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ALLUX
TM
User’s Guide
States of ALLUX
TM
6
States of ALLUX
TM
6
6.1 States of ALLUX
TM
ALLUX
TM
has charging mode, backup battery pac connecting mode, high-temperature
mode, battery empty mode. When the mode is changed, the vibration will notice the user
about the mode change and you can test the vibration patterns while adjusting the mode.
The internal power supply of ALLUX
TM
was designed to last for 4 days and the number of
steps taken by the prosthesis is 5000/day. When the remaining battery time is less than
3 hours, an alert will be given by vibration. If the backup battery pac is connected at this
time, ALLUX
TM
can be used for one day. The backup battery pac is used to supplement the
internal power supply. It cannot charge the internal battery. It is recommended to charge
ALLUX
TM
every day depending on the amount of activity of the user. (For the charging
procedures, see 7. “Charging procedures.”) The internal power supply has three modes:
normal mode (where there are 3 or more hours of battery life), a mode in which less than
three hours of battery life remain, and a mode in which ALLUX
TM
cannot be used without
charging. If the internal power supply is exhausted ALLUX
TM
cannot be used without
charging, the user cannot use ALLUX
TM
even if the backup battery pac is connected. In the
mode in which the battery is exhausted, there will be a high yielding resistance or a free
resistance to the flexion motion based on choice during adjustment. Please consult your
prosthetist.
If the vibration request for safe posture activates during normal use, the
user must be in safe posture.
Flexion/extension resistance may suddenly change, leading to a fall.
If the vibration does not activate when the battery charger is disconnected,
discontinue use, and contact your prosthetist.
The vibrator may be defective. Cautions and warnings cannot be given.
Flexion/extension resistance may suddenly change, leading to a fall.
Constant use of the backup battery pac is not recommended.
Could hasten battery degradation.
* After using the backup battery pac, charge the internal power supply and
backup battery pac.
* The operational duration time may vary due to the temperature,
deterioration, or walking conditions.
Charge the battery every day regardless of the usage of ALLUX
TM
.
Even when not walking the sensors will be on and draining the battery.
Please exercise caution as the status may differ before and after charging.
Do not routinely exhaust the battery.
The vibration notification will not unavailable, flexion/extension
resistance may suddenly change, leading to a fall.
When ALLUX
TM
joint is heated, do not touch any metallic part of its body.
Could result in burns.
When the vibration for warning about battery exhaustion activates, refrain
from using ALLUX
TM
, and charge the battery. Normal walking will be
impossible if the battery runs out during use.
When ALLUX
TM
is used in a low-temperature environment, the flexion and
extension resistances may increase. Check the resistances prior to use.
Normal walking will not be supported, possibly resulting in a fall.
When ALLUX
TM
is used at a high temperature, the flexion and extension
resistances decrease. Use it carefully when walking on stairs or a slope.
May not support the weight, possibly resulting in a fall.
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
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