Users manual for Innowalk Pro 2
Version: 1.06
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Version date: 06.12.2023
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5.2
Speed indication
The speed of the leg movements on the Innowalk is controlled by the remote control. Start speed is
set to be approximately 10 rpm (revolutions per minute) when you press the
“
start
”
button.
The speed of the leg movement is gradually adjustable up to the maximum speed of 85 rpm. The
adjustment of the speed is performed by pressing the “Rabbit”
-button for increased speed, or the
“Turtle”
-button for reduced speed. If you press and hold
the “Rabbit” or “Turtle”
-button, the
Innowalk will slowly and linearly increase speed to maximum or decrease it to the slowest speed. The
acceleration speed can be adjusted by a consultant from Made for Movement or its representative.
The Innowalk stops immediately when the
“
stop
”
button is pressed.
The Innowalk is designed to allow the user to override and
walk “faster” than the motor
. If the user
walks faster than the motor and then slows down again, the motor will catch up the movement and
continue to move the users legs as normal.
5.3
Spasm Control
The Innowalk has a spasm control function, where the objective is to stop the Innowalk if the user
has a spasm in the legs. The level of resistance required from the spasm to activate the spasm control
is defined and set by a clinician with medical responsibility who has received training. The spasm
resistance level is set individual for each user. If a user has a spasm that exceeds the threshold set,
the Innowalk motor will pause. When the spasm is over, the Innowalk will slowly start again.
The adjustment is performed by turning the indicator between the values of 1 to 6, where the higher
value indicates that more force is required to trigger the spasm control. When the user has a spasm
and the force exceeds the set level on the spasm control, the Innowalk immediately pauses the
motor. If there is a need to adjust the spasm control, this can be done by turning the spasm control
indicator. Please bear in mind that adjustment of the spasm control must only be executed by a
responsible operator. Wrong use can injure the user.
Spasm control details:
The spasm control on the Innowalk is adjusted by the potmeter that is attached to the indicator knob
that is turned to the values between 1-6. 1 is the lowest level and 6 the highest level. At level 1, little
force is needed to activate the spasm control and stop the movement of the legs and at level 6, a
higher force is needed to activate the spasm control and stop the leg-movement. The potmeter
technology does not indicate completely accurate measurements
.
The indicator is stepless, so it can
be placed anywhere between 1-6. Setting the spasm control level shall be performed in close
cooperation with the user and/or medical responsible clinician/operator to ensure correct adjusted
spasm control. Always be aware of any potential contraindications, injuries, damages, illnesses,
diseases so the use of the Innowalk is safe for the user.
Factors like running temperature, crankarm position, foot plate position and downward force also
influence the spasm control.