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User Manual

AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill

Via400, 400M and 400X

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Page 1: ...User Manual AlterG Anti Gravity Treadmill Via400 400M and 400X ...

Page 2: ...d these instructions and statements before operating the AlterG Anti Gravity Treadmill Note The AlterG Anti Gravity Treadmill has been tested to IEC medical standards for electrical safety IEC 60601 1 2005 A1 2012 IP20 AlterG and Anti Gravity Treadmill are registered trademarks in the US by AlterG Inc European Authorized Representative Obelis s a Tel 32 2 732 59 54 Bd Général Wahis 53 Fax 32 2 732...

Page 3: ...5 Differential Air Pressure Technology 15 Pressure Regulation System 16 Air Seal Shorts 16 Section 4 Operating the AlterG Treadmill 17 POWERING UP 17 Putting on the Shorts 18 Stepping into Out of the Treadmill 18 Adjusting the Height of the Cockpit 19 Operating the Treadmill and the Unweighting System 23 Section 5 Session Metrics 27 Metrics 27 Session Metrics 27 Calories 27 Heart Rate Monitoring 2...

Page 4: ...ht 37 Manage Emails 38 Section 11 Calibration 39 Section 12 Wi Fi Connectivity 40 SECTION 13 LABELS LOCATIONS INTERPRETATION 41 SECTION 14 AlterG Treadmill Maintenance 44 General Cleaning and Inspection 44 Cleaning the Windows 46 Shorts 46 Fabric Enclosure Maintenance 46 Appendices 48 Appendix A Via400 Specifications 49 Appendix B Accessories and Options 50 Appendix C Troubleshooting 51 Repairs 51...

Page 5: ...ervice be made to AlterG Inc The Via400 Anti Gravity Treadmill or any of its parts should only be repaired in accordance with instructions provided by AlterG Inc certified AlterG Inc technicians or by AlterG Inc trained personnel The Via400 Anti Gravity Treadmill must not be altered without the prior written approval of the AlterG Inc Quality Assurance Department The user of this product shall bea...

Page 6: ...s below AlterG Headquarters AlterG Address 48368 Milmont Drive Fremont CA 94538 Telephone 510 270 5900 AlterG URL www alterg com Service and Support AlterG Address 48368 Milmont Drive Fremont CA 94538 Telephone 510 270 5369 Email address support alterg com AlterG Europe Ltd The Mill Horton Road Stanwell Moor Staines Middlessex TW19 6BJ Telephone 07891 251503 Email address support alterg com ...

Page 7: ...nd chronic back problems Ruptured or herniated disc Safety and effectiveness in pregnant women has not been established Safety and effectiveness for individuals with Functional Independence Measure score of 1 or 2 dependent of max assist has not been established Treadmill belt does not lock in place Be sure patient is stable before turning off the treadmill and exiting Heart rate monitor is not ac...

Page 8: ...installed by a qualified electrician Do not use any electrical adapters To do so could result in an electrical shock hazard Do not operate the AlterG Treadmill in wet or damp environments Do not operate the heart rate monitor transmitter in conjunction with an electrical heart Pacemaker or similar device The transmitter may cause electrical disturbances which can interfere with pacemaker function ...

Page 9: ...rd or use cord as a handle Keep the cord away from heated surfaces Never operate the appliance with the air openings blocked Keep the air openings free of lint hair and the like Never drop or insert any object into any opening Do not use outdoors Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered To disconnect turn all controls to the off position then...

Page 10: ...l moving parts Do not remove the cover or bag unless instructed to do so by an AlterG Technician Wear proper athletic shoes such as those with rubber or high traction soles Do not use shoes with heels or leather soles Make sure no stones or sharp objects are embedded in the soles As with any treadmill workout include a cool down phase at the end of your exercise session Return to full body weight ...

Page 11: ...y Always try to incorporate a series of basic stretches before and after each workout Stretching encourages the necessary flexibility to help prevent sore muscles and injury during daily activities Do not abruptly end your exercise session on the AlterG Treadmill Always restore your full body weight slowly and include a few minutes of walking at full body weight and low intensity before stopping y...

Page 12: ...king responsibility for any damage that may occur before installation Electrical Requirements The recommended electrical outlet power source for the AlterG Anti Gravity Treadmill is a 20 ampere 220VAC 50 60 Hz dedicated circuit with ground The plug supplied with the AlterG Anti Gravity Treadmill is designated by the NEMA configuration system as 6 20P The corresponding receptacle for the plug is a ...

Page 13: ...USA 321203 ANIXTER 4A 1203EC UL US Canada 16A 12 8A 1 5 à 2 5 LAPP USA 321203 ANIXTER 4A 1203EC UL EU DEU 13A 10 4A 1 5 à 2 5 LAPP USA 321203 ANIXTER 4A 1203EC UL UK 32A 16A 2 5 LAPP USA 321203 ANIXTER 4A 1203EC UL No Plug Required On 20A Switch Spur UK ring 32A 16A 4 0 IEC 60309 male plug UK ring ...

Page 14: ...level it is advisable to place it near the corner of the room or where the floor will be strongest to ensure maximum support during high speed high impact use The surface should be level to ensure minimal flexing of the AlterG Treadmill frame It is recommended that the AlterG Treadmill be placed on a rubber mat or padded indoor outdoor style carpet The front of the AlterG Treadmill needs to be wit...

Page 15: ... s upper and lower body The AlterG Treadmill uses this methodology known as Differential Air Pressure DAP technology to unweight the user An inflatable fabric enclosure covers the treadmill In the middle of the enclosure is a hole through which the user steps onto the surface of the treadmill The user wears a special pair of shorts and these shorts are zipped into the hole in the enclosure A blowe...

Page 16: ...logy makes rapid adjustments to the bag pressure maintaining the pressure in the bag and your exercise body weight at near constant levels Air Seal Shorts In order to seal users into the AlterG Treadmill in a comfortable and convenient manner AlterG has designed a special pair of shorts These create an airtight environment around the lower body and the zipper provides a mechanism to quickly attach...

Page 17: ...ure is not sitting on the treadmill surface The computer that controls the AlterG Treadmill weighs the treadmill when the system is first turned on The computer will receive an erroneous reading if either the fabric enclosure or an individual is on the surface of the treadmill The proper location of the cockpit on power up is shown in Figure 4 Note Once the power switch is turned on wait 30 second...

Page 18: ...size that is snug but not uncomfortable and make certain the tag is at your back and on the inside of the shorts The long tail of the zipper should be in front It is advisable that you wear a pair of running shorts or tights under the AlterG shorts Stepping into Out of the Treadmill Lower the cockpit so it compresses the bag against the treadmill surface Figure 5 Push it all the way down for ease ...

Page 19: ... the hole in the fabric enclosure facing forward with both feet on the treadmill belt Lower yourself by bending at the knees and grasp the cockpit on either side With a straight back and good lifting technique lift the cockpit to the appropriate height and engage the lock by pulling the lock lever to the right Do not force the lever You may have to jiggle the cockpit up and down slightly to get th...

Page 20: ...ced For greatest freedom of movement place the tubing that comprises the cockpit slightly below the greater trochanter of the femur Figure 8 demonstrates this position Figure 8 Cockpit Location Relative to Trochanter Cockpit lock in closed or locked position Top surface of cockpit slightly below greater trochanter ...

Page 21: ...ile the fabric enclosure is inflating or when fully inflated If you discover while you are exercising that you need to reposition the cockpit you will have to pause or stop the workout re adjust the height of the cockpit and start again Zipping into the Fabric Enclosure Once the cockpit is in place zip yourself into the AlterG Treadmill The zipper should be started at the front and center of your ...

Page 22: ... serve as a safety switch mechanism If you become uncomfortable during exercise you can pull on the lanyard to displace the magnet and stop the system Should you fall while exercising the magnet will be pulled from the console and the system will stop Figure 10 Safety lanyard and magnet location WARNING NEVER attempt to defeat this critical safety feature by attaching the lanyard to the structure ...

Page 23: ...l and gait controls weight calibration must be done STEP 1 PREPARATION FOR EXERCISE Before pressing START stand still on the surface of the treadmill belt Do not hold onto or support yourself on any part of the system structure The system weighs you prior to exercise and the treadmill must support your full body weight Press START to begin Select to use preprogram workout Figure 12 Before you Begi...

Page 24: ... is best to cross your arms while the routine runs to avoid touching any part of the structure and ruining the calibration You will be promptly notified when the calibration sequence is complete press START SESSION to start your workout session Inactivity will cancel your completed calibration This screen also displays your lower body weight limit MAIN SCREEN BREAKDOWN Treadmill and Body Weight Co...

Page 25: ... sensation and adjust your gait mechanics accordingly STEP 4 SELECT TREADMILL DIRECTION When the treadmill turns on it is programmed for forward ambulation Press the REVERSE button to walk backwards STEP 5 ADJUST TREADMILL SPEED Speed is incremented and decremented by pressing the or button respectively In the forward direction speed will increase in 1mph 16 km hr increments for each button push W...

Page 26: ...HE EXERCISE SESSION Return the treadmill to 0 incline before stopping your session Press the STOP button to end exercise FUNCTION OF THE PAUSE BUTTON Press the PAUSE button to place the treadmill in the pause mode The tread belt will stop but all statistical information will be preserved Body weight support is maintained while in the pause mode Press the PAUSE button again to resume exercise STEPP...

Page 27: ...t percentage speed inclined and distance As a result the count is a more accurate reading of how many calories have been burned Reference http 42 195km net e treadsim for more information on how the Via400 calculates calories burned Heart Rate Monitoring Heart Rate Monitor The AlterG Treadmill display is designed to receive a user s heart rate in conjunction with the use of a Polar Chest Strap Hea...

Page 28: ...s washable After you have detached the transmitter wash the band in warm water using mild soap and rinse thoroughly in clean water The Receiver You must be within two and a half feet of the receiver in order for the signal to be received Please take note that your transmitter may fluctuate erratically if you are too close to other Polar equipment Maintain at least a three foot distance between oth...

Page 29: ...ng and Positioning Cameras There is a single camera on the Via400 The front camera will be mounted on the inside of the bag and focused at the factor before shipment Figure 19 Camera views The front camera is permanently affixed inside the treadmill bag The video feed will be displayed on the touch monitor on the main display window Figure 19 Figure 18 Figure 20 ...

Page 30: ...cording To record a gait report navigate to the gait page and click the green Record Gait button Figure 22 A red bar will appear at the top of the screen signaling that gait is currently being recorded Press Stop Recording when you want to conclude recording Figure 23 Once you have completed your recording reports are automatically listed to the right of the data screen Figure 23 You can adjust an...

Page 31: ...gorithm to track gait metrics at faster speeds If running mode is not detected but needed a yellow bar will appear at the top of the screen with a message that says Gait data may not be accurate Gait Reports To view previous Gait Reports navigate to the Gait screen All reports are listed to the right of the Gait Data Figure 25 Select which gait report s you would like to review from the thumbnails...

Page 32: ...ll automatically be sent to the View Results page Pain Results To review previous pain recordings click on the blue View Results button This is to the right of the green Set Pain Level button A graph displaying all recorded pain results will be plotted here Figure 27 The graph displays pain in relation to approximate body weight i e If you recorded a pain level of 8 at 93 body weight you will see ...

Page 33: ...it data and pain measurements captured during your session To create a report click on the green Create Report button Figure 28 Select which reports you would like to email or save by clicking on the thumbnails you want The thumbnails will be highlighted once selected Figure 29 You can send as many reports as you would like The end of session report is a summary of your session details It will aut...

Page 34: ... can do so by clicking on the Export to USB button Figure 31 Add a Report Name before sending Figure x We recommend a non identifiable patient ID ex 12345 or the session time and date ex YYMMDD HH MM This will help you identify whose data this is Once you have added a Report Name click Save Report You can save as many reports as you would like as long as there is enough space on your thumb drive T...

Page 35: ...reens return to the home screen and double tap on the upper left corner of the screen Figure 32 A keypad will pop up Figure 33 Enter code 5900 Upon entering the settings menu you will be greeted with a number of configurations and options as seen on Figure 34 Figure 32 Figure 33 Figure 34 ...

Page 36: ...out you require You can also change from Metric or Standard units by toggling the Use Metric Units button Figure 34 Tech Support Support Tab If you are having issues with your Stride Smart system and are connected to Wi Fi our Service Team may be able to get remote access and help you troubleshoot your unit Please call our Service Team 510 270 5369 if you would like to grant them remote access The...

Page 37: ...ase shut down the unit before unplugging anything from the wall The system will start up automatically once it is plugged back into the wall Calibrate Deck Weight Service Tab If you are having issues with calibration you may need to recalibrate the deck weight Please contact AlterG Service prior to resetting the deck weight Select the Service Tab To recalibrate deck weight make sure there is no we...

Page 38: ... you to select email addresses from a pre programmed list and reduce the amount of time spent entering data Click on Manage Emails under the GUI Tab Figure 34 Enter the clinician s name and email address and click Add Figure 39 You have the option of displaying the pre programmed list by name or by email Figure 40 Figure 39 Figure 40 ...

Page 39: ... accuracy during the initial calibration process If the AlterG is unable to get the user down to 20 during calibration it will only allow them to unweight themselves to the lowest accurate body weight point i e If a patient is limited at 37 body weight this means during calibration the AlterG could not get them to go below 37 There are a few factors that can cause this and it should not be of conc...

Page 40: ...ion can be set up after installation if the facility has a USB keyboard and the Wi Fi network information Please contact the AlterG Service Team if you need assistance in connecting to your Wi Fi network Please note if your facility has special permissions and security required for Wi Fi connectivity we are happy to work with internal IT departments to connect the Via400 to these networks ...

Page 41: ...rmation on the operation of the system and should be followed for a safe and enjoyable exercise experience Should any of the labels become damaged and unreadable immediately contact AlterG for replacements The location of the labels is indicated in Figure 40 Refer to the diagram to locate the label being described Figure 40 Label Locations 1 2 3 5 6 4 ...

Page 42: ...exercise on the AlterG Treadmill Consult with your physician before beginning an exercise program If you experience discomfort or unusual symptoms while exercising on the system stop immediately and consult your physician before resuming your exercise program You must be trained in the proper use of the machine and its safety features prior to exercising Always use the safety lanyard Read and unde...

Page 43: ...is label is located at the front of the treadmill on the base frame AlterG manufactures the AlterG Anti Gravity Treadmill in its facilities in Fremont California USA Label 6 Located at the front of the treadmill on the base frame AlterG complies with EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility market requirements in the US and Canada CAUTION To Reduce The Risk Of Injury From Moving Parts Unplug Before Servi...

Page 44: ...hat might not otherwise be found until it is too late Below is a general guideline on cleaning and maintenance intervals If the treadmill is in a dirty environment or under heavy use cleaning and inspection intervals should occur more frequently Do not use abrasive brushes or cleaners as they will mar and scratch the paint and plastic surfaces Also do not soak any surface with a liquid as the elec...

Page 45: ...remaining section and wipe again o Apply one 1 ounce packet of SlipCoat5 under the tread belt Walk for one minute on the treadmill at a low speed to disperse the lubricant SlipCoat is very slippery If you get it on the top surface of the belt or railings clean with rubbing alcohol and a sponge SlipCoat may be found online or you can order directly from AlterG Annually Note AlterG recommends that y...

Page 46: ...ss clear and flexible Both products are available from AlterG Shorts Always remove your shoes when getting in and out of the shorts if at all possible Keeping your shoes on while putting on the shorts creates a great deal of stress on their seams and WILL SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE THE LIFE OF YOUR SHORTS Wash the shorts frequently to keep them sanitary HAND WASH OR USE A GENTLE WASH CYCLE WITH COLD WAT...

Page 47: ...ly recommended that you employ the services of a qualified technician to perform the following maintenance tasks ADJUSTING TREAD BELT TRACKING ADJUSTING TREAD BELT TENSION ADJUSTING DRIVE BELT TENSION MOTOR BRUSH INSPECTION REPLACEMENT ...

Page 48: ...D 000348 Rev A 48 Appendices A Specifications B Options and Accessories C Troubleshooting D EMC Statement E User Reader Comment Form F Warranty ...

Page 49: ...ph 8 0 km hr Elevation 0 15 DIMENSIONS Length 84 inches 213 cm Width 38 inches 96 5 cm Height 74 inches 188 cm Weight 750 pounds 340 kg approximately Step up height 8 20 cm RECOMMENDED ROOM DIMENSIONS Provide a footprint at least 12ft 3 66 meters long by 8ft 2 44 meters wide for adequate spacing around the machine A minimum 8 foot 2 44 meters ceiling height is recommended ELECTRICAL Power Requirem...

Page 50: ...Safety Magnet The AlterG Treadmill will not operate without the safety magnet Zip Care Zipper Lubricant Prolong the life of your fabric enclosure and zipper Strataglass Cleaner Keep the viewing area clear with this special cleaner SlipCoat One ounce packets of lubricant made specifically for the Landice Treadmill Used as recommended will help prevent premature failure due to friction and excessive...

Page 51: ...oblem from where does the noise originate Was someone using the treadmill at the time the problem occurred Explain any other symptoms that you feel are relevant Does the screen display any other error messages Diagnostic Codes The Via400 series Anti Gravity Treadmill performs numerous operational checks to ensure the system is working properly If the pressure control system or the treadmill is not...

Page 52: ...tion in which it will be used List of all cables and maximum lengths Include manufacturer model number or part number List of all accessories and transducer Include manufacturer model number or part number Guidance and manufacturer s declaration electromagnetic emissions The EQUIPMENT is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below The customer or the user of the EQUIPMENT s...

Page 53: ... that the EQUIPMENT be powered from an uninterruptible power supply or a battery 50 60 Hz magnetic field IEC 61000 4 8 3 A m 3 A m Power frequency magnetic fields should be at levels characteristic of a typical location in a typical domestic commercial or hospital environment NOTE UT is the a c mains voltage prior to application of the test level Table 3 Electromagnetic Immunity Recommended separa...

Page 54: ...s as determined by an electromagnetic site survey a should be less than the compliance level in each frequency range b Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment marked with the following symbol NOTE 1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz the higher frequency range applies NOTE 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from st...

Page 55: ...B225 POWER SUPPLY DC 3 3V from host equipment MODULATION TYPE GFSK π 4 DQPSK 8DPSK MODULATION TECHNOLOGY FHSS TRANSFER RATE 3 2 1 Mbits s OPERATING FREQUENCY 2402MHz 2480MHz NUMBER OF CHANNELS For Bluetooth 2 1 EDR 79 For Bluetooth 4 0 40 37 hopping 3 advertising channel MAXIMUM OUTPUT POWER GFSK 9 8 mW 8DPSK 12 4 mW π 4 DQPSK 12 0 mW Table 7 General Description of WiFi Card ...

Page 56: ...his warranty shall not apply if there is any modification to the product or accessories or if there is a failure to provide maintenance as outlined in this Operation Manual ALTERG GIVES NO OTHER WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED THE WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE IS HEREBY DISCLAIMED The buyer s remedy for breach of the expressed warranties contained herein shall be limited to the r...

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