Ekso Bionics, Inc.
EksoVest Operator Manual
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ON/OFF SWITCH
Each EksoVest arm has an ON/OFF switch (with tether) located on the actuator
housing. Switching the vest ON activates the spring support of the actuator. This
spring support triggers the actuator and arm cuff plate to move upward with great
speed and power unless the arm cuff plate is secured. The arm cuff plate is secured
in two ways:
When wearing the vest, the operator
secures the arm cuff plates by
properly wearing the arm cuff safety
straps and buckling the arm cuffs
and upper arm straps around his/her
arms. The operator must also keep
his/her arm fully down (i.e., directly
at his/her side) when flipping the
switch ON/OFF. See adjacent
picture.
When the vest in not being worn, the
arm cuff plate must be firmly held to
secure the plate and actuator as the
arm moves up. See adjacent
pictures.
