handle off the shaft.
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Repeat the operation with the opposite handle.
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To refit the upper extremity exercise handle, press and hold the locating pin on the handle, and carefully
slide it back onto the shaft on the crank until it clicks. The exercising handle should now be locked into
position.
Adjusting Handles for Lower Extremity Exercise
The Omnicycle
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comes with a set of handles that allow the user to lock the upper extremity exerciser, and use these
adapter handles as a support mechanism for the patient when performing lower extremity exercise. These handles
convert the upper extremity exerciser into non-moving handlebars in a few simple steps.
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Lock the upper extremity cranks by turning the arrester knob a quarter turn and then let go
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Turn the cranks to a horizontal position until you hear a click, and the cranks no longer rotate.
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Fit the adapter handles by pressing the button on each adapter handle and sliding it onto the shaft of the
upper extremity exerciser crank arm.
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Release the button and push the adapter handle onto the crank arm shaft until it clicks. The handle should
now be locked in place.
The adapter handles are not designed to support the full weight of the body. They should not be used to move or
carry the Omnicycle
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Elite.
Armrests
The armrests are a useful option to accommodate patients with symptoms of paralysis, hypertonia, muscle spasms or
lack of hand/arm mobility to obtain a secure hold. Armrests can and should be individually adjusted. Combinations
of armrests or the use of only one armrest is possible. Adjustment by a clinician is essential. Elastic Velcro
®
straps
allow the forearms to be secured in the armrests. You can either place the arm in the armrest after the armrest has
been attached to the upper extremity exerciser, or affix the armrest to the arm first and then slide the armrest onto
the spindle on the crank.
Adjusting the Position of the Control Pad
The position of the control pad on the Omnicycle
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Elite upper extremity exerciser can be adjusted to suit the size
and sitting position of the patient. Adjust the terminal by placing your hand on the top surface and either push or pull
to position as needed.
For transportation, the control pad can be folded back/down completely.
Changing the session time
When an exercising session is in progress, two buttons for changing the session time are shown at the bottom left
and right of the screen. Pressing the
+
button increases the session time. To increase the session time in one second
increments, press and release the button. Pressing and holding the
+
or
–
button increases/decreases the session time
continuously up/down to the maximum/minimum.
Start/Stop feature
When in “STAND-BY” mode, the Omnicycle
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Elite is activated by pressing any button. The screen then lights up.
Following a self-test lasting about 5 seconds the Omnicycle
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Elite is ready for use. Pressing the “START” button
then initiates the exercise session using the basic settings. The Omnicycle
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Elite defaults to a set speed of 10 rpm.
By actively turning the cranks at a speed greater than that of the motor, you can change over to active exercising at
any time. You can “PAUSE” an exercise session in progress by pressing the “STOP” button once and resume it by
pressing the “START” button. Pressing the “STOP” button twice during an ongoing exercise session ends the
session. The display then shows the Exercise Summary data for that exercise session.
