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Manual - Body Weight Support System

Rehabilitation

Lode BV
Zernikepark 16
NL 9747 AN
Groningen
The Netherlands
t: +31 50 571 28 11
f: +31 50 571 67 46
@: [email protected]
www.lode.nl

M932822 / VERSION: 1.0 - 2020-07-23

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Page 1: ...Manual Body Weight Support System Rehabilitation Lode BV Zernikepark 16 NL 9747 AN Groningen The Netherlands t 31 50 571 28 11 f 31 50 571 67 46 ask lode nl www lode nl M932822 VERSION 1 0 2020 07 23 ...

Page 2: ...odyweight support range 8 3 Attaching the harness to the balancer 8 4 Putting on the Harness for Wheelchair Patients 8 5 Lift a Test subject from a wheelchair 8 6 Select the weight to be unloaded during the training 8 7 Release a test person form the BWSS 8 8 Place the test person from the BWSS into a wheel chair 8 9 Emergency release of a test person from the BWSS 9 Problem solving 9 1 The BWSS d...

Page 3: ...20 21 13 Science 14 Specifications ...

Page 4: ... of well trained rehabilitation specialists or physiotherapists The ultimate judgment whether a test person is capable of using the BWSS must be made by the responsible specialist based on the limitations of each individual the medical history and all other applicable circumstances Neither Lode BV nor its distributors can be held responsible for the final use of its equipment 2 Contra Indication T...

Page 5: ...perly secured Set up and operate the device on a solid level surface The test subject shall wear clothes when using the harness or the lanyard belt to prevent skin irritation Read this entire manual before using the vest Read all warnings posted on the device Inspect the device for worn or loose components prior to use Tighten replace any loose or worn components prior to use 5 21 M932822 VERSION ...

Page 6: ...nable Do not release the test person when the system is under tension unless in an emergency situation Not suitable for use in the presence of flammable anaesthetics This device should only be sold by or under the supervision of authorized persons 6 21 M932822 VERSION 1 0 2020 07 23 ...

Page 7: ...ctionality and the fall stop The BWSS has standard possibilities for body weight unloaded therapy The basic BWSS has wheels to ride the system easily over the treadmill Optional side chairs for the therapist are available which can be mounted on the side bars The BWSS is easy to move and can be used in a variety of operating environments The design is user friendly for both the test subject and th...

Page 8: ...following will be described in this chapter Identification of parts Control Unit Power supply panel Adjustments BWSS main parts 1 Mainframe BWSS 2 Unload mechanism 3 Power supply and lift mechanism 4 Balancer 5 Control unit 6 Fall stop system 7 Adjustable handle bars optional 8 Adjustable seats optional 9 One or more size Harness depending to your order Not shown in this Figure 8 21 M932822 VERSIO...

Page 9: ...ight Lift a person up 3 Down button Decrease support weight Put a person on his feet 4 Lock light When on the bodyweight support range selection mechanism is locked 5 Unlock light When on the bodyweight support range mechanism is available 6 Bodyweight support range indication lights 7 Bodyweight support range selection buttons 9 21 M932822 VERSION 1 0 2020 07 23 ...

Page 10: ...nts The BWSS can be fitted with optional side handle bars and optional therapist seats The side handle bars are adjustable for test subjects of all sizes and ages 1 Handle bars are adjustable in height 2 Handle bars can be rotated to change the width between the handle bars 3 Seats can be moved along the BWSS frame bars 4 Seat cushions can be rotated 10 21 M932822 VERSION 1 0 2020 07 23 ...

Page 11: ...ort range To accomplish the best dynamic support forces the Bodyweight support system is fitted with 7 dynamic support ranges Within each dynamic support range the supported weight can be accurately set with the up down buttons Execute the following steps to select the desired bodyweight support range 1 Switch the BWSS on 2 Fix the fall stop rope 3 Lower the balancer 4 until the unlock light goes ...

Page 12: ...st belt is snug and that the safety snaps are closed completely The most important thing is that the patient is feeling comfortable Be sure that the harness is not wedged into the underarms and that it does not restrict breathing Be sure that the leg straps are not tight enough to restrict circulation in the legs Readjust the harness and single straps as necessary Correcting Harness Problems If th...

Page 13: ...ion the cross over strap and the first buckle to get a snug tight fit Do not tighten enough to restrict breathing Make sure that the back D ring is at the center back in alignment with the spine Reposition leg straps if necessary after waist has been strapped The shoulder straps will remain loose until connected to the unweighting bar When strapping the waist area fit the harness as tightly and as...

Page 14: ...balancer 9 Lift the test person from the wheel chair to a position the test person is able to walk 10 Fix the fall stop rope 11 Remove the wheel chair The BWSS is now ready for unloading 8 6 Select the weight to be unloaded during the training At this point the test person is wearing the Harness and is connected to the BWSS The desired body weight support range should have been selected at this po...

Page 15: ...8 8 Place the test person from the BWSS into a wheel chair 1 Unlock the fall stop rope 2 Pull the fall stop rope tight 3 Fix the fall stop rope 4 Push the up button until the BWSS behaves like patient lift The BWSS supports the test person s body weight completely 5 Drive the wheel chair behind the test person 6 Unlock the fall stop rope 7 Push the down button until the test patient is able to sit...

Page 16: ...x the fall stop rope 2 Carefully hold back the balancer from the test person when the support rope is cut not the fall stop rope Caution the system may still be under tension 3 Cut the support rope 4 Hold the test person with one or two persons 5 Pull the quick release hooks to release the test person from the BWSS Caution After this procedure the system may not be used until a qualified service e...

Page 17: ...the BWSS 5 Check the fuses 6 When necessary release the test person from the BWSS read chapter Emergency release a test person from the BWSS 7 Call a service engineer 9 2 The lift mechanism does not work The display on the control unit is on 1 Turn the system off wait 10 seconds and turn the system back on to reset the internal motor controller 2 When necessary release the test person from the BWS...

Page 18: ...es in the power supply unit Figure 3 Note make sure that 250V 5A fuses are used Always disconnect the power cord first Replacing the springs The springs need to be replaced after approximately 2500 trainings Replacement of the springs needs to be done by a qualified service engineer Always disconnect the power cord first Contact your local dealer for a maintenance contract or ask Lode LODE BV Tel ...

Page 19: ... Small Harness BWSS Large Partnumber 932765 Harness BWSS Large Harness BWSS Large Harness BWSS Medium Partnumber 932764 Comfortable Harness size Medium for optimal support Harness BWSS Medium standard supplied with BWSS Height adjustment 18 cm for BWSS Mobile Fallstop Partnumber 932824 Flexibility for tall patients Height adjustment BWSS Height adjustment 36 cm for BWSS Mobile Fallstop Partnumber ...

Page 20: ...ck the effect on sensitive surfaces like cushioning on non visible areas Lode will not take responsibility for discoloration due to these agents Effect of high speed treadmill training with a body weight support system in a sport acceleration program with female soccer players Date 2013 06 27 Author s Johnson AW Eastman CS Feland JB Mitchell UH Mortensen BB Eggett D Source Journal of Strength and ...

Page 21: ...eight 160 kg 352 7 lbs Maximum lifting weight 160 kg 352 7 lbs Dimensions Product length cm 160 cm 63 inch Product width cm 142 cm 55 9 inch Product height 250 cm 98 4 inch Product weight 100 kg 220 5 lbs Inner width 110 cm 43 3 inch Inner width with optional handrails 66 cm 26 inch Maximum patient height 215 cm 84 6 inch Order info Partnumber 932822 21 21 M932822 VERSION 1 0 2020 07 23 ...

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