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Setup Instructions

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WREX

Summary of Contents for WREX

Page 1: ...Setup Instructions for WREX...

Page 2: ...ional range of motion to aid in a variety of therapeutic and daily living activities This manual is designed to assist with initial set up and balance of the WREX Mobile Arm Support The WREX was devel...

Page 3: ...13 Rotating Mount Arms Section 3 WREX Arm Setup 3 1 Measuring and Presetting Arm Components 3 1 Select and Pre fit Forearm Support 3 2 Attach Forearm Support to WREX Arm 3 3 Measure and Preset Humeral...

Page 4: ...Section 1 Part Description...

Page 5: ...rm Clamp 6 Reinforcement Washer 18 3 inch Arm 7 MR 7 Mount Adapter 19 Joint Pin 8 T Nut Screws 20 4 inch Mount Arm 9 MR 8 Mount Adapter 21 Shaft Screw 10 Mr 8 T nut 22 Shaft Mount Base 11 Arm Mount Ba...

Page 6: ...Band Cradle 30 Roll Pivot 42 Forearm Pivot 31 Lateral Stop 43 Forearm Link 32 Shoulder Link 44 Slide Saddle 33 WREX Level 45 Band Spool Pivot 34 Upper Humeral Pivot 46 L Bar 35 Band Spool 47 Forearm S...

Page 7: ...Section 2 Mount Attachment...

Page 8: ...ses provided with the arm These are the same attachment systems that are the basis of our JAECO Mount Relocator It is essential that you identify the best attachment position Then choose from one of t...

Page 9: ...at the Pitch Mount Shaft can pivot 360 degrees This will allow for the ability to locate the Pitch Mount Shaft in a large variety of locations to optimize its position and or avoid other apparatus at...

Page 10: ...n above Insert the Mount Base Screw supplied with Arm Mount Base thru the Attachment Hole to the MR 10 Mount Adapter Using large T Wrench secure these two parts 2 Loosen Clamp Screws using large T Wre...

Page 11: ...ount Shaft is located in the lateral 1 3 of the clients torso on the side which you intend to use the WREX Arm Mount Base Attachment Note Adjustments in position may be necessary for optimal function...

Page 12: ...ime 8 Hold the Pitch Mount Shaft so that the black Pitch Pivot is at the proximal end the hole through the Pitch Pivot is in the line of progression of the chair and the plate of the pivot is facing l...

Page 13: ...for optimal function MR 8 Mount Base Adapter Attachment Hole T Nut Locking Knob Arm Mount Base 1 Locate and mark an area 2 to 8 inches below the clients shoulder on the Keyed Back Post of the wheelch...

Page 14: ...osts 3 Orient the Arm Mount Base as shown in illustration Insert the Mount Base Screw supplied with Arm Mount Base thru the Attachment Hole to the MR 8 Mount Adapter Using the large T Wrench secure th...

Page 15: ...e as shown in illustration Insert the Mount Base Screw supplied with Arm Mount Base thru the Attachment Hole to the MR 8 Mount Adapter Using the large T Wrench secure these two parts Note Adjustments...

Page 16: ...required to optimize the arm alignment 8 Hold the Pitch Mount Shaft so that the black Pitch Pivot is at the proximal end the hole through the Pitch Pivot is in the line of progression of the chair an...

Page 17: ...to 2 inches down from upper edge and as close to the midline as possible Note Place Base Drill Template on flattest area of backrest 4 Use drill bit supplied and drill the two marked holes 5 Orient th...

Page 18: ...remove the Locking Knob on the Mount Base 8 Position the Mount Link so that the Alignment Pin in the Arm Mount Shaft is aligned with the Alignment Slot of the Arm Mount Base Insert the shaft into the...

Page 19: ...he Pitch Pivot is in the line of progression of the chair and the plate of the pivot is facing laterally Insert the Pitch Mount Shaft into the Mount Shaft Base Snug but do not tighten the screws on th...

Page 20: ...om the 4 inch Mount Arm 3 Rotate the 3 inch Arm and position the 4 inch Mount Arm onto the Joint Pin as shown Replace the Arm Clamp and the two Clamp Screws Tighten the Clamp Screws Note The Clamp Scr...

Page 21: ...Section 3 WREX Arm Setup...

Page 22: ...oskeletal articulations can approximate the patients anatomical joints Although this can not be exact careful measurement and pre fitting of the arm components will maximize the outcome We recommend f...

Page 23: ...The Forearm support circumference can be adjusted by squeezing the edges of the trough together This does require a great deal of force Use of a vice or small rubber mallet may be required Alternatel...

Page 24: ...on a work surface 3 Using the medium T Wrench remove the Four screws that connect the sections of the upper and lower Humeral Elevating Links 3 By sliding the link sections on each other shorten or l...

Page 25: ...Section 4 Fitting and Adjustments with Client...

Page 26: ...e sure to control the entire device as you are attaching the arm and making adjustments Transfer the patient into the Wheelchair 4 1 1 Using the large T Wrench loosen but do not remove the top screw o...

Page 27: ...el to the floor 3 Tighten the Pitch Plate Adjuster Screw 4 Slide the Pitch Link into a position where the articulation of the Roll Pivot is in line with the top of the shoulder joint with a minimum of...

Page 28: ...2 With the aid of the bubble level roll the adjustment medially or laterally until the bubble is centered 3 Tighten the Roll Pivot Adjuster Screw 4 Using the large T Wrench tighten all six of the Moun...

Page 29: ...ng the Humeral Elevating Links 3 Elevator Links should align with the shaft of the humerus 1 Adjust the height of the Roll Pivot above the shoulder 4 Clients elbow should be above the center of the El...

Page 30: ...plies three sizes of elastic bands Blue Large Red Medium Beige Light Note Start with the largest bands then use the smaller bands to fine tune the clients movements 1 Supporting the clients arm at the...

Page 31: ...om tabletop to face To improve humeral elevation or depression 1 Support the clients limb 2 Add remove elastic bands or decrease increase the size of the bands To improve Humeral rotation 1 Add small...

Page 32: ...g Retrieving items from countertop closet etc Removing the Arm from the WREX Because the WREX operates with band tension it must carefully be handled during arm removal to prevent injury Secure Forear...

Page 33: ...ith the overall function secure the settings Insure all knobs are tight Using the large T Wrench insure all screws are tight Using the small T Wrench tighten the Jaw Locking Set Screws on the Mount Ba...

Page 34: ...rease length Minimum 9 1 2 Maximum 10 1 2 WFS 10 Large Elbow to wrist crease length Minimum 10 1 2 Maximum 12 WFS 11 Ex Large Elbow to wrist crease length Minimum 11 1 2 Maximum 13 WFS 1C Custom Suppl...

Page 35: ...WREX Arm Qty Product Product Description JWREX 1L WREX Arm Left JWREX 1R WREX Arm Right 6 Select WREX Forearm Support Qty Product Product Description WFS 6 6 in Pediatric WFS 8 8 in Small WFS 9 9 in...

Page 36: ...214 Drexel Hot Springs AR 71901 Ph 501 623 5944 Fax 501 623 0159 Email info jaeco orthopedic com www jaeco orthopedic com January 18 2007...

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