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ergoselect 1
4 Preparing the Patient
4 Preparing the Patient
4.1 Handlebar Adjustment
To adjust the handlebar angle, open the rotary lever
1
by
turning it counter‑clockwise.
Choose a handlebar angle that allows the patient to sit up
straight and comfortably. Then tighten the rotary lever
1
hand tight by turning it clockwise.
Before allowing the patient to rest the full body weight on
the handlebar, check the clamping as follows:
1
Figure 4 – 1: Handlebar adjustment
1
Rotary lever
Danger
• With the ergometer standing firmly, check that
the handlebar is tight by trying to push the
handlebar downwards from above. Adjust the
clamping force of the rotary lever if necessary.
The handlebar is not designed to support the full body weight!
Risk of falling!
4.2 Saddle adjustment
The saddle height of the ergoselect 1 is adjusted manually with a
rotary lever.
When the pedal is in its lower position, there should be a
10° angle between the axis formed by the upper body and
the thigh.
Set the handlebar to a position where it is comfortable to
reach for the patient while sitting upright (see section 4.1
Figure 4 – 2: Adjusting Saddle and Handlebar
1
Adjusting the handlebar angle
2
Adjusting the height of the saddle
