FISIOTECH FISIOTEK LT, Use And Maintenance Manual

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3. SAFETY
3.1 GENERAL WARNINGS
The Operator must carefully read the information given in this manual, particularly the safety precautions
described in this section.
The equipment adjustment parameters must be set by medical experts in the passive rehabilitation field.
3.2 FORESEEN USE
The device has been designed and built to perform passive rehabilitation of the right and left shoulders. This
is achieved by making the patient’s limb, which is positioned on the device, perform different types of
movement, as clearly described in the User’s Manual.
3.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS OF USE
The device must not be used:
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for any purposes other than those indicated in paragraph 3.2
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in explosive atmospheres
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in a fire risk environment
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in places exposed to the elements
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with electrical and/or mechanical jumpers that cut off parts of the device
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connected with an electric power supply system that does not comply with the related regulations in
force
3.4 OPERATOR PROFILE
The values of the various programmable functions that determine the amplitude of the movement, the speed
etc., must be decided by qualified personnel (orthopaedic doctor, physiatrist, physiotherapist) taking account
of the patient’s pathology.
The patient, or a third person, can be the operator if the device is already programmed as described above.
They should have the following minimum requirements:
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Educational level : not relevant.
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Basic knowledge : open minded reading skills, knowledge of linear and angular measuring systems,
able to use a simple keyboard and follow simple instructions.
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Knowledge of foreign languages: irrelevant.
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Experience: irrelevant.
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Physical conditions : (if the patient is the operator) sufficient mobility to be able to position oneself on
the device is required.
3.5 TRAINING
No operator training is envisaged.
3.6 STOP FUNCTIONS
The stop functions of the device are the following:
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Main switch (1)