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Table of Contents
1 Safety Precautions...................................................................................................................... 2
1-1 Definition of Symbols..................................................................................................... 2
1-2 “Must” Items for Safety .................................................................................................. 3
2 Basic Construction and Operational Principle ................................................................ 5
2-1 Basic Construction........................................................................................................... 5
2-2 Operational Principle...................................................................................................... 6
2-3 Stance Phase Control ..................................................................................................... 6
2-4 Swing Phase Control ...................................................................................................... 7
3 Before Use ..................................................................................................................................... 9
3-1 Scope of Delivery ............................................................................................................. 9
3-2 Assembly Procedure....................................................................................................... 9
3-2-1 Static Alignment .................................................................................................... 9
3-2-2 Assembling the Tube.........................................................................................10
3-2-3 Inserting the Battery Connector....................................................................10
3-2-4 Precautions on Socket Forming ....................................................................11
4 Adjustment .................................................................................................................................12
4-1 Adjusting the Stance Phase Control ......................................................................12
4-1-1 Adjusting the Hydraulic Resistance .............................................................13
4-1-2 Walking on a Level Floor ..................................................................................15
4-1-3 Adjusting Sensitivity (OFF-timing) ...............................................................16
4-2 Adjusting the Swing Phase Control........................................................................17
4-3 Adjusting Yielding for Descending a Slope or Stairs .......................................19
4-4 Precautions When Sitting in and Standing up from a Chair.........................21
5 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................22
6 Maintenance...............................................................................................................................24
6-1 Replacing the Extension Stopper Rubber............................................................24
6-2 Replacing the Battery...................................................................................................25
6-3 Replacing the Cylinder Module................................................................................27
7 Outline of the Product............................................................................................................29
8 Periodic Inspection and Warranty .....................................................................................30